Catholic Sisters Week takes place from March 8-14 each year. The 2022 theme is Celebrating Traditions, Changing the World. Catholic Sisters Week shines a light on the spirituality, mission, and community building of women religious!
The Catholic Sisters Week website states the following:
Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, offer hope …
But for one week, March 8-14, we shine the spotlight on women religious and encourage a wide range of campaigns and events that invite all who follow Jesus to
expand and support their gospel witness
grow the service networks they have seeded
share their spirituality, charisms, and community
encourage young women to consider a vocation to religious life
support their pastoral, teaching, and prophetic works
and focus on the new world they call into being.
Enjoy these photos of various SCL celebrations we had this year including a cookie day and a special happy hour to close the week.
Happy Catholic Sisters Week from Mother Xavier Ross.
John Shively and Rebecca Metz, JPIC Office.
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth care for creation!
Song lyrics were written to the tune of “My Favorite Things.”
A variety of homemade cookies were offered as a thank you to the Sisters.
Sister Donna Jean Henson shows off the beautiful “Sisters Care for Creation” sugar cookie.
Tonya Crawford, SCL Archivist created a lovely display for the Sisters on campus to enjoy.
The display uses words from the SCL Constitution.
Who in His Church has called us now, in these days, to worship the Father with our whole lives…
In the strength of his calling and in his spirit we vow our lives to God in charity…
To love and serve one another…
And our neighbor…
Whoever that may be…and whatever the need…
According to our resources. The charism to love and serve in these times, in these places…
Especially the poor, the young, the sick, the aged, and all those who wait for God’s word as we also wait…
In areas broader than ever before conceived…
Sisters in Cantwell Hall were also offered a beautiful tray.
The Mother House Sisters enjoyed this tasty treat.
