Claretian Sisters


The Claretian Sisters were founded in 1855 by Venerable María Antonia París and St. Anthony Mary Claret. As of 2012, they were the third largest Catholic religious institute for women, with around 7,171 members.

History

The Claretian Missionary Sisters were founded in Santiago de Cuba in 1855. In 1850 Sister María Antonia París, met Anthony Mary Claret and told him of her concept of a new religious institute. When Claret was appointed Archbishop of Santiago, he wrote her, inviting her to found her new congregation in Cuba. The new community opened schools for girls.
The patroness of the institute is Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception.

Ministry of the Order

Christian formation of children, young people, and adults
social services
Hispanic and migrant ministry
liturgical ministry
formation of candidates to the priesthood
Youth and Vocational Ministry