Visitation Sisters

GPTKB entity

Statements (112)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Order_of_the_Holy_Ghost
gptkbp:associated_with Salesian spirituality
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:Feast_of_the_Visitation
gptkbp:character_traits Gentleness and humility
gptkbp:current_status Engaged in social justice initiatives
Active in various countries
Involved in parish ministries
Participating in ecumenical dialogue
Running retreat centers
gptkbp:established Visitation convents worldwide
gptkbp:feast_day December 12
gptkbp:founded 1610
gptkbp:founded_by gptkb:Saint_Jane_Frances_de_Chantal
gptkb:Saint_Francis_de_Sales
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Saint_Jane_Frances_de_Chantal
gptkb:Saint_Francis_de_Sales
gptkbp:governed_by General Superior
Local superiors
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on Community life
Contemplation
Spiritual retreats
Education of girls
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:France
gptkbp:historical_significance Promoting women's education
Establishing schools
Providing social services
Contributing to Catholic spirituality
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Visitation Sisters
gptkbp:influence Catholic education
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Counter-Reformation
gptkb:Catholic_Reformation
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:youth_ministry
gptkb:Community_outreach
gptkb:Missionary_work
gptkb:Crisis_intervention
gptkb:customer_support
Counseling services
Health education
Adult education
Disaster relief efforts
Education programs
Advocacy for women's rights
Literacy programs
Children's programs
Workshops and seminars
Environmental initiatives
Fundraising activities
Leadership training
Social justice initiatives
Support for local businesses
Volunteer programs
Economic development initiatives
Ecumenical dialogue
Cultural exchange programs
Mental health awareness
Mentoring programs
Advocacy for education reform
Public speaking engagements
Support for refugees
Cultural preservation efforts
Health care services
Technology training programs
Advocacy for marginalized groups
Substance abuse prevention
Support for the elderly
Spiritual retreats
Support for the homeless
Retreat centers
Nutrition programs
Civic engagement activities
Crisis response efforts
Promotion of peace initiatives
Promotion of human rights.
Community building activities
Art and creativity programs
Support for victims of violence
Counseling for families
Child protection initiatives
Spiritual formation programs
Interfaith initiatives
Retreat facilitation
Parish support
gptkbp:known_for Hospitality
Community life
Prayer life
gptkbp:location gptkb:France
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Education
Spiritual guidance
Spirituality
Service to the poor
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Saint_Margaret_Mary_Alacoque
gptkb:Saint_Jane_Frances_de_Chantal
gptkb:Saint_Francis_de_Sales
gptkb:Mother_Mary_of_the_Incarnation
gptkbp:number_of_cores gptkb:Joy
gptkb:Simplicity
gptkb:Humility
gptkb:charity
gptkbp:number_of_members Approximately 1,000
Varies by region
gptkbp:participated_in Retreats
Spiritual direction
gptkbp:spread_to gptkb:Canada
gptkb:India
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Philippines
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:type_of Contemplative order
gptkbp:year_established 1610
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saint_Francis_de_Sales
gptkb:Georgetown_Visitation_Preparatory_School
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5