UISG Meeting in Rome: Jackulin Jesu, SCN, is attending the UISG Assembly in Rome from May 5 – May 9, 2025, with Superior Generals of Religious Institutes/Congregations from around the world. The theme for the assembly is “Consecrated Life: A Hope that Transforms.” Click here to view pictures or watch the Day 2 video here to view all in attendance (and a picture of Sister Jacky). Please continue to pray for all who are attending this meeting during this important moment in history.
Sisters Offer Prayers for Pope Leo XIV: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth offer prayers for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his ministry. We ask God to grant him strength, wisdom, and peace as he leads the Church. We hold him in prayer, trusting he will be guided in service to people around the world. Read more here.
Global Justice Committee Zoom — May 28: The Global Justice Committee will host a one-hour fifteen-minute Zoom sharing and discussion on May 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. (U.S. time) for the entire SCN Congregation on the 2023 General Assembly Commitment of working for peace and ecological justice. Teresa Kotturan, SCN, will expand our thoughts for engaging ecological justice. All are invited to attend. A zoom link will be shared closer to May 28.
Stop Trafficking Newsletter: The Stop Trafficking Newsletter highlighting human trafficking and cyber scam operations is now available. To read the latest issue, click here.
Corporate Voice: In our efforts to Care for Earth, individuals in our global community are invited to urge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stop new oil and gas projects including those in the North Sea. To take action, click here.
REMINDERS
Nazareth 5K — May 17: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth 5K – Run with a Mission is Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 8 a.m. on the Nazareth Campus. This year’s race supports the Preranalaya Social Development Center in Musunuru, India, which provides skills training for women and girls. A virtual option is available. Learn more or sign up at nazareth.org/5k.
Sisters Only Build — June 28-July 6: Sisters are invited to participate in an upcoming Sisters Only Build, a volunteer opportunity taking place June 28-July 6, 2025, in Jackson, Kentucky.
In partnership with the Nazareth Lay Mission Volunteer Program and Sister Amy at Holy Cross Catholic Church, this experience brings together up to 12 Sisters to assist with home construction projects and repairs for those in need. It is a time for prayer, collaboration, and service alongside one another.
This build is open only to vowed religious. It offers a chance to strengthen Community, live out shared values, and make a direct impact through hands-on work. Space is limited. To learn more and express your interest, click here.
Super Raffle Tickets Available: Tickets for the 2025 Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Super Raffle are now available. First prize is $20,000. The drawing will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Nazareth, Kentucky, and online at nazareth.org/live. Proceeds support SCN missions. Call (502) 348-1500 or visit nazareth.org/raffle.
SCN/A Vacation at Camp Maria — Aug. 12-20: Join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Associates for a time of prayer, rest, and renewal at Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. The SCN Sisters and Associates Vacation runs Aug 12–20, 2025, and offers a peaceful setting to relax, reflect, and reconnect. The cost is $300 per person and includes meals. Register online at campmaria.org. Space is limited. Click here to view a flyer for the event.
PRAYER LIST
Prayer Requests:
- Elaine Rhodes, SCNA
- Sharon Cook, SCNA
- Diane Hawkins, SCNA
- Marlene Kelley, sister of Beverly Hoffman, SCN
- Amy Roche, great-niece of Ann Whittaker, SCN and Grace Whittaker, SCN (deceased)
- Christina Cambron Cass, daughter of SCNA Candidates Cheryl and Don Cambron
- DeWayne “Chile” Lambert, father-in-law of Anita Smith, Nazareth employee
Prayers for the Deceased:
- Viola Codd, grandmother of Carlette Gentle, SCN
- Frances Ronan, SCNA of 46 years
- Betty Jean Redden, SCNA of 38 years
- Pappy Cecil, husband of Frances Cecil, former member and father of Sharon Cecil, SCNA
- Arlene Haynes, mother-in-law of Sandy Haynes, Nazareth employee (Health Office)
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If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of the Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and relation to the person requesting.