All posts from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
Racial justice a long-time concern for Boston parish
Sister Tess Browne recently gave an interview to the Boston Pilot about racial injustice.
Memorials and Honoraries
Gifts to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in memory or in honor of others for the period of April 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020.
A train journey during lockdown
We really experienced God’s mighty hands all through our journey. Our life during quarantine will be unforgettable.
Cooking with Sisters: Pasta Gravy
The Office of Ecological Sustainability is featuring Sisters and Associates giving cooking classes on how to cook plant-based meals. Today’s class features pasta gravy, a cooking video from Sister Maria Vincent.
A Jubilee celebration like no other
Four Sisters, across two continents, celebrated their Jubilee as one. “Indeed, we were blessed with the best jubilee gift ever possible given the unique pandemic times we are experiencing.”
Pabalelong featured on national television
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth at Pabalelong Hospice were featured on Botswana National TV along with their staff on Saturday evening.
4th of July during a pandemic
The Sisters at Nazareth celebrated the Fourth of July “COVID-style”. Following a picnic supper, with everything but the ants, there was a short program. Sister Luke welcomed all to the first COVID-19 July 4th celebration, and hopefully the last!
COVID-19 donations to help the homeless
Through Sister Marilyn Shea, who contacted Associate member María Melendez in Puerto Rico, Sisters received information about “La Fondita de Jesus,” an organization that cares for the homeless.
Picnics at Nazareth
🧺 Sisters living in Carrico Hall enjoyed a beautiful summer Kentucky day when they gathered in small quantities for a picnic lunch outside. Various floors ventured outdoors separately to soak up some sun, have lunch, and enjoy the company their Sisters.
Sister Agnes Mary Deley
Sister Agnes Mary Deley, a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the age of 96 and in the 70th year of her religious life. Sister entered the Congregation of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity from Saint Barnabas Parish in Swissvale, Pennsylvania.
Compassionate Kallanode
How donors gifts are creating hope for a compassionate presence from Sisters to people in a remote community.
Updated library in Chandapura
An updated library was set up in Chandapura by the younger Sisters of Charity of Nazareth under the initiative of Sister Amrita Manjaly, the provincial. This was a dream which finally turned into a reality during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Doors To Hope
Brenda Gonzales, SCN, took on a new ministry during a worldwide pandemic. I saw each class once before it was closed due to the coronavirus, she said. Sister Brenda’s volunteer work in Texas also halted due to the virus.
Cooking with Sisters: Chickpea Curry
Today’s class features a cooking video from Sister Sushma.
Commemorating Emancipation Day
Sister Anne Marie O’Shea and Sister Ann Whittaker participated in the Juneteenth celebration held at City Hall Plaza, Brockton, Massachusettes.
International Day of Yoga
On the 6th annual International Day of Yoga, Sister Snehlata Murmu, a student of Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences shares with the Congregation in this video the importance of yoga.
Supreme Court affirms DACA termination is unlawful
DACA Statement in support of the Supreme Court’s decision this week.
Book review
A scholarly book review session was held in Chandapura on June 19, 2020, by the new perpetually professed Sisters Amal Rani, Asha Kattepogu, Asunta Kujur, Reema Tigga, and Stella Mary on ‘Impelled by the love of Christ’ book series
Welcome to Carrico
Sister Eileen Marcinko and Sister Charlotte Gambol from Pittsburgh arrived at Carrico Hall in Nazareth, Kentucky. Photos and video of their arrival are available inside.
Vincentian Academy final graduation ceremony
A look at the past and present of the much loved academy, of all that has been accomplished and of the many successes and contributions of students, faculty, administration, staff, and alumni.
Associate activities in Patna
An update on Associate activities around the Patna Province from December 2019 to May 2020.
Summer program at Musunuru in the midst of COVID-19
Even as the pandemic spread across the entire country bringing to a standstill all the major cities in the country, the small hamlet of Musunuru remained relatively less troubled by the virus. However, the nationwide lockdown dampened the already low economic situation of the people in the taluk.
Twelve Sisters renew vows in Mokama
Twelve temporary professed Sisters renewed their vows at Nazareth Convent, Mokama on June 9, 2020.
Prayer vigil held at Spalding University
In Louisville, Kentucky, a prayer vigil and protest against racial injustice was held at Spalding University. It began on the green called Mother Catherine Square where the president of the school, Tori Murden read and affirmed the statement made previously by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
Sisters renew vows
Sisters Jyotsana George, Richa Tripti Sah, Priyanka Murmu, Sweta Baskey renewed their vows on June 6, 2020, in Madiwala. Sister Sujata Maliakal received their vows as delegate of the Provincial. Sister Prema Tudu renewed her Vows on May 21, 2020, in Anakkampoil, and Sister Sincy Sebastian received her vows as delegate of the Provincial. Sister Nitya Toppo renewed on May 25, 2020, and Sister Elizabeth Jaya Rani received the vows in Vasai. Sisters Alisha Anthony and Florina Joseph renewed their Vows in Chandapura and Sister Amrita Manjaly received their vows on June 7, 2020.
Environment Day in Ranchi
The “Environment Day” was celebrated by the Sisters, Staff, and Children of Ranchi Community and shelter home Premashray.
Racial justice and renewal
Prayers seeking racial justice were offered by people from many denominations and religions as the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth participated in the Interfaith Walking Prayer Vigil in Central Park, Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday afternoon.
World Environment Day in Surkhet
Navjyoti Center has been celebrating World Environment Day on June 5 every year. Due to the lockdown caused by COVID-19 it was impossible to gather the beneficiaries in one place.
Burial service for Sister Vivian Mary Sabelhaus
Watch the burial service for Sister Vivian Mary Sabelhaus, held June 5, 2020, in the cemetery at Nazareth.
