Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, Philadelphia, PA

Founded:    Founded as an independent branch of Grey Nuns originally founded by Marie Marguerite d'Youville in 1738.

Purposes:    Self-sanctification through observance of the rule and constitutions.  Also, education of youth, and the care of sick, poor and orphans.

Habit:    Sand color habit with black gauze coif, black cape, veil and cincture.  A silver cross is also worn (Source 1, page 123).  Some branches of the Grey Nuns were known to have worn blue gingham underskirts as part of their official habit.

Website:    http://www.greynun.org/