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Sister Mary Jerome Ely: A Builder of Faith, A Mother of the Sisters of Charity of New York
Sister Mary Jerome Ely (1810–1885) was a pioneering leader of the Sisters of Charity of New York. Known for her deep faith, strategic vision, and practical leadership, she expanded Catholic education, founded numerous missions, and guided her community through times of growth and challenge, leaving a lasting legacy of service and devotion.
End of an Era, Yet a New Dawn: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Say Farewell to Memphis
After 141 years in Memphis, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have ended their ministry in the city with the departure of Sister Trudy Foster. Their legacy lives on through the new Sister Trudy Montessori School and the countless lives they touched.
July 16: First Sisters of St. Martha arrived in Antigonish
Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish are celebrating their 125th Anniversary as a Congregation beginning July 29th, 2025, and ending July 29th, 2026. Learn more through two slideshow/photo galleries from their website.
A Bold Model of Partnership: 25 Years of Collaborative Ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital
The Medical Mission Sisters of the North India Unit and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Patna Province, celebrated 25 years of collaborative ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital in Patna, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s healing mission in Bihar. Rooted in shared leadership, trust, and the vision of their foundresses, the partnership has become a model of inter-congregational unity and compassionate healthcare.
Welcoming Maureen Reiser as Executive Director of the Sisters of Charity Federation
After a four-month discernment process, the Search Committee of the Sisters of Charity Federation Board has completed its work. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Maureen Reiser as the fourth Executive Director of the Federation.
The Sisters of Charity of Jeanne Antide Thouret in Timișoara, Romania
Sister Lucica helps us open our hearts to young people, the elderly, families, men and women in serious existential hardship, in response to the appeal of the bishop of Timișoara, a diocese on the borders with Serbia and Hungary.
Mother Aloysia Lowe, SC: A Life of Service, Faith, and Leadership
Mother Aloysia Lowe (1835-1889) was a pioneering leader who established the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, focusing on education, healthcare, and service to the poor in Pennsylvania. Her legacy endures through Seton Hill University and the continued work of the Sisters of Charity, who carry on her mission of faith, charity, and community service.
Advocating for Justice: Sisters of Charity at the UN Civil Society Forum
Sister Joetta Venneman and Spalding Hurst attended the Civil Society Forum at the United Nations, joining other Sisters of Charity Federation members to discuss social justice and communication strategies. Their participation highlighted the commitment of the organization to systemic change, global advocacy, and advancing the UN’s social development goals.
“The Fastest Nun in the West:” Sister Blandina Segale, Servant of God, Patron of Immigrant Children, Closer to Canonization
Sister Blandina Segale is advancing in the process of canonization after Vatican historians approved the Positio, a key document proving her heroic virtue. She was instrumental in founding schools and hospitals in the Southwest, and aided immigrants, with her legacy continuing through CommonSpirit St. Joseph’s Children and other charitable institutions.
SCN Volunteers Build New Home for Belize Woman Who Lost Everything
After losing her home to a devastating fire, Emelina Molina found strength in faith and family, with her brother encouraging her to start anew. A team of volunteers from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, in collaboration with Hand in Hand Ministries, built her a new home, turning their labor into a testament of faith, resilience, and community support.
Embracing Eternity in the Present: Elizabeth’s Incarnational Spirituality
Elizabeth Seton’s spirituality centered on embracing every moment with faith, trust, and a deep love that transformed her and those around her. Her life’s trials and joys revealed God’s presence and eternal grace, inspiring others to find meaning and strength in their own experiences.
The Canonization of Elizabeth Ann Seton in Rome, 1975
Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization ceremony on September 14, 1975, drew an enormous crowd to St. Peter’s Square in Rome, with participants from diverse nations and backgrounds, including clergy and laypeople. The ceremony featured historical firsts, such as women presenting petitions for canonization and participating in the papal Mass, followed by days of thanksgiving Masses attended by prominent clergy.