Dedicated
She’s dedicated her life to mission and ministry You can be Dedicated too! When you enroll in the RSHM’s Dedicated Donors monthly giving program, you… Read More »Dedicated
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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.
Signs of the Times: Walking Together, Risking the New, That All May Have Life
During the 2025 General Chapter of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, held in Brazil from July 9 to 31, the delegates spent… Read More »Signs of the Times: Walking Together, Risking the New, That All May Have Life
Thirty Years of Service, and a Legacy of Love
Thirty years is a remarkable milestone in the life of an organization – one worthy of gratitude, celebration, and reflection. For the RSHM LIFE Center,… Read More »Thirty Years of Service, and a Legacy of Love
I Called and You Answered — Psalm 138:3
The existing system was designed to offer instant response when a convent resident needs help and is an invaluable component of the health and safety… Read More »I Called and You Answered — Psalm 138:3
Faith in Action: Six Decades of Ministry and Mission
A native of the Washington Heights area of northern Manhattan in New York City, Sister Mary Lang’s journey has taken her to numerous locations to… Read More »Faith in Action: Six Decades of Ministry and Mission
Signs of Times: A Response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference… Read More »Signs of Times: A Response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Expressions of the Spirit: The Art and Ministry of RSHM Sisters
“Artists remind us that the dimension in which we move, even unconsciously, is always that of the Spirit. Art is like a sail swelling with… Read More »Expressions of the Spirit: The Art and Ministry of RSHM Sisters
An Update from One of Our RSHM NGO Interns
The High-Level week of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is held annually in September at the U.N. headquarters in York City. It brings together… Read More »An Update from One of Our RSHM NGO Interns
The 16th Episcopal Meetings on Synodality Have Ended…Let Synodality Begin!
On October 27, 2024, the Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops1 concluded the Church’s official exploration of synodality.… Read More »The 16th Episcopal Meetings on Synodality Have Ended…Let Synodality Begin!
Marymount Rome’s Deep Dive into Spiritual Ecology: Learning from the Olive Tree
The olive tree holds profound significance in the Bible, symbolizing peace, prosperity, and God’s covenant with humanity. From Noah’s Ark, where a dove brought an… Read More »Marymount Rome’s Deep Dive into Spiritual Ecology: Learning from the Olive Tree