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MonasteryAachen-Mitte
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The Monastery of the Good Shepherd in Aachen, a Neo-Gothic edifice from the late 19th century, is a significant architectural monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Located in the Aachen city region, it is notable for its historical role as an institution of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.
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The monastery's origins trace back to 1848 when Helene Henriette Fey established the first branch of the Order of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd on Prussian soil in Aachen. Its purpose was to provide shelter and education for young girls from difficult social backgrounds and to care for
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