Corporate Voice: June 26 is the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. While there is no excuse for torture, many individuals suffer at the hands of another on a daily basis. Learn more about this day of support by reading, viewing a video and praying here. A prayer is also located here.
Sustainabyte: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to welcome millions of fans to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it the largest World Cup ever held. While an event of this scale brings environmental challenges, it is also becoming a testing ground for sustainability solutions. Transportation is expected to account for nearly 87% of the tournament’s carbon emissions, making travel the event’s largest environmental impact. Stadiums and fan zones can also generate large amounts of waste, with a single match requiring more than 100,000 food and beverage items. To address these challenges, host cities are investing in long-term sustainability improvements. Houston is expanding public transit connections and walkable routes to reduce vehicle use. Seattle is pursuing zero-waste goals at major venues. FIFA has required host stadiums to meet environmental certification standards focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction. In Monterrey, Mexico, a reusable cup program has reduced beverage-related plastic waste by as much as 90%. Food recovery and composting programs are also being expanded to divert waste from landfills and redirect surplus food to local communities. While no sporting event is without an environmental footprint, the 2026 World Cup demonstrates how global events can inspire innovation and encourage investments that benefit both people and the planet long after the world champions have been crowned.
Mission Appeals:
- Please pray for SCNs Luke Boiarski and Marian Stenken who will be giving a parish mission appeal at Corpus Christi Parish and St. Mary of Redford Parish in Detroit, Michigan, the weekend of July 11-12.
- Please pray for SCNs Sarah Geier and Linda Soltis who will also be giving a parish mission appeal the weekend of July 11-12 at SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Detroit, Michigan.
Miss Kentucky’s Teen 2026 to Speak at Nazareth: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth will welcome Laken Blanford, Miss Kentucky’s Teen 2026, for a special presentation at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, in the Community Room on the second floor of the Motherhouse. A Bardstown native, Laken was crowned Miss Kentucky’s Teen 2026. She is the founder of The Resilience Project, an organization focused on helping young people build resilience and navigate challenges. During her visit, Blanford will share her personal story and discuss her work through The Resilience Project.
SCN/A Vacation at Camp Maria: Aug. 12-20, 2026, you are invited to join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Associates for a time of prayer, rest, and renewal at Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown, Md. The cost is $300 per person and includes meals. Register online at campmaria.org or mail this flyer with payment.
Celebrate the Journey: Join the Office of Mission Advancement on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, for Celebrate the Journey. Celebrate the Journey will bring together donors, friends, Associates, Volunteers, and community members to celebrate the wonderful work of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. It will begin at 10:50 a.m. with Mass in St. Vincent de Paul Church, followed by a luncheon at noon and a short presentation. Immediately following the lunch, guests are invited to join Nazareth experiences. More details will be shared closer to the event date.
Prayer Requests:
- Patsy Cain, SCNA
- Jim McNeil, brother of Clare McNeil, SCN
- Dorothy Schwer, friend of Valerie Miller, SCN
- James Stanley, brother-in-law of SCNs Joan and Caroline Wilson, and Margaret Arthur, SCNA
- Dan Hayden, brother of SCNAs Ann Hayden and Monica Boggs
- Michael Maher, longtime friend of SCNA Candidate Carolyn Smeltzer and her husband Bob
Prayers for the Deceased:
- Tom Cambron, father of Don Cambron, SCN
Notes of Thanks:
- “Thank you to all who sent me birthday wishes. I truly appreciate each one of them. Your kind thoughts, prayers, and messages made my day very special. With love and gratitude,”
— Anne Magruder, SCN
If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of the Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and the relation to the person requesting.