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Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross at the Theological Seminary and The Central Diocesan Institutions from 1905 to 2005
s. M. Estera Radičević
; Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross, Đakovo, Croatia
Abstract
In 1868 bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer called sisters of the Holy Cross to come to Đakovo from Switzerland. Thus they have been active at the Theological Seminary in Đakovo since 1905, also at the invitation of bishop Strossmayer. Later on they took over the responsibilities at other diocesan institutions – the supply department, sacristy, the Cathedral, Priests’ Home and the Diocesan Pastoral Centre. Their very presence in the mentioned institutions exceeds the duties they fulfil. Their prayer, sacrifi ce and motherly care accompany the seminarians on their way to priesthood. They take care of the healthy and sick priests and accomplish many other chores. This article is dedicated to each and every sister who has been present in the Seminary from the fi rst day to our days.
Keywords
Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross; Bishop J. J. Strossmayer; seminary; diocesan institutions; housework
Hrčak ID:
47729
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Publication date:
26.9.2006.
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