SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE HOLY CROSS (SCSC) UGANDA

(SCSC – Sororum Caritatis Sanctae Crucis)

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We are Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross belonging to the 3rd Order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi. The spirituality of the cross marks us out as we live our life.

Fr. Theodosius Florentini OFM Cap. Our Founder (1808-1865)
Blessed Maria Theresia Scherer Co-founder (1825-1888)
The Vicariate House at Namugongo

We are an international religious community of the Catholic Church. We let ourselves be formed by our Charism and are committed to social, educational and pastoral projects for the benefit of humanity.

Our religious community was founded in 1856 by Capuchin Father Theodosius Florentini and Sister Mary Theresa Scherer (1825-1888). The community was meant to be an effective answer to the increasing needs of the time in the 19th century. Today, there are more than 2800 sisters belonging to our community in 18 different countries; they meet the manifold needs of the time with openness and energy.

Motherhouse of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross, Ingenbohl Switzerland

Our Communities

Congregation Special Feasts

St. Francis of Assisi (04 October)
Exultation of the Holy Cross (14th September)
St. Elizabeth of Hungary (17th November)
Bl. Zdenka Schelingova (31st July)
Bl. Maria Theresia Scherer (16th June)
Bl. Ulrika Nisch (8th May)

THE GENERAL LEADERSHIP

Superior General - Sr. Marie-Marthe Schönenberger

The Present General Leadership Team

THE VICARIATE LEADERSHIP

Sr. Genevieve D'Silva - Vicariate Superior
Vicariate Team 2024
Vicariate Team

Community Superiors

Superiors with Sr. Pratima Minj