by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2015 | News
On Sunday, July 26, all are invited to the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 South Fifth St, Louisville, Kentucky, for the unveiling and blessing of the Mother Catherine Spalding statue, created by artist Raymond Graf. This installation of the Mother Catherine...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
HerKentucky writes in celebration of Kentucky women during Women’s History Month… ” You may guess that Spalding University is named after Catherine Spalding, but did you know just how influential Spalding was over the care and education women and...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The two centuries of service began with a decision by a 19 year old Catherine Spalding. Arthur Jones of NCR writes, “Dec. 1 will be 200 years to the day since 19-year-old, Maryland-born Catherine Spalding and her five friends responded to a call from Sulpician...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2012 | Vincentian Family
As SCNs stand on the cusp of their third century of ministry, they celebrate a journey of faith over hundreds of years, looking toward the future with confidence in God’s call. Throughout the world, SCN family members are involved in diverse ministries, meeting...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Nazareth, Kentucky were founded by Mother Catherine Spalding (1793-1858), the first superior of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. YouTube has a video tour of the area that serves as a tribute to the hundreds of sisters buried...