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SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE HOLY FAMILY (OSF). Order founded in 1864 in Herford, Germany, by Mother Xavier Termehr to care for orphans and offer home nursing and care for the wounded of the Austro-Prussian War. In 1875 the sisters were expelled, along with all religious orders, from Prussia by Bismarck. A group of eighteen sisters, seven novices and four postulants came to Dubuque in 1878, at the invitation of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John|John HENNESSY]], to start the diocesan orphanage. | SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE HOLY FAMILY (OSF). Order founded in 1864 in Herford, Germany, by Mother Xavier Termehr to care for orphans and offer home nursing and care for the wounded of the Austro-Prussian War. In 1875 the sisters were expelled, along with all religious orders, from Prussia by Bismarck. A group of eighteen sisters, seven novices and four postulants came to Dubuque in 1878, at the invitation of Bishop [[HENNESSY, John|John HENNESSY]], to start the diocesan orphanage. | ||
The vacant [[HOLY TRINITY CHURCH]] at 8th and White became their first Dubuque home. One year later the sisters and twelve orphans moved to the Duncan House on Davis Avenue. This became St. Mary's Orphan Home. The sisters also accepted responsibility for [[SAINT MARY'S SCHOOL]] and five of their number began supervision of the domestic department at St. Joseph's College. | The vacant [[HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH]] at 8th and White became their first Dubuque home. One year later the sisters and twelve orphans moved to the Duncan House on Davis Avenue. This became St. Mary's Orphan Home. The sisters also accepted responsibility for [[SAINT MARY'S SCHOOL]] and five of their number began supervision of the domestic department at St. Joseph's College. | ||
The sisters built their motherhouse near the orphanage on Davis Street in 1881. A larger motherhouse was constructed in 1925 at its present location on Windsor Extension. The Holy Family Hall, an infirmary, was added in 1961 with a novitiate wing built later. The Franciscans have carried out a wide range of service in Dubuque. In 1949 the Dubuque Franciscans built [[XAVIER HOSPITAL]]. They have taught in Holy Trinity Church, [[SAINT MARY'S CHURCH]], [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]], and [[WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL]]. They operated [[MARY OF THE ANGELS HOME]] for workingwomen, the Saint Francis Home for the Aging, the domestic departments of the Archbishop's residence, and [[STONEHILL CARE CENTER]]. | The sisters built their motherhouse near the orphanage on Davis Street in 1881. A larger motherhouse was constructed in 1925 at its present location on Windsor Extension. The Holy Family Hall, an infirmary, was added in 1961 with a novitiate wing built later. The Franciscans have carried out a wide range of service in Dubuque. In 1949 the Dubuque Franciscans built [[XAVIER HOSPITAL]]. They have taught in Holy Trinity Church, [[SAINT MARY'S CHURCH]], [[SACRED HEART CHURCH]], and [[WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL]]. They operated [[MARY OF THE ANGELS HOME]] for workingwomen, the Saint Francis Home for the Aging, the domestic departments of the Archbishop's residence, and [[STONEHILL CARE CENTER]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:16, 17 August 2008
SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE HOLY FAMILY (OSF). Order founded in 1864 in Herford, Germany, by Mother Xavier Termehr to care for orphans and offer home nursing and care for the wounded of the Austro-Prussian War. In 1875 the sisters were expelled, along with all religious orders, from Prussia by Bismarck. A group of eighteen sisters, seven novices and four postulants came to Dubuque in 1878, at the invitation of Bishop John HENNESSY, to start the diocesan orphanage.
The vacant HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH at 8th and White became their first Dubuque home. One year later the sisters and twelve orphans moved to the Duncan House on Davis Avenue. This became St. Mary's Orphan Home. The sisters also accepted responsibility for SAINT MARY'S SCHOOL and five of their number began supervision of the domestic department at St. Joseph's College.
The sisters built their motherhouse near the orphanage on Davis Street in 1881. A larger motherhouse was constructed in 1925 at its present location on Windsor Extension. The Holy Family Hall, an infirmary, was added in 1961 with a novitiate wing built later. The Franciscans have carried out a wide range of service in Dubuque. In 1949 the Dubuque Franciscans built XAVIER HOSPITAL. They have taught in Holy Trinity Church, SAINT MARY'S CHURCH, SACRED HEART CHURCH, and WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL. They operated MARY OF THE ANGELS HOME for workingwomen, the Saint Francis Home for the Aging, the domestic departments of the Archbishop's residence, and STONEHILL CARE CENTER.