In 1869, cholera plagued the growing city of San Antonio. Bishop Claude Dubuis called upon the Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word from Galveston to care for the multitude of sick, infirm, and orphaned in the Texas frontier. Three sisters responded, Mother Madeleine, Sister St. Pierre and Sister Agnes. In May, 1869, they left… Continue Reading →
Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI, is a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio & Development Specialist at the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. She has spent over 50 years in healthcare in many and various positions including nurse, x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator. Sister Michele has… Continue Reading →
In 1869, 150 years ago, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa was founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. This year, we celebrate our 150th anniversary by establishing the 1869 Society. At CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, philanthropy is very much a part of our culture and ministry. Each hospital we serve is greatly impacted by philanthropy…. Continue Reading →
The moment the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word arrived in San Antonio in 1869, health care for children was transformed. In 1918, the first pediatric unit was opened at the Santa Rosa Infirmary. The Sisters continued to care for children throughout the 20th Century and in 1959 opened the first and only hospital… Continue Reading →
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