Giving Spiritual Care a ‘Profoundly Sacred Experience’

May 2, 2017 Handing on The Spirit: Sisters in Ministry is a series of writings that feature our Sisters in action! The Sisters share how their ministries advance the Society’s mission and hand on our Holy Child values — compassion, confidence, creativity, respect, and joy — to others. By Sandra Lincoln, SHCJ Sister Mary Sullivan greeted […]

Where Did You Come From?

May 1, 2017 By Terri MacKenzie, SHCJ Where Did You Come From? For me, a fast answer could be “Chicago.” A better truth requires the love story of my parents —  and the love story of each of their parents, and the love story …. Stories within stories, all embedded in mystery! Do you ever […]

An Inside Look at a New Play Remembering Cornelia Connelly

May 1, 2017 British playwright Diane Samuels and research consultant Ghislaine Kenyon (alumna of Mayfield School, England) are working on a full-length play called WALTZ WITH ME, which evokes the life of Cornelia Connelly. They visited the United States in April to run workshops on the play at Rosemont College and School of the Holy […]

‘This Is Not a Job… It’s Like Helping a Family Member’

April 25, 2017 David Chiles, Executive Director, Providence Center A Junior at Edison High School, Victor has been a Providence Center Teen Leader for two years. He is a calm presence in the program, but his easy laugh is infectious and fills the room. Victor particularly likes to work with children in the program who […]

Report: 2016 Clients Served Exceeds All Prior Years

April 25, 2017 Carmen M. Chavez, Esq., Executive Director, Casa Cornelia Law Center The numbers are in! In 2016, with the support of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and many other generous supporters, Casa Cornelia responded to 2,280 men, women and children fleeing violence and seeking safe haven in the U.S. Once again, […]

Meet Sr. Cathy and Sr. Helen of SC LAMP

April 25, 2017 Diana Pinto, Executive Director, South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project (SC LAMP) This time of year reminds me to take a moment and reflect on all the good which surrounds me. After working at South Central LAMP for eight years, because of two incredibly inspiring women with whom I have worked, I […]

Earth Day Prayer 2017

April 17, 2017 By Terri MacKenzie, SHCJ Forty-seven years ago (1970), the deteriorating condition of Mother Earth led to Earth Day in her honor. Begun as a secular observation, faith communities now join on this day to celebrate God’s lavish gifts and to remind us to care for them. Pope Francis’ many documents on care […]

Homily for Cornelia Connelly’s Anniversary

18 April 2017 Society of the Holy Child Jesus founder Cornelia Connelly died on this date in 1879. By Michele Puma, SHCJ The Readings in today’s Liturgy still focus on Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection, we on the other hand have just experienced the suffering and death of Sister Veronica Grover and we are preparing for […]

Holy Child Sister Reflects on her Ministry with Young Adults

March 29, 2017 Handing on The Spirit: Sisters in Ministry is a series of writings that feature our Sisters in action! The Sisters share how their ministries advance the Society’s mission and hand on our Holy Child values — compassion, confidence, creativity, respect, and joy — to others. By Barbara Bartlett, SHCJ, Howard University Catholic Campus […]

Ministry a Homecoming of Sorts for Holy Child Sister

March 21, 2017 Handing on The Spirit: Sisters in Ministry is a series of writings that feature our Sisters in action! The Sisters share how their ministries advance the Society’s mission and hand on our Holy Child values — compassion, confidence, creativity, respect, and joy — to others. By Susan M. Slater, SHCJ, Pastoral Associate, Assumption […]