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October 29, 2024
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NAPWR is a consortium of repositories working to house, preserve, and make accessible the archival collections and histories of women religious congregations in the United States. This collaboration provides a coordinated response to assist congregations in planning for their archives, amplifies the message of the urgent need to protect these collections, and increases access by digitally linking repositories.
We are pleased to announce that the Benedictine Sisters of Crookston, MN, have made a generous five-year gift to WRAC to support construction and endowment of our Heritage Center. Upon announcing this major lead gift, Benedictine Pastoral Administrator Jennifer Mechtild stated, “Given the varying financial circumstances and current projects in many monasteries, we realized everyone was not able make a large gift. We make this gift to lift everyone up with us.”
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland is proud to be a founding funder of WRAC, a nonprofit organization serving women religious in preserving their congregations’ unique histories and charisms for future generations—work that has become increasingly urgent.
The Women Religious Archives Collaborative (WRAC) will establish a Heritage Center in Cleveland, Ohio, that will preserve and celebrate the unique histories and contributions of more than 35 congregations of Catholic Sisters.
The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville Archives contains invaluable records showing the remarkable impact our Sisters have had in the communities they’ve served for the past 165 years. As archivist, I receive dozens of requests each year from scholarly researchers, former students of Ursuline schools, family genealogists related to an Ursuline Sister, and others who have been touched by the Ursulines in some way and who are seeking information only our records can provide.
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.
Learn about the National Archives Project for Women Religious, take a tour of the Cleveland Public Library and get the latest design and construction update.
WRAC receives a grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland and shares their journey to South Dakota and Minnesota covering 700 miles to visit four partners.
Meet WRAC’s new lead archivist, Sarah Lubelski, welcome our newest member, Monastery of St. Gertrude from Cottonwood, Idaho, and get campaign progress and Board of Directors updates.
Women Religious Archives Collaborative
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Cleveland, OH 44115
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