by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The two centuries of service began with a decision by a 19 year old Catherine Spalding. Arthur Jones of NCR writes, “Dec. 1 will be 200 years to the day since 19-year-old, Maryland-born Catherine Spalding and her five friends responded to a call from Sulpician...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2012 | Vincentian Family
As SCNs stand on the cusp of their third century of ministry, they celebrate a journey of faith over hundreds of years, looking toward the future with confidence in God’s call. Throughout the world, SCN family members are involved in diverse ministries, meeting...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Nazareth, Kentucky were founded by Mother Catherine Spalding (1793-1858), the first superior of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. YouTube has a video tour of the area that serves as a tribute to the hundreds of sisters buried...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2009 | Vincentian Family
The SCN website features an interesting approach to presenting the timeline of the development of the Sisters of Charity. It is complete with an interview with Catherine Spalding, their foundress.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 6, 2009 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth describe themselves as an international congregation in a multiculutural world, impelled by the love of Christ, in the tradition of St. Vincent dePaul and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding. Among the many features of this...
