News and Info
Two Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word have shared their powerful stories of service and journey in religious life in two distinct magazines.
The latest edition of “Nuestra Familia Catolica” produced by the Catholic Extension Magazine features Sister Rosa Maria Icaza. Sister Rosa Maria is one of three women religious featured. www.catholicextension.org/magazine/
Additionally, San Antonio Woman Magazine features the story of Sister Dorothy Ettling along with five other Catholic religious women from San Antonio. www.sawoman.com/
Both Sister Rosa Maria and Sister Dorothy have worked tirelessly in their service to the poor and marginalized and deserve to be recognized. The actual stories of both Sisters are not on-line. The links show you the magazine covers and how to register to become a subscriber.
Sister’s Leadership Installation Liturgy
San Antonio Express-News reports on
Sister Yolanda Tarango and the installation
of the General Leadership Team on July 13, 2008
in the Chapel of the Incarnate Word.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/religion/
Nun_returns_to_lead_Incarnate_Word_charity.html
KSAT 12 ABC reports on the installation of Sister Yolanda Tarango as General Superior on July 13, 2008. http://www.ksat.com/news/16877530/detail.html
KENS 5 CBS reports on the installation of
Sister Yolanda Tarango as General Superior on
July 13, 2008.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/videos/news/
?bclid=1599926013&bctid=1663137068&pagecnt=6
The El Paso Times, July 18, 2008, reports on the installation
of El Paso-native Sister Yolanda Tarango to become the
General Superior of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
http://www.elpasotimes.com/lifestyle/ci_9914602
Univision 41 reports on the
closing of the 2008 General Chapter
(world gathering) of the Sisters of
Charity of the Incarnate Word in
January, 2008.
http://www.univision.com/content/video.jhtml?
cid=1402070&channelName=Videos&_requestid=23180
General Chapter 2008
Worldly dialogue going on at UIW
Express-News, San Antonio, Texas, January 4, 2008
Women's religious order boosts involvement of laity
Express-News, San Antonio, Texas, January 7, 2008
Saving Zambia One Baby at a Time
San Antonio Express News, Sunday, June 1, 2008. Article by Randy Escamilla
Video Report on Ministry in Zambia
with an interview of Sister Walter Maher by KENS 5 Reporter Barry Davis, June 2008, San Antonio, Texas
The Chapel of the Incarnate Word
The Chapel of the Incarnate Word which is the exclusive property of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word continues to make the news. Truly, this 100 year old cathedral-like chapel is one of the most beautiful church structures in the United States. Click on the links below to see coverage in the San Antonio Express-News.
The Chapel of the Incarnate Word is undergoing a transformation.
Chapel's furniture getting new life.
In Zambia
In November, 2006, the San Antonio Express-News, the 34th largest newspaper in the United States sent a team of journalists to Africa to report on the success of the Mother & Infant Care Program. Click on the links below to read reports on the wonderful works performed by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word around the world.
In Zambia, a formula to fight AIDS
Sisters long have offered aid to the poor, dying
In Chiapas, Mexico
In July, 2006, the San Antonio Express-News sent a team of journalists to Chiapas, Mexico, to report on the mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word to help indigenous coffee growers. As a result of the Sisters' work, the coffee from Chiapas is now being sold to five European nations.
Two nuns help farmers in S. Mexico
Links to other stories from San Antonio's Express-News
UIW
nuns on a mission to change the world
Read about the 125th anniversary of the Charter from the State of Texas granting the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word official permission to carry on their ministries in health care and education.