The contribution of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary towards educating women in Pakistan

Abstract

Educating the poor and neglected ones especially women became the driving force behind our Charism of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary (SCJM) in Pakistan. Fr. Peter Joseph Triest the founder wanted the Sisters to choose to serve the poor, the vulnerable, rejected and neglected ones of our societies like Jesus Our Master. This article highlights the sufficient educational services rendered in the past and in the present to the poor of Pakistan especially of rural areas. This contribution of SCJMs towards educating women is a journey of sharing knowledge and building confidence. It is an ongoing process of enlightenment, moving forward with milestones of achievements. The article of educating women within cultural backwardness, is set in the shadows of darkness where the rays of light slowly pierce it and in appearing of dawn, the women of the soil begin to encounter their own identity, realize their dignity and value their abilities to move on to new horizons. Their presence brings change in cultural, geographical and religious scenario.

Keywords:

• Pakistan
• Educational Institutes
• women
• untiring services

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Notes on contributors

Sister Sophia Patras

Sister Sophia Patras is the Superior of the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Lahore.

Sister Rafina Fayaz

Sister Rafina Fayaz has completed her degree of Bachelor in Education from Notre Dame University in Karachi.