Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, and St. Francis Health Center in Topeka. From 1864 to 1952, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth established or assumed responsibility for 18 hospitals from Kansas to California. Since the 1960s, the Sisters of Charity have expanded work in social services and outreach, and operate missions in South America and Italy. See also Sisters of Charity References External links Official homepage 1858 establishments in Kansas Territory Leavenworth County, Kansas Religious organizations established in 1858 Catholic female orders and societies Catholic teaching orders Leavenworth