our PRovince - BL rosalie rendu

In 2020, the communities of the Daughters of Charity in Great Britain and Australia reunited to form the Rosalie Rendu Province.

The daughters of charity

THe province of  rosalie rendu great britain and australia

The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul is an international Roman Catholic Religious Community of Women who have dedicated their lives to God, in community, for the corporal and spiritual service of those in need and experiencing poverty. It can be found in 96 countries spread across the five continents.

For administrative and governance purposes, ministry and community life we live in provinces, which may be one or several provinces per country depending on the number and age of Sisters. (E.G Spain has 4 provinces - North, South, East and Central).


Conversely, a single province may result as a reconfiguration of Sisters from several different countries. In 2020, after consultation, the Province of Great Britain and the Province of Australia reconfigured and integrated to become the Province of Rosalie Rendu. We could have given ourselves a "geographic name" such as the OZ-GB province. Instead, we chose to name our province after a wonderful French Daughter of Charity - BLESSED ROSALIE RENDU.

a painting of St Vincent de Paul holding the sacred heart with flames coming out of it
COMPASSIONATE, VISIONARY & COMMITTED

GREAT BRITAIN

In Great Britain, the Daughters of Charity were established in 1847. The Sisters are called to live their Christian vocation in a spirit of humility, simplicity and charity. As women of faith and members of a values-driven Religious Community, their life of service aims to be non-judgemental and inclusive of all people and is underpinned by Gospel values which include: Respect for each person’s dignity and rights; kindness and compassion; empathy, holistic care; empowerment and solidarity for justice. In the GB area of the Province, the passion and mission of the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul continues today where the Daughters live and work in places of social priority.


Their work which is a service of both prayer and presence, embraces people with disabilities, those without a home or people suffering the consequences of forced migration, people in prison and their families, older people within their local communities who may be housebound, isolated or in care, people and communities suffering as a consequence of Covid 19, children and families and young people. The list whilst extensive is not exhaustive as the Sisters continue to respond to emerging poverties in so far as they are able. Their mission in this region is characterised by a non-judgmental and inclusive approach to service, with an emphasis on respect for individual dignity and rights. The Sisters in Great Britain work in socially prioritised areas, addressing a range of needs, including disabilities, homelessness, the effects of forced migration, and support for older community members.


In 2012, the Daughter of Charity Services was established to ensure the sustainability of social care projects the Daughters had initiated and developed throughout Great Britain. They operate as Trustees of both Daughter of Charity Services and their subsidiary/affiliated projects, offering other volunteer support and values training sustain social care projects throughout Great Britain. The Sisters operate as Trustees and volunteers, also providing values training.

a painting of aSt Louise de Marillac holding a bibl
EMPATHETIC, PIONEERING & SELFLESS

AUSTRALIA

The Daughters of Charity extended their mission to Australia in 1926, where they have been involved in education, health care, and social services. Their presence spans from Western Australia to Queensland, with current missions in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. In Australia, they have established four services, including St Catherine’s Aged Care Services, Seton Villa, St Mary’s House of Welcome, and the Hutt St Centre, offering support in aged care, disabilities, homelessness, and pastoral care. The Daughters of Charity contribute as Trustees, board members, staff, and volunteers in these services.

St LOUISE de marillac

You have no time to devote than that of service of the poor

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