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October 2008
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
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Rosemont College Heritage Day (Rosemont, PA)
Join with the Rosemont College community is celebrating their legacy and that of Cornelia Connelly. There will be a Liturgy in the College’s Main Building at 12:35 p.m., during which Sr. Helen McDonald, Leader of the Society’s American Province, will give a reflection. A luncheon will follow. At 4 p.m., Sr. Eileen McDevitt, Director of the Holy Child Network of Schools, will give a presentation entitled, Rosemont’s Mission flowing from Cornelia Connelly’s philosophy. A panel of members of the Rosemont College community will follow. For more information, please contact Sr. Jeanne Marie Hatch. |
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Opening Liturgy: The Bicentennial Celebration for Cornelia Connelly (Philadelphia, PA)
On January 15, 2009 the Society of the Holy Child will mark the 200th Anniversary of the birth of their foundress, the Venerable Cornelia Connelly. This yearlong celebration, in honor of Cornelia's legacy and mission, will begin with a 2 p.m. Mass at St. Agatha–St. James Church. A reception at the Hall of Flags on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania will follow. RSVP Today! St. Agatha-St. James Church has special significance to the Society: The Holy Child Sisters taught at St. Agatha’s from 1891 to 1912, and at St. James from 1870 to 1967. In addition, the Church is located across the street from St. Leonard’s Academy, which Cornelia purchased on her only visit as a Sister of the Holy Child to the U.S. |
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Rededication of Holy Child Park (Melrose, MA)
Holy Child Park at St. Mary’s Parish will be rededicated, followed by a tea for SHCJ and Associates. The Sisters of the Holy Child taught at St. Mary’s School in Melrose, MA from 1909-1982. Today, Sisters of the Holy Child continue to serve the parish. For more information, contact Sr. Mary Samson. |
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Holy Child Reception (Portland, OR)
At Our Lady of Lavang (formerly Holy Child Academy) in Portland, OR, the Sisters of the Holy Child will host a reception for Associates, alums, and friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Former students from St. Charles, St. Rita, Holy Family, St. Rose, St. Philip Neri, and Holy Child Academy, all of which the Sisters of the Holy Child taught at, are invited. For more information, contact Sr. Ruth Dawley. |
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Intercongregational Associate Directors: Day of Reflection (Meadowbrook, PA)
Associates, companions, and clergy are welcome to come and find reasons to hope for, the faith to believe in, and the love to help bring about such transformative communities for the sake of our world that God so loves. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Holy Redeemer Provincialate. Chestnut Hill College's Catherine T. Nerney, SSJ, Ph.D. will be the guest speaker. The cost of the event is $30.00 and includes lunch and beverages. For more information, contact Cathi Duffy, Director of Associates at 610.626.1400, x605. |
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Casa Cornelia Law Center: 15th Anniversary Celebration (San Diego, CA)
After 15 years of providing quality legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations, it's time to celebrate the success of Casa Cornelia Law Center,
a ministry sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child. The celebration will be held at the Joan Kroc Peace and Justice Center, University of San Diego. For more information, contact Carmen Chavez. |
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Bicentennial Opening Mass (Rome)
Cornelia Connelly, Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, discerned her vocation to begin a new religious congregation, the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, at the Chapel of the Sacred Heart Convent in the church of the Trinita dei Monti in Rome. The Opening Mass for the Bicentennial in Rome will be at the Trinita. Cardinal John Foley will preside. |
November 2008
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
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Profession of Vows (Rosemont, PA)
The Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus are pleased to announce that the perpetual profession of vows for Mary Kerner and Aquilla Peterson will take place at the Immaculate Conception Chapel at Rosemont College. Dinner will follow. More details to come as the day gets closer. |
December 2008
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
January 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
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Cornelia Connelly's Birthday
During the month of January, Masses in honor of Cornelia Connelly Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child, will be celebrated throughout the country. |
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Mass & Reception (Charlotte, NC)
At St. Luke's, a Mass will be said in honor of Cornelia at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception or program. More details will be provided as the event gets closer. For more information, contact Sr. Veronica Grover. |
February 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
March 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
April 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
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Metropolitan Celebration (New York, NY)
