Hildegard Burjan was an Austrian politician and social activist born in 1883 in Görlitz. After converting to Catholicism following a severe illness, she dedicated her life to supporting the working class and advocating for women's rights. She served as a member of both the Austrian National Council and the regional parliament of Vienna. Beyond her political career, she established the Sisterhood of Caritas Socialis, a religious congregation focused on providing social and spiritual care to the poor and their families.