The love of Christ urges us on
The Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady is always a special day for our Congregation. From the beginning, Mary Aikenhead entrusted its care to Our Lady and chose this feast as the patronal celebration. This year’s gathering carried particular significance as it took place in the Year of our General Chapter. On August 15th, …
The plight of refugees and immigrants is at the heart of our sisters’ concern everywhere in the world. In particular, in the US, our sisters are participating in efforts to raise awareness over the dignity of immigrants and use their voices to advocate for human rights and due process. In California, our members have witnessed …
This year, we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of three of our Sisters, marking 70 years of dedicated service as Religious Sisters of Charity. In a special feature, Sr Rosaleen Crossan presents interviews with Sr Margaret Deegan and Sr Marcella Callanan. Sr Margaret Farrell presents an interview with Sr Claire Fleming offering thoughtful reflections on their …
Angela Oghenekevwe* had been in a very difficult labour through the night. Sr Francisca A. Ahumibe met her on the side of the road, seated on the back of a motorcycle. Her companion, Mr. Jude Ovie*, was pushing it slowly by hand. She looked tired and in pain. When she stopped to ask if they …
The work of the Holy Spirit was evident in the timing of the International Union of Superiors General (USIG) General Assembly for 2025 which took place over five days in Rome and co-incided with the conclave to elect his Holiness Pope Leo XIV. Sr Patricia Lenihan, Congregational Leader was in attendance for the event which …
For 70 years, the largest Catholic gathering in the world is held for four days drawing up to 40,000 in attendance. People from diverse backgrounds, ministries and vocations come from Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, South and Central America as well as from all over the United States. Attendees can choose from 140 workshops in English, …
