Nuns in the News

Sister Hiltrudis Powers of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, was an amazing nun and artist. She died on December 31 and left a legacy of beauty.

For many U.S. Catholic sisters and indeed for many Catholics across the U.S. and abroad, the Apostolic Visitation of American Women Religious that began in 2009 turned out to be a graced opportunity to reflect on apostolic, or ministerial, religious life.

Monday is NUNDAY revival! Our dear friend Sister Julianna of the Felician Sisters sent us a photo of one of her nuns. Meet Sister Mary Genettee Kukula, CSSF!

She dared to dream. They dared to believe.” The words are from the promo poster for The Mighty Macs. The movie is inspired by the true story of the coach, players, and sisters of Immaculata College. Against great odds, the small college won the U.S. national women’s basketball championship in 1972.

Follow the nuns on their adventure in Spain as they prepared for, traveled to, and explored Spain and celebrated World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid! They were the only nuns broadcasting live to a worldwide audience from inside the WYD celebrations!