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.
Sister Ann Moyalan: A Profile
I cherish these fifty-two years of my SCN life. I am amazed at the faithfulness of God and the love and support I have received from my Sisters and people
Sister Nirmala Mulackal: A Profile
As I look back at my fifty-seven years of SCN life, I find myself happy and I can confidently say that I have lived my committed life fully with joy, enthusiasm, and passion for mission.
Sister Carol McKean: A Profile
I have been able to live a simple and enriching life, which I have enjoyed, and valued…
Sister Aruna Ekka, Senior: A Profile
“I believe that God always accompanies me and sustains me!”
Barbara Maynard, SCN: Her story
We have a saying in the SCN community “where one SCN is there the whole community is”.
Hilda Lobo, SCN: Her story
We have a saying in the SCN community “where one SCN is there the whole community is”.
Marina Thazhathurettil, SCN: Her story
We have a saying in the SCN community “where one SCN is there the whole community is”.
Sister Jacqueline Aceto: A Profile
Jackie says that this was a wonderful experience – to reach out to the sick, the lonely, and the poor who were suffering….
Franciska Sanga, SCN: Her story
We have a saying in the SCN community “where one SCN is, there the whole community is”.
Sister Edna Fabre: A Profile
I always accept whatever happens even in hardest of times because I always believe there is a rainbow at the end. Things happen for a reason and it is not up to me to question why but to accept it.
Sister Mary Anne Burkardt: A Profile
Sister Mary Anne is so grateful to her Sisters in religion for the opportunities she has been given in education and in ministry. She has literally seen the world through her travels as an SCN. Even more than for the opportunities given, “I want to express my deepest gratitude for all of the personal care and concern of our leaders and the care and concern for my well-being, both spiritual and physical, that has made me – with God’s grace – the person I am today.”
Remembering Sister Xavier Valiakunnackal, SCN: A Valiant Woman of God
Your footprints which carried the good news to many can never be erased or forgotten…
Remembering Sister Preeti Chalil: A Missionary to the Very End… Martyred
Gentle, quiet, and unassuming, Preeti was truly dedicated to her mission.
Remembering Sister Mary Jude Howard: A Living Presence
For hers was a spirit of love, and love never dies.
Remembering Sister Rose Kochithara
I thank my Creator God in whose holiness I was conceived, who chose me even before the world was made, made hidden plans for me!