Congregation of Divine Providence, Mainz

For the congregation founded in France, see Congregation of Divine Providence.
Streetview of the General Motherhouse in Mainz
Facade of the General Motherhouse in Mainz

The Congregation of Divine Providence (Latin: Congregatio Divinae Providentiae; German: Schwestern von der Göttlichen Vorsehung) is a Catholic religious institute of women that was founded in 1851 in the Grand Duchy of Hesse by Wilhelm Emmanuel von Ketteler, Bishop of Mainz, together with Stephanie Fredericke Amalie de la Roche von Starkenfels (1812–1857), a French noblewoman.[1] The congregation was formally recognized by the Holy See on 16 July 1935.[2]

The Sisters of Divine Providence began to serve in the Americas in 1876, now present in the United States, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo and Peru. They also serve in Korea.

  1. ^ "About Us: Founders". Sisters of Divine Providence. Archived from the original on 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
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