Praying… Like a Catholic Sister Calm me, quiet me, settle me… Steady me, balance me, ground me… Plant me, root me, embed me…. Support me, sustain me, protect me… Forgive me, pardon me, free me… Refresh me, restore me, heal me… “If worries weigh down our hearts and...

"Maintaining a nuclear deterrence stance is a worldwide risk, which threatens the survival of all. THIS is why I advocate for Peace, Justice, and the worldwide elimination of nuclear weapons. I continue to support ICAN in our work to: Highlight the humanitarian...

Leader and community-builders Sisters Aquinas Weber and Jean Paul Tilmann made an indelible mark on Grand Rapids. Together with Aquinas College leaders they challenged attitudes and norms that nearly destroyed the Eastown Neighborhood in the 1980s. Through...

Dominican Center Marywood at Aquinas College intentionally cultivates an environment of stillness — a space where you can listen, a place where you can simply be. We invite those who want to encounter one another through authentic experiences of prayer, reflection,...

Technology manager Sister Joyce Ann Hertzig manages sound, video, and zoom for mass and prayer services at Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She adapted swiftly to help bring the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Liturgy ministry online when the Covid pandemic forced...

In honor of National Catholic Sisters Week—and may I just point out that the church celebrated an entire Year of the Priest in 2009—I would like to debunk the following five myths about women religious. These are ideas that I hear both Catholics and non-Catholics...

There is a directive in the Rule of Saint Benedict that means a lot to our community: “Never ... turn away when someone needs your love.”   Over the course of our nearly 170-year history, we have endeavored to follow Jesus’ model of sharing God’s love with our sisters...

Mother Benedicta (Sybilla) Riepp was the foundress of Benedictine sisters in North America, including the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn. She was born in Waal, Bavaria, on June 28, 1825, and entered St. Walburg Convent in Eichstätt,...

At Saint Benedict’s Monastery, we seek God in our everyday lives. This includes spiritually nourishing ourselves. We do this through traditional prayer of Liturgy of the Hours (a prayer for the world) three times a day, regular Eucharist, annual retreats, and periods...

All through the years, our Benedictine community has valued environmental stewardship and care of the earth. Some of our ministries in the past that promoted stewardship and respect for all creation included tending bees, orchards and large vegetable and flower...

Life as a Catholic Sister is unique in many ways, one of which is living daily life with nearly 140 other women. Our sisters come from different backgrounds, have engaged in varying ministries, and span in age from 37 to 102 years old. However, one thing we have in...

The only constant in life is change, and women religious are no strangers to change. In 1965, Vatican II brought about major changes in the Catholic Church. In 2010, sisters from St. Bede Monastery in Eau Claire, Wis., experienced change when their community merged...

At 102 years old, Sister Jonathan Herda continues to show up faithfully each day to pray Liturgy of the Hours three times a day. At 94 years old, Sister Lois Wedl spends time each day answering the hundreds of prayer requests that are submitted on our website. At 69...

We Cannot End Homelessness Without Homes No community seems unaffected by the number of citizens finding themselves forced out of housing for a variety of reasons – the most pressing being housing rentals that far exceed what many persons earning minimum wage or on...

We are a community of religious women founded by German immigrants in the 1800s, who first arrived in Chicago to provide education for the children of recent immigrants. The neighborhood of Rogers Park in Chicago – which we have called home for nearly 120 years – has...

As Catholic Sisters Week begins, we remember Sister Marilyn Spink, SCN, whose dedication to health care and social justice exemplifies the vital contributions of Catholic Sisters. Her advocacy, especially for individuals living with HIV/AIDS exemplifies the importance...

Sister Jean Reimer Fluent in five languages, Sister Jean Reimer missioned in Siberia after the fall of the Iron Curtain, and in Guatemala rife with corruption and humanitarian atrocities. For 10 years she helped indigenous peoples impoverished and oppressed by...

Sr. Megan McElroy, OP When I think of St. Dominic, I imagine he had a huge capacity for being a friend to anyone he met. As he modeled for his followers, we Dominicans of today are called to befriend one another and the world widely. Whether vowed members of the...

