CHARITY THROUGH TIME
A blog from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Heritage Center, dedicated to sharing the rich history and legacy of the SCNs.
Recorded Presentations
Hear from the Archivists and the Heritage Center as they touch on different topics around the SCN history.
Historic Photos
COMING SOON: View a gallery of photos that showcase the Sisters over the last 200 years.
Marie Menard Stories
Read profiles on the Sisters with interviews conducted as part of the Marie Menard Committee project.
From the Archives: Mother Lucille Russell
In the video, you can hear Mother Lucille share memories of her childhood and her years as an SCN…
Sister Josita Eniakattu: A Profile
In loving gratitude, I surrender myself to Jesus, my Savior and faithful Shepherd who has guided me through the ups and downs of my life with unconditional love and compassion.
SCN Ministry in African American Health Care
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Archival Center welcomes all to view our latest exhibit: “SCN Ministry in African American Health Care.”
Anticipation Builds for Sister Evelyn Hurley’s 109th Birthday Celebration
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, along with friends and family, are eagerly preparing for a momentous occasion on March 7, 2024 – the 109th birthday of Sister Evelyn Hurley. This upcoming celebration, to be held on March 10 at the Motherhouse, promises to be a joyous event, honoring the extraordinary life of one of the oldest living women religious in the United States.
Sister Sharen Baldy: A Profile
I have had a full life, a life full of challenges and ups and downs, twists and turns but coming back better and stronger…
Sister Vimala Karakattu: A Profile
Every single one of us is here for a mission; we are entitled to build a beautiful life for ourselves and those around us.
Sister Theresa Knabel: A Profile
I am so grateful to God for my call to religious life as I have experienced much joy over these years. And I am grateful to my sisters in the SCN community for accepting me and challenging me to continual growth.
An Excerpt from the SCN Annals
The SCN Archival Center shares an excerpt from the Annals to demonstrate how the Annals bring SCN history to life.
Sister Anne Therese Kull: A Profile
If asked what religious life means to me, I would say that I am blessed a hundredfold and am truly grateful to our God.
Remembering Sister Mary Reisz
Mary Reisz, Mary Reisz
Good as gold at any price
Firm as steel, and true blue
We all give thanks to God
for you!
-Mother Lucille Russell
Sister Barbara Joseph Lammers: A Profile
I am more than grateful for my years as an SCN. The decision to have the recommendation sent to Nazareth was a gift for which I am forever grateful…
Sister Elsa Ezhaparampil: A Profile
Life has taught me to learn by doing; be responsible for my life; listen to God saying, “Be still and know that I am God.”
Sister Frances Krumpelman: A Profile
For all eternity, I shall thank God for my family and extended family, the SCN Congregation, the ministry God has given me and helped me to accomplish, the spiritual gifts of prayer, sacraments, God’s own companionship through my many years of ministry and holy adventures.
Sister Anne Philip Gnavally: A Profile
I am proud of being an SCN, and because of my vocation I am empowered to be who I am today, a person of confidence and love, not just a shy, frightened person that I was as a young girl. May God be praised, and may our Congregation continue to grow.
Sister Ann Muthukattil: A Profile
As I look at my religious vocation to minister as a missionary in India and Botswana, I am deeply grateful to my God, my SCN Family, my biological family and the entire world. Blessings outnumber the few thorns of my life.