Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Western American Area

Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Western American Area Welcome to the California and México Area of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary The gospel of Jesus has brought us over oceans, and across continents.

Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary are women called to belong totally and unreservedly to God in prayer, action, and community. Since our founding in 1849, our mission to know and love God, to make God known and loved, has been continuously deepened and transformed. Whether in classrooms in Zambia, favelas in Brazil, or conference rooms of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, our call is to give and receive life, especially in those situations where life is denied, devalued or diminished. Empowerment of women and children is a focus that unites us in thirteen different countries: Brazil, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Portugal, Scotland, USA, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe. The gift of our life together as communities of faith in diverse cultures heightens a sense of God’s presence and goodness in all the earth. Open to the unexpected ways of the Spirit, we respect the diversity of belief throughout the world, and seek to collaborate with all who strive for peace and justice. The human family is awakening to an urgent call to turn from violence and greed to care for one another and to preserve the earth’s resources. The history and spirit of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary resonate with this call. As we live into the future, our vision transcends narrow limits, moving toward that horizon where the mystery of God unfolds. Our family is at once distant and near. Both the neighbor in need today and generations yet to come are dear to us. Trusting in God’s abundant love, we follow the dream of Jesus THAT ALL MAY HAVE LIFE AND HAVE IT TO THE FULL. We invite you to watch our “Spirit of the RSHM” video series featuring several of our Sisters sharing and reflecting on their calling to serve as a Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary.

On September 16, we unite in joy with our RSHM Sisters in Mexico and the entire Mexican community as they celebrate Mexi...
09/16/2026

On September 16, we unite in joy with our RSHM Sisters in Mexico and the entire Mexican community as they celebrate Mexican Independence Day. 🇲🇽

As one RSHM family, we give thanks for the people, culture, and spirit of Mexico. May God bless Mexico with peace and hope.

¡Viva México!

From our Institute RSCM RSHM“When it comes to hygiene, 1.7 billion people still lack basic services at home.” UN The lac...
09/15/2026

From our Institute RSCM RSHM

“When it comes to hygiene, 1.7 billion people still lack basic services at home.” UN

The lack of access to basic hygiene conditions affects the health, dignity, and lives of millions of people. Caring for our Common Home also means recognizing these inequalities and refusing to remain indifferent in the face of them.

“Where we have been silent and tolerant of injustice make us courageous protectors of rivers, defenders of seas, and companions to those who suffer water injustice until justice and mercy flows like the river of life.” Season of Creation Prayer.

Learn more about the Season of Creation: https://seasonofcreation.org/
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“When it comes to hygiene, 1.7 billion people still lack basic services at home.” UN News

The lack of access to basic hygiene conditions affects the health, dignity, and lives of millions of people. Caring for our Common Home also means recognizing these inequalities and refusing to remain indifferent in the face of them.

“Where we have been silent and tolerant of injustice make us courageous protectors of rivers, defenders of seas, and companions to those who suffer water injustice until justice and mercy flows like the river of life.” Season of Creation Prayer Service

Learn more about the Season of Creation: https://seasonofcreation.org/

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“Quando o assunto é higiene, 1,7 bilhão de pessoas ainda não têm serviços básicos em casa.” ONU News

A falta de acesso a condições básicas de higiene afeta a saúde, a dignidade e a vida de milhões de pessoas. Cuidar da nossa Casa Comum também significa olhar para estas desigualdades e não permanecer indiferentes diante delas.

“Onde ficamos em silêncio e toleramos a injustiça, faz de nós corajosos protetores dos rios, defensores dos mares e companheiros daqueles que sofrem injustiças relacionadas à água, até que a justiça e a misericórdia fluam como o rio da vida.” Season of Creation Prayer Service

Saiba mais sobre o Tempo da Criação em: https://seasonofcreation.org/pt/

Sharing from Marymount High School, Los AngelesFrom the halls of Marymount to the Emmy stage! We join Marymount High Sch...
09/15/2026

Sharing from Marymount High School, Los Angeles

From the halls of Marymount to the Emmy stage!

We join Marymount High School in cheering on Sailor Sister Mariska Hargitay ’82 as she hosts the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight!

Pictured here with our very own Sister Margaret McKenna, RSHM, Mariska’s Marymount roots run deep. During her years at Marymount, she participated in the Thespian Troupe and Readers Theatre, was a competitive swimmer, and served as Senior Class President.

What a joy to see a Marymount alumna shine on one of television’s biggest stages. Congratulations, Mariska—we’re cheering you on!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!From September 15 to October 15, we honor the rich histories, cultures, traditions, ...
09/15/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

From September 15 to October 15, we honor the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

From art, music, education, and science to faith, service, activism, and everyday acts of courage, generations of Hispanic and Latino people have enriched our communities and helped shape our nation.