By Peggy Comfrey, CSJ, Justice Promoter and Joanne Gallagher, CSJ, Communications Director Recently, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, created a statement developed to respond to the current concerns regarding new people in our country: We, the Sisters of St....

Doing Justice through Education Lavatus Powell Program is a small learning community within Purcell Marian High School. It identifies students whose needs outweigh their resources. The program acknowledges and addresses systemic injustice as expressed in Catholic...

Papua, New Guinea, 1960 - 2011 The Sisters of St. Francis mission to Papua New Guinea (PNG), 1960-2011, began with an urgent request by Capuchin Franciscan Fathers and Brothers from Pittsburgh, PA, for Sisters to serve alongside their missionaries in the Southern...

Sister Laura, IHM Vocation Director, is living out her passion to help young people develop a meaningful relationship with God through her vocation ministry. Read all about Sister’s work here in the Winter issue of the IHM Sisters On Mission Magazine....

The Gospel mandate to “love thy neighbor” is an essential element of our Catholic faith. It builds upon the Church’s belief in the sanctity and dignity of human life. This tenet of faith is embodied in the IHM Congregation’s commitment to social justice. IHM Social...

IHM sisters minister at the IHM Center for Literacy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They help individuals learn English as a second language, develop technology and workplace skills, and obtain U.S. citizenship. God calls us to help the marginalized. The sisters, along...

Since the Congregation’s founding, we have been called to education ministry. Our sisters serve in a variety of ways such as teaching in elementary and secondary schools and in higher education. Sisters also minister in the areas of Religious Enrichment and Religious...

The origins of the IHM Congregation can be traced back to a log cabin in Monroe, Michigan. It was there that Reverend Louis Florent Gillet, a Redemptorist missionary, having searched in vain for religious to teach the spiritually and educationally abandoned immigrants...

Josephine Meagher: Immigrant. Orphan. Dominican. Founder. Forged in displacement, suffering, and grief. On this first day of Catholic Sisters Week—also International Women’s Day—we honor one of our founding sisters and celebrate her remarkable courage, which became...

Sandy Howe’s ministry is one of accompaniment, advocacy, and unwavering dedication. As the coordinator of the Newcomers Transitions Program, she walks alongside refugee families and asylum seekers, helping them navigate the complexities of adjusting to life in the...

Sr. Theresa Maly's journey into the movement to abolish the death penalty began years ago within the Notre Dame community. During summer gatherings and assemblies, discussions on social injustices resonated deeply. The issue of the death penalty, in particular, caught...

In December 1917, Father Edward Flanagan opened his heart and his home to five homeless boys, providing them with care, comfort, and the love they desperately needed. As his mission grew, he recognized the need for compassionate caregivers who could offer the warmth...

Sister Stephanie has always considered Veterans Day one of the most significant holidays of the year. To her, it is a day dedicated to honoring and showing gratitude to military heroes for their bravery, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to the nation. She deeply...

In 1998, two women, heeding the call to dedicate their lives as vowed religious women in the Catholic Church, laid the foundation for what would become the Disciples of the Good Shepherd (Discipulos del Buen Pastor) in the Diocese of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Under...

Human trafficking is one of the most significant, and tragically growing, crimes of our time. It is a high-profit, low-risk business where human beings—often children and women—are bought, sold, and exploited for the benefit of others. With sex trafficking being the...

In the darkest days of World War II, Notre Dame Sister, Mother Fabiola Ditek, as well as many of her fellow Sisters, faced...

During this celebration of our Jubilee this year, we reflect on and celebrate the gifts of the last 150 years and the goodness God has brought forth through Nazareth. Since the start of this congregation, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth have dedicated their...

Antonia Project The "Antonia Project" began as a response to a letter from the Congregation for Religious and the Pontifical Commission on Migrants in Rome to U.S. religious congregations asking what they are doing for mobile peoples. A Mobile Peoples' Committee was...

The Courage to Venture: Oldenburg Franciscans BEGINNINGS: Demonstrating her courage to venture, 24-year-old Sister Theresa (Genevieve) Hackelmeier made the “arduous journey” by sea, canal, river, and overland to a log cabin in the small Indiana village of Oldenburg,...

