Journeying with Sisters
Imagine for a moment where you want to be...
the rest will come in its time.

"We ... are a congregation of consecrated women
sharing the gift of a call to give joyful witness to love:
the love of God, of one another and of all persons."
(Constitutions, Sisters of Charity-Halifax)

If you imagine yourself giving joyful witness to the love of God and of all persons - whether you're female or male, married or single, regardless of age or religion - you may want to explore the possibility of journeying with the Sisters. That could mean early steps of discerning a call to religious life, or exploring the Associates program, or simply wanting to make a difference in the world through volunteer service. If you're looking for something more in your life, consider these stories:

"Being able to work with them has taught me a lot about gratitude and joy, and I've grown a lot in my understanding of myself and other people." Sally Hunt volunteered with Sisters at Glenairley-Centre for Earth and Spirit, in British Columbia, Canada.

Kim Marshall (second from right) with other Associates from the Boston area, Collen Keegan, Cecilia Turner, Carol Scotton and Miriam Rivera-Alfaro.		 "I knew that someday I wanted to marry and have children so becoming a Sister wouldn't be possible. But I also knew in my heart that I wanted to make a stronger commitment..." Kim Marshall is an Associate of the Sisters of Charity-Halifax.
A growing number of people find the Associate program a way to deepen their spiritual life and commitment to service. In several areas of Peru, Vicentinas are women and men who share the charism of charity and live in service to others.
"It wasn't a straightforward journey to discover that religious life was where I felt called, but it certainly has been - and continues to be - a fulfilling one." S. Maryanne Ruzzo talks about her journey, in Choosing a Life.
"My experience was that church and community were one ..." says S. Margie Gillis in her article Love God ... with the strength of our arm.
In Another Look at Elizabeth Seton, S. Mary Sweeney talks about the relevance today of the life and legacy of a woman who died almost 200 years ago. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the founder of the Sisters of Charity-Halifax.