Bread for the World: 100 Years of Life and Mission (1904-2004), Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres is an institute of apostolic life in the Church. Founded in 1696 in France by Father Louis Chauvet, parish priest of a small village, Levesvile la-Chenard, they were called to Chartres by the

Bishop, Paul Godet des Marais, given the name Sisters of St. Paul, with St. Paul the Apostle as their Patron and the Blessed Virgin as their Model and Protectress. Dedicated to education, care of the sick and ministry among the underprivileged,

the Congregation of more than 5000 sisters today serve in 32 countries in six continents of the world.

Published in 2004 by Sisters of St. Paul of Chartes