Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati

Heritage Days
at Camp Dennison

This week the Sisters of Charity Archives and a few of our Sisters are participating in the “Heritage Days Celebration” at Camp Dennison, near Milford, Ohio. The event, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20.

Camp Dennison served as a Union Army recruitment and training center for southern Ohio during the Civil War. About 15 miles east of Cincinnati, the camp was located close to the Little Miami River and the railroad. More than 50,000 troops were mustered in and out of service there during the course of the war.

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Celebrating the Journey

(From left) Mother Margaret Hall staff Connie Geraci, S. Elaine Merkel, OSF, S. Grace Ann Schmersal, CDP, Katie Chambers, Bev Anderson and S. Pat Saul prepare the Cedars auditorium for a volunteer recognition luncheon in honor of National Nursing Home Week May 13-19, 2012.

Civil War
Commemoration

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College Honors
S. Caroljean Willie

Photo courtesy Don Denney

S. Caroljean Willie was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the College of Mount St. Joseph on Saturday, May 12 for her dedication to the poor through her ministry as NGO representative at the United Nations. Sister gave the commencement address to the adult and graduate students.

Congratulations

S. Louise Akers was honored with the MUSE Enduring Spirit Award on Saturday, May 12 for her actions in the pursuit of peace and justice for all, and women in particular. S. Louise is the current coordinator of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation and the founder of the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center.

S. Barbara Davis Receives
"Mind, Heart, Hand Award"

John F. Hayward, president of Mercy College of Ohio,
with S. Barbara Davis.

Mercy College of Ohio presented S. Barbara Davis with the “Mind, Heart, Hand Award” on Monday, April 16. The award is given annually by the president to a member of the Mercy College family whose thoughts, attitudes and behaviors exemplify the college’s mission and values (compassion, excellence, human dignity, justice, sacredness of life, and service) and whose presence serves as a positive influence on others. One of her nominators said: "It is amazing to watch [S. Barbara’s] MIND work, her generous HEART give and HANDS help wherever needed."

Commemorating Our Sisters
Who Served in the Civil War

As we approach Memorial Day, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati will honor our Sisters who served on battlefields, in field and military hospitals, in army camps, and on floating hospitals throughout the duration of the Civil War during a program Saturday, May 26 in the Sisters of Charity cemetery.
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Sister Spotlight -
S. Patricia Cruise

S. Tricia Cruise is president, CEO and chief fundraiser for Father Joe’s Villages in San Diego, Calif., a multi-agency organization that is the largest provider of homeless services in both San Diego and Riverside counties. To read more about Sister's ministry …

Experiencing God's People

In March S. Donna Steffen traveled to Guatemala to teach English and computer skills to students at Colegio Monte Real, a school for children from ages 4 through ninth grade.
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May E-VŌc
Now Available

E-VŌc is the monthly electronic newsletter of Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Vocations Team.
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Mission Electronic
Newsletter Available

Mission is the quarterly electronic newsletter decicated to promoting the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. To view ...

The Sisters of Charity
in the Civil War

"The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati in the Civil War: The Love of Christ Urges Us," a small book about the Sisters' work in the Civil War, is available to purchase. This 52-page publication, which includes transcriptions of first-person journals, has been created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the war. It chronicles the places SCs served on battlefields, in field and military hospitals, in army camps, and on floating hospitals throughout the duration of the four-year war. The book is available for $10 in the Gift Shop at the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Motherhouse. It may also be ordered by calling the Archives department at (513) 347-4058. To read the book intro ... To view other books offered by the Sisters of Charity ...

The Spirituality Center

Looking for some quiet, reflective time – consider spending one day, or two, or even six at Mount St. Joseph for a conference, private or directed retreat in September or October. The Spirituality Center will work with you in your available time frame. To learn more...

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