SNJM - Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

06/12/2026

Discover the history of Holy Names High School, founded in 1868 in Oakland, California, by the Sisters of the Holy Names. https://snjm.org/en/blog/2026/06/12/mission-accomplished-and-lets-keep-going-a-conversation-with-sister-cynthia-canning-about-holy-names-high-school/

06/12/2026

Since 2004, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary have been opposing human trafficking of women and children forced into labor.

06/11/2026

Established in 1982, Holy Names Music Center is a non-profit community music school offering comprehensive, personalized music lessons on a variety of instruments, designed for music enthusiasts of all ages, in Spokane, Washington. In-person lessons are offered in Spokane and remote lessons are offered globally.

06/11/2026

Founded by SNJMs in Oregon, in 2001, Mary's Woods is a residence for over 50 retired SNJMs and 650 non-SNJM men and women. It is known for “celebrating life” and for being a place of hospitality, beauty, and community. It strives to be an example of excellence for aging and meaningful end of life care. Mary’s Woods is governed by a lay board, with one SNJM on the board.

06/11/2026

"June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples." - Founded by SNJM Sister Geraldine MacNamara in 1976, Rossbrook House is a safe place for children and youth living in the inner-city of Winnipeg, to belong, play, learn and become.

06/11/2026

Founded by SNJM Sister Geraldine MacNamara in 1976, Rossbrook House is a safe place for children and youth living in the inner-city of Winnipeg, to belong, play, learn and become.

06/11/2026

Since 2004, through education, the Sisters of the Holy Names have been actively opposing the human trafficking of sexually exploited women and children, as well as those subjected to forced labor. Whether acting independently or in collaboration with other organizations, such as Talitha K*m, the SNJM Sisters advocate for the implementation of policies and programs aimed at preventing human trafficking.

06/10/2026

"Congratulations to the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) of Manitoba on receiving the 2026 Justice James Higgins Award from the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association (CCSTA).

The Justice James Higgins Award is the highest honour presented by the CCSTA and recognizes outstanding contributions to Catholic education in Canada.

Founded in 1843 by Blessed Mother Marie-Rose Durocher, the SNJM arrived in Manitoba in 1874 and assumed responsibility for St. Mary’s Academy. Over the next 150 years, the Sisters became deeply woven into the fabric of Catholic education in Manitoba. They served as teachers, principals, administrators, and educational leaders in schools throughout Winnipeg and surrounding communities. During periods when Catholic schools received no public funding, the Sisters helped sustain and grow Catholic education through faith, perseverance, and sacrifice.

The Sisters also played an important role in broader educational developments in Manitoba, including leadership in French immersion education. Beyond schools, their ministries include religious education, parish pastoral work, outreach to immigrants and refugees, prison ministry, reconciliation initiatives with First Nations communities, and care for the marginalized."

06/10/2026

The mission of ASEC - African Sisters Education Collaborative is to educate Catholic women religious in Africa to strengthen their leadership capacity to provide services that address local and global challenges.

06/10/2026

In 2008, the Sisters of the Holy Names took a public stand to promote universal access to clean drinking water, especially for vulnerable populations. The SNJM Sisters oppose any policy that could jeopardize this access: https://snjm.org/en/mission-en/universal-access-to-water

, access to safe and clean water.