About Us

The charism (vision and spirit) of Magdalen of Canossa continues to bear fruit beyond her culture, time and class as many women and men embrace the original challenge:

From the very beginning, a response to the conditions of human life has been an essential element of Magdalen's charism, The concrete needs of those who live in poverty have always determined what we do. The aim of promoting the disadvantaged and marginalised stems from the belief that those living in poverty have the right to find their place in society and in the church community, reflecting their rightful positions in God's plan for them. (based on The Canossian charism. P.31)

We appreciate the depth of the vision, but know the effort is not entirely ours alone. Magdalen wrote: "Do not be frightened at seeing the enormity of the task entrusted to you. God always chooses the weak and most unworthy to confound the wise and strong. He who leads us will complete the task Himself as long as you, on your part, acknowledge your unworthiness while entrusting yourself fully to Him', (preface U.R)

Magdalen often stated that she was prepared to go anywhere and do anything so that God may be known and loved because Charity has no boundaries.