History of the School
Mother of Sorrows School opened in 1948 under the direction of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. After many years of expansion, the Sisters withdrew. In 1999, the Daughters of Charity assumed sponsorship of the school. Since that time, numerous positive changes have been made to the school. The school celebrates its continued growth and improvement in its service to the community.
The school is under the patronage of Mary, the mother of Jesus, under the title of Mother of Sorrows. The Sorrows of Mary are Scripture based. They are:
The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:27-35)
The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)
Loss of the child Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:43-51)
Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross (Luke 23:
Mary stands beneath the cross (John 19:25-27)
Mary receives the dead body of Jesus (John 19:38)
Jesus is laid in the tomb (John 19:39-42)
Sponsorship by the Daughters of Charity
Our school is co-sponsored by the community of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
"In the spirit of our founders, St. Vincent De Paul, St. Louis de Marillac, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Daughters of Charity Education Ministry is committed to teaching all students who attend Mother of Sorrows School. With Jesus Christ as our model, we advance and strengthen the teaching mission of the Catholic Church by providing comprehensive, excellent education that is directed to the whole child – mind, body, and spirit. We promote family life, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and a healthy outlook of reaching out to others through community service."
