The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth were recognized Sept. 20, 2025, with the Theresa Patterson Fiat Award for Shared Magnanimity for their long partnership supporting health care in southwest Haiti.
The award was presented during the Hope and Healing for Haiti Awards Luncheon at Christ the King Catholic Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The event was hosted by the Visitation Hospital Foundation and brought together donors, partners, and supporters committed to strengthening medical services at Visitation Clinic.
Mary Gene Frank, SCNA, shared that the recognition honors a collaboration rooted in long-term presence and shared responsibility. Through this partnership, the Sisters have worked alongside local leaders and medical teams to support primary care, women’s health services, nutrition programs, and access to clean water.
The Fiat Award for Shared Magnanimity recognizes organizations whose collective action advances care for communities facing deep challenges. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth were honored alongside the Louise B. Cochrane Charitable Foundation for their sustained partnership with the foundation and the clinic.
Leaders from the Visitation Hospital Foundation expressed gratitude for the Sisters’ collaboration, noting that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to standing with the people of Haiti through presence, relationship, and practical support.