People of Hope Museum visits Cleveland Diocese to share faith-filled stories
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Newsroom
July 9, 2026
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Newsroom
Women Religious Archives Collaborative is excited to partner with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, and St. Vincent Charity Health & Healing Hub to host the Cleveland tour stop of People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a powerful traveling museum and immersive storytelling experience presented by Catholic Charities USA.
by Margaret Eigsti, WRAC Managing Director
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
This issue of “News & Notes” celebrates a season of growth and momentum! Explore exciting construction progress and campaign updates, relive the inspiring People of Hope event, including a feature on Women of Hope, and discover how collaboration with Clarity Evaluation Partners is helping shape the future visitor experience at the Heritage Center. You’ll also meet our newest member, welcome four new archivists to the WRAC team, and enjoy stories from behind the scenes of the archives, including a fascinating look at oversized collections and a thoughtful reflection from one of our interns.
This issue of “News & Notes” highlights a season of meaningful progress and connection. From the milestone Topping Out Ceremony and continued construction of the heritage center to a memorable evening at our Suffs fundraiser, there’s so much to celebrate. Join us as we explore the history of Catholic Sisters Week through our member highlight on Communicators for Women Religious, shine a spotlight on our partner American City Bureau, welcome new members of the WRAC team, and share gratitude to the Toledo Ursulines for their support on our campaign journey.
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.
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