Missionaries of Charity

Works of charity and service are not restricted to a particular religion, caste, or community. Mother Teresa having felt a strong religious call to serve the poor, worked passionately to alleviate the sufferings of the underprivileged and established the organization of the Missionaries of Charity . The MoC was founded in the 1950s by Mother along with a group of sisters, it began as a simple effort to serve those in need and thereafter, transformed into a profound foundation. Mother Teresa of Calcutta also known as St. Teresa was an advocate and active missionary who worked for the betterment of society. Her earliest efforts to humanity were to ensure that those she tended to were given the respect and dignity that every human being rightfully deserves. Her love and service did not differentiate between the poor, rich, and members belonging to different faiths, communities, or castes. The MoC was built on a foundation of values and beliefs, these core values define the organizat...

Mother Teresa also known as St. Teresa, was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910 , in Skopje, Ottoman Empire (now North Macedonia). She led an incredible religious life by following God’s will and selflessly serving the poor and the destitute. Her early life and vocational call laid the foundation for the great works that she would go on to do, later in her life. Mother Teresa is a prominent figure who brought about immense social change and strived to give respect, dignity, and basic needs to the poor and the needy. The Missionaries of Charity is an organization founded by Mother in 1950. It was begun for a genuine and humble purpose, tending to the unwanted and the abandoned. The Missionaries of Charity along with numerous other homes and orphanages function with the help of Mother Teresa donations, received from voluntary donations from individuals, NGOs, and the government. Early life and upbringing of Mother Teresa Mother Teresa was raised in a devoted Roman Ca...

Mother Teresa also known as St. Teresa of Calcutta was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje , Ottoman Empire, in 1910 , she was a humble missionary who lived a remarkable life dedicated to serving the needy and the poor. Known worldwide for her merciful works and selfless service to those in need, she has inspired millions and established numerous homes, hospices, and orphanages to help those in need. At the early age of 12, Mother felt a strong call towards religious life, while on a journey. Unknown to her, it was a huge pivotal point in her life that completely transformed her and her contributions to society. Her journey began with a small group of sisters, together with them she founded the Missionaries of Charity , a religious organization of Mother Teresa. What you might not know about Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa is recognized globally for her outstanding contributions to humanity, her dedicated service, and her love for marginalized communities and the unfortunate, which le...

Mother Teresa of Calcutta , also known as St. Teresa, was a catholic missionary who established the religious organization of the Missionaries of Charity . Founded in the year 1950 by Mother along with her group of sisters, the MoC aimed to alleviate the sufferings of the poor and to tend to the orphaned, unwanted, abandoned, and lonely. What began as a humble effort to uplift the marginalized communities soon transformed into something bigger with numerous Mother Teresa organizations in many parts of Kolkata and India. Over time, many were inspired by this and people all over the globe, including nuns along with clergies and lay people started contributing to the Missionaries of Charity. Today, the MoC has branches in about 130 countries, working independently and in collaboration with other organizations. Official branches within the Missionaries of Charity The Missionaries of Charity have two official branches within the organization, created for distinction between the sisterhoo...

  Mother Teresa of Calcutta also known as St. Teresa, founded the Missionaries of Charity in the 1950s. This organization aimed to serve the poor and the marginalized communities. Mother along with her sisters, dedicated their lives to doing God's will, to love and care for the lonely, the abandoned, and the orphaned. Including the Missionaries of Charity, numerous other homes and orphanages were founded by the Missionaries of Charity. Nirmala Shishu Bhavan is one such Mother Teresa organization. It is the very first orphanage founded by Mother Teresa and was built in 1955 in Kolkata and is operational to this day. It is run by the sisters of the MOC and caters especially to children.   About Nirmala Shishu Bhavan The orphanage is located in the Taltala area of Kolkata and is one of the earliest efforts of Mother Teresa to build a haven for children. Children of all ages regardless of being especially abled, are welcome to Shishu Bhavan. Little ones belonging to all k...