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Becoming an Associate of the Sisters of the Holy Family
Who are the Associates of Sisters of the Holy Family? Women and men who want to have as a central focus of their lives the mission of Jesus and are drawn by the spirit or charism of the Sisters of the...
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July 12, 2009 – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Amos 7:12-15; Psalm 85; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:7-13 Well, obviously the plan in today’s Gospel isn’t very practical. I mean, sandals will do very nicely in California, but in rainy Southeast Alaska?...
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July 19, 2009 – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34 When I list the readings for each Sunday, I always make sure to list the Psalm, which is a passage from scripture (though not always from the...
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A Priest’s Prayer
Year For Priests, June 19, 2009 to June 19, 2010 Year For Priests A Priest’s Prayer Loving Father, I praise you, I love you, I adore you. Send your Holy Spirit to enlighten my mind to the truth of...
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Human Trafficking Accountability Act Passes Key Senate Committee:...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Douglas MacLean (916) 319-2016 July 14, 2009 HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT PASSES KEY SENATE COMMITTEE WITH OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT Legislation enables...
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Supporting the Sisters
Make a secure, online contribution to the Sisters’ Ministries, click here Sign up for SHF Email Newsletter For an Email Newsletter You Can Trust Volunteer many different ways! Please consider...
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The Hiking Nun
Re-posted by popular demand! By Rick Deutsch http://www.hikehalfdome.com One step at a time. One step at a time. That is the mantra to gets you to the top. Is hiking up to 8,842 feet getting her closer...
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Important Day in SHF History!
August 18, 1878 was the day the first of all the Sisters of the Holy Family day homes was opened in San Francisco. Posted in Catholic News, History of SHF, Ministry Tagged: Catholic, History, Important...
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Important Day in SHF History!
September 10, 1878 was the day the first reception of the original five Sisters of the Holy Family.Posted in Catholic News, History of SHF, Membership, Sisters in the News Tagged: Catholic, History,...
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Important Day in SHF History!
September 10, 1901: “Nazareth” community was blessed! Posted in Catholic News, History of SHF, Membership, Sisters in the News Tagged: Catholic, History, Important Day, Nazareth
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PRED Labor Day Retreat -Live in the Light of God’s Love
Dear Friends of SPRED, We are ready for the 32nd Annual SPRED Labor Day Retreat (Live in the Light of God’s Love) Thirty three catechists will be joined by 64 retreatants, adults with developmental...
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Important Day in SHF History!
The first convent outside the San Francisco Archdiocese was dedicated in Los Angeles, on this day: November 11, 1921! Posted in Catholic News, History of SHF, Membership, Sisters in the News Tagged:...
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U.S. CATHOLIC BISHOPS FOCUS ON LANDMARK VOCATIONS STUDY
Baltimore, Nov. 18, 2009—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, gathered in Baltimore for their annual meeting, invited Holy Cross Brother Paul Brother Paul Bednarczyk Bednarczyk, Executive...
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Discovering God in the Digital World
Exploring Websites and Music ¬ Highlight/star the ones from the “Sites to Surf” that are mentioned by participants. Add addresses of those not on the list. Write down name of musicians and song...
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What is the difference between a Nun and a Sister?
Sister Cabrini Blessing Nuns and Sisters are women who have chosen to live vowed religious life within the Catholic Church. There are many different orders, each with its own charism or special...
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decorations Day, was first observed in 1868 to honor those who died in the Civil War. It has since grown to include all who have died in military service for the people...
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Ministry Profile: The Kmhmu’ People
The Kmhmu’ People Exiled from their home, the Kmhmu’ hill tribe people began relocating to the United States when the Communist regime assumed power in Laos. It has been and continues to be a difficult...
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An Everlasting Rose
AN EVERLASTING ROSE I saw an rose unfolding, a thing of exqusite beauty, a marvel of creation, an everlasting rose. A Marvel of Creation The dew drops glistened on its petals. it’s perfume filled the...
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A God of Harmony
My God is not a god of perfection. She is a God of Harmony. For if only he is perfect, where do I fit in? The God I know has created a world struggling for balance. A World in relationship with itself...
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Holy Family Sisters’ Feast Days: August, 2010
Transfiguration: August 6 Sister Suzanne Bart Assumption: August 15 Sister Assumption Cueva Sister Marion Castro Sister Eleanor Rizzi Sister Jacinta Fiebig Sister Mary Eileen Peach Sister Jeanne...
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Important Day in SHF History!
On August 8, 1947, the Sisters of the Holy Family ventured into Hawaii.Filed under: Catholic News, History of SHF, Membership Tagged: Catholic, Hawaii, History, Important Day, Misintry
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Important Day in SHF History!
August 29, 1949 ~sixy years ago today~ was the dedication of new Novitiate, Mission San Jose, Fremont, California! Filed under: Catholic News, History of SHF, Membership, Sisters in the News Tagged:...
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Special section: Muslim-Catholic dialogue
Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month, started on August 11 in 2010. It marks the revelation of the Qur’an and is celebrated with prayer and day-long fasts. Ramadan is also a great time to learn more about...
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Catholic Climate Covenant
What is the Catholic Climate Covenant? The Catholic Climate Covenant seeks to show respect for God’s creation by focusing on the link between creation and poverty embodied in the life and ministry of...
