All recent posts from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
Consultants visit Nazareth
The consultants working with the Visioning for Nazareth Committee were on the Nazareth Campus on May 12 and 13 to assess the buildings from various perspectives.
First and Perpetual Profession of Sisters in Mokama
Five second-year Novices pronounced their first vows and three Sisters of Charity of Nazareth pronounced their perpetual vows on May 14, 2022.
Creating a Toolbox for Prayer
As an Indian Christian Religious, the two wings of my prayer life are Biblical and Indian Spirituality. At home, we had everyday family prayer which included Rosary and reading from the Bible. I was responsible to conduct it. It was a vocal prayer that did not touch my heart though there was devotion to do it. After coming to the Congregation too, prayer was mostly a recitation of psalms and singing of songs. Though I was faithful to it there was not much impact on my life. Prayer was like an activity I had to do but I did not enjoy it or experience anything in my heart.
Blessing of the Hands
In honor of National Healthcare Workers Week, Sister Barbara blessed the hands of the nursing staff.
KY Gives Day
On May 10 rally with Kentucky Nonprofit Network and participating nonprofits on the 10th annual statewide day of action. Spread the word and donate to your favorite nonprofits and causes like the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth!
Contemplative Engagement Retreat
Fifteen Sisters of Bangalore Province came together on May 3, 2022, at Nazareth Convent, Chandapura, for the last of the Contemplative Engagement Retreat on Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Constitutions organized by the International Constitutions Contemplative Engagement Committee.
Postulants enter novitiate
It is a day of great joy for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Bethel to welcome 13 pre-novices into the novitiate on May 8, 2022. Sister Philo Kottoor and Sisters on the campus gathered together for a prayer service led by Sister Anice Vattukulam.
Blessing of candidate
Sisters gathered at St. Vincent de Paul Church Friday, May 6, 2022, for a blessing of Miriam Juarez as she entered Candidacy.
Golden Jubilee at Kallanode
Sister Sheela Palamoottil celebrated her Golden Jubilee April 30.
Retreat held in New Orleans
The Vocation Team for the Charity Federation held a retreat, “Discerning a Mission of Love,” at the House of Charity in New Orleans.
Microgreens & Sprouts Video
Sister Paschal and Sister Molly teach us how to grow microgreens and sprouts in a new video from the Office of Ecological Sustainability.
Super Raffle tickets available
Super Raffle tickets are available for purchase. Drawing will be held July 15.
Sister Stella Kaiprampatt arrives in Botswana
Sisters in Botswana had been awaiting the arrival of Sister Stella Kaiprampatt for over two years. She finally reach her destination on May 3, 2022.
Way of Light Reflection
Nazareth Retreat Center is hosting a prayerful reflection through Zoom, “Way of Light”, that will reflect on a series of images that continue the Easter story.
Volunteers complete build in Belize
Sister Luke Boiarski, the Kaucic family and their friends, recently built and blessed a house for Brenda, James and their family in Belize.
Wicked questions lead to reflection on mental health in service
AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects upon the difficulties associated with years of service and asks “wicked” questions to fellow volunteers to investigate how communities can best support their own long-term volunteers.
Book release at Nazareth
Jyoti Thottam, author of “Sisters of Mokama,” will visit the Nazareth campus on Monday, May 16, 2022, for a book release event. Sisters are invited to meet at 3 p.m. in the Columba Room as Thottam discusses her newly-published book about the pioneering Sisters who...
Labor Day in Belize and India
May 1 is Labor Day, also known as International Workers’ Day or May Day, in India and Belize.
Dominican Sisters of Peace Celebrate 200 Years
A virtual prayer service will be held Sunday, May 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of Peace.
House Blessing in Nongdiwah
April 28 was an auspicious day for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s mission in Nongdiwah, North East, as the new convent was blessed with a beautiful, well-organized function.
Renovations at St. Vincent
Thanks to the support of many, the campaign to raise $600,00 for the restoration of the church is well underway. The campaign will continue until Aug. 31, 2022.
Volunteers arrive in Belize
On April 24, Sister Luke Boiarski and nine volunteers composed of the Kaucic family and their friends ventured off to Belize.
Associates celebrate 50 years
Associate members of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth gathered together in person and via Zoom April 22-24 to celebrate 50 years of their relationship with and commitment to the Sisters’ mission.
Earth Day planting
Planting, sun and fellowship surrounded an Earth Day celebration at Caritas Apartments in Pittsburgh on April 22.