New Opportunity School for Women (NOSW): Fran came to the New Opportunity School for Women in a deep depression having lost her job at a nursing home where she had worked for 20 years and having lost her mother, with whom she lived, a few years earlier. Living in...

Different ages, abilities, personalities, and nationalities serve as Sisters. Both White Sox AND Cubs fans serve God, even in the same motherhouse, believe it or not! 😉Gathered into one community of spirit, Sisters are called to each use their unique strengths and...

We look into the eyes of the youngest generation and see God’s love and hope for the future. Hope that all the work that we began will continue on in the hearts, hands, and minds of those who look to their elders for guidance and strength for the road ahead. Whether...

Home to wildlife, dotted with benches for reflection, rest and lovely views, St. Francis Woods await your visit. Both paved paths and winding grassy paths through the woods guide your footsteps toward a more peaceful state of mind. Sunrise to sunset, you are welcome...

The Congregation of Our Lady of the Cenacle (Cenacle Sisters) was founded for pilgrims, along the way. Originating in France, the Cenacle Sisters NAP have been in North America, cooperating with the Holy Spirit for the transformation of human hearts, since 1892. While...

Sister Beatriz Martinez-Garcia (left), director of the School Sisters of Notre Dame UN-NGO Office, brings the gift of SSND charism and the values of the Gospel to bear on the deliberations and decisions of the United Nations. Her advocacy and educational efforts focus...

Sister Eileen Reilly helps mobilize people in the United States to value life over death by working to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice. Her work at Catholic Mobilizing Network affirms the sacredness of all life, advancing justice solutions that...

Sister Deb Sciano and Sister Charlene Zeisset (left) and Sister Charmaine Krohe and Sister Regina Palacios (right) recently visited the labs at the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at The University of Texas Health Science Center San...

Sister Barb Pfarr (center) took to the road this past October, participating in the Nuns on the Bus & Friends initiative, a two-and-a-half week, nation-wide tour from Philadelphia to San Francisco. The tour was a call to Catholics and all people of goodwill to be...

Although Sister Maria Gomez’s primary ministry is as a hospital chaplain at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, she also serves as an area vocation minister for the SSND vocation team. In that capacity, she enjoys accompanying young adults in their faith journeys as they...

Sister Barbara Paleczny (right) met members of the Grassy Narrows First Nation community at an event this past fall in Toronto to protest mercury poisoning of the Anishinaabe community’s land in Northwestern Ontario. Sister Barbara shared the stories of SSND sisters...

The positive energy of active nonviolence is accessible in the everyday lives of individuals, as well as in organized ways of working for change. It recognizes we are all interconnected, respects the dignity of every person, and believes that everyone can be...

Restorative Justice is a voluntary and safe process that brings together people affected by harm. The process allows all participants to understand the impacts of the harmful action – and what is needed to make things right. It can be a transformative and healing...

We Clinton Franciscans stand in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters. Since taking a public corporate stand in 2011, we call for comprehensive immigration reform based on the dignity of each person, rooted in justice and compassion – not in demonizing...

We Clinton Franciscans recognize the inherent sacredness and dignity of each person and that we are all one human family. We see every person as a visible image of the invisible God and a sister or brother in Christ, even those who are marginalized. Over the years,...

We trace our roots to 1650, when six women and a Jesuit priest formed a religious community in Le Puy, France. In 1836, six Sisters traveled from Lyon, France, to St. Louis, Mo., in what was then frontier territory. The Sisters quickly branched out across the United...

The Sisters heartily responded to Pope John XXIII’s appeal to religious communities to establish missions in South America and founded the Brazilian mission in 1963. There are nearly 20 Brazilian Sisters, who work with a vibrant community of CSJ Associates. The...

Human trafficking is a global problem, and it’s not a new one. As opponents of the abhorrent practice do everything they possibly can to battle against the traffickers, it can seem like an uphill battle. Especially as reports such as the following from the United...

In reaching back to our roots in 17th century France, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia discovered — and revitalized — a second form of religious life for women known as “agrégée.” The order, which has grown worldwide over the centuries and now has autonomous...

