TBT, SSND Comes to America

Do you enjoy researching your family history? Below is a copy of the School Sisters of Notre Dame's arrival in England on June 28,1847 before continuing to the USA. Next to the Yellow start is Theresa Gerhardinger, Foundress of the School Sisters. Next to the red star is Caroline Friess.

In 1847 only 14 years after the congregation was formed Theresa and five sisters one of which was Caroline Friess traveled to America where they would begin to establish mission schools for immigrant children. In 1848 blessed Theresa appointed Caroline Friess General Vicar of the order in North America, she was only 26 years old.