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About Our Congregation

Rooted in prayer, merciful love, humility and service.

Little Sisters of St. Thérèse

Our History

The Little Sisters of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus are an international religious congregation dedicated to apostolic life with perpetual vows under the protection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Founded in 1923 by Canon Giuseppe Mazzanti and Mother Maria Zanelli, we follow the little way of St. Thérèse, serving the Church especially among the poor, the sick, the vulnerable and those most in need.

Our Patron Saint and Founders

St. Thérèse

St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus

She inspires us to live the little way of love, humility, simplicity and trust in God.

Mother Maria Zanelli

Mother Maria Zanelli

A woman of faith, charity and maternal love who helped lay the foundation of our congregation.

Canon Giuseppe Mazzanti

Canon Giuseppe Mazzanti

A priest of deep pastoral zeal whose vision continues to inspire our mission of merciful love.

Our Global Presence

We serve in different countries through prayer, formation, education, healthcare, pastoral ministry and social outreach.

🇰🇪 Kenya
🇹🇿 Tanzania
🇮🇹 Italy
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Global presence map

Charism and Spirituality

Charism

Our Charism

Merciful love towards the least of our brothers and sisters, especially the poor, the sick and the suffering.

Spirituality

Our Spirituality

Prayer, humility, trust, devotion and loving service draw us closer to God.

Our Devotions

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

We entrust ourselves to her maternal protection and learn from her faith, humility and obedience.

St. Joseph

St. Joseph

We honor him as a model of silence, faithfulness, hard work and trust in God’s will.

Our Core Values

Our core values reflect the spirit of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and guide our religious life, mission, service and relationships.

01

Merciful Love

We express the compassionate and forgiving love of Christ through our words, actions and service to others.

02

Fraternal Charity

We live together as sisters, supporting one another with respect, kindness, unity and genuine concern.

03

Simplicity

We embrace a humble and simple way of life, finding joy in small things and remaining close to those we serve.

04

Piety

Prayer is at the centre of our lives and strengthens our relationship with God and our commitment to His mission.

05

Joyfulness

We serve God and humanity with cheerful hearts, sharing hope, encouragement and happiness wherever we go.

06

Trust in Providence

We place our lives and mission in God's hands, trusting that He will provide, guide and sustain us at all times.