Redemptoristines

The Order of the Most Holy Redeemer (Latin: Ordo Sanctissimi Redemptoris; abbreviated OSsR), also commonly known as the Redemptoristines, is a female contemplative religious order of the Catholic Church. It was formed in 1731, and is the female counterpart to the Redemptorists.

This article is about the female religious congregation founded by Alphonsus Liguori. For the male counterpart, see Redemptorists.
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