Charism and Mission
The mission of the Sisters Daughters of the Cross is to understand and proclaim the love of God revealed in the Passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Called to Today’s World
Rooted in the Gospel, the Daughters of the Cross seek to read the signs of the times, committing themselves to justice, peace, and the care of creation.
Spirituality
The Daughters of the Cross contemplate Jesus, the humble servant of redeeming love. Betrayed, denied, and abandoned, He carries the Cross with silent love, revealing the strength of self-giving and trust in the Father.
Dialogue and Communion
The Daughters of the Cross engage in interreligious and cultural dialogue, seeking to build bridges where there are divisions.
Calling and Vocation
To be a Daughter of the Cross is to embrace the call of Christ who, from the Cross, continues to say: “I thirst.” It is to hear this cry in the poor, the abandoned, the sick, children without hope, and young people searching for meaning.
Jeanne Haze — Um Coração que se Doou Inteiro

Foundress

Jeanne Haze, born in Liège, Belgium, grew up in a Christian family deeply rooted in faith. Although her family was of noble origin, the war brought impoverishment and awakened in her a special sensitivity to human suffering.

Expansion

After years of prayer, service, and discernment, the group formed by Jeanne, Ferdinande, and their companions was officially recognized by the Holy See on September 8, 1833, as the Congregation of the Sisters Daughters of the Cross.

Mission

To understand and proclaim the love of God revealed in Jesus, serving the weakest and those who suffer with special love, in accordance with the charism of the Daughters of the Cross.