Our Origins

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Ann was founded in Turin in 1834, thanks to the vision and mission of Carlo Tancredi Falletti and Giulia Colbert, the Marquises of Barolo. United in deep faith and mutual love, they dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to God and to the service of the neighbour.

Founders of Faith

Carlo Tancredi and Giulia Colbert a married couple, united in faith and love, devoted their lives to God and the poor. They stooped down with humility and love to raise up the most afflicted.

Our Mission

To be “Instruments of Providence” for the little ones and the poor.

Growth and Global Mission

From its humble start in Piedmont, the Congregation grew across Italy and, under Mother Enrichetta Dominici, reached India in 1871.

Current General Team

Stewards of the Charism

Mother Enrichetta Dominici

1861 - 1894

Mother Maria Eufrasia Simonetti

1894 - 1905

Mother Maria Teofila Nuriso

1906 - 1909

Mother Maria Leonina Chiapello

1909 - 1918

Mother Maria Angelina Damonte

1918- 1930

Mother Maria Adelaide Novara

1930 - 1954

Mother Maria Emmanuel Quintarelli

1954 - 1972

Mother Maria Clelia Berrone

1972 - 1990

Mother Maria Francheschina Milanesio

1990 - 2008

Mother Ernestine Fernandes

2008- 2014

Mother Francesca Sarcia

2014 -

Message of the Provincial Superior

The Province of St. Ann, Northern India belonging to the religious Congregation of the Sisters of St. Ann of Providence (SAP) present to you the official website. We gratefully remember our beloved Founders Carlo Tancredi and Giulia Colbert, who founded our religious family for a noble cause on 10th December1834 in Italy. Inspired by their vision and the missionary zeal of Blessed Mother Enrichetta Dominici, the Congregation extended its mission to India in 1871.

There is a great turning taking place across our planetary home. This digital platform has been prayerfully and thoughtfully developed as a window into the life, mission and values of our Province. The website serves as an instrument of communication, connection, and evangelization. It provides insight into who we are, what we do, and how we journey together in sharing our charism. Whether you are a member of our Congregation, a collaborator in our mission, a young person discerning a religious vocation, or simply a visitor seeking to know more about us, we welcome you with open hearts.

In these times, where technology plays a crucial role in fostering communion and sharing the Good News, we see this initiative not merely as a tool but as a ministry in itself. We hope this platform reflects our commitment to the Gospel, and desire to be instruments of Providence to the little ones and the poor.

On behalf of all the Sisters of the Province and the Provincial Team, I extend a cordial welcome to one and all. May this website be a blessing to all who visit our site at

With prayerful best wishes,

Sr. Ashly Jose
Provincial Superior

The Present Provincial Team

Sr.Jessy Mathew

Councillor for Ministry of Education

Sr.Eulazia Fernandes

Councillor for Formation

Sr.Rinta Antony

Councillor For Ministry Of Medicare And Lasa

Sr.Jacintha Lobo

Councillor For Ministry Of Compassion And Financial Administrator

Leelamma Palakuzhy

Incharge of land and legal Issues

Sr.Betty Pinto

Provincial Secretary

Light Bearers of our Province

Sr.Jaya Julia Victor Pais

Sr.Jaya Julia Victor Pais

 2022 - 2025

Sr.Benjamin Joseph

Sr.Benjamin Joseph

1979 - 1991

Sr.Patricia Fernandes

Sr.Patricia Fernandes

1991 - 1997

Sr.Benjamin Joseph

Sr.Benjamin Joseph

1997 - 2003

Sr.Anita Cuthino

Sr.Anita Cuthino

2003 - 2005

Sr.Doreen D' Souza

Sr.Doreen D' Souza

2005 - 2009

Sr.Eulazia Fernandes

Sr.Eulazia Fernandes

2009 - 2014

Sr.Rosily Paul

Sr.Rosily Paul

2015 - 2022

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