The Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross is an international congregation founded in Ingenbohl, Switzerland by Fr. Theodosius Florentini, OFM, Cap and Mother Maria Theresa Scherer in 1856. The congregation follows the Rule of the Third order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi. Papal Approbation was granted in 1897.The members of this congregation work in almost all the continents, Europe, America (North & South), Asia and Africa. Present Mother House is situated at Ingenbohl, Brunnen, Switzerland.
Charism: “Compassionate Love to All Especially To the Underprivileged.”
Motto: “The Need Of The Time Is The Will Of God.”