Travel to India: Amrita Manjaly, SCN, will travel to India on Sunday, May 10, 2026. During her trip, she will obtain her U.S. Visa. While her paperwork has already been approved in the United States, she must have the Visa stamped in her passport in India. In addition, Sister Amrita plans to visit family and several local communities. She hopes to return to Nazareth in July. Please keep her in your prayers for safe travels.
50th Jubilee Mass: A Golden Jubilee Mass recognizing Father Gary Young’s 50 years will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2026, in St. Vincent Church. The Mass will be streamed at nazareth.org/live.
Stop Trafficking Newsletter: The May 2026 issue of Stop Trafficking Newsletter is co-sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and highlights the role of sports in human trafficking. To read the May issue, click here.
United Nations Orientation: For those who missed the April 2026 orientation sponsored by the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations, a video of this sharing is available here.
Directory Changes:
Kentucky Gives Day: A box fan makes a big difference. During the hottest days, staying cool is a matter of safety. Extreme heat places older adults and families at risk each summer. Last year, supporters helped the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth distribute 600 fans across Nelson County. This year, the Sisters hope to raise $12,000 on May 12, 2026, for Kentucky Gives Day to provide more fans to those in need. Each fan offers safe, low-cost cooling and includes a prayer card as a sign of care and compassion. Fans will be distributed on June 18, 2026.
Run with a Mission: The Nazareth 5K will take place Saturday, May 16, at 8 a.m. This year’s theme, Peace, Love, and Tie-Dye, will bring a fun, colorful atmosphere for runners and families.
- Sisters who plan to cheer along the route should notify Sister Services by May 1. Signs and pom-poms will be provided.
- Employees are encouraged to participate. Registration is free, and participants will receive a tie-dye shirt. Register online or pick up a form at OMA.
- Volunteers are needed for parking, route support, and hydration stations from 7 a.m. to about 9:45 a.m. on May 16. Volunteers will receive a tie-dye shirt. To help, contact Jasmine Huston at jhuston@nazareth.org or (502) 348-1580 with your shirt size and preferred role.
Super Raffle: Tickets for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Super Raffle are now available. The grand prize is $20,000! Only 3,000 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held on July 10, 2026, at 1 p.m., live from Nazareth, Kentucky. Please share with friends and family and support the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth at nazareth.org/raffle.
SCN/A Vacation at Camp Maria: Aug. 12-20, 2026, you are invited to join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Associates for a time of prayer, rest, and renewal at Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. The SCNs and Associates vacation runs Aug 12–20, 2026. The cost is $300 per person and includes meals. Register online at campmaria.org or mail this flyer with payment.
Celebrate the Journey: Join the Office of Mission Advancement on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, for Celebrate the Journey. Celebrate the Journey will bring together donors, friends, Associates, Volunteers, and community members to celebrate the wonderful work of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. It will begin at 10:50 a.m. with Mass in St. Vincent de Paul Church, followed by a luncheon at noon and a short presentation. Immediately following the lunch, guests are invited to join Nazareth experiences. More details will be shared closer to the event date.
Prayer Requests:
- Frank Gaughan, friend of Tess Browne, SCN
- Marie Ange Nardiello, relative of Tess Browne, SCN
- “Ma” Lorraine Smith, friend of Tess Browne, SCN
- Kieran S., friend of Tess Browne, SCN
- Jax, grandson of Patty Wheatley (former Purchasing Director) and family
Prayers for the Deceased:
- Bernard Zuchelkowski, nephew of Mary Ann Kropilak, SCN
- Ted (Theodore) Wendell, brother of Elizabeth Wendell, SCN (dec.)
Notes of Thanks:
My dear friends,
I want to send loving thanks to all who have sent me cards, gifts, have visited and prayed for me during our 75th anniversary, my 96th birthday and a recovery from a fall. I appreciate it all very much. May you be blessed for your thoughtfulness and kindness.
— Maria Vincent Brocato, SCN
If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of the Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and the relation to the person requesting.