The SCNs are not the only Congregation to preserve their history with annals. The Vincentian Sisters of Charity recorded Chronicles that are very similar to the SCN Annals. Today we share some memories from our dear Sisters from Pittsburgh.

In September 1944, the VSCs unexpectedly participated in an experiment for the Pigeon Service of the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

Entries of making holupky for celebrations and, in this case, a bazaar are scattered throughout the VSC Chronicles. We imagine some of our readers may even remember this instance from July 1997.

Annals are due September 30th (next Saturday). When you write your annals, if you have not done so already, please be sure to include the year and the name and location of the community or your address if you are living independently. Include the names of all who are living at that location and specify each Sister’s ministries. The names of those in your faith groups are also a welcome addition. From there, record entries by date as you might in a diary or journal. If you think a happening is worth including, then it should be included! Archival Center staff has never yet discovered annals that were too detailed. Changes in ministries, notable visitors, special celebrations or events, discussions and decisions, illnesses, deaths, trips that you take, building renovations, and amusing anecdotes are all possibilities for things that you can include in your annals.

Please send all completed annals to Kelly McDaniels at the SCN Archival Center via email (kmcdaniels@scnky.org), standard or campus mail, or feel free to stop by and deliver them in person — we’d love to see you!