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Sisters of the Holy Cross Announce New President

The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross elected its new President and General Council July 16–17, during the Congregation’s 27th General Chapter meetings in Notre Dame, Indiana.

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Leavening Our World and Each Other

Recently, Father Bill Lies, CSC, challenged his congregants to consider the ways in which we are providing spiritual and emotional sustenance for others, and the ways in which we receive such sustenance in return. President Conboy left Mass and reflected on the ways in which our community is leavening our world and each other.

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Center for the Study of Spirituality Kicks Off 40th Anniversary Read More Center for the Study of Spirituality Kicks Off 40th Anniversary August 7, 2024 The Center for the Study of Spirituality kicks off its style 40th Anniversary Year with a series of events this fall. Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary's Read More Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Heritage and Research Center at Saint... July 26, 2024 The Sisters of the Holy Cross are preparing for a new Heritage and Research Center (HARC) at Saint Mary’s, a new facility to house the rich histories and collections of nine women’s religious congregations and Saint Mary’s College. Marjorie Neuhoff Summer Science Research Communities Read More Marjorie Neuhoff Summer Science Research Communities July 19, 2024 Some flock to the beach for the summer, but many Saint Mary’s students flock to the science labs. This summer, student scientists are participating in The Marjorie Neuhoff Summer Science Research program, an endowed grant that funds student and faculty teams in biology, chemistry, and physics for summer research under the direction of Christopher Dunlap, associate professor and the Denise DeBartolo York Faculty Chair in Science. A New Seat on the DeBartolo York Chair Read More A New Seat on the DeBartolo York Chair July 18, 2024 Christopher Dunlap, associate professor of chemistry and physics, was recently named the new Denise DeBartolo York Chair, an appointment that will begin Fall 2024. A Night Honoring the Sisters of the Holy Cross Read More A Night Honoring the Sisters of the Holy Cross July 18, 2024 On Thursday, July 11, General Chapter members from the Sisters of the Holy Cross were invited to Saint Mary’s College for a reception and dinner with the College leadership. Sisters, College staff, students, and lay persons all gathered in Le Mans Hall to share conversation and gratitude for this shared community of friendship and cooperation. From Garden to Table: Food for Thought Read More From Garden to Table: Food for Thought July 1, 2024 In this summer season of growth and thriving, President Conboy reflects on her recent sojourn to the Eternal City with leaders from other Catholic institutions. The powerful experience, she shares, has provided her with food for thought about the place Saint Mary's holds in today's world. Unlocking Potential Read More Unlocking Potential June 11, 2024 After students move out of their residence halls in May, around 500 eager summer campers move into Le Mans, Holy Cross, and McCandless in June and July. These campers, between the ages of 6 and 18, arrive on campus excited to learn, make new friends, and enjoy a taste of independence. Saint Mary’s student counselors act as campers’ “big sisters,” accompanying them on field trips, roaming the dining hall, exploring interests, and creating lasting friendships. Alumnae Recognized for Outstanding Achievements Read More Alumnae Recognized for Outstanding Achievements June 11, 2024 At the 2024 College Reunion banquet, the Alumnae Association honored four alumnae with awards for their leadership, service, and embodiment of the mission of Saint Mary’s. The Art of Mercy at Home at Saint Mary’s Read More The Art of Mercy at Home at Saint Mary’s June 11, 2024 Several years ago, five remarkable works of religious art—all of them sculptures—were installed on the Saint Mary’s campus. Each work has a three-tiered provenance. Most immediately, they all arrived on campus on a generous long-term loan arranged by Mary Burke ’85, a proud and loyal alumna and chair of the Board of Trustees from 2010 to 2019. They came through Burke’s hands from their previous home at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. Founded in 1852 by the Sisters of Mercy, it was the city’s first chartered hospital and in 1859 became the first Catholic hospital in the United States to partner with a medical school.