Sisters of Cairo
Immediately after receiving the approval of the new congregation by Pope Pius IX, Mother Catherine and nine members of the original community made profession of religious vows under the new Rule. They were joined by nine new novices in taking the new habit. Soon new missions were founded throughout Egypt, and then abroad, in Milan, Malta and Jerusalem. The work of the congregation developed under Mother Catherine's leadership for nearly two decades, until she fell ill while in Cairo during Eastertide 1887. She died there the following May 6th. Mother Catherine was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1985.
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