HARC Congregation Collection · HARC-003

Sisters of the Most Precious Blood 

The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O’Fallon, Missouri, was founded in Steinerberg, Switzerland, on September 8, 1845, as a contemplative community. Young women from Baden, Germany, joined in perpetual adoration of the Most Precious Blood in the Blessed Sacrament. Magdalene Weber, known as Mother Theresa, was the first superior and revered as its foundress.
 

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Historical Ministries For over 170 years, the sisters have served through education (founding schools and academies), parish and pastoral ministries, music, the arts, and care of the elderly.
Ecclesiastical Art Department The Sisters worked like a guild, each contributing her skill. Besides filling orders, they taught ecclesiastical embroidery and vestment making to religious communities of Sisters across the U.S.. Explore the department's work. 
Continued Growth In the 1980s and 1990s, the congregation involved lay members through the CPPS Partners in Mission program. They celebrated their 150th anniversary in 1995, focusing on future collaborations for reconciliation.
About This Collection

The Reconciling Presence of Jesus to the world.

The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (CPPS) are a Roman Catholic group in O’Fallon, Missouri, founded in Switzerland in 1845 and established in O'Fallon in 1875. Their mission is to be a loving presence of Christ, especially for those in need, through Eucharistic prayer and "Precious Blood Spirituality".

For over 170 years, they have contributed to education by starting schools, and have also engaged in parish work, music, the arts, and elder care.

In 1858, they founded the Ecclesiastical Art Department to generate income and became known for sacred textiles. For 160 years, they handcrafted vestments and stoles, including one worn by Pope John Paul II in 1999. Although production ended in 2018, their legacy of craftsmanship and ministry remains.

"We Remeber, We Celebrate, We Believe!" - On the Journey Magazine

Social Justice Advocacy

The congregation adopts an active, collective position on key human rights concerns. They have an official statement against the death penalty and participate in initiatives to abolish capital punishment. To promote poverty elimination and social progress, the sisters created the CPPS Mission Fund. In partnership with the Marillac Mission Fund, they provide financial grants to nonprofits and charities that embody their principles of inclusion, respect, and support for the vulnerable.

Global Mission 

After Vatican Council II, in 1965, new opportunities arose for the Sisters to broaden their ministries, including parish work, hospital chaplaincy, prison ministry, and elderly care. Besides their main motherhouse in O'Fallon, they maintain an active international presence through missions in Bolivia and Peru, where they work to empower local communities. The "Junior Partners" program involves youth in Bolivia, emphasizing faith development, community prayer, and educational support.

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