Legacy

During the turbulent 1930s, as civil unrest escalated in China, many European and American missionaries were displaced. Seeking refuge, the Maryknoll Missioners and Hungarian Daughters of Charity found a new mission in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Under the leadership of Most Rev. William F. Kupfer, appointed in 1951 by Pope Pius XII to govern the Apostolic Prefecture of Taichung, these dedicated missionaries laid the foundations for a profound evangelical movement in Taiwan.

The Sisters embraced a life of service, engaging deeply with local communities through personal visits and discussions on faith, daily life, and spirituality. They played a vital role in social outreach, focusing on the education of women and girls in faith and morals. Despite early financial challenges limiting their ability to form new members, their mission continued to grow.

By the 1960s, their work expanded into education and pastoral care, leading to the establishment of schools and community colleges. In the 1990s, they were invited to join the faculty of Saint Joseph School in Naga City. Their commitment to education extended beyond academics, incorporating special education programs to support children with special needs.