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SCN disaster relief team respond

At least thirteen people have died and dozens more injured as severe storms have brought flooding and tornadoes to Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas over the weekend. For the SCN disaster relief team, clean up begins in Durant, Mississippi. See how you can help. Click here.

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A light for others

With the Sisters, Jayan has found absolute joy in being a crusader against child marriage. She strives each day to educate at least one family on the evils of child marriage. Read more.

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Originally published in The Journey magazine Vol. I, 2017

SCN scholarship changes a life

Jennifer, a young woman in Belize, received the scholarship to attend high school from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Without this award, her education would have likely ended after grade school. Read more.

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A story of hope, strength, and determination

Speaking to the Sisters, Riya recalls the day she was married, “I had no idea of all that was happening around me and just followed all that the elders told me to do." Read the story.

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SCN volunteers help a family in Appalachia

This past week, the volunteers assisted this family by replacing a kitchen floor, painting ceilings, and fixing light fixtures, as well as building bunk beds for the children so they would not have to sleep on the floor. The family was ever so grateful for the volunteer’s help. Read more.

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Earth Day at Nazareth

In honor of Earth Day, children from the Nazareth campus Montessori school performed “We Can Make a Difference” about caring for the world. The theme for the annual Nazareth Earth Day celebration was “Caring for Our Streams, Lakes, and Ponds." See more photos.

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Burial of Sister Teresa Rose Nabholz’s cremains

Sister Teresa Rose Nabholz’s remains were buried in the Nazareth cemetery. During the procession, they were carried by members of her family in a personally handcrafted wooden urn.

The box is made from the reclaimed material that has a history with Sister Teresa Rose. The sides are from the original 1924 pew supports that held up the pew each time that she went to her childhood church in Conway, St. Joseph. The front and back are from the front door frame of the church. The top and bottom are made from a pine tree from the family farm that was a young tree when she was a child. The nameplate was reclaimed from an old donor board that had her parent’s name “Emil and Mary Nabholz” engraved on the back. The cross on the front and top are made from Magnolia tree limb that she played on as a child. The tree is still going strong.

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From The Journey Vol. I, 2017

Charity at High Altitude

Sister Deena has seen so much from her small clinic tucked away in the mountains. Every day presents a new set of challenges. “I will face difficulties, but I also really experience the power of prayer and support of people.” Read more.

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Sisters make first vows

Congratulations to the newly professed Sisters who made their First Vows at Assumption Church, Mokama, during the Sunday Mass on March 12, 2017. Each of the newly professed Sisters had their immediate family members for the Vow Mass followed by the celebration. Many Sisters from nearby communities joined for the celebration. Watch the video.

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In the spirit of Lent, your support becomes a sign of hope

Mounika is bright, ambitious, and optimistic. She lives in Musunuru, India. To see her, one would never guess the hardships she has endured. Learn more.

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NCSW Spotlight: Sister Ann Margaret Boone, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

Ann Margaret Boone, SCN, recently began a new ministry as one of the Motherhouse Coordinators. When she is not tending to the needs of the Sisters who live at the Motherhouse, Sister Ann Margaret volunteers her time at the St. Vincent De Paul Society Mission Store and Food Pantry. She also spends time visiting residents of a local nursing home. Read more.

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A very special cake

On Saturday, March 11, a former resident of St. Thomas-Vincent Children’s Home, Jerome Mudd, and his family, came for an early celebration of Sister John Ann’s 100th birthday. Jerome was at the Children’s Home when he made his first communion. Sister John Ann baked him a cake — a kindness that he has never forgotten. So, for her birthday he baked her a cake in gratitude. “It was the first cake I ever baked completely on my own!” said Jerome.

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The Calling: Becoming a Sister late in life

Marie Flowers, SCN, is one of the newest Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. She professed final vows last summer. Read more.

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Sisters of Charity Federation Statement in response to Executive Orders

The Sisters of Charity Federation stands in solidarity with faith leaders in opposing the Executive Orders of President Trump that have created fear and anxiety among immigrants and refugees, including both our Southern neighbors and our Muslim sisters and brothers. We will respond with urgency and compassion to the needs of immigrants and refugees while also supporting our nation’s right to protect its borders. Read more.

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Sister Anne celebrates her 81st birthday

Sister Anne Elizabeth Elampalathottyil was so delighted to be surrounded by Sisters and friends coming to wish her happy birthday. She says, “I am 81 years old now,” with pride. A baby girl born to a family in Kerala has helped to bring forth thousands of babies into this world. Many young people of Mokama say that they were born in Nazareth Hospital Mokama and their parents still remember Sister Anne with great respect and a heart full of gratitude.

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SCN Volunteer Group in New Orleans

Sarah Geier, SCN, and seven volunteers have spent the past week working with St. Bernard Project in New Orleans. The group has stayed at the Charity Federation’s House of Charity while assisting with interior painting and finishing trim work within the home of a local family.

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Nepal flood disaster response

The families of Mustara Bibi and Jamila Bibi, who lost their houses during the flood of August 2014, are happy to move into their new houses built by Navjyoti Center - Surkhet. Mustara Bibi and her husband are physically ailing couple. Jamila Bibi and her daughter are mentally ill and are under medication. Mustara and Jamila belong to a Muslim community and are members of Navjyoti women groups.