Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Archives

04/01/2026

Did you know...that the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio - CCVI and the Sisters of Divine Providence were among the founding congregations of Merced Housing Texas, formed in 1995 to meet the need for accessible housing in San Antonio? On March 30, Merced Housing celebrated their Founding Day! Read more about the history here:

Learn about the history of Merced Housing Texas and our sustained dedication to providing safe, affordable housing in San Antonio.

02/12/2026

A new online exhibit to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Cristero Rebellion - "The Sisters and the Mexican Revolutions," which features many historical resources in the CCVI archives that reveal our connections and experiences with the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) and the Cristero Rebellion (La Cristiada) (1926-1929 and 1932-1941). //
Una nueva exposición en línea para conmemorar el centenario de la Rebelión Cristera: «Las Hermanas y las Revoluciones Mexicanas», que presenta numerosos recursos históricos de los archivos de CCVI que revelan nuestras conexiones y experiencias con la Revolución Mexicana (1910-1920) y la Rebelión Cristera (La Cristiada) (1926-1929 y 1932-1941).
https://ccviarchives.omeka.net/exhibits/show/revolutions
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio - CCVI

12/01/2025

For those who are unable to visit the "Wonderfully Made" exhibit onsite, we have created an online, bilingual exhibit for your viewing! /
Para aquellos que no puedan visitar la exposición «Wonderfully Made» en persona, ¡hemos creado una exposición bilingual en línea para que puedan verla!

This site contains exhibits created by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Archives. We are solely responsible for its content. / Este sitio contiene exposiciones creadas por los Archivos de las Hermanas de la Caridad del Verbo Encarnado. Somos los únicos responsables de su contenido.

10/31/2025

New Exhibit: Wonderfully Made — Sisters and the Visual Arts
Please come visit the Heritage Center, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio, hallway exhibit floor 1, to view our cheerful and inspiring new exhibit!
Featuring artistic endeavors through the years until the present of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio - CCVI
October 2025 – February 2026
Monday through Friday, 10am - 3:30pm

10/16/2025

Feel free to ask anything.
No dude en preguntar lo que quiera.

05/13/2025

DID YOU KNOW?

In the 1950s, hospitals administered by women religious provided nearly 20% of the hospital beds in the United States, available throughout 800+ hospitals nationwide.

📷 Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery

03/07/2025

As we honor his life tomorrow, let’s reflect on his powerful words: "Our Lord Jesus Christ, suffering in the persons of a multitude of the sick and infirm of every kind, seeks relief at your hands."
May we all live out his call to serve with compassion and love. ❤️

02/18/2025

A perspective we rarely see or hear about -- that of a parent. A sweet and humorous poem titled "I'm the Daddy of a Nun," from Sister Margo Kelly's files!

12/05/2024

06/26/2024

https://vimeo.com/939203347

An enlightening journey into the rich and often overlooked history of women in religious communities

03/29/2024

All are invited to join together for Holy Week at The Chapel of the Incarnate Word.