Corporate Voice: The Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations has published the September issue of The UN & You with articles on the UN General Assembly, artificial intelligence, climate change and the Spiritual Works of Mercy. To read the latest issue, click here.
Nazareth the Beautiful: Bring the beauty of Nazareth home with this new hardcover book featuring 112 pages of photographs, Scripture, and reflections. Explore the grounds, sacred spaces, and history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. A keepsake or thoughtful gift, the book is available exclusively online. Learn more and order a copy at nazareth.org/beautiful.
SCN Statistics: As of October 1, 2026, there are 128 Sisters in the Western Province, 65 in the Bangalore Province, 202 in the Patna Province, 22 Pre-Novices/Novices and two in Congregational Leadership for a total of 419. There are 222 Sisters 65 and and over and 197 under 65. The median age of all Sisters is 67. In the Western Province the median age is 85, Bangalore Province is 59 and the Patna Province is 53.
Loretto Heritage Center Quilt Show: The Loretto Heritage Center will host a Quilt Show Oct. 10-16, 2026, at Loretto Motherhouse, 430 Academy Lane in Nerinx, Kentucky. All are invited to attend. For more information about the show, including hours of operation, click here.
Samiksha: In this special edition of the Samiksha newsletter out of Bangalore Province, Sisters share their personal journeys in mission and how they live out the Vincentian spirit through their service and loving presence. To read the newsletter, click here.
Directory Changes:
Prayer Requests:
- Dan Lyvers, father of Rachel Lyvers, Nazareth employee
- Bailey Basham, local teenager
Prayers for Deceased:
- Martha “Marty” Howe, sister of Shirley Howe, SCN (deceased)
Notes of Gratitude:
- “I have asked for prayers several times this summer. My family has experienced two deaths and much illness very recently. We want you to know how grateful we are for all your prayers, notes and expressions of sympathy and concern. Thank you so very much for your prayerful support.”
Elaine Rhodes, SCNA
If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and the relationship to the person requesting.