Women of the Word, servants of the poor
Rooted in the charism of St Magdalene of Canossa, we bring the love of the Crucified Christ to the little ones, the sick and the poor across North & East Africa.
Canossian Daughters of Charity, Servants of the Poor
Founded by St Magdalene of Canossa in 1808, the Canossian Daughters of Charity live the charity of the Crucified Christ — making Him known and loved, especially among the little ones and the poor.
Present in the North East Africa Province — Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Sudan — the Sisters live one mission of charity through five ministries: education, evangelization, pastoral healthcare, formation of the laity, and spiritual retreats.
“Caritas Christi Urget Nos — The love of Christ impels us.”
To be Women of the Word — loving without measure, reconfigured to a life of holiness in and for the mission of today.
We dedicate ourselves to serve the poor, needy and the marginalized through our five ministries.
St Magdalene of Canossa
1774 – 1835 · Founded 1808
A noblewoman of Verona who left privilege to serve the poor, Magdalene founded the Canossian Daughters of Charity to bring the love of the Crucified Christ to the abandoned, the sick, and the young. The Church celebrates the 250th anniversary of her birth.
- “The behaviour of a person in life depends on the education received.
- “There is no act of charity as perfect as that of helping our neighbour to love God.
- “Make Jesus known and loved.
Five ministries, one charism
The North East Africa Province
Our Province covers four countries, with the Provincial House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Walk with us in the mission of charity
Whether through prayer, volunteering or a gift, you can share in the love of Christ for the poor.