Mother teresa

Mother Teresa

By mariamann

  • Birth

    Born in Macedonia

  • Moved to Ireland

    Joined Sisters of Loreto nun community

  • First religious vow

    This was when she chose the name "Teresa"

  • "Inspiration Day"

    Teresa felt called by God to leave her convent and live with and serve the poor

  • Missionaries of Charity

    Teresa started a mission to serve the poor and homeless in Calcutta

  • Nobel Peace Prize

  • Siege of Beirut

    She saved children who were trapped in a hospital during the war in Lebanon

  • Honorary U.S. Citizenship

  • Death

    Died at age 87