RSHM Podcast

In this special archival episode, we honor the founding spirit of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary with a reflective and insightful presentation by Sister Kathleen Connell, RSHM, introduced by Sister Mary Genino, RSHM. Rooted in the 2013 Chapter theme "Called to be Mystics and Prophets for the World" Sr. Kathleen invites listeners to rediscover the courage, vision, and spiritual depth of...

"An Hour With Mother Saint John" was created in 2009 by the Ongoing Formation Committee of the Eastern American Province. This meditation and prayer were created to commemorate 200 years since the birth of Mother Saint John (1809-1869). Mother Saint John was the Foundress and First Superior of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, 1849-1869.

The Inspiring Journey of Mother Cecilia Rafter Discover the incredible story of Mother Cecilia Rafter, who helped establish Marymount schools in California and shaped Catholic education in the West. We are thrilled to bring historical treasures to life through readings and recordings inspired by Sister Cathy Minhoto's research into our rich heritage and captivating excerpts from Mother Rafter's le...

Mother Marie Joseph Butler, RSHM. General Superior 1926 - 1940 Don't miss our latest podcast episode 09, "Mother Joseph Butler: Opening New Doors for the RSHM in America." Join Sister Cathy Minhoto as she delves into our rich heritage, uncovering captivating excerpts from Mother Butler's letters that illuminate our roots. Inspired by Sister Cathy's research, we are excited to bring these historica...

Episode 08: Our Beginnings in California and Mexico, narrated by Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM.   Welcome to "Our Beginnings in California and Mexico," a podcast that briefly tells the rich history and enduring legacy of the Institute of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and how they arrived in California. The institute was founded on February 24, 1849, by a group of courageous women who we...

On February 24, 2019, In honor of the 170th anniversary of our Founding of the institute of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. The  Western American Area celebrated with the Dedication ceremony of the RSHM Memorial Bas Relief at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. In this episode, Sister Joan Treacy, RSHM, delivers a warm welcomed to the sisters and guests present. Bishop Steph...

Sister Kathleen McHugh, RSHM, shares the story of the closing of Mother Butler Memorial High School in San Jose, California in 1972.   In this episode Sister Mary Leah Plante, R.S.H.M., interviews Sister Kathleen McHugh, R.S.H.M., who served and an educator, counselor, and Business Administrator at Mother Butler Memorial High school from 1967 to 1972.   Sr Kathleen was the last Community Represent...

In this episode, Dr. Renée Harrangue tells us the story of the merger of Loyola University and Marymount College. In 1968, Presidents Charles Casassa, S.J., of Loyola University, and   Raymunde McKay, R.S.H.M., of Marymount College, announced the Loyola - Marymount merger.     After five years of sharing faculties and facilities, Loyola University and Marymount College merged and formed Loyola Mar...

Episode 04:   The founding of Marymount Bogota, Colombia , narrated by Sisters Virginia Joseph, Laurence Monahan, and Renée Rushton, RSHM, who served as educators during the early years of the school.   In this episode, Sister Virginia who arrived in Bogota in 1949,   Sister Laurence arrived in 1954, and Sister Renée in 1952, share their stories and memories of Marymount, Bogota Colombia. At the i...

Mother Butler Memorial High School opened its doors on September 14, 1959, with Mother Wilfred Stewart as the first principal.   It began with one ninth grade class of 150 students. There was one lay teacher for Physical Education; and two sisters Sister Eileen Tuohy and Sister Laura Siebert that taught Religion, English, Algebra, and General Science, rotating between the classes. The students wer...

The founding of Sacred Heart of Mary High School in Montebello, California, narrated by Sister Virginia Joseph Class of 1943 and Sister Dorothy Bartels, Class of 1944,   both RSHM,    and Mrs. Maxine Joseph Shalhoub Class of 1947. During the Spring of 1942 Reverend  Mother Gerard Phelan, RSHM, Provincial Superior,   announced the opening of a new school in Montebello, California.   At that time Wo...

In this episode, Sister Audrey, tells us the story of the founding of "Colegio Marymount" in Cuernavaca, Mexico.   Sister Audrey Rushton and Sister Margaret Mary Allen were sent by Superior General Mother Gerard, from California to México for the purpose of establishing a school.   Sister Audrey shares the story of their journey; from arriving to a new country, to searching for a house large enoug...