A reception and short play presented by the students from the Cornelia Connelly Center for Education will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Fordham Law School at Lincoln Center. Alumni and friends from the greater New York area are invited to join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Cornelia Connelly. For more information, contact Sr. Maureen Welsh. |
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Holy Child Awards Dinner (West Conshohocken, PA)
At this inaugural Awards Dinner, the Sisters of the Holy Child will honor two individuals, Gordon Cooney, Esq. and Mary Evelyn Tucker, Ph.D. with the Faith in Action Award, as well as John Connelly with the Holy Child Spirit Award. Presented annually, these awards honor individuals whose lives and work embody Cornelia Connelly’s spirit. The dinner will be held at the Philadelphia Marriot West Hotel in West Conshohocken, PA.For more information, visit www.holychild200.org. |
May 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
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Cornelian Tour (Philadelphia, PA)
Because Cornelia was born in Philadelphia, many areas in the city are significant to her and the Society. Several Holy Child Sisters will lead a walking tour that highlights these areas and offers further insight into Cornelia and her life. |
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Cornelian Tour (Philadelphia, PA)
Because Cornelia was born in Philadelphia, many areas in the city are significant to her and the Society. Several Holy Child Sisters will lead a walking tour that highlights these areas and offers further insight into Cornelia and her life. |
June 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
July 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
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Special Bicentennial Exhibit (Rosemont, PA)
At the Archives of the Sisters of the Holy Child in Rosemont, PA, special relics of Cornelia Connelly will be on display including the documentation for her Beatification, the oldest and latest books and articles about her, pictures of her and her family, genealogical chart, and the newly discovered letter she wrote to Cardinal McCloskey! For more information, please contact Sr. Helena Mayer, Archivist, at 610-525-8951. Appointments to view the exhibit are necessary. |
August 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
1-31 |
Special Bicentennial Exhibit (Rosemont, PA)
At the Archives of the Sisters of the Holy Child in Rosemont, PA, special relics of Cornelia Connelly will be on display including the documentation for her Beatification, the oldest and latest books and articles about her, pictures of her and her family, genealogical chart, and the newly discovered letter she wrote to Cardinal McCloskey! For more information, please contact Sr. Helena Mayer, Archivist, at 610-525-8951. Appointments to view the exhibit are necessary. |
September 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
1-30 |
Special Bicentennial Exhibit (Rosemont, PA)
At the Archives of the Sisters of the Holy Child in Rosemont, PA, special relics of Cornelia Connelly will be on display including the documentation for her Beatification, the oldest and latest books and articles about her, pictures of her and her family, genealogical chart, and the newly discovered letter she wrote to Cardinal McCloskey! For more information, please contact Sr. Helena Mayer, Archivist, at 610-525-8951. Appointments to view the exhibit are necessary. |
October 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
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Celebration at St. Mary’s (Melrose, MA)
In honor of the beginning of St. Mary’s 100th Anniversary Celebration and the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Cornelia Connelly, a Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Mary's at 11:30 a.m. followed by a reception. The Sisters of the Holy Child taught at St. Mary’s School in Melrose, MA from 1909-1982. Today, Sisters of the Holy Child continue to serve the parish. For more information, contact Sr. Mary Samson. |
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Closing Prayer Service (Philadelphia, PA)
The Sisters of the Holy Child will close the Bicentennial Celebration for Cornelia Connelly with a prayer service. |
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Special Bicentennial Exhibit (Rosemont, PA)
At the Archives of the Sisters of the Holy Child in Rosemont, PA, special relics of Cornelia Connelly will be on display including the documentation for her Beatification, the oldest and latest books and articles about her, pictures of her and her family, genealogical chart, and the newly discovered letter she wrote to Cardinal McCloskey! For more information, please contact Sr. Helena Mayer, Archivist, at 610-525-8951. Appointments to view the exhibit are necessary. |
November 2009
Every
Monday |
Evening of Prayer (Philadelphia, PA)
All are invited to attend our weekly prayer evenings at Casa Caritas. For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Torres at 610.626.1400, x304. |
1-30 |
Special Bicentennial Exhibit (Rosemont, PA)
At the Archives of the Sisters of the Holy Child in Rosemont, PA, special relics of Cornelia Connelly will be on display including the documentation for her Beatification, the oldest and latest books and articles about her, pictures of her and her family, genealogical chart, and the newly discovered letter she wrote to Cardinal McCloskey! For more information, please contact Sr. Helena Mayer, Archivist, at 610-525-8951. Appointments to view the exhibit are necessary. |
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