The Canossian Daughters of Charity is an International Religious Institute founded in 1808 in Italy by St. Magdalene of Canossa. It was established in Singapore in 1894. Presently there are 50 Canossian Sisters serving in Singapore and Myanmar.

The Sisters are engaged in a wide range of ministries of charity to serve all who are in need, especially the poorest, thus bringing meaning to their lives.

In Singapore they are engaged in education, catechesis, pastoral care of the sick, elderly and terminally ill, counselling, youth ministry, prison ministry, inter-religious dialogue, formation of the laity, retreat work and spiritual direction.

In Myanmar, they are involved in the formation of children and youth. They give training to young women to be educators of children in villages, and provide vocational training in hospitality skills to prepare young women for employment.

The Sisters share their mission with a wide network of lay associates and volunteers who draw inspiration from the Canossian spirituality. Formation is offered to those interested in volunteering their services in Myanmar. 

Canossian Daughters of Charity seek to communicate God’s love through service to all who are most in need of education, evangelization, assistance in sickness and spiritual formation, helping them to find meaning and purpose in life, together with lay associates and volunteers.