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Birth Date
Mother Teresa born in Skjope, Yugoslavia -
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Mother Teresa
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Early age
At age 12 Mother Teresa feels first call to religious life -
Leaving home
Mother Teresa leaves home to become a Roman Catholic Nun. -
First Vows
Takes her first vow as a Nun, taking the name Sister Teresa. -
Final Vows
Takes her final vows, becomes now known as Mother Teresa. -
Founding a Missionary
Mother Teresa founds the Missionaries of Charity with 12 sisters after the consent of the vatican. -
Awarded
Recieves Padmashree award from President of India for her humanitarian work. -
Peace Prize
Mother Teresa recieves Pope John XVIII peace prize and uses the money to build a leper colony. -
Recieves Greatest Honor
Mother Teresa recieves Indias highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna -
Americas Honor
Mother Teresa recieves the highest civilian honor the Medal of Freedom from the United States of America -
Stepping Down
After years of being the head of her order Mother Teresa Steps down. -
Death of a Saint
Mother Teresa dies of a heart failure.