Posts by Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
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…
Read MoreFall/Winter 2024 Newsletter
Oktoberfest Pictures 2024
Sonnenschein Brightens MSC Oktoberfest The sun shone on MSC Oktoberfest 2024 in various ways: our guests were stellar; the atmosphere was festive and music-filled; the food delicious; and our raffles a winning bright spot. Highlights of the day include Sr. Dorothy’s welcome in which she praised God for the sun that allowed us to celebrate…
Read MoreSister Theresa Lepera, MSC (Thomasita)
1928 – 2024 We marvel at the great works that God has done in the life of our sister, Theresa, and proclaim God’s faithful Love over the past 70 years. God has begun this good work and has now seen it to completion. Theresa was born in Conshohocken, PA, the third youngest of the…
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