Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary – Western American Area
Welcome to the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), Western American Area. The RSHM is an international congregation of Catholic women religious. We serve in 13 countries in diverse ministries. We invite you to explore this website of our California and México Area to learn more about our mission and history, our sisters and ministries, and to learn how you can collaborate with us in meeting the needs of God’s people.
To know and love God, to make God known and loved, and to proclaim that Jesus Christ has come that all may have life.
– RSHM Constitutions #7
Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Podcast
We feature stories of Spirit and Heart: Conversations with a RSHM Sister.
We invite you to listen to our podcast and learn more about our mission, history, RSHM spirituality, our sisters and ministries.
Episode 12: Province Day/Celebration of Founding of Institute Called to be Mystics and Prophets for the World: Gailhac and our 2013 Chapter Theme.
RSHM Western American Area News
Finding Her Way
“A short film about courage, faith and providence.”
We share with joy our second Jean Gailhac film, “Finding Her Way”. This inspiring short film connects Father Gailhac’s timeless words, “Take courage, dear daughter, if God permits obstacles and delays in satisfying your aspirations, it is because God has a loving plan for you,” to the challenges of today.
Overview: “Finding Her Way” is an inspiring short family drama film that delves into the emotional and personal struggles of a young woman at a crossroads in her life. Set against the backdrop of her impending high school graduation, Ana must choose between pursuing a college degree to carve out a life of her own or staying within the confines of her family and working in the family business.
A note of interest: a portion of the filming took place at our Area Office in Montebello, California and the other portion of the filming took place at Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School (CSHM), Montebello, with actual students from CSHM, along with some professional actors/actresses.
Here are the links to the films on RSHM YouTube Channel:
RSHM | Western American Area | Heritage Corner
General Superiors from the Western American Area
“Mother Butler established a network of schools to shape girls into Catholic Women who would be lovers of God and leaders in their society.”
– Kathleen Connell, RSHM