Manna House of Prayer in Concordia is a cornerstone of this community. The building has a rich history beginning in 1884 and has served many purposes: A Motherhouse and boarding school until 1903; Concordia’s first hospital; St. Joseph’s through 1951; and a nursing...

Catholic Sisters lead lives of deep devotion, embracing vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. But that doesn’t mean they don’t know how to have fun! From joyful laughter to creative adventures, their love for God shines in every moment. #LikeaCatholicSister Follow...

Celibate chastity embraces the development of a web of relationship and collaboration both vast and varied beyond imagination. It is a call to accept the gift of being loved unconditionally by God, to live in the power of that love, and let love’s presence in us...

Poverty flows out of total dependence on God. It is living simply for the good of the world. Poverty is a vow of mutual sustainability, non-possessive ownership, responsible stewardship, care for created goods. We are meant to give our lives away to God’s people in...

Obedience challenges us to look beyond independent decision-making and invites us to consult with others to gain a broader view and deeper perspective. It is discernment, both personal and communal, about how to respond to the needs of the world. Obedience is a deep...

Based on individual Department of Corrections state websites, the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Ministry produces a list of names and addresses of inmates to be executed every month. Members of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Committee...

On January 10, 2022, the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes (CSA) signed a Conservation Easement Document, in partnership with Glacial Lakes Conservancy (GLC), protecting 237 acres of Earth in perpetuity. CSA land, with its buildings, forests, prairies, wetlands,...

Helping the homeless and those made poor is rooted deep in our charism. Through our passion to do what we can to make a difference, we recently partnered with Lantern Light to house 23 families battling homelessness. You can read more on this partnership here:...

As Presentation Sisters we strive to follow in the footsteps of our foundress, Nano Nagle. She lived by the saying, "My views are not for one object alone. If I could be of any service in saving souls in any part of the globe, I would willingly do all in my power.” We...

Social justice initiatives are happening all throughout our congregation for many different causes. Some of those are fighting against human trafficking, offering support and compassion to refugees, advocating for all forms of human life, assisting immigrants in...

Our sisters are women of many talents! We encourage each member of our congregation to follow her passions, making the ministry she chooses to do a part of her vocation. We have sisters (past and present) who are spiritual directors, teachers, nurses, therapists,...

Our congregation encourages us to go where others fear to go, to be on the edge and to do what needs to be done. We are all in this together and find great encouragement in one another" -Sr. Katherine Fennell, PBVM. Since the beginning, our sisters were always willing...

Families Seeking Asylum Cared For, Kept Safe Featuring Luann Brown, BVM Learn more: https://www.bvmsisters.org/families-seeking-asylum-cared-for-kept-safe/ Follow the Sisters of Charity, BVM on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bvmsisters X:...

Marching to Selma, and into History Featuring Leoline Sommer, BVM Learn more: https://www.bvmsisters.org/from-the-archives-marching-to-selma-and-into-history/ Follow the Sisters of Charity, BVM on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bvmsisters X:...

BVM Sisters Commitment to Women’s Rights, Then and Now: 1995: Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing 2024: United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Learn more:  https://www.bvmsisters.org/bvms-in-beijing-deepen-global-commitment-to-women/ Follow the...

Demanding Change Gun Violence Awareness: Are We Becoming More Violent? Learn more: https://www.bvmsisters.org/national-gun-violence-awareness-day-are-we-becoming-more-violent/ Follow the Sisters of Charity, BVM on social media: Facebook:...

Standing Against Injustice Bus Wrap, Billboard Target Human Trafficking Learn more: https://www.bvmsisters.org/bus-wrap-billboard-target-human-trafficking/  Follow the Sisters of Charity, BVM on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bvmsisters X:...

Compassion in Action BVM Sisters Serving More Than a Meal Learn more: https://www.bvmsisters.org/more-than-a-meal-servers-and-diners-feel-nourished/ Follow the Sisters of Charity, BVM on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bvmsisters X:...

