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The Missionaries of Charity; a Mother Teresa organization

It was Mother Teresa’s zeal and immense devotion to her mission which encouraged her to establish the Missionaries of Charity. This organization of Mother Teresa served as an important instrument to bring about social change and alleviate the suffering of the underprivileged. It was Mother&charisma and passion that attracted many women who shared the same vision as her and were ready to dedicate themselves to the cause of serving the poor. Numerous branches within the organization facilitate its smooth running and focus on different aspects. One such branch is the Sick and Suffering Co-Workers, which was begun by Mother Teresa in the 1950s. This was done to expand their mission of love and include those who have the zeal and passion to serve but are unable to do so physically. The Sick and Suffering Co-Workers of Mother Teresa The members belonging to this branch of the Missionaries of Charity are individuals who are unable to physically assist the sisters with their traditional se

Future developments in the Missionaries of Charity

Saint Teresa of Calcutta founded the Order of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, a roman catholic congregation formed in 1950. The main headquarters of the MOC is located in the Taltala area of Kolkata, India and there are numerous branches spread out in different parts of the country.   This catholic congregation has been built on a set of strong foundational values and beliefs, to serve the ‘poorest of the poor’ was the motto of Mother Teresa and the members follow the same. The MOC has a mission, which is to love and serve the poor, sick, needy, dying, underprivileged, and destitute. While the Missionaries of Charity do not have a fixed roadmap for their future endeavors, certain future developments may be predicted based on their services. Donations made to this organization of Mother Teresa are used to fund projects undertaken by the sisters.   How can the Missionaries of Charity better serve the society? Mother Teresa was a renowned humanitarian who greatly cont

Missionaries of Charity and Mother Teresa’s sisters

  The Order of the Missionaries of Charity is a religious congregation that was formed by Saint Teresa in Calcutta. The main headquarters is located in the Taltala area of Kolkata, India, and is operated by the sisters of Mother Teresa . This grand and successful organization began as a small initiative by a group of 12 sisters and has currently expanded to 139 branches worldwide.  It was Mother Teresa’s charity and vocation that encouraged her to pursue her vision, and her charisma and dedication drew hundreds of women who were inspired by her actions. The MOC is based on a strong foundation of values, morals, and beliefs, which distinguish this organization from others and guide them to stay true to their mission.   Core Values of the Missionaries of Charity The core values of an institute help uphold the standard and guide all actions and operations according to the said values. These values were established by Mother Teresa and are held central to the mission of the MOC. Let

Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity

The Missionaries of Charity is a renowned and well-established catholic congregation, founded by Mother Teresa as a result of her vocation. With almost 75 selfless services and charity to people, irrespective of their caste, creed, community, and faith, the MOC has today grown remarkably with numerous branches all over the city. Globally, there are about 130 branches of the MOC, some in countries such as Europe, Asia, Africa, and more. In India alone, the Missionaries of Charity have their homes for the children and adults with HIV in more than 27 states and a few Union Territories, along with Hansen's Disease centers (leprosy centers), medical centers, social welfare centers, etc. The strong members of this organization have also contributed immensely to COVID-19 relief efforts and provided medical assistance to numerous in need of it. Activities of the Association of the Missionaries of Charity, in India While many are aware of the efforts made and the projects undertaken b