Groundbreaking archive in Ohio aims to preserve the history of U.S. women religious
Catholic News Agency
By Daniel Payne
May 1, 2025
Catholic News Agency
By Daniel Payne
Check out a great conversation between Sister Susan Durkin, Executive Director, and Sarah Lubelski, Lead Archivist, with hosts Fr. Damian Ference and Deacon Mike Hayes.
WRAC was pleased to be one of 12 community history organizations awarded a grant from the Ohio History Fund, a program of the Ohio History Connection.
Deacon Jim Armstrong and Sister Susan Durkin, OSU discuss the importance of WRAC and the Heritage Center being built in Cleveland to preserve and share the history of Catholic Sisters.
Sister Susan Durkin, WRAC’s Executive Director, will be speaking at the First Friday Club of Cleveland on April 3, 2025. Join us to learn more about WRAC and why this is such an important project.
Read our feature profile as seen in Crain’s Cleveland Business 2024 Giving Guide.
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.
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.
Women Religious Archives Collaborative
2475 E. 22nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
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216.287.5176
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