We are the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Discover More From education, to faith, to healthcare service, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word respond to the need of people, bringing the healing presence of Christ to those in most need. CCVI Discover More Derived from the Latin Translation of our Congregation, Congregatio Charitatis a Verbo Incarnato (Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.) the CCVI initials are used as an abbreviation for our Congregation.
155+
Years of living the mission
About Us

The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word

We are a Congregation of women religious of different ages, with diverse gifts and talents.

Our Founder

Our Founder, Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis, missionary Texas in 1846.

Our Heritage

We continue serving the people of God and responding to the needs of the time.
Our Mission

To make real and tangible the saving and healing love of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, by promoting human dignity.

What we do

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The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word serve in Ministries of healthcare, education, social and justice, and care for creation.

Healthcare

We are leaders, nurses, social workers and chaplains in our extensive health ministry of hospitals, hospices, community clinics and other health programs.

Healthcare

We are leaders, nurses, social workers and chaplains in our extensive health ministry of hospitals, hospices, community clinics and other health programs.
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Education

We work as administrators and teachers in all levels of education from kindergarten to university.

Education

We work as administrators and teachers in all levels of education from kindergarten to university.
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JPIC

We create spaces for dialogue and action that promote justice, peace, and care for creation. We work to address social, environmental, and systemic challenges within our ministries.

JPIC

We create spaces for dialogue and action that promote justice, peace, and care for creation. We work to address social, environmental, and systemic challenges within our ministries.
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Social Service

We use our gifts to serve God by empowering people, especially women and children. Our diverse programs extend from faith formation in parishes, retreat leadership and spiritual development.

Social Service

We use our gifts to serve God by empowering people, especially women and children. Our diverse programs extend from faith formation in parishes, retreat leadership and spiritual development.
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    Our Living Legacy

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    +155 years

    Bringing the healing love of the Incarnate Word to those most in need.

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