The order of Sisters of Mercy, a religions association of women for the assistance of the sick poor, was founded by Vincent de Paul, at Chatillon-les-Dombes, in 1617. In 1634 he established a similar society in Paris, where he was shortly joined by a widow named Le Gras, who organised a staff of nurses which received the sanction of Clement IX., by the title of Servants of the Poor, in January, 1655. The institution was j the origin of the celebrated Sisterj of Mercy, who have in all parts of the world distinguished themselves by works of beneficence. 48.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 204, 30 August 1933, Page 9
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