Pope Francis this week called for a “withdrawal of ‘overzealous treatment’,” saying that it “responsibly acknowledges the limitations of our mortality.” Sister Carol Keehan, D.C., president of the … [Read more...] about Sister Carol Speaks Against Excessive Treatment
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Sisters of Charity Federation Turns 70
Friday, October 27 is 70th anniversary of the Establishment of the Federation of the Sisters of Charity in 1947. Rather than focus on the history of the Federation, interesting as that may be, let’s … [Read more...] about Sisters of Charity Federation Turns 70
National Public Statement: Dream Act of 2017
We, the Daughters of Charity of the United States of America, stand with our Catholic Bishops in support of The Dream Act of 2017 (S1615). Along with many others, we were disappointed with the … [Read more...] about National Public Statement: Dream Act of 2017
Daughters Aim to Fill Gap Left by Martyrs of Charity in Mississippi
The sun was rising on an early March morning in 2016, and Rosemarie Merrill was in the driveway, getting ready to leave for the long trek from Durant, Mississippi, to her home near Boston. She had … [Read more...] about Daughters Aim to Fill Gap Left by Martyrs of Charity in Mississippi
Seton Center in Emmitsburg Breaks Ground for New Center
Seton Center, Inc., a sponsored work of the Province of St. Louise and a leading community resource for residents of northern Frederick County, Maryland, held a groundbreaking ceremony (indoors … [Read more...] about Seton Center in Emmitsburg Breaks Ground for New Center