Founded 1871 · Turin, Italy
Sisters of Charity of St. Mary
“Who can separate us from the Love of Christ?”
An apostolic Congregation founded in 1871, Turin, Italy, by Mother Marie Louise Angelique Clarac a Daughter of Charity of French origin.
Our Charism
A charism of compassion
Witnessing the Love and Compassion of the Father, revealed
The Sisters of Charity of St. Mary, animated by the charism handed over by Mother Clarac, strive to care, materially and spiritually for the disadvantaged and to accompany, guide and educate the youth.
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SCSM India
Present in India since 1992
Our Religious Family is present in India since 1992. The Congregation, represented by two sisters of two different continents (One Italian and one Canadian) started the first community at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, as an answer to the invitation of Bishop Peter Remigius.
Identity
The aspects that characterize us
Love for the Crucified Christ
that opens us to love our neighbours and the Holy Church.
Eucharist lived as a school
where we learn, humility, silence, availability towards all and always, and the generosity of the gift of ourselves to others
Devotion to Mary
from whom we learn the thoughtfulness of love as shown at the Visitation
Service and closeness to the people
characterized by the virtues of humility – simplicity – charity so that those who come into contact with us may experience that we are truly “sisters”
Missionary spirit
feeling the sense of mission wherever we are.
Where we serve
Our communities in India
Twelve communities of formation, education, healthcare and pastoral care across Tamil Nadu and beyond.
Santa Maria Illam
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
The first house of the Sisters of Charity of St. Mary in India and the Mother House of the Indian Delegation.
Mother Clarac School
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
A community outreach centre grown into a recognized school under the Tamil Nadu Matriculation Board.
Sacred Heart Illam
Alambadi Mettur, Tamil Nadu
A rural community accompanying families through pastoral care, education, and social service.
Govindanallur Community
Thanjavur Diocese, Tamil Nadu
Proclaiming the Gospel through education, pastoral care, and compassionate service.
Eraiyur Community
Perambalur Diocese, Tamil Nadu
A girls' hostel and a home for abandoned and surrendered children, with pastoral and educational service.
Maria Angelica Home
Karuniya Nagar, Kootur, Tiruchirappalli
A formation house for aspirants and a residence for sisters pursuing higher studies.
Our priorities
What guides our service
- Forming the future SCSM in a climate conducive to the spiritual journey and where the persons can grow in freedom and responsibility.
- Being present in villages, sharing in the simple life of the people and trying to improve their life conditions at all levels
- Participating to the educational ministries of the various diocese
- Assisting creatively in the pastoral ministries
- Evangelizing
- Working in collaboration with the dioceses, congregations, lay people