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MOTHER TERESA OF ST. ROSE OF LIMA, OUR BELOVED FOUNDRESS Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima, the Foundress of the Congregation of the CARMELITE SISTERS OF ST. TERESA (CSST) was born on 29th January 1858, to a couple in George Town, Mylapore, Madras to Mr. Peter D' Lima & Mrs. Mary D' Lima. At a very early age, Grace lost her mother & was brought up by her father Peter, a renowned Headmaster & a man holding a great esteem in his parish & whom she considered her hero. This young dynamic woman, vulnerable at the same time was endowed with the courage & unbeatable...