New provincial council for Daughters of Charity
On Sept. 2, the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Province of St. Louise, welcomed a new Provincial Council comprised of Sisters Mary Bader, DC, Mary Frances Barnes, DC, Nancy Murphy, DC, Salvatrice Murphy, DC, and Joanne Vasa, DC Under the visitatrix, Sister Teresa George, DC, the council
Reflecting on Charity Moving Forward
An energetic, inspirational, and forward-looking gathering of a segment of the federation was held in July. The “Charity Moving Forward: One Heart, One Spirit” gathering was held at Mariandale Retreat Center in Ossining New York, July 13-16, 2023. It was open to federation members who have entered since 1970 and
Cincinnati associates celebrate 50 years
In September 2023, the associates of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati will commemorate their 50th anniversary. It was on Sept. 5, 1973, that Blasa Rivera made her commitment in Pueblo, Colorado, as the first associate of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Almost 50 years later, the associate program
Nazareth sisters install new leadership team
A new president and vice president of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth were installed over the weekend at the motherhouse campus in Nazareth, Kentucky, ushering in new guidance and leadership for the congregation’s next five years. Sister Jackulin Jesu, SCN and Sister Amrita Manjaly, SCN, were formally installed during
Cincinnati sisters gift 73 acres to Western Wildlife Corridor
The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati announced the gifting of 73 acres of the Bender Mountain Nature Preserve (located west of the Mount St. Joseph, Ohio, motherhouse property) to the Western Wildlife Corridor, Inc., a Cincinnati-based nonprofit nature conservancy land trust. It is the single largest gift received by the
Discernment retreat opportunity
Are you a single, Catholic women interested in discerning religious life in the Charity charism? The Sisters of Charity Federation invites you to join us for a Labor Day retreat Sept. 1-4, 2023, at the House of Charity, New Orleans! You’ll experience prayer, sharing, meals, fun, and service with other
Leadership meeting June 16
A “Prayer and Blessing for Safe Travels” began the day as the leaders boarded the bus and cars to travel from Antigonish to Prince Edward Island. They boarded the Northumberland Ferry for a crossing to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island with an opportunity to take another view of the magnificent country.
Leadership meeting June 15
Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish Theresa Parker, CSM, and Catherine MacGillivray, CSM, led the prayer for the third day of the SC Federation leadership meeting. Following prayer, facilitor Sister Pat Kozak, CSJ, presented a recap of decisions made the previous day. Online retreats: A committee would be needed to
Leadership meeting June 14
The second full day of the SC Federation leadership meeting began with a welcome from Sister Judy Mertz, SC, and a prayer video presented by Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish Claudette Gallant. Facilitator Pat Kozak, CSJ, gave an overview of the day, and encouraged the group to continue to
Leadership meeting June 13
The Sisters of Charity Federation leaders gathered for the first official day of the leadership meeting in Antigonish. Sister Joanne O’Regan, CSM, introduced staff from their congregation who are assisting with the meeting. The leadership team of the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish began the day with prayer and