Sisters of Providence of the Institute of Charity

The Rosminians Sisters of Divine Providence (Latin: Congregation Sororum a Providentia, religious symbol: IC) are a congregation of pontifical right. 1838 developed the nun Mother Maria Giovanna di Baceno Antonietti (1809 - 1872) and Blessed Antonio Rosmini on Monte Calvario in Domodossola (Italy ) with the idea to found a female branch next to the male order of Rosminians. 1839 Pope Gregory XVI approved. the Congregation and gave it its name. The Generalate has its headquarters in Rome, the parent company is based in Borgomanero. The Congregation has several locations in Italy, it has offices in Tanzania, Venezuela, Colombia, India, the UK and Ireland. 2005 was the religious order of 325 nuns, spread over 42 facilities.

The religious symbol

In the Order signs of Rosminians and Rosminians sisters are in the outer circle the orbiting words Legis (German: Bidding ) - plenitudo (German: wholeness or completeness ) - Charity (German: charity ), in the context it means figuratively: " Bid for complete charity ". In the middle circle frame a pelican is shown, the feeding three young pelican chicks. The symbolism represents the great care of the pelican for his boy, which he defended in an emergency to one's own blood. This icon Jesus Christ is to be represented as a good pelican, who sacrificed himself for humanity and gave His blood for the salvation of mankind. For the Rosminians it is the sign of complete surrender to the great service to God.

Spirituality and devotion

The main focus of their efforts is the practical application of charity. Your drive is the inseparable belief in the " Divine Providence ", connected with the divine order the scattered seed ( cf. 1 Cor 15.38 EU: " But God giveth it a body as he wants, each one seed his own body " to care ) and preserve it. Being aware of the divine presence, the sisters want to live and work. With the trust in Providence and with complete devotion they want the charity to practice.