is a Roman Catholic religious congregation for women that originated in what is now Pakistan and founded schools, orphanages, homes for the aged and disabled[1] and hospitals throughout the country.
[5] The congregation celebrated its platinum jubilee on July 28, 2012, when Joseph Coutts, the Archbishop of Karachi presided at a Mass for the sisters.
The sisters opened a chapel dedicated to St. Clare, and daily Mass was attended by residents of Soldier Bazaar and Catholic Colony.
After Independence the sisters visited the Catholic residents of Soldier Bazaar regularly, teaching catechism and preparing children for the sacraments.
They visited the sick and the aged of Soldier Bazaar and Catholic Colony, administering medication and checking blood pressure.
[8] Darul Sukun in Karachi, a home for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities, was founded and is run by the sisters.
[9] On March 23, 1989 Gertrude Lemmens received the Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam award in recognition of her work at Darul Sukun and for founding other homes for the physically and mentally handicapped, the aged and homeless.
[11] The congregation is also active within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hyderabad where Nasreen Daniel serves on the Justice and Peace Commission.
[13] Due to the increasing numbers of members and apostolates spread through various regions of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a need was felt to decentralize the administration for better efficiency and organization.