Holy Family of Bordeaux

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The Association of the Holy Family of Bordeaux was founded in France in 1820 by Pierre-Bienvenu Noailles, a canon of that city. [1] His vision was to allow the expression of the Christian life in various forms. The Association is composed of a number of vocational groups.

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Pierre Bienvenu Noailles

Pierre Bienvenu Noailles was born in Bordeaux on October 27, 1793. He entered the seminary of Saint Sulpice in Paris in 1816 and was ordained on June 5, 1819. [2] While serving as a curate at the parish of Saint Eulalia, he wished to establish an association that would serve as an umbrella organization for the practice of all the works of mercy. [3]

History

With the encouragement of Bishop Charles-François d'Aviau Du Bois de Sanzay, Noailles established the Holy Family Sisters, whose first apostolate was the care of orphans. [3] The Holy Family Sisters arrived in Leeds in 1853 and started basic education classes for children. In 1883 they came to St. Peter's parish in Stalybridge. As well as their work in education, their ministry included visiting the sick in their homes. [4]

The contemplative branch, also known as Solitaries, was founded in 1859 at Martillac (France).

Present day

As of 2023 there are over 4000 members in 27 countries across 4 continents. The association is composed of:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Holy Family of Bordeaux", Service des moniales
  2. "Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux", OMI
  3. 1 2 "Our Founder", Casa Generalizia Santa Famiglia di Bordeaux
  4. "A Blue Plaque in recognition of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux", Tameside Tourist Information Centre
  5. "About Us". Holy Family of Bordeaux in Great Britain and Ireland.