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How hundreds of religious sisters contributed to ‘groundbreaking’ 30-year Alzheimer’s study
Launched in 1986 by neurologist David Snowdon, the “Nun Study” produced “seminal findings” on “cognitive impairment and related neuropathologies,” researchers... Read more
Catholic Sisters Week 2025 kicks off, celebrating religious sisters around the world
The annual celebration of Catholic Sisters Week is observed March 8–14 to honor the women who have taken religious vows... Read more
Religious sisters abducted in Nigeria released, ‘in good health’ after weeklong captivity
The members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ who were abducted on Jan. 7 in the Archdiocese... Read more
Appeal for ‘fervent prayers’ issued for religious sisters kidnapped in southeastern Nigeria
IHM Secretary General in Nigeria Sister Maria Sobenna Ikeotuonye announced the abduction of Sisters Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette... Read more
Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters
For the Missionaries of Charity, whose charism is to serve “the poorest of the poor,” Advent isn’t just for a... Read more
Daughters of St. Paul Christmas concerts aim to remind audience of the ‘closeness to God’
The “Come to Bethlehem: A Christmas Concert with the Daughters of St. Paul” tour will make stops this year in... Read more
Texas religious sisters care for their ‘sisters in Christ’ on death row
The Sisters of Mary Morning Star regularly visit a group of women on death row, the majority of whom have... Read more
Religious sisters share why they chose Blessed Solanus Casey as their namesake
Four religious sisters with ties to Detroit explain how Blessed Solanus Casey inspired their vocations enough to adopt his name. Read more
Group of religious sisters surprised to be walking the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love joined “EWTN News In Depth” on May 24 to share how they... Read more
Religious women help launch program to combat sexual abuse, ‘create a culture of care’
The e-learning program helps educate religious women on how to protect children and vulnerable adults from sexual abuse situations. Read more
French court sentences Cardinal Ouellet, religious community to fines after expelling nun
A French court has fined Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, PSS, and others for the wrongful dismissal of Sabine Baudin de... Read more
Montessori religious community develops in North Dakota ‘to serve Christ in the child’
Dr. Maria Montessori always wanted an order of religious sisters who were dedicated to the education method that became her... Read more
Religious sisters urge passage of aid bill to ‘break link’ between trafficking, migration
The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act is on the docket for the House of Representatives this... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua uses confiscated nuns’ home as migration office
The former house of the Sisters of the Fraternity of the Poor Ones of Jesus Christ is in the city... Read more
Religious sisters sue Smith & Wesson for ‘facilitating’ mass shootings
A collection of four congregations of Catholic religious sisters filed a lawsuit against the gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson on... Read more
Indianapolis Colts owner donates $5 million to Catholic Charities to honor cousin, a nun
“Sister Joyce spent a half-century giving back to others, so with this gift I only hope to emulate my dear... Read more
Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams invites religious sisters for ‘Ladies Night’
Trevor Williams invited women from various religious orders to the event, which included free tickets to the game and refreshments. Read more
Why did dozens of religious sisters show up at this rural Michigan ice cream stand?
A group of Religious Sisters of Mercy recently enjoyed a “sweet celebration” at Merrill Whippy Dip in Michigan. Read more
104-year-old ‘Sister Jean’ throws out first pitch at Chicago Cubs game
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt belongs to the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a sports chaplain... Read more
Fort Worth nun forced to use bishop-appointed canon lawyer amid dispute with diocese
The Carmelite nun is now appealing to the Vatican after the bishop refused to let her choose her own canon... Read more
