The membership of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati came together on Saturday, Oct. 9 to let their service shine! The day of service was part of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese and was coordinated by women’s and men’s religious communities. A wide variety of service opportunities were offered at various organizations and parishes within the Archdiocese. The Sisters of Charity, under the leadership of S. Georgia Kitt, collaborated with numerous organizations (including Bayley, Price Hill Will, Working In Neighborhoods, St. Leo’s parish, and the Recycling Hub, among many others) by giving of their time, hard work and passions. A huge thank you to the religious planning committee, the many site coordinators and to all the volunteers who partnered to make a difference in our community through service!

Sisters of Charity joined with others across the country to stand in solidarity for the abolition of the death penalty. In El Paso, Texas, S. Andrea Koverman joined others on World Day Against the Death Penalty (Oct. 10) calling for justice with mercy and praying for all murder victims and their families as well as those on death row. In Cincinnati, and as part of the Archdiocesan Day of Service on Oct. 9, Sisters of Charity at the Motherhouse added their signatures to a petition calling for an end to the death penalty.

Fall Congregational meetings were held Sept. 17-18, 2021 at the Motherhouse. Vaccinated Sisters gathered in-person while Associates used livestream and Zoom to participate. The weekend theme was “Meeting our Grace for this New Moment.” The gathering began with an evening prayer service on Friday. Saturday’s activities included initial discussion and planning for Chapter 2023. This reflective pause gave members opportunities to deepen awareness of changes they are living through as well as review questions raised at the end of Chapter 2019.

The Sisters of Charity Community celebrated the 100th birthday of S. Mary Loyola Mathia on Sept. 14, 2021.