Celebrating 175 Years of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

As a partner of the Sisters of Charity Health System, we celebrate the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine (CSA) and 175 years of giving from the heart. For those 175 years, the Sisters have lived a powerful calling: To bring healing, hope and compassionate care to all, especially those most in need.

What began in 1851 with the arrival of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine in Cleveland, Ohio, has grown into a legacy that continues today through the Sisters of Charity Health System and its many ministries in Cleveland, Canton and South Carolina. We are honored to be a strategic partner of the Sisters of Charity Health System and to be able to carry forward this story of faith in action.

A Legacy That Shaped Communities
For generations, the CSA Sisters helped build the foundation for:

  • Hospitals and health centers
  • Schools and educational programs
  • Social service and housing ministries
  • Faith-based outreach and spiritual care

Their work has touched millions of lives—and continues to guide our mission at Catholic Community Connection today.

The Mission Today

The Sisters of Charity Health System carries this legacy into the future through ministries that support:

  • Healthcare, behavioral health and addiction recovery
  • Housing stability and supportive services
  • Educational success and family resilience
  • Community development, equity and opportunity
  • Older adults seeking dignity and spiritual connection

As a strategic partner of the Sisters of Charity Health System, we are part of a family that extends the healing ministry of Jesus with special attention to addressing the unmet needs of individuals, families and communities.

Why This Anniversary Matters

This milestone invites all of us to:

  • Honor the founding Sisters and their courage
  • Recognize the lasting impact of all Health System ministries and partners
  • Recommit to a mission rooted in compassion and justice
  • Inspire new generations to carry this work forward

It reminds us that we are part of a story much larger than ourselves—one that continues to unfold. Collectively, we continue and advance the work of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.

 

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175 years of faith, service and hope. And we’re just getting started.