Our Mission
Mary Aikenhead founded the Religious Sisters of Charity in Dublin, Ireland, in 1815. She was a pioneer and innovator in addressing the unmet needs of the poor and we continue her work today and every day.
Our Sisters are engaged in education, healthcare, social and pastoral care and on human rights issues. We have communities in Ireland, England, Scotland, California, Nigeria, Zambia and Malawi.
Our History
The Religious Sisters of Charity are a congregation of religious women, founded by Mary Aikenhead in 1815, in Dublin. Mary Aikenhead was a woman of great faith, a visionary whose dream was to give to the poor, what people with money can buy. Today, we continue to follow her dream in Ireland, England, Scotland, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, and California.
Vocations
Most calls to religious life are not dramatic or direct. It may be a desire for a deeper relationship with God or wanting to find a deeper purpose in life. To discover God’s dream for us, there is a need to reflect on our desires, talents and personalities.
What We Do
Today, our Sisters nurse the sick, comfort the dying, visit prisoners, teach children and adults, and are involved with asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants, homeless people, advocate for anti-human trafficking and work with survivors of trafficking.
We also work with people living with physical and intellectual disabilities, and work in clubs, social centres, and outreach programmes. We are involved in the ministry of prayer, spirituality, retreats, counselling, spiritual direction, chaplaincy and care of the earth.
We Remember
Sr Anne Lally
Sr Eileen Mary Bernadette Durack
Sr Mary Fallon
Sr Mary Madeline O’Donoghue
Sr Mary Teresa Savage
Sr Helena Marie McGILLY
Latest News
9th Special Edition eNews for The Jubilee Year of Hope – September 2025
The Power of Giving: How Charity is Building a Future for Malawi’s Children
One in Christ, Living Our Charism: A New Chapter of Leadership
Feast of the Assumption: A Joyful Congregational Celebration
8th Special Edition eNews for The Jubilee Year of Hope – August 2025
Religious Sisters of Charity — Congregational Leadership Team
Religious Sisters of Charity, Generalate
Caritas, 15 Gilford Road, Sandymount, Dublin DO4 X337
Phone: +353 1 2697833/2697935
Email: generalate@rsccaritas.com
