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, […]
Watch: Pope Francis Sends Out Holy Week Message
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.
Lenten Reflections
From the Archives: SHCJ Spring in Preston
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 […]
Call and Response: A Sister’s Vocation Story
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 […]
Step Into the Gap Volunteers Visit Cambodia
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 […]
Society Contributes to Trees for Cities
29 January, 2020 In November 2019 the European Province gave a grant of £10,000 to Trees for Cities. Trees for Cities is the only UK charity helping to improve lives […]
‘Little Remembrances’ and Celebrations at Epiphany
From the European Archives January’s search into the archives follows the SHCJ’s observance of this important feast. Six of the Epiphany letters written by Cornelia herself survive in the European […]
Advent Reflections
From the Archives: SHCJ School Sports
14 October, 2019 For anyone who enjoyed the excitement of the Athletics World Championships last month or the amazing performance of 15-year-old tennis star Coco Gauff at Wimbledon over the […]
