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Sisters of Charity of Saint Charles Borromeo

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Our Congregation was founded by Elisabeth Gruyters (1789 - 1864) on the 29^th of April 1837, in Maastricht, the Netherlands. 

The Church gave the Congregation Saint Charles Borromeo as its Patron Saint and recognized it as an apostolic Congregation. 

On March 1^st, 2006, the Congregation consisted of approximately 700 memers who live and work in America, Belgium, Denmark, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Norway, the Phillippines, Tanzania and Timor Leste. 

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August 15: The Assumption of the blessed virgin Mary 

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Today's feast is one of the Church's affirmations of Mary's important role in the history of salvation. The model of all believers, Mary is described by Jesus as one who truly keeps the word of God by listening and doing it  (Mt 12:46-50).

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Mary played a significant role in the foundation of our Congregation. Through her intercession, Mother Elisabeth got that Yes from God on  that especial August 15, 1836. Mary remains a source of inspirations in our life as CB Sisters. She is an excellent mentor in our discipleship to Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. 

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This feast day is an occasion for us to turn to Mary for guidance in our commitment as women religious; trustful and dtermined in making a difference as signs and instruments of faith, hope, peace and compassion to our people today. 

.[from Basic Letter August 2010]