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Updates from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
Young Graduates Celebrate a New Beginning in Kenya
Fifty-six children celebrated their graduation from St. Francis of Assisi Academy in Marereni, Kenya, on Oct. 21. Families, teachers and Sisters of Charity of Nazareth gathered for music, dancing and thanksgiving. The celebration also marked the school’s official registration as Marereni Catholic Primary School, opening new opportunities for students.
GlowUP Adds to the Fun at Nazareth’s Annual Trick-or-Treat
Approximately 1,500 visitors attended Nazareth’s annual Trick-or-Treat event Thursday, Oct. 22, with Nelson County Schools’ GlowUP celebration bringing a new feature to the campus tradition.
Pumpkins Set to Glow at Nazareth on Oct. 22
Local high school students brought creativity and Halloween spirit to the Nazareth campus Wednesday, carving and decorating pumpkins ahead of the annual Nazareth Trick-or-Treat event. Families are invited to attend Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to trick or treat at booths and see the students’ creations in Nelson County Schools’ GlowUP display.
Sister Paula Memorial Fund
For more than 30 years, Sister Paula Merrill brought compassionate healthcare to people in Mississippi who needed it most. Ten years after her death, her mission continues. Your gift to the Sister Paula Merrill Memorial Fund can help provide healthcare to 200 people. Honor her memory by giving today.
Chirag Vidyalaya Students Explore Water Conservation Through Art and Action
Students at Chirag Vidyalaya in Rajgir explored the importance of protecting water through art, drama, discussion and music during a program titled “Life-Giving Water: Celebrating the Season of Creation.”
Nazareth Home Celebrates 50 Years of Compassionate Care
Nazareth Home is celebrating 50 years of ministry and service, honoring a mission that began with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1976: to care for each person with dignity, compassion, respect and love.
Sisters Gather in Ranchi to Prepare for Province Assembly 2027
Twenty-four Sisters from communities across the province gathered at Nazareth Convent in Ranchi Oct. 3-4, 2026, for one of the third round of preparatory workshops for Province Assembly 2027.
Sister Edna’s Legacy Has a New Address
Presentation Academy students joined the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to build a home for a family in Belize, honoring Sister Edna Fabre and a connection that reaches back nearly 200 years.
Nazareth Volunteers Begin in Philadelphia
Nazareth volunteers arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday to serve alongside the Community of St. James. Their first day included welcoming students, attending Mass, assisting an older resident and supporting The Welcome Table. Please keep the volunteers and those they serve in your prayers as their work continues this weekend.
Mission Statement
We Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation impelled by the love of Christ in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding.
Embracing intercultural relationships, we and our Associates commit ourselves to care for all creation and to work for peace and justice in solidarity with oppressed and marginalized peoples.
General Assembly 2023
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What if this life is meant for you?
You want your life to matter. You care about people. You notice injustice. You want a deeper relationship with Christ. You may feel drawn toward community, prayer and a life centered on something larger than yourself.
Volunteer
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we invite lay women and men to a cross-cultural partnership with people, especially the oppressed, economically poor and marginalized, primarily in the areas in which Sisters, Associates and/or members of the Sisters of Charity Federation are called to mission.
Volunteer Opportunities
Schultz Home Build in Belize
Join us for a meaningful opportunity to serve in beautiful Las Flores, Belize, where we’ll be partnering with San Miguel Arcangel Mission to build a home for a deserving family in memory of Alberta & Louise Schultz.
Packing with Purpose- Feeding America Service Days
Join the Nazareth Volunteer Ministry at Feeding America in Elizabethtown for a morning of service supporting children and families facing food insecurity. Depending on the day’s needs, volunteers may pack food boxes, fill backpacks, assemble boxes, or help with other ...
Camp Maria Immersion Experience
We’re heading to Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown, Maryland, for a meaningful immersion experience centered on service, reflection, community, and care for creation.
The Journey Magazine
Read the Congregational magazine highlighting Sisters and ministry stories from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth around the globe. Subscribe by mail here.
Prayer Requests
Prayer is an important component in the life of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. We welcome the opportunity to support you in prayer.
Ecological Sustainability
Recognizing the interrelatedness of all creation, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s mission includes the commitment to care for Earth. Sisters are committed across the Congregation to address the destruction of natural resources and the ecological and environmental crisis.
Social Justice
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are committed to social ministry that includes charity and systemic change. The Office of Social and Environmental Justice emphasizes systemic change that is rooted in the Gospel and directed by the Congregation.
Legacy Society
The SCN Legacy Society recognizes with gratitude those who have remembered the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in their estate plans.