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St. Andrew’s Hospital ChapelEntry/Object ID
PC.0051Description
Postcard of the chapel at St. Andrew's Hospital located in the 100 Block of South 6th Street in Murphysboro, Illinois.
In late 1897, Father Kasper Schauerte, Pastor of St. Andrew's Parish in Murphysboro, contacted the Franciscan Sisters and requested assistance with a new hospital. The following February, St. Andrew's was completed and cared for one hundred and sixty two patients during its first year. The Sisters remained at the hospital until 1956 when the ministry was transferred to the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. The building was later demolished after a new facility, known as St. Joseph's, was constructed in 1960.Context
Born in Germany in 1827, Mother Clara Pfaender founded the Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, in 1860. With a focus on education, nursing and care for orphaned children, the women reached out to those in need. In the following years, Sisters were sent to nations such as France, the Netherlands and the United States. There, they gained increased autonomy when America became a province in 1884, and by the early 20th Century, their health and education ministries included locations in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Colorado. Looking to relocate, in 1947 land was purchased in Wheaton, Illinois and a new motherhouse was completed in 1955. As time passed, the Sisters continued to develop their healthcare ministry and addressed pressing issues such as Polio, Aids and affordable housing. During the early 21st Century, they celebrated the 150th anniversary of the congregation and found new sponsorships for their healthcare and housing ministries. Today, the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters continue to follow in the spirit of Mother Clara Pfaender by responding to the needs of the Church and our times.Lexicon
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