Magdalene Laundry Testimony

"The aim of this institute is to provide a shelter for girls and women of dissolute habits, who wish to do penance for their iniquities and to lead a truly christian life. Not only voluntary penitents but also those consigned by civil or parental authority are admitted. Many of these penitents desire to remain for life; they are admitted to take vows, and form the class of "magdalens", under the direction of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. They are an austere contemplative community, and follow the Rule of the Third Order of Mount Carmel. Prayer, penance and manual labour are their principal occupations...."Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)

by multiple editorsOur Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd Pierre-Lambert Goossens→

For the women who were in the Convent of the Good Shepherd, Magdalene Laundries, 

by women who were in the laundries--seeking unity and support through shared testimony