Louisville-area congregations call for justice, day of prayer
Racism is the original and persistent sin of the United States. Unarmed black people are killed by police authorities and armed members of the public. Say their names: George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland, Tony Robinson, Trayvon Martin. So many others. We know this. We see this. We grieve. We are angry. We move on. It happens again.
World Environment Day
Sisters in Chandapura, Bangalore caring for the environment on World Environment Day on June 5, 2020.
Nazareth Academy music video
At Nazareth Academy in Gaya, Hindi teacher, Amresh Kumar Pandey, and music teacher, Mrs. Sushmita, composed a song about the current worldwide pandemic. Student and daughter of Sushmita, Sanjana Guha sings in the music video. It is a song about overcoming fear, becoming a blessing to others by staying safe, and being courageous with a daring spirit all amidst the lockdown and struggle.
Thank you, farewell, goodbye & blessings by formees in Chandapura
The six first-year novices and the four student candidates at Chandapura, Bangalore, exhibited their talents in being excellent hosts or “Master Ceremonies”, dance, singing and acting on May 29, 2020.
SCN Earth Magnificat
In Chandapura Sisters have created a prayer based around Laudato Si’ week.
Reflective moments into active movement
Our reflective and active movements have been meaningful. Nazareth Hospital continues to reach out to the poor people, people living with HIV and AIDs, positive (PLHIV) patients, and people who are affected by COVID-19.
Vivian Mary Sabelhaus, SCN
Vivian Mary Sabelhaus, SCN, 96, (formerly Georgia Lee) was born in Tell City, IN. She died June 1, 2020, in Nazareth, KY. She was a professed Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 70 years.
Outdoor Pentecost celebration
This is the first Mass Sisters at the SCN apartments have been able to attend in person in over 12 weeks. Social distancing was in place. Sisters wore masks and in place of singing they had simple movement to the music. Father Joe Mitchell from the Earth and Spirit Center joined the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on Newburg Road for the outdoor Pentecost celebration.
Caring for Earth
In conclusion of Laudato Si’ week, mindful of caring for the earth, and to respond to the call of Pope Francis, Sister Lilly Luka takes care of the organic vegetables with limited space and time.
Welcome to St. Vincent Church
Sunday was the first day that Sisters living on Nazareth campus gathered for Mass in St Vincent Church after a long while. Our new normal has us physically distanced, wearing masks and receiving communion in paper cups. A single lector read the first and second readings and the psalm. We had no touching at the sign of peace and no singing. But with gratitude, we gathered again as a community to worship God.
Response to COVID-19 in Chatra
The world is at standstill due to Pandemic COVID-19. It has created great havoc all over the world and our country is not an exception. The pandemic has no vaccine or cure, yet the only solution is precaution; keeping social distancing. The government of India gave a clarion call of strict lockdown to curb the spread of this deadliest virus.
May devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
May 31, 2020, marked the conclusion of the month dedicated to our dear Mother Mary. Sisters communally prayed the rosary throughout the month asking Our Lady’s intercession for the cease of the pandemic.
Sisters speak out against racism
Saddened by the taking of innocent black lives and mindful of the many protests and vigils taking place across the country, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth delivered a statement affirming the need for understanding, healing, and a just society where all are treated with the dignity they deserve.
Eight novices make first vows
Updated with video: In the midst of COVID-19 and a lock down across the country, eight second-year Novices, Saroj Kumari from Bangalore Province, and Alma Xaxa, Asha Bage, Asrita Lugun, Priya Asrita Marandi, Neetu Hembrom, Promila Kisku, and Swati Kujur from Patna Province, made their First Vows at Nazareth Convent chapel, Mokama, India.
Update on Tertians
Six Tertians, Hema Santhosh, Jonice Lepcha, Mandapati Prasanthi, Maya Anton Amolik, Nirmala Diggi, and Sosanti Xaxa have begun their Tertianship Program in March. This program includes the study of SCN History, review of Constitutions, Leadership Training Program, Exposure and learning from the lives of poor and marginalized, and a few other pertinent issues of the Congregation, the Church, and Society.
Laudato Si’ Video
Chandapura community would like to share with you the outcome of the Laudato Si’ week through the form of a video and the Earth Magnificant. Sisters took turns to lead the members into deeper communion with nature and be grateful for all its gifts, based on Laudato Si’. Each sister promised to protect and care for our Mother Earth as they tied ribbons, symbolizing our friendship with nature.
Helen Blodgett, SCN
Helen Blodgett, SCN, 71, was born in Danbury, CT. She died May 22, 2020 in Danbury, CT. She was a professed Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 43 years.
Blessings on Memorial Day
Sister Ann Whittaker and Sister Anne Marie O’Shea laid flowers at the graves of their fellow Sisters of Charity of Nazareth buried at Calvary Cemetery in Brockton, Massachusetts.
The birds that call Nazareth home
Pope Francis said in Laudato Si’, “The very flowers of the field and the birds which his human eyes contemplated and admired are now imbued with his radiant presence.” Nazareth is home to over 100 bird species and counting. This week as we celebrate Laudato Si’, bird surveyor Jennifer Snyder takes us on a tour of Nazareth’s habitat and introduces us to some of the birds that call Nazareth home.
Video from Nazareth Academy, Gaya
‘Every Cloud has a Silver Lining’ – A beautiful video message for everyone during these difficult times prepared by the students of Nazareth Academy, Gaya.
Laudato Si’ Week
Laudato Si’ celebrates the interconnectedness of all of life. The following talk by Dr. Doug Tallamy of the University of Delaware presents an entertaining and visually appealing look at food webs and why all species are important in the survival and health of all other species within an ecosystem.
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