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Girls Rising in Rajgir

For more than two decades, Sister Rose Plathottam has helped girls from marginalized communities in Bihar, India, pursue education and new opportunities. At Chirag Vidyalaya, more than 200 girls have graduated, including former students who now work as nurses and other professionals, creating new possibilities for themselves and their families.

Sister Saleth Mary’s Ministry of Presence

Sister Saleth Mary Arockiam shares how visiting older adults who live alone has shown her the value of listening, companionship and simply being present.

Floods in Bihar and the SCN Response

Rising floodwaters in Bihar brought destruction and uncertainty, along with a call to solidarity. In response to the needs of people affected by the flooding, members of the Patna Archdiocese met Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at St. Xavier’s B.Ed. College in Patna. Sisters Elsy Kotteriyil and Priyanka Murmu attended.

Finding Peace Through Care

In Nepal, Karna found support through a mobile health clinic after losing his father and facing debt. Through that experience, he began to recognize the care surrounding him. In this video, Lisa Perakatt, SCN, shares Karna’s story and reflects on how these encounters continue to shape her ministry.

Sister Saleth Mary’s Ministry of Presence
Sister Saleth Mary’s Ministry of Presence

Sister Saleth Mary Arockiam shares how visiting older adults who live alone has shown her the value of listening, companionship and simply being present.

Floods in Bihar and the SCN Response
Floods in Bihar and the SCN Response

Rising floodwaters in Bihar brought destruction and uncertainty, along with a call to solidarity. In response to the needs of people affected by the flooding, members of the Patna Archdiocese met Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at St. Xavier’s B.Ed. College in Patna. Sisters Elsy Kotteriyil and Priyanka Murmu attended.

Finding Peace Through Care
Finding Peace Through Care

In Nepal, Karna found support through a mobile health clinic after losing his father and facing debt. Through that experience, he began to recognize the care surrounding him. In this video, Lisa Perakatt, SCN, shares Karna’s story and reflects on how these encounters continue to shape her ministry.

Sirisha Finds Family and Hope

Sirisha Finds Family and Hope

Sirisha was only 8 years old when her father died. His death brought difficult changes for her family in Musunuru,...

The Charity of Christ Impels Us

The Charity of Christ Impels Us

A Reflection by Joel Urumpil, SCN Recently, I went to Nazareth Academy in Gaya for some work. While I was there,...

Planting Hope in the Highlands

Planting Hope in the Highlands

The SCN Mission in Phudumbah, Meghalaya Written by Elsy Kotteriyil, SCN Tucked away in the verdant hills of Meghalaya,...

Landmark Victory for Women

Landmark Victory for Women

When a woman experiencing domestic violence came to Sister Joicy Joy for legal help, Sister Joicy encountered an...

Culture Has a Long Memory

Culture Has a Long Memory

Schools connected with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Jharkhand marked World Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Aug. 9...

Life Skills for Students

Life Skills for Students

At Jyoti Bhavan in Mokama, students recently stepped away from their regular classroom lessons to consider some of the...

Students Take Larger Stage

Students Take Larger Stage

Nazareth Academy brought 30 student-athletes to the CBSE Cluster Games and Sports 2026, joining schools from across...

A Story With Teeth

A Story With Teeth

They walked nearly two kilometers for something many of us take for granted: a dental checkup. Children from Gothu,...

A Proud Chapter in Our Journey!

A Proud Chapter in Our Journey!

Navjyoti School, Surkhet, made history in sports as its senior girls' 3x3 basketball team earned its first-ever podium...

Embracing Wellness Through Yoga

Embracing Wellness Through Yoga

Nazareth School, Chandapura, observed International Yoga Day on June 24, 2026, with great enthusiasm, promoting the...

Re-Igniting the Flame

Re-Igniting the Flame

A Glimpse Into Our Annual Summer Program and Retreat 2026 Written by Noela Tamang, SCN From May 25 to June 9, we...

Visit to Arachana Centre

Visit to Arachana Centre

The SCNs in Kakkavayal, through Prathiksha, are striving to deepen their roots in service to the people. With a vision...

Amaranthus Red

Amaranthus Red

As part of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth's commitment to care for all creation, Sisters across the Congregation...