Sisters of the Holy Cross

The Sisters of the Holy Cross is an international Roman Catholic congregation of women religious that has played a foundational role in the development of healthcare in the United States and abroad. Founded in 1841, the congregation established a vast network of hospitals and clinics, eventually becoming a founding sponsor of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Their healthcare ministry focuses on providing comprehensive medical services, including acute care, long-term care, and community health programs, with a specific emphasis on serving the poor and marginalized. Today, they continue to influence healthcare policy and delivery through their sponsorship and governance of major health systems and international health initiatives.