DAUGHTERS OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES (Imola). - The Institute was founded in 1869 in Lugo, diocese of Imola, by the provost of the Collegiate church, canon Cavina, and by Sister Ippolita Fantini, who with a companion had left the Institute of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul for this purpose.

In 1872 the bishop approved the Institute, which already as early as 1892, despite various oppositions and financial hardship, crossed the boundaries of the diocese and spread considerably. On 30 Jan. 1931 the decree of praise was granted and at the same time the constitutions were approved on an experimental basis.

The Institute comprised two classes of sisters, choir sisters and converse sisters; but, toward the end of 1946, the superiors asked in the name of all to unify the two classes. The sisters devote themselves to the Christian education of youth, to the assistance of the sick and to the care of invalids. In 1949 it had 37 houses, with 210 professed sisters.

Bibliography

BIBL.: Arch. S. Congreg. dei Religiosi, I. 10.

Agostino Pugliese

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Daughters of Saint Francis de Sales (Imola)

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