Dec. 21, 2016 The Society’s general chapter of 2016 calls us all to address the root causes of violence, war, human trafficking and the myriad humanitarian and environmental crises of our time and respond to them collaboratively through actions in accord with our spirit and mission: education, political and social advocacy, direct action, prayer and […]
This year, eighteen Holy Child Sisters are celebrating Jubilees. Below are the names of our Jubilarians this year and photos and videos of some of their celebrations. 75 YEARS Eleanor Carbin (American) and Gemma Gargano (American) PLATINUM (70 YEARS) Kathleen Groh (American), Myra Cumming (European) DIAMOND (60 YEARS) Florence Rice (American), Helena Mayer […]
This fourth Sunday of Advent is also International Migration Day In today’s liturgy, we meet Joseph, accepting Mary into his home, never imagining a future consequence will be their flight into Egypt. Paul had probably not pictured himself being shipwrecked several times when he began proclaiming the gospel in Rome and elsewhere among the Gentiles. […]
November 9, 2016 By Terri MacKenzie, SHCJ Although tree leaves are dropping only in the cool Northern Hemisphere, November is an appropriate month for the whole world to reflect on life and death. The following can be used in any location. For a two-sided pdf, contact terrishcj@aolcom. Each participant needs a leaf — one that […]
26 October 2016 By Maria Dinnendahl, SHCJ Mayfield School in East Sussex, England recently celebrated the Society’s Feast – as Foundress’ Day – on Friday 14th October as the students departed for Half-Term, the autumn holidays, that afternoon. So the next day Mayfield School should have been deserted and quiet. However, some months ago Richard […]
October 26, 2016 It was all joy and excitement when the SHCJ Oghara Community staged a demonstrative exhibition of the art-works of one of her members, Sr. Anita Ekpo Dominic as part of the activities marking this year’s celebration of our Foundational Feast Day. The day started with the Holy Mass celebrated in the SHCJ […]
Sr. Mary Bourdon, RJM – Head of School, Washington School for Girls Washington School for Girls is a co-sponsored ministry of the Society of Holy Child Jesus. Last school year, the Washington School for Girls (WSG) started a soccer program at The VIEW Campus (3rd to 5th Grades) thanks to a partnership with US Soccer […]
October 15, 2016 Dear Friends, The members of the Society are gathering in different ways and places to celebrate the founding feasts of St. Edward and St. Teresa in 1846. We wanted to greet you at this time because you share so much with us. The Society’s life began with Cornelia Connelly knowing what it […]
Click the buttons below to find creative expressions by Holy Child Sisters celebrating the 170th anniversary of the Society’s foundation. Celebration in Song and Poetry Reflection on 170 Years SHCJ Founded on the Eucharist Drawing Cornelia’s Story The Society Marks 170 Years
October 12, 2016 The Society is celebrating 170 years this week. Holy Child Sisters Katharine Holmstrom and Agnes Solomon expressed their love for the Society by writing a song and poem, respectively. By Agnes Solomon, SHCJ There was a nun by name ‘Cornie’ Who toiled to get a place for God With other […]
