Missionaries of Charity

  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 o...

The Order of the Missionaries of Charity is a roman catholic organization, founded by Mother Teresa in the 1950s. This congregation is dedicated to serving and caring for the poorest of the poor and alleviating the sufferings of marginalized communities. The Missionaries of Charity aimed to provide the very basic amenities and dignity that people living in and below the poverty line are denied. A healthy living, access to basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and medicines, and respect in society, are not given to the less fortunate communities. This condition has improved over the years but has not been dealt with completely. Mother Teresa herself, left her job as a teacher to cater to the children living in the slums. So, she could provide them with better facilities. For what purpose do people visit the Missionaries of Charity? The MOC is run by Mother Teresa’ssisters , these women form the nucleus of the organization and carry out all the various responsibilities an...

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...

The sisters of the Missionaries of Charity have a very rich and inspiring history, it is filled with their milestones of selfless service, compassion, and dedication to the poor and the lonely. The Missionaries of Charity was founded by Mother Teresa in 1950. She began her journey with a small group of sisters, consisting of 12 companions. Mother Teresa was a catholic nun from Albania, she felt a strong religious call at the age of 12 and wished to dedicate her life to God. Mother Teresa’s Sisters quickly spread from a small number of twelve to a lot more through word-of-mouth and a lot of women from different communities and backgrounds were drawn to her. The humble works of the sisters have been recognized and awarded often, including the Nobel Peace Prize for Mother Teresa in 1979. Mother Teresa’s Charity Mother Teresa’s Charity and good work have been carried on by the sisters of the Missionaries of Charity. Their benevolence and love for the poor, unwanted, abandoned, an...