Hermanas Hospitalarias Provincia de España

Comprehensive care and a spiritual mission

Hermanas Hospitalarias Provincia de España is a women's religious congregation dedicated to comprehensive care for people with mental health conditions and disabilities. Its mission combines professional, compassionate, and spiritual care and is carried out through centers and programs in different countries.

Origins and history

The congregation began in 1881 in Ciempozuelos, Spain, when Benito Menni, together with María Josefa Recio and María Angustias Giménez, began welcoming and caring for women who had been abandoned. The organization has been active for 145 years since its founding.

Areas of work

• Mental health care and support for people with disabilities.
• Support for people experiencing hardship or at risk of social exclusion.
• Professional education and training, including neuropsychology training for specialists who work with children with special educational needs in Equatorial Guinea.
• Social services delivered through Fundación Hospitalarias.

International presence

The congregation says its sisters and lay collaborators serve in 25 countries. The Spanish province's headquarters are at 7 Calle Vaquerías, 28007 Madrid.

Community and participation

Alongside the sisters, lay associates, young people, staff, and volunteers support the mission. The organization is on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram and publishes a news bulletin.