News
Treasures Sale a Sell Out
August 2, 2010...The Nazareth Academy "Treasures" Sale on Saturday, July 31 was a sell out! Everything was sold from tables and chairs, to desks and file cabinets, and furniture and decorations. The proceeds from the sale go to the move of Nazareth Hall Elementary School to the Lake Avenue campus (Former Nazareth Academy Building).
Summer 2010 Blessings Online
July 29, 2010...The Summer 2010 edition of Blessings is online! To take a closer look just click Blessings Summer 2010. Please note this requires the Adobe Acrobat reader be installed on your system. If you do not have it, the free download is available here. Let us know what you think about the issue. We'd love to hear from you. Just email the Blessings Editors at blessings@ssjrochester.org
Catholic Courier Video Features SSJ Work with Teens
Sister Sue Hoffman's Youth Immersion Program, run through Flower City Habitat for Humanity, is showcased in a new online video. The video was put together by Mike Crupi for the Catholic Courier. Check out the video on Habitat's Facebook site link to facebook
SSJ Tournament of Care
July 12, 2010...Once again the July 12 Golf tournament was a resounding success! We extend a heartfelt thanks to all our sisters who served as committee members,program designers, program folders, marshals, tournament day and works, and all 124 golfers who brought their A-game! Thanks to you, proceeds will benefit The SSJ ministry fund.
The Aquinas Institute and The Nazareth Schools Form Partnership to Bolster Catholic Education in Rochester
February 3, 2010...Opening a new chapter for Catholic Education in Rochester, The Aquinas Institute and The Nazareth Schools are partnering to create a co-educational Catholic school system that seamlessly serves grades Pre-K through 12. The new school system will be called Aquinas Institute and Nazareth Schools. Beginning in September 2010, Pre-K through grade 6 will be located at the Nazareth Academy campus on Lake Avenue. Grades 7 through 12 will be welcomed at the Aquinas Institute campus on Dewey Avenue. For complete details here's a link to the Nazareth School's website link to Nazareth Schools site
The Pope Takes a Look at U.S. Congregations
November 2009...Phase one of the Apostolic Visitation of U.S. Women's Congregations has been completed. Representatives from the Vatican are visiting congregations of women religious across the country. Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Mother Mary Clare Millea as the official visitor. Sister Mary Louise Mitchell, SSJ Congregational President, met with Mother Mary Clare Millea earlier this year. Mother Clare told Sister Mary Louise during their visit that she was impressed with all the good that is being done by the SSJs of Rochester. The Congregation has sent a packet of more detailed information to the Vatican. After all of the packets have been reviewed, a decision will be made about which U.S. congregations will receive a formal visit. To learn more about the phases of the visitation process just go to www.apostolicvisitation.org.
Just Us
Are you looking for a thumbnail view of important political issues that call us to action? “Just Us” is an e-letter produced by our SSJ Office of Justice & Peace to provide information on a variety of current social issues which our Sisters are involved in. To take a closer look at this week's "Just us" click here. You can also email our Justice and Peace Office directly ptierney@ssjrochester.org
Did You Ever Wonder?
Ever wondered what it was like to be a Sister? Check out our new FAQ or frequently asked questions page. You will find the button on the menu to your left. Ask a question, Sister Donna Del Santo our Vocations Director will answer and post the q&a.
SSJ Jubilees 2009
We invite you to join us in celebrating our Sisters who have reached milestone Jubilees in 2009. Please click here to visit the Catholic Courier online where you will find a complete listing of our Jubilarians and their personal reflections.
Theological Reflection
Looking for a little inspiration? Please visit Welcoming the Holy to experience our new prayer reflection.
Inspirational Cards
You can now place your order for Inspirational Cards designed especially for you by Sister Maria Elena Mariani. To take a closer look at card designs and prices just click Inspirational Cards. To place an order,please contact Sister Maria Elena Mariani at (585) 641-8239 or memariani@ssjrochester.org
Obituaries
We remember them in life...We remember at this time.
Sister Marie Xavier Fox 04.02.10
Sister Doretta Rhodes 06.13.10
Sister Eleanor Seidewand 09.03.10