Leadership Meeting June 2021 Day Three
June 11, 2021 Sister Pat Kozak, CSJ, welcomed congregational leaders to another day of virtual learning and sharing. Congregational leaders had the opportunity to participate in discussions within the whole as well as to meet together in mixed groups and with their own teams. Sister Grace gave a short summary
Leadership Meeting June 2021 Day Two
Thursday, June 10 Sister Joan Campbell, CSM, welcomed leaders and Federation Formation Team members to the third session of the Sisters of Charity Federation leadership meeting at noon Eastern time. Sister Pat Kozak, CSJ, facilitator, offered an opening prayer. Next was a report by Sister Grace Hartzog, SC (Seton Hill),
House of Charity feeding souls
Literally. With gallons of red beans and rice and mac and cheese, all made by loving hands in the House of Charity kitchen and delivered in person (while observing COVID precautions). Sisters Monica Gundler, SC (Cincinnati); Peg Johnson, SCL; Vivien Linkhauer, SC (Seton Hill) and Patty Huffman, DC (St. Louise
House of Charity welcomes Sisters Patty and Vivien
Last weekend, Sisters Patty Huffman, DC, and Vivien Linkhauer, SC (Seton Hill) received a warm welcome at the House of Charity in New Orleans. Despite the challenges of hurricane weather and COVID-19 restrictions, they made the journey safely and are settling in to their new community. Sisters Patty and Vivien
Discerning Through the Lives of Saints Louise and Elizabeth
In August, the Sisters of Charity Federation will host a series of Facebook Live presentations on the lives of Saints Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton. Both saints were born in August (St. Louise on Aug. 12 and St. Elizabeth on Aug. 28). The presentations will take place by
Vincentian Family selects convener for 2021 gathering
“Do not worry over much. Abandon yourself to the Providence of God and be very careful not to run ahead of it.” –St. Vincent de Paul “Do not be upset if things are not as you would want them to be for a very long time to come. Do the
‘Consider our role in overcoming racism’
John Shively, coordinator of the Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation for the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, wrote a personal reflection on the tragic death of George Floyd. In 1966, James Baldwin wrote his famous essay, “A Report from Occupied Territory.” In it, he recounts the story
Leavenworth shelter serves homeless during pandemic
Sister Vickie Perkins, SCL, is director of the Interfaith Community of Hope in Leavenworth, Kansas. The shelter is working with the community and the Leavenworth Health Department to continue to serve the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. In compliance with the stay-at-home order, both she and Sister Pat Johanssen are
Spring break at the House of Charity
Students from the University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, are in New Orleans this week at the House of Charity, participating in a service project. Joining them are sisters from several federation member congregations. There is time for work and time for play, as you can see from the photos!
Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14
The sixth annual Catholic Sisters Week is March 8-14, 2020. This time is set aside to recognize women religious for their dedicated work with the poor and marginalized in education, social services, and health care. Catholic sisters are committed to caring for our Earth and promoting social justice issues that