MISSIONARY BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF TUTZING

Concern for the total healing of persons was Christ’s greatest desire. His commission to the disciples comprised not only the proclamation of the Good News but also “Heal the sick”! Thus all over the world the so called “works of mercy” developed, such as sanatorium, leper stations, homes for the mentally and physically challenged, specialty clinics, hospices, and AIDS stations in order to help sick and dying people. The sisters have stood in the forefront in this field. Doctors, pharmacists, medical technicians and countless nurses found their way to Tutzing or were trained there. They served in large urban hospitals and small bush clinics. Much could be told of their often heroic efforts.

The 800-bed Fatima Hospital in Daegu, South Korea

Sr. Lia Schwarzmueller (b.1912) has dedicated herself for 55 years to the people in the Mwena leper colony in Tanzania, East Africa. Several years ago she received a high award of honor from the hands
 of Crown Prince Charles of England in recognition of her devoted ministry.

All over the world our sisters are engaged in health care