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Mother M. Frances Streitel began the foundation of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother in 1883. It became known as such in 1885.<ref>{{cite web|title=Timeline of the Life of Mother Frances Streitel|url=http://www.motherfrancesstreitel.org/contact.html|publisher=Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother|accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref> A few years later, Mother Streitel began sending sisters to America. In 1889, the sisters learned of a dilapidated hospital named St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. After taking over operations, the hospital became profitable and has remained open ever since.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Via Christi Health|url=http://www.via-christi.org/history|publisher=Via Christi Health|accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref> The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother has continued their growth in the health care and education ministries in the United States as well as internationally.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Today|url=http://www.motherfrancesstreitel.org/SSMToday.html|publisher=Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother|accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref> |
Mother M. Frances Streitel began the foundation of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother in 1883. It became known as such in 1885.<ref>{{cite web|title=Timeline of the Life of Mother Frances Streitel|url=http://www.motherfrancesstreitel.org/contact.html|publisher=Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother|accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref> A few years later, Mother Streitel began sending sisters to America. In 1889, the sisters learned of a dilapidated hospital named St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. After taking over operations, the hospital became profitable and has remained open ever since.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Via Christi Health|url=http://www.via-christi.org/history|publisher=Via Christi Health|accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref> The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother has continued their growth in the health care and education ministries in the United States as well as internationally.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Today|url=http://www.motherfrancesstreitel.org/SSMToday.html|publisher=Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother|accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:08, 20 March 2012
Via Christi Health is a Catholic-sponsored ministry affiliated with Marian Health System and Ascension Health. It is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas and employs more than 10,000 in its hospitals, senior villages, physician offices and health services in Kansas and northeast Oklahoma.[1]
Mission
According to Via Christi Health, its mission is "Inspired by the Gospel and our Catholic tradition, we serve as a healing presence with special concern for our neighbors who are vulnerable." [2]
History
Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother
Mother M. Frances Streitel began the foundation of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother in 1883. It became known as such in 1885.[3] A few years later, Mother Streitel began sending sisters to America. In 1889, the sisters learned of a dilapidated hospital named St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. After taking over operations, the hospital became profitable and has remained open ever since.[4] Today, the hospital is known as Via Christi Hospital on St. Francis. The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother has continued their growth in the health care and education ministries in the United States as well as internationally.[5]
- ^ "Via Christi Health Quick Facts". Via Christi Health. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Via Christi Health Mission and Information". Via Christi Health. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Timeline of the Life of Mother Frances Streitel". Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "History of Via Christi Health". Via Christi Health. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Today". Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. Retrieved 20 March 2012.