Earth Day: Invest in our Planet and our Future
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have long understood the importance of caring for Earth through ongoing environmental and ecological sustainability initiatives and education. While a year-round endeavor, this mission is especially highlighted in April and upon the celebration of Earth Day.
Annual Update from Office of Ecological Sustainability
Carolyn Cromer and Julia Gerwe of the Office of Ecological Sustainability offer an update on what the congregation has been doing the past year to support the mission to care for Earth.
The World I’ll Inherit: Climate Change and the Laudato Si’ Action Platform
In this Earth Day entry, AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects on a world is in crisis and efforts to help the planet.
Lead, serve, & make a difference
The SCN Volunteer Program has partnered with Notre Dame Mission Volunteer—AmeriCorps to offer two AmeriCorps positions on our beautiful 300-acre campus working with our Ecological Sustainability and Nazareth Grounds teams in furthering the SCN mission to “care for the earth”.
Clean water
The Sisters in Belize learned how to make their own chlorine.
Volunteer in Belize
In this video, get a glimpse of what it’s like to serve alongside the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Lay Mission Volunteer Program on a trip to Belize- building homes and relationships along the way.
Sisters featured on podcast
Jyoti Thottam, author of “Sisters of Mokama: The Pioneering Women Who Brought Hope and Healing to India,” recently spoke with host Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast.
Bethlehem students discuss biodiversity at Nazareth
Bethlehem High School students came out to Nazareth campus this week for an environmental education field trip and to help remove invasive plant species from the grounds.
Hands-on learning
Area kids visited the campus recently for the 4-H Stream Team project to learn about water quality and protection.
Nazareth Retreat Center is open
The Nazareth Retreat Center is now open and accepting reservations for individuals and groups. There are currently retreats scheduled for late June and July. Visit nazarethretreatcenterky.org for additional information and to reserve your spot.
Foundation Day in Nepal
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth celebrate Foundation Day in Nepal! Ministry in Nepal began on April 18, 1979, when Sisters arrived in Kathmandu.
The Way of the Cross in Louisville
A great crowd gathered in downtown Louisville for The Way of the Cross: A Walk for Justice. Julie Driscoll, Presentation Academy with Amina Bejos, and Joetta Venneman were gathered among the hundred or so present. Archbishop Fabre joined the walk as well.
Celebrating Holy Week
Ahead of Easter Sunday, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have participated in several services during Holy Week.
Easter fun at Nazareth
Sisters added a pop of color and fun designs to real and wooden Easter eggs on April 12.
Investing in our planet can look like simplicity, connection, & hope
AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects on this year’s Earth Day theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” as well as her – and our, collective – call to live more sustainably.
Western Province Leadership elected
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have elected new leadership for the Western Province, comprising the United States and Belize. The three new leaders were announced during the province assembly held April 3-10 on the Nazareth campus near Bardstown.
Final journey of Sister Anne Marie
Anne Marie Thayilchirayil, SCN, was given a tearful adieu by her Sisters, family members, parishioners of Gaya, Nazareth Old Students Association, and co-workers. Sister Anne Marie’s mortal remains were brought to Nazareth Convent chapel accompanied by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and family members.
Anne Marie Thayilchirayil, SCN
Anne Marie Thayilchirayil, SCN, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. in Kurji Holy Family Hospital, Patna. She was 84 years old and in her 62nd year of religious life. Anne Marie was born on Feb. 7, 1938, to Mr. PJ Joseph and Mariamma Cherian at...
Western Province Assembly
Gather the Wisdom
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Western Province Assembly
Gather the Wisdom
Weave the Dream
Western Province Assembly
Gather the Wisdom
Weave the Dream
Earth Day Cleanup at Nazareth
Join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s Office of Ecological Sustainability for an Earth Day Cleanup this Earth Day: Friday, April 22, 2022 from 9:00-11:00 am at Nazareth.
Western Province Assembly
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Nazareth 5K: Run with a Mission
The Nazareth 5K on June 4 is an event to support the ministries of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. As you run or walk along the designated course on the beautiful Nazareth Motherhouse grounds you will learn about the ways Sisters are in mission today. Register today for this fun event!
Inter-Province Formation Meeting 2022
Amidst the global health, economic, and social crisis in the world today, the inter-province formation team was able to gather for the first time after the COVID-19 pandemic at Chandapura, Bangalore.
Western Province Assembly opens
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