As we begin National Catholic Sisters Week, we give thanks for the courageous women who, 150 years ago, laid the foundation of our Benedictine community. Their faith, sacrifice and dedication continue to inspire us today. We invite you to join us in prayer for all...

As we celebrate National Catholic Sisters Week, we invite you to join us in prayer for the women who are with us for our Monastic Experience this week, discerning God’s call in their lives. May they find clarity, peace and the courage to follow where the Spirit leads....

In the quiet of prayer, we find our deepest connection to Christ. As we kneel before the Blessed Sacrament, we invite you to join us in adoration, offering your own prayers of gratitude, hope, and love. May this time of reflection draw us ever closer to the heart of...

Did you know that our Correspondence Department is a special ministry where our Sisters receive and respond to prayer requests from people around the world? Each request is held in our hearts, lifted up in our chapel and carried in our daily prayers. If you have a...

For 115 years, our community has been blessed to serve the Church through the sacred work of altar bread production - a ministry of both hands and heart. Following St. Benedict’s call to Ora et Labora (prayer and work), we see this labor as an extension of our prayer,...

As we close National Catholic Sisters Week, we reflect on St. Benedict’s call to listen with the ear of our heart. True prayer is not just speaking to God but opening ourselves to hear His voice in the quiet, in others and in the needs of the world around us. This...

Sister Esther Alaam serves as a midwife in Ghana, meeting the needs of women, many of whom face challenges such as poverty, lack of medical care, lack of education, and hostile family members. Sister Esther listens attentively to her patients, learning about their...

#LikeaCatholicSister – YOU, too, can use your voice and your presence, every day and in little and big ways to transform our world. Hope empowers us to speak truth, act with compassion, and work tirelessly for justice and peace. In 1964, Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids...

Catholic Sisters Week is a reminder that Catholic Sisters have always been on the forefront of the Church’s social justice issues and are strong advocates for justice and peace.  Read more: https://www.csjboston.org/justice-peace/ Follow the Sisters of St. Joseph of...

Our sisters are joined by Partners in Mission to fight for justice in their local communities through advocacy and prayer! Learn more: https://www.csjboston.org/justice-peace/ Follow the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston on Social Media: Facebook:...

How do you stand up against hate? Learn more: https://www.csjboston.org/justice-peace/         Follow the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csjboston  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csjboston/...

How do we Love Our Dear Neighbor Without Distinction? Learn more: https://www.csjboston.org/justice-peace/       Follow the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csjboston  Instagram:...

How do you spread the Unifying Love of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston in your daily lives? Learn more: https://www.csjboston.org/justice-peace/       Follow the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston on Social Media: Facebook:...

Learn how we promote peace  https://www.csjboston.org/justice-peace/ Follow the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csjboston  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csjboston/ YouTube:...

We The Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston have always ministered with immigrants since our arrival in Boston in 1873. Now more than ever, we recognize our call to stand with immigrants and be agents of unifying love. Learn more: https://www.csjboston.org/justice-peace/...

Sr. Frances Acton is a 2025 Jubilarian, celebrating an incredible 70 years of faithful service as a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Throughout her life, Sr. Fran has been a beacon of love, education, and compassion. She dedicated many years to shaping young...

Sr. Sheila Byrne’s journey of faith and service began in 1951 when she entered the Sisters of St. Francis in her beloved hometown of Mallow, County Cork, Ireland. Four years later, she joyfully professed her final vows—marking 70 years of dedicated religious life this...

Sr. Marie Francine Campbell, a 2025 Jubilarian celebrating an extraordinary 70 years of religious life, has touched countless lives through her dedication to education and guidance. She began her ministry as a teacher, but it was in her 24 years as a guidance...

Sr. Maria De Guadalupe Diaz’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and boundless generosity. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she began her education in public school but left during ninth grade to take a housekeeping course designed for young women seeking work in the...

Sr. Carmel Earls’ life has been one of unwavering dedication, compassion, and breaking barriers. Born in Mallow, Ireland, she entered the congregation in 1952 and professed her first vows in 1955. Over the past 70 years, Sr. Carmel has defied societal limits and left...

