“Be diligent in serving
the poor. Love the poor,
honor them, my children,
as you would honor
Christ Himself.”

St. Louise de Marillac

 

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Celebrating Our Sisters

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

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

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

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.

Keeping Active

Keeping Active

It was a busy afternoon in Mother Margaret Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Sisters found numerous opportunities to nourish their spiritual and social sides by either taking part in a few rounds of Bingo or by listening to the musical talents of Bill Tonnis, MMH chaplain.

Closing the Gap – Your Role in Combating Food Waste and Hunger

Closing the Gap – Your Role in Combating Food Waste and Hunger

On Sunday, Feb. 4, Sisters, Associates, and community members attended a speaker event hosted by the Poverty, Homelessness, and Food Insecurity Justice Circle. Speakers Tony Staubach from Hamilton County Resources and Eileen Budo from Last Mile Food Rescue shared insights on how to individually reduce food waste as well as how organizations and individuals can be part of the effort to reduce food insecurity in our local community.

Find out more information about how you can volunteer with Last Mile Food Rescue here: https://lastmilefood.org/help/
If you would like more information on how to reduce food waste – check out the Hamilton County Resource’s website here: https://www.wastedfoodstopswithus.org/

St. Brigid Celebrates Sisters during CSW

St. Brigid Celebrates Sisters during CSW

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Seton High School invited Sisters of Charity to enjoy lunch with their students on Thursday, Feb. 1. Sisters of Charity were treated to lunch and had the opportunity to sit among the students and share with them their experiences and ministries as women religious.

Seton HS Celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Sisters

Seton HS Celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Sisters

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Seton High School invited Sisters of Charity to enjoy lunch with their students on Thursday, Feb. 1. Sisters of Charity were treated to lunch and had the opportunity to sit among the students and share with them their experiences and ministries as women religious.

Community Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

Community Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

Sisters of Charity and employees are enjoying celebrating Catholic Schools Week around the Mount. Throughout the week, all were welcome to come “out of uniform” donning their Catholic school apparel – or even a past uniform! On Tuesday, Jan. 30, employees were treated to a classic “school lunch” of pizza, fruit, milk (white or chocolate) and ice cream. Lunch room monitors also joined the lunch to make sure everyone was on their best behavior.

Sisters under 65 discuss future of religious life

Sisters under 65 discuss future of religious life

More than 150 younger women religious from all over the world gathered in Chicago, Illinois, over the weekend to contemplate the future of religious life. Open to women religious under the age of 65, Hope Esperanza was hosted by the Leadership Collaborative and gave those attending in person and virtually (an additional 100 or more Sisters) the opportunity to look at current and emerging realities and how to live now and into the future.

A Labor of Love

A Labor of Love

Sisters on the Motherhouse campus have completed a year-long project, a labor of love, done with needle and thread. At a luncheon on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in the Bedford Room, the quilters presented S. Tricia Cruise, CEO/president of Healthy Moms & Babes, and Denesha Bell, home visitor staff person, the finished project. The Warm Wish Quilt will be used as a spring fundraiser for the organization. Quilters who brought their skills to the project included Sisters Christine Rody, Mary Barbara Philippart, Ann Hunt, Rita Maureen Schmidt and Associate Liz Maxwell.

Giving Voice Hosts Retreats

Giving Voice Hosts Retreats

Giving Voice, a peer-led organization that creates spaces for younger Catholic women religious to give voice to their hopes, dreams and challenges in religious life, hosted two retreats over the Jan. 12-14 weekend – a 20s and 30s retreat in Phoenix, Arizona, and a 40s retreat in Seal Beach, California. Sisters Tracy Kemme and Annie Klapheke and Affiliate Karina Montes Ayala took part in the 20s & 30s retreat reflecting on the theme “There is Something About a Call.” S. Romina Sapinoso attended the 40s retreat, which centered on the theme “We Belong to Each Other and To God.” The weekend was a memorable, enjoyable, prayerful, reflective, healing time for all participants.

Faith Leaders Vigil for Peace

Faith Leaders Vigil for Peace

S. Louise Lears joined 100 other faith leaders on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to call for a cessation of violence in Gaza and Israel. Those gathered signed and delivered a letter to President Biden, asking him to support a ceasefire.

Welcome New Associates

Welcome New Associates

Please join us in welcoming nine new Florida Associates to the Sisters of Charity Community. The women made their commitments on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church in Spring Hill, Florida. Congratulations to Pat Augustyniak, Diane Clark, Mary Crouse, Lee Dolen, Nancy Henry, Kimmarie Lopez, Pat McNiff, Janet Parente and Pamela Record.

SCs Celebrate Feast Day with Seton High School

SCs Celebrate Feast Day with Seton High School

Sisters of Charity were the special guests of Seton High School on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, as the school celebrated the Feast of Elizabeth Seton. In addition to attending Mass, the Sisters were treated to an enjoyable lunch catered by Jim Streicher, father of Seton alumnae. The special connection and legacy shared by the Sisters and Seton High School were celebrated.

Associates Gather Over Weekend

Associates Gather Over Weekend

Sisters of Charity Associates gathered on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at EarthConnection for a day of connection, reflection and deepening of commitment to one another and to their call as Associates. Those in the Tri-state area were connected to others across the country and abroad. The Associates also held the SCs in prayer as they too met for a retreat weekend.

Celebrating Elizabeth Seton’s Feast Day

Celebrating Elizabeth Seton’s Feast Day

On Sunday, Jan. 7, Sisters of Charity and Associates gathered to celebrate Elizabeth Seton’s Feast Day and their lives in the Family of Charity. Sisters renewed their commitment to the Charity vocation by promising “to live my vows of poverty, consecrated celibacy and obedience in the spirit of charity, humility and simplicity.” They asked God for assistance “to live in joyful witness to Your fidelity and love” and to “remain open to Your compassion and return it lovingly to others.” In addition SC Associates renewed their commitment to one another, promising to “live the Charity charism and mission … and to give joyful witness to Your active presence within and among us.” Following the liturgy Sisters and Associates gathered in the Motherhouse Dining Room for dinner and fellowship.

Sisters Begin New Year with Retreat

Sisters Begin New Year with Retreat

Sisters of Charity gathered this weekend for a congregational retreat led by S. Carol Zinn, SSJ. The retreat began Friday, Jan. 5 with a candlelight service in the Motherhouse chapel where retreatants sang Christmas carols as a lead-in to the following day. Sisters gathered again on Saturday in the Cedars Auditorium as they listened to S. Carol build on the Chapter call to “dream new dreams and see new visions.”

The Season of Giving

The Season of Giving

Associates of Spring Hill, Florida, celebrated the Christmas season with nursing home residents of The Grande in Brooksville. Tea and cookies were served and the residents were given gifts made or donated by the Associates. Everyone had a wonderful time as they sang Christmas songs and enjoyed each other’s company.

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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.