In the aftermath of the Civil War. Texas Bishop Claude M. Dubuis decided to establish a new religious congregation. the Sisters of Charity ot the Incarnate Word. dedicated to helping the poor and ill. He persuaded three sisters from a cloistered community of nuns in Lyons. France to emigrate to Texas and establish the Santa Rosa Infirmary. the first civilian hospital in San Antonio. The Sisters increased the scope of their mission as new circumstances arose. When they found that the hospital was caring for a significant number of orphans. they began orphanages. which led to starting schools to educate these children.
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