In Mother Teresa's smile words and deeds, Jesus again walked the streets of the world as the good samaritan. - Pope John Paul 2
Life History

1910 August 26

Born in Skopje, maiden name - Agnes Gogsha Gonxha Bojaxhiu.

1928 September 26

Joins Loreto convent in Ireland, takes the name of Sr. Teresa.

1929

Arrives in Kolkata to teach in St Mary's High School.

1931

Makes her first vows.

1837

Makes  Final Vows as Sister of Loreto.

1946 September 10

Receives a call within call to work amoung the poorest while at Darjeeling.

1948 August 16

Permitted to leave Loreto Convent, moves to Kolkata slums to start her first school.

1949

Receives Indian citizenship.

1950 October 7

Founded The Missionaries of Charity in Kolkota.

1952

Open Nirmal hriday, home for the dying.

1953

Mother theresa makes her final profession with the Missionaries of Charitry.

1955

Opens the Shishu Bhavan, to ease the plight of poor children.

1961

Honoured with Padma Sree award By Government of India.

1962

Honoured with Magsaysay award.

1963 March 26

The begining of The Missionary Brothers of Charity.

1965 February 1

The Missionaries of charity recognised as a Society of Pontifical Right.

1971

Pope John 23 Award,Good Samaritan award and john F Kennedy International award.

1972

Nehru Award for international awareness.

1973

Templeton award from Prince Philip

1979

Nobel Peace Prize.

1980

'Bharat Ratna' award from government of india.

1985

'Medal of freedom' the highest US Civilian award.

1990

Anounces her decision step down as superior general..But in a secret ballot she is re-elected.

1996  

Receives honorary citizenship of US.

1997 March 13

Step down as superior general . 

1997 September 5

Dies in Kolkata.

1997 September 13

State funeral for Mother Teresa.

Mother Teresa was an exemplary christian. Jesus was her sole inspiration that kept her going through all her difficult times.There are not many people like her who contributed to India through long years of its history.She inspired many people, from kings, presidents to common man on street and the near death patients.Her greatest contribution to man kind was her life an 'inspiration for many to become like her'.