Missionaries of Charity

The Missionaries of Charity is one of the most well-known of all the organizations established by Mother Teresa. In the very early years of Mother Teresa's service to the poor and marginalized communities, the Order of the Missionaries of Charity was but a small group of women, who taught and looked after children residing in the surrounding slums. Over time, with relentless dedication and a larger support system, Mother Teresa of Calcutta founded the MOC. The MOC is a religious Catholic Congregation for women, founded in the 1950s and today it has over 130 branches worldwide. The organization is run by nuns who operate according to the hierarchical structure within, however, volunteers who wish to contribute to the homes and orphanages, are most welcome to do so. What do volunteers do in the Missionaries of Charity? People from all over the globe, who are aware of Saint Teresa and her works of charity are very passionate about visiting the Missionaries of Charity, located ...

The Order of the Missionaries of Charity is a catholic missionary organization, founded in the 1950s and is operational till today. Established by Mother Teresa as a humble effort to alleviate the sufferings of the poor, today it has grown to have several branches in India and all over the world. To wholeheartedly serve the poor, the sick and the lonely was the mission of the sisters and they have strived to do the same till this day. Mother Teresa is known to be a great humanitarian and passionate missionary who spread the love of God by tending to those living in extreme poverty and severe conditions. Her unwavering faith and will to do what is right drew people close to her. Her charisma and wisdom enabled her to make the right decisions and together with her sisters she opened numerous homes, orphanages, and hospices in different parts of the city. How are the funds utilized by the Missionaries of Charity? The members of the Missionaries of Charity maintain transparency re...

Saint Teresa of Calcutta , a humanitarian and missionary nun, is one of the prominent figures in India. Born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, she felt a passionate religious call and responded to her vocation, at a very early age. Having been a teacher before leaving everything to serve the poorest of the poor, Mother understood the importance of education in one's life. One of the greatest works of charity of Mother Teresa's, was the establishment of the Order of Missionaries of Charity in the 1950s. Mother Teresa’s sisters undertook numerous projects and established several branches over the city, to cater to the needs and alleviate the sufferings of the marginalized. The MoC focuses on providing children with basic enmities such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and medical facilities. Slum schools by the Missionaries of Charity In the very beginning, when slum schools were started by Mother Teresa’s sisters in the slum areas, the chi...

  Mother Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Saint Teresa, is a remarkable humanitarian and missionary, founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity in the 1950s. She was canonized by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. This was a grand celebration, celebrated by millions globally, and was a significant moment in the history of missionary work.  Mother Teresa's life was filled with deep devotion and compassion for the poor and the lonely. She embodied true Christian values such as humility, compassion, selflessness, love for one’s neighbor, and faithfulness to God, serving as an inspiration to the faith of many Catholics all over the world. Her unwavering service to the destitute and determination to alleviate the sufferings of the poor charmed people around her and gave them the strength to work for world peace and happiness. What were the reasons for the canonization of Mother Teresa Mother Teresa of Calcutta was canonized, w...