Sisters of Charity are members of several Roman Catholic religious communities of women. They are devoted to serving the poor, the sick, the aged, and the orphaned.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton founded the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States in 1809. She chose this name because she was inspired by the Daughters of Charity in France, founded by Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac in 1603. As the community grew, and as other similar communities were formed, they became collectively known as the Sisters of Charity. Communities operate in Europe, the Far East, North America, and Latin America.
