Sisters under 65 gather in Chicago
Sisters of Charity Federation members from the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, and Sisters of Charity of Nazareth were among more than 150 sisters who gathered in person Jan. 25-28 in Chicago to contemplate the future of religious life. More than 100 sisters also joined
Sister Whitney professes perpetual vows
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Whitney Schieltz professed perpetual vows during a Mass on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse (Delhi Township). Sisters, Associates and invited guests were present with Sister Whitney in the chapel for the ceremony. In
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
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
Leaders arrive in Antigonish for annual meeting
More than 70 leaders from 13 congregations of the Sisters of Charity Federation are gathering this week in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada for the annual leadership meeting. This year’s meeting is hosted by the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish and the Sisters of St. Martha of Prince Edward Island.
SC Federation 75th anniversary online exhibit
This year is the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Charity Federation in Emmitsburg, Maryland. To commemorate this milestone, the archivists of the federation congregations have selected items for an online exhibit, “A History of the Sisters of Charity Federation in Objects.” This new exhibit, which includes
Sister Romina professes perpetual vows
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Romina Sapinoso professed perpetual vows during a Mass on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse (Delhi Township). Born in Angeles City, Philippines, Sister Romina is one of three children to Romulo and Teodora Sapinoso.
SC Federation at CWR conference
The Sisters of Charity Federation was well represented at the Communicators for Women Religious (CWR) conference in Cincinnati this week! Back row from left: Anne Marie Gardiner, director of development, and Rosana Fernandez, assistant director of development, Sisters of Charity of New York; Veronica Buchanan, archivist, Sisters of Charity of
NPR interview with Sister Caroljean Willie
Sister Caroljean Willie, who goes by CJ, is a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. With a doctorate in multicultural education, she has worked in 48 countries as an environmental educator, teacher-trainer, and cultural diversity consultant. She has also served as an NGO representative at the United Nations, working on social