Sisters of Charity - Halifax

06/08/2026

The Sisters of Charity–Halifax officially opened our 23rd General Chapter: For the Sake of the World.

Gathered together in prayer and community, Sisters entered into this sacred time guided by the words: “Blessed are they who bear the light.”

Let us be light — For the Sake of the World!

05/28/2026

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The Association of Canadian Archivists' theme for May is .

Sister Anna Pottie is seen here bottling her cucumber pickles at Gillis House in October 1997. Sister Anna served as House Supervisor at Gillis House, a home for men recovering from alcoholism in Boisdale, NS. Sister Anna ministered there from 1992 until 1998, and spoke fondly of her ministry there for years to come.

05/27/2026

We remember with love Sister Helen Wallace (Francis Agnes) who shared life with us for 79 years.

Sister Helen devoted her life to education, pastoral ministry, and advocacy for those most in need. She was a dedicated teacher in Halifax, serving at St. Joseph’s Orphanage, Saint Patrick’s Conven…

05/25/2026

Courageous Conversations About Racism in Religious Communities

The weekend of May 15 - 17, five religious communities from the Atlantic Canada region gathered at Mount Saint Vincent University to discuss the prevalence of racism in society at large, in the Catholic Church, and within religious communities.

05/19/2026

We remember with love S. Alice Maguire (Agnes Regina), who shared life with us for 75 years.

Throughout her life as a Sister of Charity, she devoted herself to sharing the love of Christ primarily as an elementary school teacher. She began her teaching career in New York for 13 years befor…

05/18/2026

Our Sister Maryann Seton Lopiccolo!

What does it really mean to give your life to God, and what does that life look like today? Consecrated Life is a brand-new video series from the Diocese of Brooklyn hosted by Sr. Maryann Lopiccolo, which tells real stories of real ministries and real conversations, exploring how those who've dedicated their lives to God are serving communities in ways you might never expect. You can watch it all on NET TV.

The first episode features our very own S. Marie Mackey!

🎬 Premiere: Wednesday, May 20 at 11 a.m.

https://bit.ly/4diWMlJ

05/15/2026

This week in Halifax, we joyfully celebrated the Jubilarians whose lives of service and faith have been dedicated to our mission for 60, 65, 70, and 75 years of religious life.

Congratulations, Sisters!

05/15/2026

Sister Grazyna and Associates recently visited the grave of Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement and lifelong advocate for peace, justice, and the dignity of every person. A meaningful moment of reflection and gratitude for a woman whose witness continues to inspire so many.

05/14/2026

The theme for this issue highlights the theme of our Chapter Statement, "For the Sake of the World."

The articles shine a light on ministries that include feeding the hungry, visiting the imprisoned, healing the brokenhearted and using our resources to make a difference in multiple ways throughout the world.

It speaks of the difference love makes for both those who give and those who receive.

https://schalifax.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Charity-Alive-May-2026-email.pdf

04/30/2026

The Association of Canadian Archivists' theme for April is . Today's photo is a sneak peak of the behind the scenes labour to keep a convent running. In the photo, an unidentified Sister wearing an apron while polishing the floors of St. Margaret's Convent in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 1956.

Slide EM-056 from the Sister Ernestine Marie O'Connell fonds