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‘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...
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Rosemont College Announces Its Next President
5 February, 2020 The Board of Trustees of Rosemont College has announced the appointment of Jayson Boyers, EdD as the College’s 14th President. Jayson Boyers, EdD Currently the President of Cleary...
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Lenten Reflections
ENTRIES FOR FACEBOOK DURING LENT 2020 ASH WEDNESDAY Ashes; bush fires; Amazon ablaze; burning fossil fuels. Can’t you hear the cry of the Earth? As you are Cross-marked with the blessed ashes today,...
View Article2020 Designated the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
27 February, 2020 The World Health Assembly, the governing body of the World Health Organization (WHO), designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife to advance nurses’ and midwives’ vital...
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Call and Response: A Holy Child Sister’s Vocation Story
10 March, 2020 Holy Child Sister Philomena Grimley was recently asked to contribute an article on vocation for the Lancaster (UK) Diocesan News, The Voice. Below is what she submitted. If you look up...
View ArticleWatch: 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.
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Triduum Reflections
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, all over the world,...
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From the Archives: SHCJ Spring in England
14 April 2020 In February 1853, five Holy Child Sisters were sent to Preston, England to answer the call of the Jesuit fathers to take charge of their schools. The fathers had originally requested the...
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25 Years in the Making: A Reflection by Carmen Chavez
April 15, 2020 Carmen M. Chavez, Esq. – Executive Director, Casa Cornelia Law Center This year I celebrate my 25th year of association with Casa Cornelia Law Center. It has been a profound journey of...
View ArticleCelebrate Laudato Si’ Week
11 May 2020 The Church and the whole global community will celebrate the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si’ from May 16-24, 2020. As part of the American Province’s celebration, a special prayer and video...
View ArticlePope Francis Renews His Call to Care for the Earth
15 May, 2020 Pope Francis is renewing his “urgent call” five years after the publication of his landmark encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.” The Society responded to Laudato Si’,...
View ArticleChurch Curator Pens Reflection on Cornelia Connelly
27 May, 2020 Suzanne Glover Lindsay, historian and curator at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia where Society of the Holy Child Jesus founder Cornelia Connelly was baptized in 1831, has...
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The SHCJ and the Second World War
27 May, 2020 Despite current circumstances, the 75th anniversary of VE day was still honoured and enjoyed this month as we reflected on the bravery of those involved in the war effort then and those...
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Covid-19 Responses: Alumni Make SHCJ Proud
17 June, 2020 Ghana, West Africa – The National Union of the Holy Child Past Students Association (NUHOPSA) has done the SHCJ proud, in supporting the poor and the vulnerable in society to cushion the...
View ArticleHoly Child Sister Speaks on Pandemic in Nigeria
7 July, 2020 A television program on AIT African Independent Television recently featured Sr. Dr. Chika Eze, SHCJ. Click on the 28 minute mark in the video below to watch her. She is a senior lecturer...
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Season of Creation 2020: Jubilee for the Earth
1 September, 2020 The Season of Creation then begins on September 1 to October 4, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. 2.2 billion Christians are united for this worldwide celebration of prayer and...
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“A Long and Winding Road”: Excerpts from an interview
Preston Kendall, President, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep “A Long and Winding Road”: Excerpts from an interview with Rogerr Oliva by John Geis Rogerr’s (CRSM ’13 NIU ’19) journey to graduation...
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Five Make Temporary Profession of Vows
30 September, 2020 Written by Second Year Novices, Jos, Nigeria The “JAMAS” as we fondly call our predecessors, Josephine Asoloko, Anastasia Kommeh, Maureen Abadom, Angela Odoh and Sharon Iorapuu,...
View ArticleLetter and Prayer to Open the 175th Anniversary
Download the Letter Below Download Prayer to Begin 175th Anniversary Letter-October-2020
View ArticlePope Francis on Our Moral Imperative to Act
His Holiness Pope Francis Filmed this 13-minute TED Talk in Vatican City in October 2020. Click here to watch the video with transcripts in 9 languages.
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