Since 1863, there is a historical background of the Ingenbohl sisters being sent to Sigmaringen, where they played a significant role alongside Fr. Thomas Geiselhart in the founding of House Nazareth. They engaged in caring for lonely and orphaned children even before World War and cultural war. During the cultural war, the sisters had to leave the area and return to Ingnbohl, resuming their stay when the situation permitted. This work has been continued by the sisters of the Baden-Württemberg Province ever since its foundation. Over the past 162 years, approximately 30 sisters have dedicated their lives almost day and night to humanitarian aid for vulnerable children, youth, young mothers, and others on the margins of society who were received into the protective environment of House Nazareth and its premises. They are identified by the office working for youth in collaboration with the Office of School Administration and the Office of Social Administration in Sigmaringen.
Currently, three sisters are actively involved here. Two of them are in their 40th and 45th years of service and now give voluntary service. The third sister works full-time for the Community Outreach programme, spending about 50 hours a week with 70 team members to screen and identify those needing special care, accompaniment, and schooling. In addition, she is one of the team leaders of 25 trained volunteers ready to provide psychological aid during emergencies at night and on weekends, such as accidents, fires, floods, or other calamities. She possesses professional skills, experience, emotional stability, and is capable of quick action. As part of this complex project, our three sisters embody the vision and charism of our Congregation.
