The Congregation of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart, founded in Malta in 1903 by the humble yet visionary Maria Teresa Nuzzo, continues to spread its mission of charity in simplicity and humility across the world. With deep roots at the historic Nuzzo Institute, the Congregation has grown from a local initiative to a global presence, always placing education, compassion, and care for the vulnerable at the heart of its mission.
Maria Teresa Nuzzo’s aim was clear from the start: To provide strong human, intellectual and Christian formation to children, particularly young girls, preparing them for life with dignity and strength. This mission remains alive more than 120 years later, through the dedication of the Sisters serving in Malta and internationally.
Today, the Daughters of the Sacred Heart are present in 28 communities across the world, working in schools, orphanages, health clinics, and pastoral centres. Their areas of outreach include:
- Education initiatives (mission schools, crèches, student hostels)
- Maternal and childcare (prenatal/postnatal support, early childhood development)
- Youth ministry (workshops, spiritual formation, international outreach such as World Youth Day)
- Health and nutrition (feeding programs, health awareness, mobile medical missions)
- Pastoral and social services (catechism, disaster relief, community gardens, and more)
Looking to the future, the Congregation is now preparing to expand its mission further into Italy, with a special focus on children’s well-being. Plans are underway to establish a new crèche and childcare centre to support families in need.
To support this new chapter, Dr Adrian Sciberras of Sciberras Advocates, is assisting Superior General Mother Pawlina Farrugia with legal matters relating to the establishment of the new facility in Italy. His guidance is instrumental in ensuring that the Congregation’s charitable mission can take root and flourish in a new community.
A Call for Support
The Congregation is also reaching out to the public for support. Any donation, no matter how small, can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. The Daughters of the Sacred Heart are deeply grateful for all contributions, which will go directly towards supporting their charitable initiatives both in Malta and abroad.
Donations can be made via cheque, posted to:
Daughters of the Sacred Heart
St Theresa Convent
100, Gorg Borg Olivier Street
Mellieha, MLH 1021
Or by bank transfer to the following account:
APS Bank
Account Name: Daughters of the Sacred Heart
Account No.: 102-35325920014
IBAN: MT10APSB77013000000035325920014
The Daughters of the Sacred Heart remain constant in their mission to spread the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, touching lives through education, charity, and compassion. With the continued support of the Maltese community, they hope to carry their message of hope even further.
For media inquiries or to learn more about how to support the Congregation’s work, please contact Superior General Mother Pawlina Farrugia on [email protected] or on 21523532 / 79390715.
Articolo scritto dalla Sig.ra Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), collaboratrice esterna, specialista in marketing e amministrazione aziendale con un focus particolare su questioni societarie, contabili e legali.
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