LCWR Calls for End to Gun Violence

The Sisters of Charity Federation fully supports this statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. “The recent mass shootings in our country impel us to once again beg all citizens and all elected leaders to end the rampant rage and division that have overpowered the nation and too often

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Federation members speak at Conference on the History of Women Religious

A short summary of the recent Conference on the History of Women Religious from Sister Regina Bechtle, SC: Sisters and Daughters of Charity were prominent among panel presenters at the recent Conference on the History of Women Religious, June 23-26, sponsored by Notre Dame’s Cushwa Center at St. Mary’s College,

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Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati install new leadership team

The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati celebrated the installation of their newly elected Leadership Team during liturgy Saturday, June 29, 2019, in the Immaculate Conception Chapel at the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse. The team was elected during the 2019 Sisters of Charity Chapter, held March 31–April 5, 2019, at the

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SCNJ Statement on Detainees at U.S. Border

The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, New Jersey, have released the following public statement regarding the treatment of children and families at the U.S./Mexico border: The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth affirm the dignity of all persons. In light of this fundamental belief and our charism

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Sister Laura’s SAFE place a success in Charlottetown, PEI

News from the Sisters of St. Martha of Prince Edward Island CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Sr. Laura Kelly is succeeding in her goal of providing a comfortable gathering spot for people with addictions to safely socialize in the evening. Kelly took leave from her job as an addiction counsellor with Health

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Sisters of St. Martha elect new leaders

The Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, have announced the election of their new congregational leadership team for 2019-2024. Above (from left): Sister Joanne O’Regan, CSM, councillor; Sister Florence Kennedy, CSM, councillor; Sister Brendalee Boisvert, CSM, congregation leader; Sister Donna Brady, CSM, councillor and assistant Leader. The

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Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati elect new leaders

The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati elected a new leadership team on April 4, during the congregation’s 2019 chapter. Sister Patricia Hayden, SC, was elected to a four-year term as president of the congregation. Four councilors were also elected: Sisters Monica Gundler, SC; Marge Kloos, SC; Joanne Burrows, SC; and

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Seton Shrine offers meet the author event

Emmitsburg, MD — Arizona State University professor and author Catherine O’Donnell will be at the Seton Shrine’s “Chat with an Author” event on Sunday, April 14, to talk about her new book, “Elizabeth Seton: American Saint.” O’Donnell will be chatting with Sister Betty Ann McNeil, DC, who has also extensively

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Sisters support water project in El Salvador

Two Sisters of Charity-Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, recently traveled to El Salvador to represent the congregation and its support of a collaborative water project that will benefit 800 people in four communities in the district of Chalatenango. From March 26-April 2, Sisters Maryanne Ruzzo and Cecilia Hudec met with staff

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New leadership teams announced

In March, the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, New Jersey, and the Sisters of Charity of New York, Bronx, held chapters of elections and announced new leadership teams. On March 11, the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth announced the election of Maureen Shaughnessy, SC, general superior;

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