In celebration of 50 years of SCN presence in Belize, our latest video in the anniversary series explores the legacy of SCN involvement in education. From classrooms, back porches, kitchen tables, and diocesan offices, hear stories from Sisters and their colleagues about the creative, compassionate ways they’ve inspired and empowered generations of students.
You can view earlier episodes in the 50th anniversary series here.
A new book invites readers to experience Nazareth through photographs, history, Scripture, and the words of those who helped shape the spiritual life of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Nazareth the Beautiful is now available for purchase.
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.
Frances “Frannie” Groom returned to Nazareth one final time on Oct. 6, when Sisters gathered for her burial in the SCN Cemetery. A former Sister, longtime donor, and Legacy Society member, Frannie remained connected to Nazareth throughout her life and chose to make the community her final resting place.
What an accomplishment.
I have taught young women in two Belize villages in 1991. I was with Paschal Maria Fernicola, SCN and Beverly Hoffman (in come and see program, then). I remember sleeping on hammocks. Malini Manjoly