Mission and Ministries

Sisters in Ministry

While many of CSFN sisters work in the congregation's sponsored ministries, many other sisters work in ministry for other organizations. Our sisters minister in education, healthcare, social services, parish and prison ministry, among others. Here are some of their stories. We invite you to check back with us for new stories about our sisters in ministry.

And visit our page of Sister Stories, http://www.nazarethcsfn.org/about-us/sister-stories.php

A labor of love: Sr. Barbara Sudol explores Mystical Elements in the Poetry

Sr. Barbara Sudol loves prayer, poetry, English literature, American literature, the writings of T.S. Eliot and the spirituality of the CSFNs, not necessarily in that order. And she has just published two books to prove it:

Mystica... Read More >

“It’s a wonderful life”

Sr. Evelyn Marita Figueroa knew from an early age “that this was the life I wanted.” Coming from a very religious household in Puerto Rico, she and her twin sister “would go over to the convent and help the sisters after schoo... Read More >

A life of daily joy

When I was very young, over 50 years ago, I was drawn to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth because of the joy I saw among them; because I felt that they were beautifu... Read More >

My Journey to Nazareth: Sr. Ann Dunsmore

Upon reaching middle age, most people have some idea where their lives are headed. They have established careers and their plans for the future often include their families and as yet unfulfilled goals and dreams.

Then there’s me... Read More >

Sto-Rox Credit Union

Sr. Catherine (Kate) O’Malley lives out her vocation as a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth in a most unusual ministry – she manages a credit union that serves the working poor in a community near Pittsburgh.
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