Highlights A “Blue Mass” is held annually in the United States within the Catholic church, and it’s meant to honor workers in public safety, as well as the victims of 9/11. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth remembered that tragic day, and also honored the 13 soldiers who recently died in Afghanistan. Thirteen empty chairs in the church symbolized these brave women and men, the names of the soldiers were read, “Taps” was played, and the American flag lowered.
In India, SCNs Blanche Correia and Bridget Vadakeattam spent Aug. 27 and 28, 2021, at Deepalaya, Banakal, initiating and introducing the SCNA candidates to the process of becoming an Associate. The two-day event concluded with the candidates affirming that they will work towards becoming fullfledged SCNAs by Sept. 2022.
Congratulations to members of the first class to graduate from St. Vincent Matriculation Secondary School in Trichy, India. A celebration was held for grade XII on Aug. 21, 2021.
In Kenya, Africa, SCNs are currently engaged in developing a pastoral plan for Gongoni Parish. A longterm plan is underway for ongoing Catechism in the parish and outstations for different groups, preparing people for sacraments, and ongoing evangelization of the faithful.
Karen Frank, an SCNA from Chattanooga, Tennessee, received the HumanKindness Award from CHI Memorial Hospital. This award is given to a CHI Memorial staff member who exemplifies compassionate ideals and attributes.
24
SISTERS OF CHARIT Y OF NA Z ARE TH • VOL. III 2021
Seventy freshmen from Bethlehem High School, Bardstown, Kentucky, recently held their retreat day on the Motherhouse Campus, Nazareth, Kentucky. Though no longer an SCN ministry, Bethlehem was founded by the Sisters in 1819.
At Nazareth, Kentucky, three Sisters celebrated their Golden Jubilee. Celebrating 50 years as a Sister are Luke Boiarski, Teresa Kotturan, and Mary Angela Shaughnessy. Sisters, Associates, and community members of the Nazareth area joined in the celebration at St. Vincent de Paul Church during the liturgy on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.
Eight Sisters from the Patna and Bangalore Provinces completed an 18-month certification program in Spiritual Direction under the direction of Sharon Gray, SCN. S C N F A M I LY . O R G