This month, we celebrate their stories, honor their resilience, and recognize the many ways they continue to inspire and build a more just and hopeful future.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

News from our Institute RSCM RSHMGetting to know the Area of Mozambique: being with the Sisters in their local contexts,...
09/14/2026

News from our Institute RSCM RSHM

Getting to know the Area of Mozambique: being with the Sisters in their local contexts, listening to the dreams of the communities, and learning about their Ministries, together with the challenges they face now and in the future, are some of the purposes of the visit of Sisters Mª Teresa Nogueira and Conceição Pereira, members of the Institute’s Leadership Team, who are in Mozambique from September 8 to 26, 2026.
They will visit the communities of Manje in Tete, Inhazónia, Beira, Gurué, Quelimane, and Maputo. We ask for your prayers for this visit, that it may bear abundant fruit, and for the Sisters of the Area of Mozambique, the local Church, and the people of Mozambique.

Conhecer a Área de Moçambique: estar com as Irmãs nos seus contextos locais; escutar os sonhos comunitários e conhecer os seus Ministérios com os desafios presentes e futuros, são alguns dos propósitos da visita das Irmãs Mª Teresa Nogueira e Conceição Pereira, membros da Equipa de Liderança do Instituto, que se encontram em Moçambique desde o dia 08 até ao dia 26 de setembro de 2026.

Visitarão as comunidades de Manje em Tete, Inhazónia, Beira, Gurué, Quelimane e Maputo. Pedimos oração pelos bons frutos desta viagem, pelas irmãs da Área de Moçambique, pela Igreja local e pelo povo moçambicano.

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Getting to know the Area of Mozambique: being with the Sisters in their local contexts, listening to the dreams of the communities, and learning about their Ministries, together with the challenges they face now and in the future, are some of the purposes of the visit of Sisters Mª Teresa Nogueira and Conceição Pereira, members of the Institute’s Leadership Team, who are in Mozambique from September 8 to 26, 2026.

They will visit the communities of Manje in Tete, Inhazónia, Beira, Gurué, Quelimane, and Maputo. We ask for your prayers for this visit, that it may bear abundant fruit, and for the Sisters of the Area of Mozambique, the local Church, and the people of Mozambique.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday!Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026, following a y...
09/14/2026

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday!

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026, following a year marked by appeals for peace, Apostolic Journeys, and concern for human dignity.

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-09/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-71st-birthday.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawUVJSNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6hX8r5xSaOwvJzdWzzz1KM3S_fQy41ooPY97y7O2kezDiG4Fv-EhJBnk66Ww_aem_ClvnxA2yLQcSfEGycy2RDg

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026, following a year marked by appeals for peace, Apostolic Journeys, and concern for ...

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we pause to remember and pray.We remember the lives lost and honor the c...
09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we pause to remember and pray.

We remember the lives lost and honor the courage and sacrifice of the many who responded in service to others.

Twenty-five years later, may their memory continue to call us toward compassion, unity, and peace and remind us that we are all part of one human family and our common home.

We remember. We pray. We .

The Marymount Institute cordially invites you to attendBeing Human in an Age of AIA roundtable discussion of Pope Leo XI...
09/10/2026

The Marymount Institute cordially invites you to attend
Being Human in an Age of AI

A roundtable discussion of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:30pm | Marymount Center, University Hall 3002

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical takes up one of the most urgent questions of the time: how Artificial Intelligence is transforming our lives and societies. Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence asks us to think about what it means to safeguard human dignity and to promote the common good and social justice in a rapidly changing context. Join Jean-Paul Andrieu (Information Technology Services), Jared Coleman (Computer Science), Elizabeth Drummond (Marymount Institute Director | History), John Sebastian (Senior Vice President for Mission), Mairead Sullivan (Associate Provost for Academic Programs & Strategy | Special Assistant to the Provost for AI), and Amy Woodson-Boulton (History | CFD Faculty Fellow for AI) for a discussion of the moral and ethical challenges of Artificial Intelligence and its wide-ranging implications for education, labor, family, human relationships, and public life.

World Su***de Prevention DayToday, we pray for all who are carrying burdens that may feel too heavy to bear, and for tho...
09/10/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day

Today, we pray for all who are carrying burdens that may feel too heavy to bear, and for those who accompany them with compassion and care.

Our faith reminds us of the sacred dignity of every person and calls us to be a presence of hope, love, and understanding for one another.

May we listen without judgment, reach out with compassion, and help create communities where all may have life and live it to the full.

"Eight prenovices, one shared journey of preparation. In Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, they're living days of togetherness, new la...
09/09/2026

"Eight prenovices, one shared journey of preparation. In Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, they're living days of togetherness, new languages, and pastoral service, on their way to the novitiate. 🙏 Follow the link to read their full story on our website and keep them in your prayers during this season of discernment.
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Eight second-year prenovices are currently in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe for a period of bonding and language experience as they continue their...

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