Sacred Hearts Bhavan, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (2000)

“Teaching Sisters of St. Dorothy, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts” in India

It was necessary to open a second mission in the state of Andhra Pradesh. On 27th June, 2000, with the permission of the Bishop of Vijayawada we started our presence in the village of Kottur Tadeppally near the city of Vijayawada. The Benedictine Fathers assured spiritual assistance to the sisters especially the daily Holy Mass.

Two sisters started teaching in St Benedict’s School which is run by the Benedictine Fathers. They also found time in visiting families. In 2002, we opened a clinic for the poor villagers. We noticed the need to open a home for the aged. On 8th June 2002 we began the aspirantate. In 2006 we started a home for the aged and the abandoned.

The filial houses in Kerala and in the various missions

OUR HEAVENLY PATRONESS – ST. DOROTHY

OUR FOUNDER - ST. JOHN ANTONY FARINA

OUR CO-SISTER - ST. MARIA BERTILLA

Introduction

Here is the history of the Sisters of St. Dorothy, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts, in India. It was a courageous and confident step taken by our Mother General Rev. Sr. Gianna Rosa Sterbini, to start a new mission in India on 15th January, 1983.
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Life and Origin

John Antony Farina was born at Gambellara (Vicenza Province) on 11th January 1803 to Peter Farina and Francesca Bellame. He received his early training from his paternal uncle, a holy priest who was for him a true master of the spirit and a tutor as well.
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Charism and Spirituality

The Charism of the Daughters of the Sacred Hearts, the gift of the Holy Spirit to the prophetic intuition of St. John Antony Farina. “Incarnate the tender love of the Heart of Jesus and Mary in education, in corporal work of mercy especially on behalf of the most needy”.Read More...

To the Heart of Jesus...

We are convinced that at the time of our consecration to the love of the Sacred Hearts, the prophetic vision of our saintly Father Founder is being impressed in the hearts of each one of us. We feel to be the seed that he has sowed in the wake of the story, to bear witness to the love of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.Read More...