Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy
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Bishop John England founded the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in 1829. As the congregation grew and moved into the states of Georgia
and North Carolina
, shortly after doing so changing its name in 1949 to the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy. The congregation lives by the rule of St. Vincent de Paul
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
and North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, shortly after doing so changing its name in 1949 to the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy. The congregation lives by the rule of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincent de Paul
Vincent de Paul was a priest of the Catholic Church who became dedicated to serving the poor. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He was canonized in 1737....