Women Religious Archives Collaborative receives $4.7 million grant
Global Sisters Report
A Project of National Catholic Reporter
by Dan Stockman
January 7, 2026
Global Sisters Report
A Project of National Catholic Reporter
by Dan Stockman
Join us for a fundraiser and celebration of women’s history. Purchase tickets to Suffs on February 15th at Playhouse Square and enjoy an exclusive event featuring Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur.
CLEVELAND, OH
December 15, 2025
Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine
September/October 2025
Signal Cleveland
By Nick Castele
News of the Diocese
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
This issue of “News & Notes” is filled with exciting updates! We’re thrilled to announce a $4.7 million grant award, share a closer look at construction progress leading up to the first-floor slab pour, celebrate the gift of temporary space that allows us to begin processing collections, and welcome two new members. You’ll also find stories from our conference travels, a Gathering of Gratitude, Giving Tuesday, Archives Month, an invite to the musical “Suffs,” and more. There’s so much to explore!
This issue of “News & Notes” is all about celebration and gratitude. We’re marking a major milestone with highlights from our Groundbreaking Ceremony and thanking our supporters and partners for shared spaces that help us work more efficiently. You’ll also find updates from the WRAC team’s travels to the CHWR conference, on-site visits with partner archives, a warm welcome to new members, campaign progress, and more from this past quarter.
The WRAC team has been hard at work building momentum for the “So the Stories Can Be Told” capital campaign. In this issue, read about the inspiring presentation to a sold-out crowd at the First Friday Club of Cleveland, the exciting Ohio History Fund Grant award, and recent podcast features on Wisdom From The Rock and Question of Faith. Plus, explore the fascinating world of illuminated manuscripts with the Chicago Benedictines, and see how WRAC honored Women’s History Month and Catholic Sisters Week across social media.
Take a moment to reflect on WRAC’s incredible journey in 2024, dive into the rich history of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, and learn how WRAC is engaging with the community. Plus, discover hidden gems from the archives, get a first look at the interior building renderings, and stay up-to-date on the latest “So The Stories Can Be Told” campaign developments.
Join us in honoring all the work archivists do to preserve and tell our stories during Archives Month in October and get the latest WRAC updates and plans.
Get the latest update from our lead archivist, welcome CWR as our newest member, and learn how WRAC is engaging the community to shape future programming.
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