The first two SHCJ to study at Oxford, Mother Mary Amadeus Atchison and Mother Mary Theodore White, took their final exams in the summer of 1908, completing their vivas on 23rd July. To mark this beginning in university education for the Society and to celebrate the first class degree obtained by a Mayfield alumnus announced […]
26 May, 2020 Despite current circumstances, the 75th anniversary of VE day was still honoured and enjoyed this month as we reflected on the bravery of those involved in the war effort then and those tackling the pandemic now. It has been a privilege to hear in person sisters’ experiences of the Second World War […]
11 May 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 […]
29 April, 2020 During the season of new shoots and blossoms, this month’s article investigates the vegetable gardens and crops grown in Holy Child schools and communities. It celebrates how the efforts of sisters, staff and pupils in these endeavors reflect Cornelia’s industrious spirit during the hardest of ordeals. Eastertide brought many significant moments in […]
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 do […]
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.
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 […]
12 March 2020 In February 1853, five Holy Child Sisters were sent to Preston to answer the call of the Jesuit fathers to take charge of their schools. The fathers had originally requested the SHCJ to come to Preston as the small community prepared to leave Derby in 1848. M. Emily Bowles related to John […]
5 March, 2020 Holy Child Sister Philomena Grimley was recently asked to contribute an article on vocation for the Lancaster Diocesan News, The Voice. Below is what she submitted. If you look up the word VOCATION on Google, you find several explanations of the way it is used these days, for example to describe how […]
21 February, 2019 Step into the Gap, CAFOD’s gap year programme, is an opportunity to volunteer in the UK, gain experience, and develop leadership skills. The Society of the Holy Child Jesus has been a long time supporter of the programme. The Step Into the Gap volunteers recently visited their international placements. The group of […]
