This coming October will be 4 years since Sister Kerry Rowland, SCH, answered the call of the Federation to minister in Belize with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
A new house in Belize in honor of Sister Evelyn
by Sisters of Charity Federation | March 26, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
A lay missionary group traveled to Belize in February under the guidance of Sister Luke Boiarski, SCN to build a home, in Sister Evelyn’s honor, for Dorla and her 6-year-old grandson, Tephawn.
Selflessness of Serving
by Ava Culver | February 29, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
On Jan. 18, 2024, Sisters Barbara Joseph Lammers, Rosemarie Kirwan, and Brenda Gonzales all read Sister Paris Slapikas social media request for putting their skills to work amid terrible weather for the sake of others.
Alina’s Ascent
by Spaulding Hurst | February 25, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
In the hills of West Khasi, amidst the greenery and winding paths lived a young girl named Alina. The eighth child of the family, Alina’s life was full of simple joys and challenges.
Anticipation Builds for Sister Evelyn Hurley’s 109th Birthday Celebration
by Spaulding Hurst | February 22, 2024 | News | 1 Comment
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, along with friends and family, are eagerly preparing for a momentous occasion on March 7, 2024 – the 109th birthday of Sister Evelyn Hurley.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 15)
by Kelly McDaniels | Sep 17, 2022 | Formation
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 13)
by Kelly McDaniels | Sep 10, 2022 | Formation
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
Sisters Killed ‘Would do Anything for their Patients’
by Dan Stockman | Sep 3, 2016 | News
Four weeks ago, Sr. Ruth Hoerig got a rare chance to spend some time with her good friend Sr. Margaret Held, who was back in Milwaukee for a visit. Over lunch, the two School Sisters of St. Francis talked, laughed and reminisced. And Hoerig tried to talk Held into...
Pray for Sisters Found Dead in Mississippi
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 25, 2016 | News, Sisters of Charity
News released from the Sisters of Charity Federation today, August 25, 2016: Charity family, We regretfully inform you that earlier today, Sister Paula Merrill with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, and Sister Margaret Held with the School Sisters of St. Francis,...
Last Responders: Vincentian Disaster Relief
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 19, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Extreme weather conditions are all over the news this summer, most recently the flooding in Louisiana. West Virginia is still trying to recover from extensive flooding that killed 23 people and damaged/destroyed over 1200 homes in June. Members of the Vincentian...
Skill and Empowerment Training in Nepal
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 15, 2016 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity
Twenty-four women in Surkhet, Nepal recently completed a six-month skill and empowerment training which began in January 2016. This class brings the overall total to 711 women over 31 classes who have competed the training. Ninety-five percent of these women have...
A Lifelong Friendship: Muhammad Ali and Sr. James Ellen Huff, SCN
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 14, 2016 | News
As Muhammad Ali was laid to rest yesterday Sisters at the Motherhouse in Nazareth, Ky., watched the coverage, while others in Louisville, lined up to pay their respects. Since the announcement of Ali's death and in the days that followed, the Congregation has been...
In the Sisters, a child finds help
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 13, 2016 | News
Lost and alone, suffering from a broken elbow, a young girl is found by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
Vincentians of Wherever: Rebecca Bowman
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity
A young Vincentian and young missionary, Rebecca Bowman, a 2015 Bethlehem High School graduate from Lebanon, Kentucky (USA), recently volunteered her time with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to work at a house for girls who were at risk for being victims of human...
Advocacy and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
by John Freund, CM | Dec 10, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth continue their advocacy on behalf of the poor and marginalized in a variety of ways: A Sister in ministry for the rights of migrant workers Demanding a place for women in the parliament (See Wikipedia for more background on this...
Sisters of Charity Nazareth and earthquake relief – Video
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2015 | News
This is a video slideshow showing the Sisters of Charity Nazareth and earthquake relief and their collaborators in Kathmandu, Nepal. https://vimeo.com/140058313