Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
SCL Associates Reconnect and Reflect at Colorado Associate Days 2024
The “Colorado Associate Days 2024” event took place from July 19 to 21 at The Gardens at St. Elizabeth in Denver, Colorado, bringing together the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) Associates.
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Celebrate 165 Years of Service
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth celebrated the irreplaceable pioneering spirit of the Sisters who landed in Leavenworth 165 years ago!
Leavenworth sisters invite you to join space project
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth are “going to space!” Join us by committing to perform a work of mercy as a symbol of hope in the world.
November 11: Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
November 11 is the anniversary of the arrival of the first Sisters of Charity at Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Leavenworth Catholic School Celebrates Mother Xavier Ross
Each year, staff and students at Xavier Catholic School, Preschool-8th Grade in Leavenworth, Kan., celebrate an entire week dedicated to Mother Xavier Ross.
Origins of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth: Faith and Courage
Eight women left their Tennessee home on November 1, 1858, traveling northwest to Kansas, where they would serve as a community according to the Rule of St. Vincent de Paul.
Leavenworth Shelter Serves Homeless During Pandemic
The Interfaith Community of Hope in Leavenworth, Kansas is working with the community and the Health Department to serve the homeless during the pandemic.
Leavenworth Sisters Honor Volunteer
Richard Sack takes to heart the Gospel invitation to serve others. Because of this, he volunteers in prisons, in his church and in other settings in the Leavenworth community where he lives.
Pioneer Beginnings Transformed Into History of Service
See a timeline of the history of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, along with some links to more complete histories of their Community.
What do you love about being a Sister of Charity?
Here are some videos from a series called “Why I love the SCLs” (Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth).
Nuns on the Bus
The “Nuns on the Bus” wrapped up their 27 day tour on November 2 with its closing event, “Fiesta for the Common Good” and a final journey to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. This journey, entitled “Tax Justice Truth Tour” hosted 54...
Traditions Fill SCL 160th Anniversary Observance
From start to the finish, the August 1 observance of the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCLs) resounded with traditions. Theme for the one-day celebration was “Moments of Grace.” The day began with morning prayer in...