Merciful God, your Son Jesus became a refugee and had no place to lay his head. Open our hearts with compassion for those who are fleeing from danger or who are homeless. Bless those who provide comfort and care. Inspire and deepen our desire to meet the needs of the refugees with a love […]
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Pope Francis has proclaimed a “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation,” which will be celebrated annually on September 1. Inspired by the Laudato Si’ encyclical, the Global Catholic Climate Movement invites Catholics to celebrate the “Season of Creation” worldwide, following the example of other Christian denominations and the Catholic Bishops of the […]
10 Ways to Make a Difference from Catholic Climate Covenant
SHCJ partners with Catholic Climate Covenant (CCC) to reduce our carbon footprint. Read the list below from CCC for ideas on how to help. 10 Ways to Make a Difference 1. Be energy efficient. During the summer months, close your curtains to block heat from the sun. During the winter, open your curtains during the […]
Sisters Arrive in California for Educational Internship
SHCJ Sisters Justina Akpakpan and Genevieve Ibedu have recently arrived in Pasadena, California, USA for a five-month-long internship at Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus. Both are teachers who will take what they learned back to their respective Holy Child schools in Nigeria. Sister Justina is at Holy Child Model School and Sister […]
A Happy SHCJ Reunion
Twenty-one alumnae from the Class of 1982 at Holy Child School, Cape Coast, Ghana, visited with the SHCJ at Holy Child Center in Rosemont, Pa. on Saturday, June 6, 2015. The women reminisced about their days at Holy Child, and sang and danced for the Sisters. This was followed by a celebration of the Eucharist […]
Blue Moon and Laudato Si’
By Terri Mackenzie, SHCJ I occasionally visit a club that was the venue for dances I attended as a teen-ager. As I enter, I “hear” the strains of “Blue Moon” — a song I would otherwise never think about. Because the next Blue Moon will be July 31st, I wondered if I could connect blue moons and a […]
Carol Ann Smith, SHCJ Co-Authors Third Book
Moments to Remember: Ignatian Wisdom for Aging by Sr. Carol Ann Smith, SHCJ and Fr. Eugene F. Merz, SJ offers a faith perspective for reflecting on the experience of aging, drawing especially upon the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Order the book here. It provides the reader with a context for understanding their spiritual […]
Congratulations Jubilarians!
Many of our Society members recently celebrated their Jubilees. Watch the video below and express your congratulations on our Facebook page. [vimeo id=”132973998″] 50 Years Barbara Bartlett, SHCJ; Margaret Mary Bell, SHCJ; Catherine Callaghan, SHCJ; Elizabeth Gilmore, SHCJ; Carol Ann Knight, SHCJ; and Bernadette Longtin, SHCJ; Teresa Okura, SHCJ 60 Years Jane Dawley, SHCJ; Mary […]
Why Birds Fly and Fish Swim: A Story
As we embrace Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ take time to read “Why Birds Fly and Fish Swim” by a student from Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child in Pasadena, CA. Why Birds Fly and Fish Swim by Rowan Procter ‘15 In the beginning, birds, fish and beasts were all land animals. This lasted […]
Casa Cornelia Success Stories
An update from Casa Cornelia Law Center…. Each week, clients of all ages, genders, ethnic origins, and life experiences arrive at Casa Cornelia Law Center (CCLC) with stories of pain and injustice. While Casa Cornelia is all too often compelled to share our clients’ painful stories, the Center is equally compelled to share their successes. Many […]
