ST. FRANCIS XAVIER AND CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY BURSARIES

Wed, Oct 5th, 2022

On October 5th, 2022, Sisters of St. Martha attended a joint announcement by St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) and Cape Breton University (CBU) of the Sisters of St. Martha Indigenous (Mi’kmaw) Education Scholarship in honour of Sr. Dorothy Moore and Indigenous (Mi’kmaw) Nursing Scholarship in honour of Sr. Veronica Matthews.

HURRICANE FIONA AFTERMATH ON BETHANY GROUNDS

Tue, Sep 27th, 2022

Hurricane Fiona aftermath: We are grateful that all Marthas and our staff members are safe following Fiona. Sadly, many of the trees on Bethany grounds were severely damaged.

BETHANY TREE WALK: ARBORETUM OPENING

Wed, Sep 21st, 2022

Five years after the blessing and dedication of Bethany Arboretum, the Marthas opened Phase II of the project: Bethany Tree Walk with 50 trees for public enjoyment.

CLOSURE OF ST. MARY'S CONVENT IN INVERNESS, CAPE BRETON

Sun, Sep 18th, 2022

On Sunday, September 18th, the community of Inverness, Cape Breton, celebrated the 97 years of Martha presence as the St. Mary’s Convent had closed its doors and the last Sisters had left town in the summer of 2022.

MILESTONE

Sat, Jun 4th, 2022

Each year, Sisters of St. Martha celebrate Anniversaries and, occasionally Jubilees. This year, on June 4, Sisters gathered at Martha Place to recognize nine women who faithfully responded to the call they received many decades earlier to live and serve wherever they were called and missioned.