Botswana Articles

Remembering Mother Catherine Spalding

We celebrate the life and legacy of Mother Catherine Spalding, foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, a woman who devoted her life to serving others in the name of God. Mother Catherine’s story is one of courage, faith, and unwavering dedication to her mission. She was a pioneer in every sense of the word, forging new paths and breaking down barriers to serve those in need.

Water: Our Sacred Lifeline in a Changing World

Water, a vital resource for all living beings, is becoming more sacred than ever before. Water is a precious resource that we must conserve and manage sustainably.

Botswana and Kenya Tour

Sister Philomena Kottoor shares about her recent trip to Botswana and Kenya. She visited different ministry places, including the hospice and outreach programs, where she witnessed the dedication of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in caring for the poor and sick. She also met with Archbishops, Fathers, and Sisters of the dioceses and visited different villages and schools. In Kenya, she saw the opportunities for future expansion of the mission.

A Look Back at 2022

The last twelve months have been filled with much excitement as many operations and projects returned following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a look back at some of the accomplishments and occurrences of 2022.

CLT Meets with Bishop of Gaborone
CLT Meets with Bishop of Gaborone

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Central Leadership Team met with Bishop Frank Nubuasah, SVD, the Bishop of Gaborone, Botswana on Friday, Aug.19. SCNs, Sunila Erumangalathu and Nalini Meacheril from Botswana were also present for the meeting.

Blessing of Central Leadership to Africa Mission
Blessing of Central Leadership to Africa Mission

In a special way, the Congregation at Nazareth blessed Central Leadership as they embark on their journey to Botswana and Kenya, the Africa Mission of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

SCN Associate weekend in Botswana

SCN Associate weekend in Botswana

SCNs and Associates gathered at Metsimotlhabe for the Associate workshop cum celebration of St. Vincent 's Feast on...

SCN Volunteer Update: Botswana

SCN Volunteer Update: Botswana

After being warmly greeted upon their arrival in Gaborone, Botswana late Tuesday, four SCN volunteers spent Wednesday...

Sponsored walk in Lobatse

Sponsored walk in Lobatse

Sisters Bibiana Kindo and Philomina Hembrom participated in a two and a half mile walk to raise awareness and money...

Botswana Golden Jubilee

Botswana Golden Jubilee

During the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Diocese of Gaborone special awards of medals and trophies were given to...

Sister Carole Kaucic in Botswana

Sister Carole Kaucic in Botswana

Sister Carole shares the following from her journeys to SCN missions in Botswana. This first photo was taken in my...

Celebrations of SCNs in Botswana

Celebrations of SCNs in Botswana

Members of Leadership are in Africa right now, where they attended two celebrations this weekend, the 15th anniversary...

Botswana Independence Day

Botswana Independence Day

SCNs Tess Browne, board member of the Labor Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts, and Martha Walsh...

SCNA Formation in Botswana

SCNA Formation in Botswana

As new SCN Associates made their first commitment on Saturday in the United States, 11 new candidates began their SCNA...

Welcome to Botswana

Welcome to Botswana

All SCN/As in Botswana were at the airport in Gaborone to  welcome Bibiana  Kindo, SCN, on August 25, 2013....

Life has Changed for Thapelo

Life has Changed for Thapelo

Herman Thapelo, his true identity has been changed for this story, is a 17 year old boy from one of the remote...

Botswana Volunteer Video

Botswana Volunteer Video

Luke Boiarski, SCN, along with three SCN Associates, (Evelyn Faldowski, Trudi Maish and Pat MacIsaac) and five other...

Rejuvenated

Rejuvenated

Marion Countian gains new perspective during African mission tripBy Stephen Lega | Lebanon EnterpriseLast month, she...

Botswana Celebrates Ten Years

Botswana Celebrates Ten Years

Today let us offer prayers of Thanksgiving as we celebrate the ten-year anniversary of ministry in Botswana. Let us...

Sisters travel to Botswana

Sisters travel to Botswana

Sisters Susan Gatz and Elaine McCarron left Louisville, Kentucky yesterday to travel to Botswana. Sister Susan, Vice...