In this section, you can learn about the history of the Sisters of Charity, about the life of our foundress, and about the six foundations established by the RSC around the world.

Life of Mary Aikenhead: See and read about important events in her life. Witness her inspiration, conversion, and some of the challenges she and her new congregation faced.

The photos for this section are taken from models specially commissioned for the Mary Aikenhead Heritage Centre in Dublin.

Milestones: See a timeline showing the important dates associated with the establishment and growth of the RSC.

Foundations: Each of the six areas/countries where the RSC set up foundations has a history of its own. Browse these pages to learn about the birth and development of the RSC in Ireland, England and Scotland, Australia, California and Venezuela, Nigeria, and Zambia.