Daughters of Charity

Sister Maria José, Daughter of Charity, shares her experience as a missionary in Tunisia, where she accompanies single women and immigrants in vulnerable situations. Through her testimony, she reveals the social, cultural and climatic challenges of the country, as well as the hope that arises from silent and committed service.

Sister Mª Jesús, DC, shares her missionary experience in Senegal, where she lives among the poorest people with simplicity, closeness and dedication, responding to their needs in health, education and inclusion. Her testimony reflects how the Vincentian charism is incarnated in everyday life.

Sr. Françoise Petit, Superioress General of the Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, has just been appointed as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

In Tanzania, Sister Jacqueline Gbanga’s “Breaking the Chains” project has helped to protect and educate ten young girls who are victims of violence such as female genital mutilation and forced marriage. Thanks to psychological and educational support, they have regained hope for a better future.