Sisters of the Resurrection

The Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection was founded in Rome, Italy, in 1891 by a widow, Celine Borzecka, and her daughter, Hedwig Borzecka.[1] This was the first time in the history of the Roman Catholic Church that a religious institute of women was founded jointly by a mother and daughter.[2]

Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection
Celina Borzecka
Formation1891 (1891) in Rome, Italy
FounderCeline Borzecka and Hedwig Borzecka
TypeCatholic religious order

See also

References
  1. "Our Beginnings". Sisters of the Resurrection. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  2. "History". Sisters of the Resurrection. Retrieved 16 April 2015.


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