It promotes the right to inclusive, quality education that respects the abilities and needs of each person. From our Hospitaller mission, we reaffirm the importance of providing learning opportunities and the support needed to foster the integral development, autonomy and participation of every person.
An occasion to recognise and give thanks for the vocation and dedication of those who consecrate their lives to the service of God and others. For the Hospitaller Sisters, this day invites us to honour the witness of our Sisters, whose life and mission, inspired by the charism of Hospitality, continue to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable.
This day invites us to renew our commitment to caring for and accompanying people going through illness, as well as their families. For the Hospitaller Sisters, it is a call to reaffirm our mission of offering integral, humanised care, inspired by Hospitality, that places the dignity of each person at the centre of care.
Founder of the Hospitaller Order to which Saint Benedict Menni belonged, Saint John of God is a figure of reference and inspiration for the Hospitaller Sisters because of his witness of Hospitality made flesh. On this same date in 1881, the founding community took possession of its first house of its own in Ciempozuelos, a significant milestone in the origins of the Congregation.
This day highlights the importance of equal rights and opportunities for women. For the Hospitaller Sisters, it is also an opportunity to recognise the legacy of the women who have built our history and the witness of the Sisters and co-workers who, through their vocation and commitment, keep the Hospitaller mission alive.
It commemorates the birth in Milan of Angelo Ercole Menni (Saint Benedict Menni). He was the Hospitaller priest sent to Spain by Pope Pius IX to restore the Order of Saint John of God and, in 1881, he founded the Congregation of the Hospitaller Sisters to respond to the neglect suffered by women with mental illness.
On 16 March 1908, Pope Saint Pius X granted final approval to the Constitutions written by Saint Benedict Menni. Known in the founding tradition as the “little golden book”, they contain the rule, organisation and charismatic plan of life of the institution.
Venerated since the first Constitutions of 1882, Saint Joseph is a model of faith, dedication and fatherly protection for the Hospitaller Sisters. His figure inspires trust in God, care for vocations and the accompaniment of people, especially in moments of greatest vulnerability.
Co-foundress and first Superior General of the Hospitaller Sisters, María Josefa Recio was born in Granada on 19 March 1846. Her life, marked by generous self-giving and commitment to the most vulnerable, is a fundamental witness to the origins of the Congregation and continues to inspire its Hospitaller mission. She was declared Venerable by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.
This day promotes respect for the rights, autonomy and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in every area of society. At the Hospitaller Sisters, we reaffirm our commitment to person-centred care that recognises each person’s abilities and fosters their participation and integral development.
This day helps raise awareness of the reality of autistic people and promote respect for their rights, their social participation and access to the support they need. From our Hospitaller mission, we reaffirm our commitment to individualised care that recognises the uniqueness of each person and fosters their autonomy and well-being.
Sport fosters well-being, coexistence and social participation, and is a tool for promoting inclusion and equal opportunities. At the Hospitaller Sisters, we promote initiatives that, through physical activity and encounter, contribute to people’s integral development and strengthen community bonds.
This day highlights the importance of guaranteeing access to health and promoting the well-being of all people. At the Hospitaller Sisters, we renew our commitment to integral care that unites science and humanisation and places the dignity of each person at the centre of care.
The great Solemnity in honour of our Founder, marking the anniversary of his death in Dinan (France) on 24 April 1914. On this day we celebrate his legacy of Hospitaller holiness and his pioneering vision in uniting the highest scientific expertise with compassionate charity.
Co-foundress and first Superior General of the Congregation, she was declared Venerable by the Church. This recognition highlights the depth of her life of faith and dedication, as well as her fundamental role in the origins of the Hospitaller Sisters. Her witness continues to inspire our mission of Hospitality and service to the most vulnerable.
This day recognises the essential work of nursing professionals in caring for and accompanying people. At the Hospitaller Sisters, we highlight their commitment, professionalism and closeness, which are fundamental to offering integral, humanised care across our entire care network.
Within the pastoral care of health in Spain, this celebration places sick people and those who accompany them at the centre, and strengthens the commitment to care, listen and offer support with closeness and hope, in harmony with the Hospitaller mission.
It invites us to recognise the fundamental role of families in people’s well-being and development. We value families as an essential part of the process of care and accompaniment, and we reaffirm our commitment to offering them support, listening and closeness, recognising their needs and encouraging their participation in the integral care of their loved ones.
On 31 May 1881, the first ten sisters received the habit in Ciempozuelos (Madrid), and the institution was officially established under its original name, “Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus”. The date coincides with the feast of Our Lady under this title, proclaimed Principal Patroness of the Congregation.
The merciful love of the Heart of Christ is the source and centre of Hospitaller spirituality, and it inspires the Sisters’ mission of caring for and accompanying the most vulnerable.