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The Morning the Brooms Stood Still
Our Lady of Guadalupe Yes! December 12th at 11 a.m. All of the brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners stood still at the motherhouse. All of the female Hispanic housekeepers and Edgar from the kitchen,...
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Ways to jump start your lenten disciplines
By Tina Gregory, HiTechCatholic, Livermore, CA, 3/7/2012 – Hi Tech Catholic (www.hitechcatholic.com) Did your Lenten discipline of praying, fasting and giving begin to weaken as the last smudge of...
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Women’s History: Catholic Women Religious
Here are some examples of the impact Catholic sisters have had on our nation: Catholic sisters established the nationʼs largest private school system, educating millions of young Americans. More than...
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Exhibit at California Museum tells story of nuns in America
From the The Sacramento Bee – Published Monday, Feb. 06, 2012 Religious sisters have long been iconic figures, sometimes foreboding (think: Catholic school), invariably benevolent and long shrouded in...
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“Community Service” Month: Religious women
“Community Service” Month: Religious women are committed to the service of God’s people. People need not be Catholic to be served–if you are a person, you qualify. After “retirement” Sisters, like...
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Prayer for LCWR (Please share)
Prayer for LCWR In this time of pain and promise,we call on God’s Spirit to blessthe leadership of LCWR, of ourCongregation, and all women religiouswho strive to live the gospel in theseuncertain...
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‘Nuns on the Bus’ possess credibility that few of us have
[Reprinted from DesMoines Register, Article Written by Rekha Basu] From up the street, it looked like a rock band had stopped in town — except rock stars probably wouldn’t be up that early. On the...
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The Principle of Human Dignity
Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. (Sharing Catholic Social Teaching:...
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Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship
“Responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.” – Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship We certainly can not say that we have a lack of...
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Spirituality of the Earth Charter
Take a few moments and try to envision our world the way God intends. Place: Holy Family Motherhouse, 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM January 14, 2013 The Scope of the...
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National Vocation Awareness Week
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK SET FOR JANUARY 13-19 Time for parishes to promote vocations with prayer, education Hundreds of thousands consider career of service to Church, need encouragement....
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Friday, January 18 WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY BEGINS
All together now “Getting your act together” isn’t easy, but it’s sure to be simpler than getting the Body of Christ back together. Which is why today we begin once more an annual week dedicated to...
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Catholic Social Ministry Gathering 2013 in Washington DC
The USCCB and 16 national Catholic partner organizations, invite you to join them in Washington, D.C. for the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, this upcoming February 10-13, 2013 at the...
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RIP Phil: Long-time SHF Associate, Employee and Friend of our Sisters
Felipe “Phil” Galvan, 87, of Fremont, California, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013. Felipe “Phil” Galvan, 87, of Fremont, California, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013. Born on January 18,...
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Spirituality of the Earth Charter Celebration
“For every time there is a Season…for every season there is a Celebration.” Saturday morning, April 20th, Sisters of the Holy Family will host the second in their series of seasonal workshops, which...
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Band of Sisters
Band of Sisters tells the story of Catholic nuns and their work for social justice after Vatican II of the 1960s. For Catholics who wonder what became of the nuns they knew in habits and convents many...
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Spirituality of the Earth Charter
Take a few moments and try to envision our world the way God intends. Place: Holy Family Motherhouse, 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM June 17, 2013 Social and Economic...
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Spirituality of the Earth Charter
Take a few moments and try to envision our world the way God intends. Place: Holy Family Motherhouse, 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM October 14, 2013 Democracy,...
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Spirituality of the Earth Charter
Take a few moments and try to envision our world the way God intends. Place: Holy Family Motherhouse, 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539 Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM January 20, 2014 The Way Forward Our...
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Black History Month
The theme for 2014 is “Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights: The journey is not complete, we can and must do more.” Check out the resource linked from the USCCB website called “Letter...
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Is religion like a fairy tale? Author addresses how faith and fantasy are...
NASHVILLE, TN (February 4, 2014) – Skeptics of Christianity and atheists often characterize faith as a fairy tale. Even many Christians frequently confuse the real with the imaginary, adore false gods...
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Inaugural Catholic Sisters Week set for March | National Catholic Reporter
Inaugural Catholic Sisters Week set for March | National Catholic Reporter. Reprinted here: The first National Catholic Sisters Week will kick off March 8-14 at St. Catherine University in St. Paul,...
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Glories of North Beach– San Francisco, CA
The United States, as it has often been said, is a nation of immigrants. When immigrants arrive in any new place they usually settle in affordable (usually poor) areas and cluster together with others...
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Ash Wednesday: Lent in Two Minutes, from Busted Halo
Filed under: Faith, Lent Tagged: Ash Wednesday, Catholic, Faith, Lent, Religion and Spirituality, video
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Lent
From the USCCB.com Our observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year, and is a a day of fast and abstinence for Catholics. At Mass on Ash Wednesday, the imposition of...
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The Catholic Church and Climate Change
by Bruce Lieberman Originally published on February 14, 2012, at http://www.yaleclimatemediaforum.org The Catholic Church hierarchy, beginning with the Pope more than two decades ago, has framed...
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