Sisters of Saint Casimir facts for kids
The Sisters of Saint Casimir are a group of Catholic women who dedicate their lives to helping others. They were started in 1907 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, by a woman named Mother Maria Kaupas. The group is named after Saint Casimir, who is a special patron saint for the country of Lithuania.
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Who Was Mother Maria Kaupas?
Mother Maria was born in Lithuania. She was recognized by the Catholic Church as someone who lived a truly good and heroic life. This special recognition happened in Rome on July 1, 2010.
Helping Immigrants
When the Sisters of Saint Casimir first started, their main goal was to help Lithuanian people who had moved to the United States. They helped these new immigrants settle into their new lives.
Where the Sisters Work Today
Today, the Sisters of Saint Casimir continue their work in several places. You can find them in states like Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico. They also work in Washington, D.C. and even in the country of Argentina.
Schools and Hospitals
The Sisters help run important places that serve communities. For example, they are involved with Villa Joseph Marie High School in Holland, Pennsylvania. In Chicago, Illinois, they helped with Holy Cross Hospital and the former Maria High School.
These Chicago places, along with the Sisters' main building (called the Motherhouse), are located near Marquette Park. This area was a popular place for many Lithuanian immigrants to settle a long time ago.
