Sisters of Our Lady of Refuge in Mount Cavalry explained

The Sisters of Our Lady of Refuge in Mount Calvary (Latin: Sororum Dominae Nostrae a Refugio in Monte Calvario) are a religious congregation in Genoa, Italy.

It was founded in 1631^[1] by Virginia Centurione Bracelli.^[2] Bracelli created a community which was dedicated to Our Lady of Refuge, but this was later split into two congregations: the Sisters of Our Lady of Refuge in Mount Calvary, and the Daughters of Our Lady on Mount Calvary.^{[3] [4] [5]}

In 2003, when Bracelli was canonized, the congregation were focusing most of their work on helping, the sick, elderly and poor in hospitals, as well as working with young people in Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and India.^[6]

The congregation is also known as the Brignoline Sisters.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sisters of Our Lady of Refuge in Mount Calvary. . Diocese of Sagar.. 2023-12-19.
2. Web site: Lives of the Saints; St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli - A Contemplative, Serious Soul, Delight of God Most High . Schnorr. Emelly . December 2018. Catholic Magazine. 2023-12-19.
3. Web site: Congregation. . Daughters of Our Lady on Mount Calvary . 2023-12-19.
4. Web site: St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli. . Catholic News Agency. 2023-12-19.
5. Web site: Saint of the day: Virginia Centurione Bracelli. . Dec 15, 2023. Angelus News. 2023-12-19.
6. Web site: The Doge's Daughter Becomes a Saint. . March 8, 2003. La Republica (archive). 2023-12-19.