Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions

Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions

The Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions is a Roman Catholic religious congregation of women. They were founded in Lyons, France in 1861 by Euphrasie Barbier.[1] The Congregation's presence is felt worldwide. Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions reside in Italy, Australia, Bangladesh, British Isles, Canada, France, India, Kenya, countries in Latin America, Myanmar, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Senegal and Vietnam.

The primary focus of the Congregation is education of women and children. They also provide health care services to the poor and underprivileged, organise medical camps, free schools with meals for the less privileged children.

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