Women’s History Articles

Cats and computers were two of Sister Vincent Tehan’s favorite things.

Life in a religious community is shaped by discipline, devotion, and daily tasks. Rooted in prayer and service, the day followed a structured schedule that reflected the commitment of the Sisters to their vocation. Drawing from historical sources, Heritage Center Director Kelly McDaniels and Archivist Veronica Priest explored a day in the life of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCNs) and the Vincentian Sisters of Charity (VSCs) in the early 1940s. This was the topic of the most recent Lunch & Learn series presented by the SCN Heritage Center. 

#LikeACatholicSister: SCNs Ann Whittaker and Anne Marie O’Shea joined thousands of women — and some supportive men — in Boston on March 8, marching together through the city. The group marched in solidarity with women worldwide, demanding diversity, equity and inclusion for all.