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The Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova. Founded in Lamballe, France March 2, 1661 “To Serve the Poorest of the Poor”. House of Foundation Lamballe, France 1661. Before all things, let God be loved and then, our neighbour.
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The Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova Founded in Lamballe, France March 2, 1661 “To Serve the Poorest of the Poor”
“Christ called us to render our very humble services in the person of the poor in whom Jesus chose to make his dwelling.”
Father Ange Le Proust, O.S.A. An Augustinian Friar who had a dream to help and serve the poorest of the poor in his time.
Following the example of Christ, Bishop Thomas of Villanueva of Valencia was also called “the Father of the Poor.” BishopThomas of Villanueva
Venerable Mother Louise de Pinczon, one of the Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova was a pioneer of her time She opened schools and hospitals Venerable Mother Louise de Pinczon
Devotion to Our Lady of Good Delivrance, Black Madonna of Paris, France
“On my arm, God seeks your soul, come my child” Do not be afraid! Come and follow me!
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“Our Apostolic life is more fruitful insofar as it is lived for God and in God
Each day, through the Eucharist Sacrifice Jesus renews sacramentally his supreme act of obedience and reveals to us his love for the Father and for mankind; He lets us partake of his life and draws us, By the power of the Spirit, to a Charity more fully pledged to God and to all people.
By our daily toil, whatever it may be, we carry out the will of God.
“To live for Love and in Love” Community Recreation time
Live in Community One Soul, One Heart in God