Praying with Nature
At a time of global fear and crisis, the practice of spending intentional time in the holiness of the natural world is a powerful way to connect with God.
Look What God Can Do
In 2017 I traveled to Lesotho bringing 60 water filters and a desire to provide clean water for 60 women with children. Each of the women would pledge to filter water for …
Honoring Our Commitment to Stand Against Human Trafficking
As we approach the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita on Feb. 8, I struggle with the reality of global human trafficking. According to a September 2017 report …
Thankful for the Gift of Holy Names Sisters
My name is Julie Tilghman, and I am one of the campus ministers at Holy Names Academy in Seattle. I began my ministry at Holy Names in the fall of 2005, and have been an Associate for almost two years. In my current role, I teach World Cultures to ninth graders, and help develop student life programs related to the spiritual life and social justice work of our schools …
Associate Uses Her Catholic News Writing Job to ‘Make the Issue Come Alive’
As a reporter for a Catholic newspaper, SNJM Associate Carrie McClish has learned that writing is a powerful tool for ministry.
At the Catholic Media Conference of the Catholic Press …
A New Home and a New Start for Refugee Women
Every refugee has a unique story, but almost all of them share a common need – a safe place to live. With support from the Sisters of the Holy Names, Mariposa Ministries was founded in 2017 to provide a home and caring support for up to four women in transition who want to succeed.