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By Stephanie Ugwu, SHCJ Indifference is the absence of interest, attention or enthusiasm, having no inclination towards someone or something. When you feel indifferent towards something, you neither like it nor dislike it. Pope Francis reflecting on global suffering especially the plight of the immigrants and refugees stated: “We have become used to the suffering […]

By Judith Lancaster, SHCJ It has often been said that Cornelia Connelly’s life has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster: sex, religion, nuns, bishops, abducted children, a wife threatened with kidnap by her estranged husband, salacious court proceedings, high profile media interest… Even in sober reality, her life was undeniably dramatic and controversial; strong […]

Sr. Ann Schulte, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, spoke that day about her birthday, her life and her ministries over the past decades as a Holy Child Sister. How do you feel at 80? [vimeo id=”151002921″] How did you celebrate this day? [vimeo id=”151002922″] How has the journey been so far? [vimeo id=”151002920″] Click […]

The 20th day in December is outstanding because it was not just a usual day but it happens to be in the week of Christmas. For us in the African province, this day was even more special. It marked the 80th  birthday of our dearest Sr. Ann, fondly called “Grandma.” The whole day was spent […]

Listed below are our nine first- and second-year novices. Please pray for them as they continue their formation at the Holy Child Novitiate in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Vocation in the African Province Victoria Stephen Dyikuk Born: Plateau State, Nigeria Work Experience: Teaching Interests: Singing, reading and playing basketball. I chose the Society because I […]

By Sr. Ann Schulte, SHCJ “What shall we do with a drunken sailor…”   These words were on some music being played at Holy Child College, Lagos, on Saturday 14th November, 2015. Rather a strange song for the College!  On going inside the grounds, one saw a very colourfully dressed group of girls, dancing something […]

In the spirit of Cornelia Connelly, SHCJ Associate Judith “Judy” Talvacchia graciously answered “yes” to the Society’s request to author a book on its foundress. Approximately 26,000 copies of the English version have been distributed internationally, and a Spanish version will be released this fall. By Judith Talvacchia, SHCJ Associate
 Cornelia Connelly has always been […]

October 13th and 15th are two important dates for the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. These days mark the foundation of the Society 169 years ago (1846) at Derby in England by Venerable Cornelia Connelly; a woman of outstanding courage and love for Christ. That seed sown by Cornelia has continued to flourish. Over […]

By Sr. Ann Schulte, SHCJ “Make a joyful noise to the Lord.” This was certainly what happened in our chapel in Keffi Street as we were about 30 sisters present there on 15th October to celebrate the Feast of St. Theresa! The number was due to the fact that Sisters had come for a workshop […]