Posts by Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pioneer Days in the U.S.A. 1908-1928
In the early 1900’s the eastern coast of the USA had many small towns that had become home to a multitude of immigrants from various European countries. Each Catholic ethnic group built its own church and school with priests and sisters from their respective countries to assist the immigrants in their adaptation to life in…
Read MoreAn excerpt from letters from PNG Sisters of WW II Anelaua, PNG contained in a report of Sr. Winfried, MSC to Reverend Mother Liboria, MSC during WW II
We sisters were taken from Anelaua Island, PNG by the American troops at the end of June 1944 (while the war in the Pacific was still going on) and brought to the camp in Brisbane, Australia. That meant being saved from great danger to life. We spent some weeks together (here in Australia) with many…
Read MoreEarlier Sisters Experiences of Mission in Papua New Guinea
There are many stories of the early beginnings of MSC missionary life in New Pomarenia (today known as New Britain Island of Papua New Guinea), the first mission after Germany. On November 1, 1902, the sisters arrived in Vunapope. It was in a way like stepping into a whole new world which would then become…
Read MoreSpring/Summer 2025 Newsletter
NUN RUN 2025
The Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus are thankful for all the folks who came out for Nun Run 2025 on April 12. Over the past 17 years this annual event has taken on special meaning for many of our participants and volunteers and this year was no exception. Although the day…
Read MoreCelebrating the Beginning of the German Province in Hiltrup, Germany
The German Province, the first of what are now seven provinces of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, is integral to the development of the MSC international congregation. The General Leadership, which made all the significant decisions for the MSC Sisters in Germany as well as world-wide, was in Hiltrup until…
Read MoreMarch 25: Opening Prayer in Celebration of 125 Years of International MSC Mission
Please join in our opening prayer celebrating 125 Years of International MSC Mission: TO BE ON EARTH THE HEART OF GOD… God of Love and Compassion, We pray in deep gratitude for Fr. Hubert Linckens, MSC and our Congregation. We pray with thanksgiving for all our MSC Sisters who have gone before us. Their…
Read MoreSister Virginia Marie Chnapko, MSC
1938 – 2025 Sister Virginia Marie (affectionately called “Ginger”) began her life in Lansford, Pennsylvania, the first Mission established by the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the United States. Saint Michael Church and School were the center of life for her family and for the devout Slovak immigrants who settled…
Read MoreMissioning of Sister Marie Clark, MSC
On the Feast of the Epiphany, Sr. Marie Clark was missioned to Province Latina where she will embrace a mission among our Peruvian MSC Sisters. For several years Sr. Marie has taught English as a Second Language in the Reading area and for the past three years has been zooming with women who live in…
Read MoreSister Marie Janesch, MSC (M. Cecilia)
1931-2024 As a Missionary Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sr Marie Janesch (also known as Sr. Cecilia) witnessed to the Charism of Love. The story of her life was one of loving others, acknowledging their gifts, using her own gifts as seen in her nursing skills, and enjoying the fun times of…
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