New Horizons
(Excerpted from Sister Margaret Fielding’s address to the Extended Institute Leadership Council in November 2022, referencing RSHM change from separate area units to one single… Read More »New Horizons
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RSHM Eastern American Area
Founded in 1849, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary is an international congregation of women religious working to promote the fullness of life for all those we serve, with a special focus on the empowerment of women and children. Ut vitam habeant (“that they may have life”), engraved on the cross we wear, conveys our mission “to know and love God, to make God known and loved, to proclaim that Jesus Christ has come in order that all may have life”. Learn more about RSHM Eastern American Area.
A Time to Remember
The visit of the RSHM Enlarged International Leadership Council to the Eastern American Area from November 18 to December 6 was a time of joy,… Read More »A Time to Remember
A Beziers Pilgrimage
July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2022 were memorable days for RSHM, days of prayer as the remains of our Founders were removed from the Mother… Read More »A Beziers Pilgrimage
The Conference of the Global Network of RSHM Schools
June 30 to July 3, 2022, Rome, Italy Representatives from the 19 members of the Global Network of RHSM Schools met in Rome, Italy from… Read More »The Conference of the Global Network of RSHM Schools
That All May Have Life
The RSHM LIFE Care Center Clinic, a project of the RSHM in the Zambezi Area, is now officially opened. Located in a high-density neighborhood of… Read More »That All May Have Life
A Legacy of Community
Many would consider Sister Bianca Haglich, RSHM, to be the Eastern American Area’s and RSHM Institute’s “artist in residence.” An accomplished artist and artisan, her… Read More »A Legacy of Community
Pentecost Homilies of Pope Francis
I have recently been reflecting on the Pentecost homilies of Pope Francis, relishing the light they shed on the presence and action of the Holy… Read More »Pentecost Homilies of Pope Francis
Novitiate….New Beginnings
On September 5th, Sisters Rosemary and Kathleen arrived in Lusaka and were happily welcomed by Sister Coltrida and the Lusaka community. The three pre-novices from… Read More »Novitiate….New Beginnings
Exploring Integral Ecology & Sustainability
As part of our Institute’s commitment to Laudato Si’, we look for opportunities to pursue our ecological conversion by reexamining our relationships with God, creation… Read More »Exploring Integral Ecology & Sustainability
Final Report from the EILC Meeting
During the last two days of the EILC meeting, the members reflected on their next steps. With Sister Brid facilitating the process, the members were… Read More »Final Report from the EILC Meeting