May 11, 1849 – First Sisters of Charity arrive in Halifax, NS

1849 May 11–Four Sisters of Charity of New York arrive in Halifax on SS Cambria at the request of Bishop Wm. Walsh of Halifax. The Sisters begin girls’ classes right away at the parochial school at St. Mary Convent on Barrington Street (at Spring Garden).They also begin to take in orphans. For more of their historical timeline visit their website.(Link no loner active)