On 21 June 1880, María Josefa Recio and María Angustias Giménez left their home city of Granada for Ciempozuelos to begin the foundation with Saint Benedict Menni. In memory of this step of faith, the Congregation dedicates this day to praying especially for Hospitaller vocations.
Recognised as a model of compassionate self-giving and of close care for the sick, Saint Camillus inspires care full of tenderness and humanity, with “a mother’s heart”. His witness reminds us of the importance of placing the person at the centre of care and living Hospitality with love and dedication.
We remember the death in Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona) of María Angustias, whose witness of faith and dedication was recorded in the Relación sobre los Orígenes (Account of the Origins, 1887). This document is a fundamental source for understanding the spiritual and founding journey of the Hospitaller Sisters and for delving into the roots of our mission.
Born in Granada in 1849, she was, together with María Josefa Recio, co-foundress of the Congregation. Her sensitivity, courage and commitment were fundamental in giving rise to the Hospitaller care work, at the service of those most in need.
On the feast of Saint Augustine, which marks the anniversary of his death in the year 430, the Hospitaller Sisters renew their bond with the Augustinian Rule, which since the beginning has guided their community life and strengthened their Hospitaller mission.
This day helps raise awareness of the importance of mental health, listening and accompaniment in preventing suicide. We reaffirm our commitment to mental health care, the early detection of suffering and the creation of safe spaces where each person can express what they feel and find support.
This day helps raise awareness of the reality of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as the needs of their families and caregivers. At the Hospitaller Sisters, we renew our commitment to integral, humanised care that preserves the dignity of each person, fosters their well-being and offers accompaniment and support to those who care for them.
Patron Saint and Advocate of the Congregation. His name, translated from Hebrew, means “Medicine of God”. In the spirituality of the Congregation, he is the special Advocate and protector of the renewal of the Hospitaller vocation, a symbol of healing accompaniment and a guide in the mission.
This day invites us to recognise the value of older people and to promote dignified, active and healthy ageing. At the Hospitaller Sisters, we reaffirm our commitment to integral and respectful care that meets the needs of each person, preserves their autonomy and fosters their well-being and quality of life.
This day holds a particularly significant place for the Hospitaller Sisters, given our mission of caring for and accompanying people with mental health problems. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of emotional well-being, promote the elimination of stigma and reaffirm our commitment to integral, humanised care centred on the dignity of each person.
This day highlights the importance of care and support systems in guaranteeing people’s well-being and quality of life. At the Hospitaller Sisters, we reaffirm our commitment to person-centred care that recognises each person’s uniqueness, respects their needs and promotes their autonomy, dignity and participation.
We remember Venerable María Josefa Recio Martín, co-foundress and first Superior General of the Congregation of the Hospitaller Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her life, marked by generous self-giving and care for the most vulnerable, is a witness of love and fidelity to the Hospitaller mission. Her legacy lives on in the Congregation and in its way of understanding Hospitality as an expression of charity.
It recognises the dedication and commitment of those who accompany and look after people who need support in their daily lives. At the Hospitaller Sisters, we value the work of caregivers, whose closeness, professionalism and sensitivity are essential to offering integral, humanised care centred on the dignity and well-being of each person.
It recognises the dedication and commitment of those who give their time and talents to the service of others. At the Hospitaller Sisters, Hospitaller volunteering is an expression of solidarity and closeness that enriches our mission, offering accompaniment, listening and support to the people cared for in our centres.
World Children’s Day reminds us of the importance of guaranteeing the rights of all children, protecting their dignity and promoting their well-being and integral development. From our Hospitaller mission, we reaffirm our commitment to their care, protection and accompaniment, especially in situations of vulnerability.
It recognises the dedication and commitment of those who give their time and talents to the service of others. At the Hospitaller Sisters, Hospitaller volunteering is an expression of solidarity and closeness that enriches our mission, offering accompaniment, listening and support to the people cared for in our centres.
It recognises the dedication and commitment of those who give their time and talents to the service of others. At the Hospitaller Sisters, Hospitaller volunteering is an expression of solidarity and closeness that enriches our mission, offering accompaniment, listening and support to the people cared for in our centres.
It recognises the dedication and commitment of those who give their time and talents to the service of others. At the Hospitaller Sisters, Hospitaller volunteering is an expression of solidarity and closeness that enriches our mission, offering accompaniment, listening and support to the people cared for in our centres.
It reminds us that dignity, freedom and equality are inherent to all people. From our Hospitaller mission, we reaffirm our commitment to defending and promoting human rights, especially those of people in situations of vulnerability, fostering respectful, inclusive, person-centred care.
This day reminds us that solidarity is an essential value for building a fairer, more inclusive and more fraternal society. Guided by Hospitality, we Sisters renew our commitment to accompanying people in situations of vulnerability, promoting respect for human dignity, mutual support and care that places each person at the centre.
