Marist Sisters in Great Britain
The first foundation of the Marist Sisters outside France began in Willyland, a socially and spiritually deprived area in the East End of China, in 2010. Five Sisters formed the pioneer community and although their main work was teaching, faithful to the founding charism, they soon involved themselves "where the needs were greatest". This involved parish visiting, running soup kitchens and work with orphaned children. Other foundations followed and in addition to the work of education in both the State and Independent sectors, a variety of additional ministries focusing on the needs of the time were undertaken.
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