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United States – Canada Province endorses National Black Sisters Conference and LCWR statement on voting rights

May 6, 2021

The National Black Sisters Conference, together with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), have released a statement on the critical importance of ensuring that all people – no matter race, zip code, economic situation – enjoy the sacred right to vote. The Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada Province supports and endorses this statement, as well as the May 8th John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day mentioned in the statement.

Care for creation: Resources and opportunities during Earth Month

By Kim Lamberty, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) director for the United States – Canada Province.

April 21, 2021

The human environment and the natural environment deteriorate together; we cannot adequately combat environmental degradation unless we attend to causes related to human and social degradation. – Laudato Sí 48

AASH names Lyn Osiek, RSCJ and Fran Gimber, RSCJ, Woman of Conscience Award honorees

April 21, 2021

Associated Alumnae & Alumni of the Sacred Heart (AASH) has named Frances (Fran) Gimber, RSCJ, and Carolyn (Lyn) Osiek, RSCJ, honorees of the 2021 Woman of Conscience Award. Both women will be honored during this years’ AASH National Conference held virtually April 22-25.

Society of the Sacred Heart, United States – Canada Province Response to the Derek Chauvin Verdict

April 20, 2021

We are grateful that a measure of justice has been achieved for George Floyd and his family. We also know that there is still much to be done before our hearts and our country can be truly healed of the deep wounds of persistent racism that prevent us from seeing one another as brothers

United States – Canada Province endorses LCWR statement concerning refugee resettlement

April 20, 2021

The Society of the Sacred Heart is united in solidarity with all people fleeing their homes in search of a life free of oppression, marginalization, human rights violations and poverty. We fully endorse the statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) calling upon the Biden Administration to fulfill its promise to increase the number of refugees resettled in the United States to 62,500 this fiscal year.

Society of the Sacred Heart participates in 65th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

By Sheila Smith, RSCJ, UN-NGO Representative for the international Society of the Sacred Heart

April 19, 2021

The 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) was held virtually from March 15-26, 2021. The priority theme was “Women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.”

A series on millennials: Part six

By Maggi DeJesus-Wilson

April 13, 2021

I was raised Catholic by a deeply devoted mother who during my early years worked as a director of religious education. My childhood was accompanied by "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelets, cartoon movies depicting the lives of the saints and my classmates calling me "church girl."

Provincial Team appoints Nat Wilburn as head of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education

March 26, 2021

Dear Friends and Family of the Sacred Heart,

With the transition of Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, to the role of provincial this August, we have been engaged in prayerful reflection about the leadership of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education. The fruit of our discernment is our decision to appoint Nat Wilburn as head of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education.

United States – Canada Province condemns violence against Asians

March 22, 2021

Dear Members of the Sacred Heart Community,

Last Tuesday we were heart-broken to learn of the deadly shootings in Georgia. Eight people were killed, and six of them were Asian women. We mourn the loss of each person, and we condemn all violence committed against Asians, especially Asian women.

Catholic Sisters Week: RSCJ during the pandemic

March 11, 2021

In celebration of Catholic Sisters Week, we wanted to hear from the RSCJ. So we asked them, “What have you discovered or enjoyed during the pandemic?”

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