Step Into the Gap Volunteers Visiting Uganda, the Holy Land

20 February, 2019 By Anne Stewart, SHCJ The Step Into the Gap volunteers recently left for their international placements. One group is going to Uganda and the other group to the Holy Land. The group going to the Holy Land will be meeting with Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD) partners in Jerusalem and Bethlehem. […]

Holy Child College Lagos Inaugurates Prefects

20 February, 2019 Holy Child College Lagos recently inaugurated Prefects of 2018/19 session. The event took place on Wednesday 13th February, 2019. Parents of the incoming prefects were in attendance. All glory to the Holy Child Jesus for the spirit of service in the hearts of the prefects.

OLN Students Excursion – A Wonderful Experience

30 January, 2019 By Elizabeth Mgbaramuko, SHCJ Nigeria is poised for presidential election come Saturday, 16th February, 2019. The politicians are warming up for what promises to be a very unpredictable contest. While we pray and get our voter’s card ready, life must go on, especially in the school system. And to let off steam […]

Student Designs Stained-Glass Window of Holy Child

23 January, 2019 More than a year’s worth of work by Oak Knoll (New Jersey, USA) alumna and artist Christina Nguyen ’18 culminated Tuesday, January 9th, 2019, when the school officially unveiled a beautiful stained-glass display she designed to greet worshipers entering the Upper School chapel. The roughly 6-by-8-foot, three-panel depiction of the Holy Child being held […]

2018: The Year in Review

Recent Posts ‘Those who teach others shall shine as stars in Heaven!’ April 24, 2024 How has the Synodal Process Affected Catholic Sisters? November 14, 2023 Feast of All Saints October 31, 2023 Society Marks 177th Anniversary October 11, 2023 Profession of Perpetual Vows, Jubilee Celebration Take Place August 14, 2023 Essay in ‘The Life’: […]

Our Weekly Advent Reflections

23 December, 2018 Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country… Luke 1   VISITATION Cupped in a cranny, haven After the rugged shock of the climb lay Elizabeth’s dwelling, Mid sheer rock-rude fastness sheltered and waiting hidden, awaiting A voiceless and stepless and hidden Child, swift in his nearing, Dearly borne by […]

Advent Reflections 2018: Paths to Peace

26 November, 2018 By Terri MacKenzie, SHCJ Download Advent Reflections 2018: Paths to Peace. Explore the meaning of peace in the light of justice and whole-making; the inner journey and consciousness; obstacles to inner and outer (world-wide) peace; and a final reflection on Mary and Eucharist. An additional page focuses on the obstacles to inner […]

2019 Beatitudes Calendar Available for Purchase

26 November, 2018 The 2019 Calendar, You Make the Way by Walking, Reflections for A Year of Living the Beatitudes is available for purchase. It is made up of art and reflections by France White, SHCJ. The theme of my calendar this year is the Beatitudes – the blessings, happiness that come from walking the […]

25 Years of Empowering Women and Children in South Central Los Angeles

31 October, 2018 South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project (South Central LAMP) marked its 25th anniversary this month! On Saturday, October 20, South Central LAMP joined with friends, benefactors, and volunteers for celebratory brunch and an award ceremony. South Central LAMP provides a supportive, nurturing learning environment for at-risk women and families. The organization offers […]

Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child Jesus Opens in Abeokuta, Nigeria

31 October, 2018 By Sr. Sarah Egbai, SHCJ, Headmistress, Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child Jesus The activities of the day began with the Holy Mass at 10 am by His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Kayode Odetoyinbo, the Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, and Chairman of the Education Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ […]