By 1944, she was no longer just a teacher but also headmistress of her school. On May 24, 1937, she took her final vows and officially became “ Mother” Teresa. Mary’s High School where some of Calcutta’s poorest girls were her pupils. Starting in 1931, she taught geography and history at St. Missionary workĪfter just a few months in Ireland, Teresa was sent to India, first to Darjeeling and later to Calcutta. This is where she first took the name Teresa that would one day become famous around the world. By age eighteen she had decided to become a nun, and she left for Ireland to join the Sisters of Loreto. Young Agnes was deeply involved with her local church, and at age twelve-during a religious pilgrimage-she felt her first calling toward a religious life. Agnes was just eight years old when her father passed away suddenly. Although she was born in Skopje, which is now the capital of North Macedonia, her parents were ethnically Albanian. Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910. If you’re doing research on her life and legacy, you’re in the right place! On this page you’ll find a brief biography and several Mother Teresa quotes, as well as some of her famous quotes, important facts about her, and more. You must be a registered user to use this feature.Among the most widely recognized figures of the twentieth century, Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary known as a leading humanitarian of her time. You must be a registered user to use this feature. Notice an error or discrepancy? Send us a comment about this quotation.View a Detailed Biography of Mother Teresa.Indian (Albanian-born) humanitarian & missionary (1910 - 1997) I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. Quotation #1944 from Laura Moncur's Motivational Quotations: I know God will not give me anything I can't handle.
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