The pioneer spirit of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth began in a log house in Kentucky. That spirit continues today all over the globe where you will find Sisters continuing to follow the vision of their foundress and the love of God, with creativity and perseverance.
Volunteers: Through the Sisters, lay women and men enter a cross-cultural partnership with the economically poor and marginalized to assist with their needs.
Sister Kitty uses a chainsaw for the first time in her life during a disaster relief mission trip to Beauregard, Alabama, where her group helped the devastated community with cleanup efforts.
The disaster relief program provides an opportunity to put faith into action. A group of volunteers for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth arrived today to help with cleanup and rebuilding efforts in Alabama.
A family remembers a loved one by helping build a house in Belize. Volunteers joined the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth for a family in need. https://t.co/iPxATv9y0J
Sister Amina, faculty, and students at Presentation Academy stand together on behalf of vulnerable children and their families to lift up the voices of refugees, immigrants, and the faith community in support of refugee and immigrants’ rights.
Manuel was only 12 years old when Sister Luke met him in Belize. When she saw the poor condition of his home she knew right away that she would someday return to build a home for him.
This volunteer group, led by Sister Chris (2nd from left), completed a home in Belize in memory of Andrew Reed. The late Mr. Reed’s parents and children (right), worked this past week to help a family in need.
Mark and Cindy Rhonemus have been volunteering with the SCN Volunteer Mission Program since 2015. For their most recent trip to Las Flores, Belize, they raised all of the funds needed to complete a home for a family in need.
It was only a little over one year ago that Hurricane Harvey tied Hurricane Katrina as the costliest storm on record. Volunteers for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, led by Sister Luke Boiarski, recently completed their third week-long disaster relief effort in Houston, Texas.
Sisters, Charity Alive, and a country Christmas 🎄 They wrapped presents and setup decorations in preparation for the upcoming Christmas event in Lee County, Kentucky, which will serve over 700 people with toys and basic necessities for living.
SCN Disaster Relief: With reverence for each person and witness to God’s presence in the midst of adversity, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth continue to put their faith into action. https://t.co/mGAMb5tVhk
Sister Luke visited Lexington Catholic High School and did a presentation on the SCN Lay Mission Volunteer Program. The sophomore class would like to become involved in this exciting ministry. Plans are now in the making for trips to Appalachia and Belize City.
In the rhythms of creation, God graciously places cues and reminders that can regularly turn people to prayer: morning and evening; rest and work; winter, spring, summer, and fall. Enjoy this video of the colors of fall at Nazareth, Kentucky.
This year has been especially hard for communities dealing with tropical storms and hurricanes. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth plan to help. https://t.co/70kVh7UuqS