Daughters of Saint Anne

Ministering to the Ge'ez Rite Catholic Community in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area and Beyond!

Founding Sisters In 2000, Cardinal Hickey invited the Daughters of St. Anne to Washington DC to minister to the Ethiopian and Eritrean Catholic Community (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish).

Three sisters answered the call and traveled from Asmara, East Africa, via Rome, to the United States.

The Sisters have taught Catechism, Culture, and Language to the children of families who emigrated from Africa to the United States. They provide religious instruction and Sacrament preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

In 2003, one additional sister made the journey to join this new community that was now established in the Washington DC area.

In 2004, a request was granted to bring two more sisters to help in their mission of outreach to the elderly and support for families who have lost a loved one, or other types of assistance, under the guidance of their Pastor, for whoever needs help. They are involved with the Sacred Heart of Mary since 2000, Bible Study, and Mary Mother of God Solidarity.

In 2003, the congregation purchased a house that serves as a residence for some of the sisters as well as a Formation Center for new sisters coming into the community, and a place to conduct continuing religious experiences for the Ethiopian/Eritrean Catholic community, such as Bible Study, Retreats, Adoration.

In 2003, the Daughters of St. Anne established the Association of Blessed Rosa Gattorno (the Ethiopian and Eritrean Community) to continue the work toward her beatification.

The community was offered the opportunity to staff a Day Care Center in Camp Springs, Maryland, where they reside in the local convent. The Center is a multi-cultural learning environment for 3 to 5 year old children.

The Daughters of St. Anne is involved with different groups within the Ge'ez Rite Church like Kidane-Mehret and Sacred Heart of Mary.

Our ministry extends beyond the Ethiopian/Eritrean communities. Our order’s arms extend to many countries around the world. We invite people of any nationality or culture into our caring ministries.

The Daughters of St. Anne take their ministries wherever there is a cry for help:

Education, teaching
Health Facilities
Women Promotion Center (Cutting & Sewing Schools)
Social Services, Orphanages, School for the visually and hearing impaired