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About Dimesse Sisters
Since 1579, the Dimesse Sisters have nurtured hearts and minds through faith, service, and compassionate outreach.
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Faith. Service. Community
Dedicated to living a life of
love and service
Who we are
The Dimesse Sisters
The Dimesse Sisters, Daughters of Mary Immaculate, are a Catholic congregation founded in 1579 in Vicenza, Italy, dedicated to education, healthcare, and spiritual growth. They strive to embody the teachings of Christ through compassionate service, nurturing young people and the needy with a commitment to evangelization. With a presence in multiple countries, they focus on promoting human, cultural, and religious formation, seeking to uplift communities and foster a deeper connection to faith.
Faith, Service, Community.
Apostolates of the Dimesse Sisters
The Dimesse Sisters’ apostolates encompass a diverse range of services aimed at uplifting individuals and communities through education, healthcare, and spiritual support. In schools, they focus on evangelization and holistic formation, guiding students in their pursuit of truth and values. Through dispensaries, the sisters provide compassionate care to the sick, embodying Christ’s love and charity. Their retreat centers offer hospitality and spiritual renewal for individuals and families seeking solace. Additionally, they engage in charitable institutions and partnerships with the Church, striving to meet both material and spiritual needs while fostering a deeper connection to faith and community.
The Evolution of Our Mission
From Italy to Africa: Embracing the Call to Missionary Work
The mission of the Dimesse Sisters evolved through various dioceses in Italy and expanded beyond Europe during Vatican II. In the 1950s, under the leadership of Bishop Girolamo Bortignon and Monsignor Moletta in Padua, the congregation embraced a renewed missionary spirit, responding to Pope Pius XII’s encyclical “Fidei Donum.” This call encouraged clergy and laity to engage in apostolic work, particularly focused on the Church in Africa, leading the Dimesse Sisters to accept the challenge of becoming missionaries in Kenya.
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Your generous support is vital to the Dimesse Sisters as we continue our mission of compassion, education, and spiritual growth in communities around the world. By donating, you empower us to provide essential services in schools, healthcare facilities, and charitable institutions, touching the lives of those in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us bring hope and faith to individuals and families, fostering a brighter future for many. Join us in our mission to serve and uplift by making a donation today, and together we can make a lasting impact.
Exploring Your Faith
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Serving with Compassion
Dimesse Sisters’ Apostolates
Education support
Empowering futures through education
The Dimesse Sisters are committed to evangelization through education, shaping young minds and hearts with comprehensive human, cultural, and religious formation ; with the intention of “instructing the mind in order to educate the heart.”
Healthcare initiatives
Essential healthcare plans and services
In the dispensaries, the sisters are called to harmonize delicate and attentive charity with a deep spirit of faith, seeing the face of Jesus crucified in the sick. (Mt 25:36… I was sick and you took care of me.)
Livelihood programs
Creating sustainable livelihoods
In these institutions, we strive to provide not only material assistance but also a compassionate presence rooted in human and Christian understanding. Our goal is to help individuals navigate their lives with serenity and faith.
A space of rest
Hospitality to people and families
Dimesse sisters offers hospitality to people and families wishing to take some times for rest to rebuild themselves physically and spiritually. In this way they nourish directly or indirectly the human, social and Christian growth of persons,
Joining hands to create impact
Partnerships
We partner with the church in the pastoral activities in fraternal collaboration and mutual support with other people in the ministry. We are involved in different communities in different countries in Africa
Our Global Presence
Serving Communities Across Africa, Italy,
Brazil, and India
The Dimesse Sisters serve around the world, bringing hope and compassion to many lives
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Become a Dimesse Sister
The Dimesse Sisters, train applicants to embrace a life of love and service, following Christ Crucified and Risen. With humble discretion, simplicity, and evangelical joy, they learn to embody the ideals of Mary Immaculate, a faithful disciple.
Sharing Faith, Service, and Community Across the Globe
Threads of Hope:
Stories from the Dimesse Sisters
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