São Luís : São Francisco, MA

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
The city of São Francisco is situated in the suburbs of São Luís, capital of the State of Maranhão.

FOUNDING
In November 1966, Father Gérard Dumont, superior of the mission of Saint Hyacinthe in Brazil, asked the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint Haycinthe to take charge of the new college and to teach the rudiments of science.

FOUNDERS
Sister Georgette Saint-Laurent
Sister Alzerina Borges Pinto
Sister Laurizete Pinto Barbosa
Sister Jodelna Garcia Barbosa

CHANGE
1996: The house of São Francisco becomes the house of formation of novices.

COMMITMENTS
At the foundation, the sisters were asked to teach. Later, the sisters became involved in parish ministry and various associations.

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