Franciscan Sisters of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother
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The Franciscan Sisters of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother are a Roman Catholic religious congregation
founded on August 15, 1988 in the Diocese of Steubenville
by Bishop Albert Henry Ottenweller
. The Sisters work with the poor and needy of the diocese, running a soup kitchen
and a thrift store, as well as leading religious retreats and working to catechize the young.
Congregation (catholic)
The term "congregation" has three usages specific to the Roman Catholic Church. One concerns the Roman Curia, the other two concern religious institutes.- Roman Curia :...
founded on August 15, 1988 in the Diocese of Steubenville
Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville is a Roman Catholic diocese covering thirteen counties in Ohio. The diocese was erected by Pope Pius XII on October 21, 1944 out of territory from the Diocese of Columbus....
by Bishop Albert Henry Ottenweller
Albert Henry Ottenweller
Albert Henry Ottenweller is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Steubenville from 1977 to 1992.-Biography:...
. The Sisters work with the poor and needy of the diocese, running a soup kitchen
Soup kitchen
A soup kitchen, a bread line, or a meal center is a place where food is offered to the hungry for free or at a reasonably low price. Frequently located in lower-income neighborhoods, they are often staffed by volunteer organizations, such as church groups or community groups...
and a thrift store, as well as leading religious retreats and working to catechize the young.