Sr. Maria Orlandini’s life is a testament to the power of faith in action. As the director of advocacy for the Franciscan Action Network (FAN), she tirelessly champions justice, focusing on critical issues such as gun violence prevention, human trafficking, and Native...

From an early age, Sr. Mary Rita Paratore felt a deep calling to religious life. She was especially drawn to the Capuchin Sisters—later the Franciscan Sisters of Ringwood—because of their warmth, humility, and genuine connection with people. Her journey began as a...

For the students of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Sr. Thomasann Quinn has been more than a teacher or administrator—she has been a guiding presence, a source of warmth, and a beloved part of the school’s fabric for 39 years. Though she taught science, math, and religion...

Sister Angela O’Connell dedicated the majority of her 70 years of religious life to education, shaping young minds with wisdom, kindness, and unwavering faith. As both a teacher and principal in several schools within the Philadelphia Archdiocese, she found deep...

For 70 years, Sr. Rose Vattilana has devoted her life to service as a Sister of St. Francis, taking on numerous administrative and secretarial roles. However, her most profound impact came through her work as the Diocesan Director of the Office of Pro-Life Activities...

Caroljean (Cj) Willie is a dedicated environmental advocate and educator, bringing a wealth of experience to her role as program director at EarthConnection, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati focused on learning and reflection about sustainable...

Collaboration and justice have always been at the heart of S. Louise Lears’ ministry. A Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, S. Louise has dedicated her life to advocating for peace and justice rooted in Gospel values. Her extensive education, including a master’s in...

For more than four decades, S. Sally Duffy has been a steadfast advocate for justice, service, and systemic change. As a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, S. Sally says her journey is a calling—one rooted in faith, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting those most...

For S. Romina, education has always been more than just a profession—it is a tool for transformation. With years of experience in K-12 education, higher education, and adult learning across public and Catholic institutions, she has witnessed firsthand the power of...

For more than 30 years, S. Carol Wirtz has lived and ministered at the U.S.-Mexico border. Since 2003, she has served at Proyecto Santo Niño in Anapra, Mexico, a center founded by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for children with special needs and their families....

In 1973, Sister Elaine Mitchell was in a three-way tie for International Poet Laureate. We are still empowered by her preaching through poetry. And so, today we call upon the educators, artists, and preachers -- Biblical Scholar Sister Barbara Reid, Poet Laureates...

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious ( LCWR ) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has nearly 1270 members, who represent approximately 66 percent of the 35,000 women religious in...

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious ( LCWR ) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has nearly 1270 members, who represent approximately 66 percent of the 35,000 women religious in...

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious ( LCWR ) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has nearly 1270 members, who represent approximately 66 percent of the 35,000 women religious in...

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious ( LCWR ) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has nearly 1270 members, who represent approximately 66 percent of the 35,000 women religious in...

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious ( LCWR ) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has nearly 1270 members, who represent approximately 66 percent of the 35,000 women religious in...

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious ( LCWR ) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has nearly 1270 members, who represent approximately 66 percent of the 35,000 women religious in...

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious ( LCWR ) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference has nearly 1270 members, who represent approximately 66 percent of the 35,000 women religious in...

In 1879, two Benedictine Sisters moved from Subiaco, Arkansas, fifteen miles east to Shoal Creek. These sisters were originally part of the...

Sister Loretta Jasper, CSJ, can be found at a cute little orange house that sits on the corner at 803 North Cedar Street in Abilene, Kansas. She has been a member of the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph since 1964. That’s 60 years of service and she shows no...

Catholic Sisters Week, which begins this Saturday, March 8, and runs through March 14, is a reminder that hope is alive! Sisters have been breaking barriers, advocating for justice, leading in education and healthcare, and fostering spiritual growth for generations,...

Sister Ana Cecilia Montalvo is a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit. She shares her experience about being in God's love by taking part of AHLMA's family. Visit our website and follow us in our social media at: Website: https://ahlma.org/...

Mark your calendars! Catholic Sisters Week kicks off on March 8th, and this year’s celebration promises to be more inspiring than ever. As we honor the remarkable legacy of Catholic Sisters and their continued impact on the world, we invite you to join us in...