May 10, 2021
The Graduate Theological Union (GTU) is pleased to announce that Dr. Mary E. McGann, RSCJ, adjunct associate professor of liturgical studies at the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University, is the recipient of the 2021 GTU Excellence in Teaching Award.
May 6, 2021
The National Black Sisters Conference, together with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), have released a statement on the critical importance of ensuring that all people – no matter race, zip code, economic situation – enjoy the sacred right to vote. The Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada Province supports and endorses this statement, as well as the May 8th John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day mentioned in the statement.
By Kim Lamberty, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) director for the United States – Canada Province.
April 21, 2021
The human environment and the natural environment deteriorate together; we cannot adequately combat environmental degradation unless we attend to causes related to human and social degradation. – Laudato Sí 48
April 21, 2021
Associated Alumnae & Alumni of the Sacred Heart (AASH) has named Frances (Fran) Gimber, RSCJ, and Carolyn (Lyn) Osiek, RSCJ, honorees of the 2021 Woman of Conscience Award. Both women will be honored during this years’ AASH National Conference held virtually April 22-25.
April 20, 2021
We are grateful that a measure of justice has been achieved for George Floyd and his family. We also know that there is still much to be done before our hearts and our country can be truly healed of the deep wounds of persistent racism that prevent us from seeing one another as brothers
April 20, 2021
The Society of the Sacred Heart is united in solidarity with all people fleeing their homes in search of a life free of oppression, marginalization, human rights violations and poverty. We fully endorse the statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) calling upon the Biden Administration to fulfill its promise to increase the number of refugees resettled in the United States to 62,500 this fiscal year.
By Sheila Smith, RSCJ, UN-NGO Representative for the international Society of the Sacred Heart
April 19, 2021
The 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) was held virtually from March 15-26, 2021. The priority theme was “Women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.”
By Maggi DeJesus-Wilson
April 13, 2021
I was raised Catholic by a deeply devoted mother who during my early years worked as a director of religious education. My childhood was accompanied by "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelets, cartoon movies depicting the lives of the saints and my classmates calling me "church girl."
March 26, 2021
Dear Friends and Family of the Sacred Heart,
With the transition of Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, to the role of provincial this August, we have been engaged in prayerful reflection about the leadership of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education. The fruit of our discernment is our decision to appoint Nat Wilburn as head of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education.
March 22, 2021
Dear Members of the Sacred Heart Community,
Last Tuesday we were heart-broken to learn of the deadly shootings in Georgia. Eight people were killed, and six of them were Asian women. We mourn the loss of each person, and we condemn all violence committed against Asians, especially Asian women.
