Mother Theresa Maxis Duchemin (1810-1892)
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The first American-born African American Catholic nun in the nation and charter member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first congregation of religious women of color in the world.
Waymark Code: WM12H26
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2020
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Mother Theresa Maxis Duchemin (1810-1892)- The first American-born African American Catholic nun in the nation and charter member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first congregation of religious women of color in the world. In 1845 she helped found the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) in Michigan. At the request of Bishop John Neumann of Philadelphia, she established an IHM community in Susquehanna County and Laurel Hill Academy, in operation here until 1923.
Marker Name: Mother Theresa Maxis Duchemin (1810-1892)
County: Susquehanna
Date Dedicated: 05/06/2009
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Turnpike St. (SR 1013) & Broad Ave., Susquehanna Depot
Category: African American, Religion, Women
Website: [Web Link]
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