Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL)

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Matthew’s Gospel retreat focus

"'Come Follow Me' -- The Jesus Who Calls Us in the Matthean Gospel" will be the theme of the May 28 to June 4 retreat facilitated by Sister Wendy Cotter at Marillac Center, the retreat and spirituality center of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth....

Searchable histories online

Four histories of the SCL Community are now digitized and available for reading under the About Us tab in the navigation bar of the website and under the History section (and by clicking the links below). Digitization of the four books also makes possible...

‘Sanctity of Life’ award to Sister Vickie

Sister Vickie Perkins received the Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann Sanctity of Life Award on May 8 at the Faith in Bloom benefit luncheon hosted by Villa St. Francis. Sister Vickie has been a tireless champion for the rights of all people and the duty of all to create a...

Week 7: Standing Against Racism

"It is frequently easier to deplore racism and its effects than to take responsibility for the privileges some of us receive as a result of it. Key to dealing with white privilege is the courage to own it, and the willingness to learn to be accountable to...

Busy season in Chalaco

From Chalaco, Peru, in the Andes Mountains, Hermana Deidy Abad Pulache shares photos of activities including the beginning of a new school year; renewal of vows by the Hermanas; Holy Week and Easter; and preparations for Mother's Day. Above, Hermanas Deidy (left) and...

Week 6: Standing Against Racism

“Resisting racism is the moral call of our time … So we are resisting on multiple fronts: always challenging our own inner ease with the prevailing culture; always analyzing law and public policy to demand better; always striving to overcome our own...

Good times at ‘Blisters’ event

Publicized as a chance for Serrans to say “thanks” and for Sister participants to exercise, enjoy food for their souls and bodies, and have fun, Saturday’s 13th annual Blisters for Sisters delivered on these promises. SCLs came out in good numbers to walk, attend Mass...

Celebrating Earth at Earth Fest

From making jelly fish crafts to learning about composting, celebrating and preserving Earth were key themes at Earth Fest 2019 hosted on Sunday, April 28 by the Care of Creation Committee of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Above, Sister Pat Johannsen uses a...

Week 5: Standing Against Racism

The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCLs) are joining other members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in participating in a social media campaign to raise awareness about the scourge of racism and the importance of standing together...

Joyful jubilee at Mother House

Twelve Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth marking 75, 70 and 60-year anniversaries were guests of honor during a Mass, luncheon and program on Saturday, April 27, at the Mother House. Sister Catherine Nichol, 75-year jubilarian, served several years in the Peruvian...