“¡Cristo está vivo! Él es nuestra esperanza, y de manera maravillosa trae la juventud a nuestro mundo, y todo lo que toca se vuelve joven, nuevo, lleno de vida.” (Papa Francisco, Christus Vivit, nº 1 ..read more

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The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Western American Area, joyfully marks its 100th Anniversary, commemorating a century of unwavering faith, service, and dedication to God’s people. The anniversary celebration, which commenced in September 2022 and culminated this September, has been a testament to the community’s commitment to looking back with gratitude, living the present with passion, and embracing the future with hope, echoing the words of Pope Francis. The celebration was graced by the presence of international members of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, including Siste ..read more

The year of Jean Gailhac On Sunday, November 13, the RSHM will open the year of Jean Gailhac, commemorating the birth of our Founder 220 years ago. During the Year of Jean Gailhac, we hope to come to know better and deepen our devotion to our founder. The year will begin with a special celebration of the Eucharist at Cormaria Retreat House, Sag Harbor, NY. We invite you to join us for this liturgy, which will be livestreamed at https://youtu.be/PIKtkSRk-wo For those who cannot watch live, the Celebration will be archived for later viewing ..read more

“I truly believe that God wants us to open a great door to this immense country.”  Father Gaihac Jan 2, 1887 The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary in the Western American Area are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of RSHM life and mission in California and Mexico, from September 2022 – September 2023.  In 1923, responding to the invitation of Bishop John J. Cantwell, we arrived in Los Angeles with the mission of “Making God known and loved, so that all might have life”. During this celebratory year we remember all that has happened in these grace-filled decades. In the words of P ..read more

“In this Season of Creation, we pray that you would call to us, as from the burning bush, with the sustaining fire of your Spirit. Breathe upon us. Open our ears and move our hearts. Teach us to contemplate your creation and listen for the voice of each creature declaring your glory. Fill us with your grace that we may learn to walk lightly upon this holy ground. “ September 1 – October 4, 2022 ..read more

Written in 2016. by Audrey Rushton, RSHM  LOS ANGELES, CA When I recall the beginning of the RSHM presence in Mexico and the way in which it grew, I can’t help but think of Christ’s parable of the mustard seed. The foundation began in 1957 when Sisters Margaret Mary Allen and Audrey Rushton were sent to Cuernavaca, Morelos to discover whether it would be feasible to open a school there. An undeveloped property in the area had been given to the Western American Province on the condition that a school would be built on it. With the help of the Autrey family, whose daughters were students a ..read more

No more! No more blood spilled in churches, in supermarkets, in schools in small rural towns!  On this National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Western American Area, cry out against the gun violence that continues to plague our country and we grieve with those families who have lost mothers and fathers, daughters, and sons, to senseless murder.  We demand that our legislators enact gun safety laws to protect our citizens from this culture of violence that has so numbed our consciousness.  We urge Congress to initiate legislation that requi ..read more

“This is the moment to change it all…For Earth Day 2022, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us, business, governments, citizens…everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable…in a partnership for the planet.” (Earth Day 2022 ..read more

“Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world, and everything he touches becomes young, new, full of life.” (Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, no. 1 ..read more