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II. EXPANSION
1876-1901
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The First 25 years of the Society
It grew, carrying in its
veins
The blood of races, youth,
vigor,
From so much giving love,
It is clad with love.
Ebony and snow, tropical and
mountainous
Fit into her sheaf
But even if born in Spain,
It was to take to the seas
like Castillo.
This was the way the prophet
saw her that sleepless night in April.
A cloud that waters the furrow and the seed that fertilizes the soil
and departs at harvest time brave in battle, humble in victory...
Your image, Mother on the wings of history
Mª Teresa Visus, STJ
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Prudence – M. Teresa Pla |
1876-1879 Novitiate: The
Foundresses in Tarragona
1879-1881 First Steps
M. Teresa Pla, Elder Sister
Society and “Little Society”
Beginning of the Lawsuit over the
Novitiate of Tortosa
Eleven Houses founded in Cataluda, 5 closed |
1882-1889 – First Generalate M. Saturnina Jassa
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Foundations:
● In different provinces of Spain: Zaragoza,
Valencia, Salamanca, La Rioja, Madrid.
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Beyond the
frontier of Spain
and Europe
1884 – Portugal
1885 – Oran
1888 – Mexico |
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Provinces:
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St. Teresa: Cataluna, Aragon, Navarra and Pais Vasco.
St. Joseph:
Valencia and Argelia
Strength – M.
Saturnina Jassá
Sacred Heart:
Castille, Leon, and Portugal
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♦ Features of Life:
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The Society begins
assimilating its charism accompanied by its Founder, who orients the life of the
sisters and the Institute.
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In 1881: We were born
in its shadow and we grown.
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In 1884: We obtain
the diocesan approval of the Constitution; in 1888 the “Decretum Laudis” of the
Society.
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The Interdict of the
Novitiate in Tortosa, from 1884 to beginning of the year 1886, becomes a test of
the faith of the Founder and the sisters, manifesting their strength and
charity.
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In Barcelona, the
Motherhouse of the Society and a school are built at the direction of our
Founder with the Architect Gaudi.
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In the General
Chapter of Affairs in 1887, the Society is divided into Provinces. |
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The Society spreads to
the “New World” with apostolic zeal and courage since the Society has not yet
been consolidated in 1888 the first foundation in America take place, in Pueba
de Los Angeles, Mexico.
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Martyrs of Charity:
Sister Rosa Tapiol and Raimunda Viladrich die while tending the sick, victims of
cholera, in Almunia (Zaragoza) answering the call of Our Founder. |
Moreover, the Lord was
not outdone in generosity...
1889-1898: Second Generalate M. Rosario Elies
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General Administration
M.
Teresa Pla – Providence
M. Rosario Elia – Superior
M. Luisa Grego – Treasurer
M. Agustina alcoverro – Prefect
M. Teresa Blanch – Visitatrix
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Foundations:
10 houses, 4 closed.
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Province: 4 – The Province of St. Francis de Sales is erected,
comprising the House in Mexico.
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Features of Life:
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The Society
spreads to South America: Uruguay |
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The Spanish government
recognizes the Society as a “Religious Institute dedicated to teaching the
people.
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The Father Founder donates all his writing to the Society.
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The lawsuit of the Novitiate continues as a constant threat. After the Founder
death, the final sentence caused the demolition of the Novitiate.
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Unsuccessful appeals are made to the Sacred Congregation of Bishops and priests
for three of the objections made to the Constitutions:
the age of the Superior
General, the fourth vow of teaching, and the education of kindergarten pupils.
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Crisis in the Society – After serious discernment, our Founder Father leaves his
“Favorite Project”.
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January 27, 1890 OUR
FOUNDER FATHER DIES IN THE FRANCISCAN CONVENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN GILET
(VALENCIA).
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October 1897, the corner stone of the new Novitiate in Jesus, Tortosa was laid.
● M.
Saturnina accompanies the Religious of La Cruz in the beginning of their
practice of religious life for two years, starting in May 1898.
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From 1898 to 1901 Beginning of
the Third Generalate
SILVER JUBILEE OF THE SOCIETY
Superior
General, M. Teresa Blanch
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On December 30, 1898 M.
Saturnina Jassá was elected Superior General, but she did not accept
because of her commitment with the Religious of La Cruz. Therefore, on April
12, a new election took place and M. Teresa Blanch was elected. |
Firmness – Gentlemen
M. Teresa Blanch |
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1901 – Beginning of the Century and fruitful year for the Society
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Inauguration of
the new Novitiate in Jesus (Tortosa). On the Property which our
Founder had indicated to M. Josefa.
M. Francisca Pla
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Pontifical
Approval of the Institute
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SILVER JUBILEE
OF THE SOCIETY
In 1901 on the feast of
the Sacred Heart, the Society celebrated Silver Jubilee and the opening of
the Novitiate.
Because of this celebration, M. Saturnina Jassá wrote her HISTORICAL
REPORT ON THE SOCIETY in which she analyzes the situation at present and
envisions the future with hope. From this, second parts are the following
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Only souls of
sacrificing and humble zeal can act as guides to Jesus Christ to communicate the
life of His Heart to the heart of his followers:
Strong souls who toil with
their yes fixed solely on Christ.
These souls have eagle’s eyes for everything spiritual and holy... living always
for others; they would want to lead to the divine heart
as many human souls as
possible.
This
is the style of the TRUE DAUGHTER OF THE SOCIETY
(Translate by Sr. Odette Daigle, stj)
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Maturity 1901-1926
For Spanish:
Recuperar la Memoria II
:Crecimiento 1876-1901
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