Catholic Sisters Week – Sisters 4 Justice
Every year, from March 8-14, we celebrate Catholic Sisters Week (CSW), recognizing the contributions that Catholic Sisters have made – and continue to make – in the world. While they have historically and currently contributed much to education and health care, Catholic Sisters have also contributed much to the work of social justice. Read more.
Living Lent
How do you live Lent wholeheartedly? On Ash Wednesday we heard Joel 2:12, “Even now, return to me with your whole heart.” Throughout each week of Lent, a Sister of Charity will share how she hopes to live Lent wholeheartedly. We hope her words will touch your heart. View here.
Called by Spirit, United by Love
Past and present Associate directors take a look back on the 50 years since the Sisters of Charity Associate program commenced. Read More.
A Guatemala Journal
S. Montiel Rosenthal, M.D., is the supervising physician for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine’s medical mission in the highlands of Guatemala. Throughout the week S. Montiel has been sharing the daily activities of the medical team, along with pictures. Read her final updates here.
Upcoming Events
This will be a hybrid presentation. It will be shown at EarthConnection for those who would like to gather in person, but a Zoom connection will also be available. The presentation is designed for all those who would like to deepen their understanding of Laudato Si’ and heed Pope Francis’ “summons to profound interior conversion.” (LS:271)
The presenter is Jennifer Callanan, Author of “Sparks of the Universe”. Jennifer will be joining us from Australia. The presentation is an hour and one half each time and you can choose to participate in one or both sessions. A certificate will be issued for in-service credit for teachers who participate in both sessions.
Newsletters & Publications
Celebrating Our Sisters
It’s Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14) and Sisters of Charity employees are coming together to thank our Sisters for their lives of faith and service. On Tuesday, March 12, every Sister of Charity at the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse received a candle with the tag “Shining a Light on Women Religious” as a gift and thank you for their presence and prayerful support. Do you know or have a memory of a particular Sister of Charity? Feel free to comment below on how she has brought joy and light to your life.
S. Sally Duffy Honored as Great Living Cincinnatian
Congratulations to S. Sally Duffy, who was inducted into the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s newest class of Great Living Cincinnatians on Feb. 29, 2024. The award celebrates the leadership, vision, tenacity and love of community shared by the recipients. In her acceptance, S. Sally said, “My hope and prayer is that this award represents the impact of the right relationships of the Sisters of Charity to our region.” To learn more about S. Sally and her 40-plus years of advocacy and service, visit https://cincinnatichamber.com/chamber_greatliving/sister-sally-duffy-sc/.
Be Loved
Sisters of Charity attended the 2024 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California, Feb. 15-18, 2024. This year’s theme was “Be Loved” and included inspiring talks, beautiful liturgies, moments of reflection, and opportunities to encounter new and old friends. The Community hosted a booth this year, which allowed for visitors to meet some of our newest Sisters, take photos and participate in a prayer wall.
Mardi Gras at the Mount
Sisters, Associates and employees embraced the excitement of Mardi Gras on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Early in the afternoon, Sisters in Mother Margaret Hall were treated to a party and the sounds of the Merri Moores in the Community Room. Later in the day, all were invited to take part in a celebration that included hors d’oeuvres, supper, king cake and a costume parade of walkers that featured Sisters, Associates and employees.