I just had the opportunity to read the inspiring stories of Religious of the Sacred Heart responding to God’s call. For some, this call matched long-held desires; for some it seemed to come out of the blue. Some had to be patient while the “logistics” of the call were worked out; some had to move…
The stories of the RSCJs, their reflections upon the lives they have touched and the changes they have facilitated through their faith and hard work are assuring at a time when politicians seem motivated only by greed and desire for self aggrandizement. The work these women do and the results they have obtained radiate out…
The Ministry Office has renewed my enthusiasm for living the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education by telling the inspirational stories of admirable RSCJs who have turned their dreams into practical realities. They have used their talents and experiences to respond creatively to the pressing crises of our day. Their lives remind us of…
As a lay teacher in a Sacred Heart school I had a chance several years ago to visit St. Charles, and to see first- hand the cabin (now enclosed entirely within the school building) where St. Philippine lived and prayed in her mission to America . I think the chance to see first-hand how she…
The Ministry Office provides a wonderful reminder of the values that I share with my Sacred Heart Community of friends. I am a parent of a former Sacred Heart lifer. Clearly we were involved in the school as a parent. Those 14 years were a wonderful journey for our daughter, now a successful independent environmental…
The Ministry Office has help to remind me that as a parent of a recent graduate of a Sacred Heart SchooI I am so grateful that as my daughter completed college and entered the workforce that her foundation in God and mankind is strong .I attribute this directly to the influence that the Sacred Heart…
The ministry Office has reminded me that Dreams are God given for us. How we respond is our life journey.
The Ministry Office has reminded me of the tremendous service that RSCJs provide to our global community. The writings make me take pause, reflect and discern how we can share and extend these messages more locally at our school and home environments.
Why did I go to the Missions? It was in response to a strong and clear call from God to bring the knowledge and love of Him to other lands. My family tells me in my years of growing up, I often spoke of going as a missionary to Africa. As an RSCJ, I don’t…
In the Spring of 2008, Sr. Ursula Bugembe, the Provincial of the UGK Province, wrote to Kathy Conan, the US provincial, to ask if it would be possible to invite me to the Uganda/Kenya Province to be an elder sister in community and to offer spiritual accompaniment as well as to serve in one of…
While I was still teaching (Buffalo 1970) – though not certifiable yet, I was asked by Ev Kane RSCJ, responsible for studies in the New York Province, if I would like to continue my education as a teacher or if I would like to become a nurse. I had started to do volunteer work at…
In 1987, Helen McLaughlin came to the US for an LCWR meeting in Niagra Falls. She invited me to lunch by the falls. It was time for me to think of a change of ministry. “I know you’ve always wanted to serve outside the country, Nance. How about Indonesia?” “We’re not in Indonesia. Where is…