May 27, 2020 Suzanne Glover Lindsay, historian and curator at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia where Society of the Holy Child Jesus founder Cornelia Connelly was baptized in 1831, has written a reflection on Cornelia. “She … accomplished enormously, teaching 20,000 in her first 2 decades, including new teachers who spread her program. Cornelia […]
May 21, 2020 Dan Dougherty, President, Cristo Rey New York High School Cristo Rey New York High School is a co-sponsored ministry of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. When Cristo Rey New York began the transition to remote learning at the start of our third trimester, faculty and staff worked tirelessly to make […]
May 6, 2020 The Church and the whole global community will celebrate the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si’ from May 16-24, 2020. As part of the American Province’s celebration, a special prayer and video has been prepared for Sisters, Associates, staff, and friends, with the hope that we will all mark this anniversary and listen […]
Dr. Beth Reaves – Head of School, Washington School for Girls (WSG) Washington School for Girls is a co-sponsored ministry of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Like most schools throughout the country, Washington School for Girls (WSG) has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 14, WSG has been operating remotely and […]
April 22, 2020 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and the 5th Anniversary of Laudato Si’ written by Pope Francis. Both events invite us to care for our common home – the Earth. This year’s theme is Climate Action. As you pray on this most unusual “stay-at-home” Earth Day, be mindful of all the […]
April 21, 2020 Rose Martin, RSM – Executive Director, Hope Partnership for Education Hope Partnership is a co-sponsored ministry of the Society of Holy Child Jesus Walking into Hope Partnership’s fifth grade classroom is like being transported to a wonderland of love and learning. Maureen Oblea, a twenty-year veteran teacher, gives new meaning to the […]
April 15, 2020 Carmen M. Chavez, Esq. – Executive Director, Casa Cornelia Law Center This year I celebrate my 25th year of association with Casa Cornelia Law Center. It has been a profound journey of hard work, accomplishment, and adversity. I cherish what has become my life’s work. I remain always grateful to the Sisters of […]
HOLY THURSDAY Tonight, for so many of us, there will be no ceremonial washing of the feet, no solemn proclamation of the gospel. But in hospitals, homes, hostels and shelters, all over the world, washing, anointing, consoling, supporting, giving tender and urgent care is happening. We are celebrating the liturgy of Life as we […]
Pope Francis sends a video message as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Holy Week in an unusual manner due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
April 1, 2020 Diana Pinto – Executive Director, South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project (SC LAMP) SC LAMP is a co-sponsored ministry of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Griselda, one of the mothers who graduated from a South Center LAMP (SC LAMP) program, had been working on obtaining her U.S residency. A week ago, […]
