History & Archives
The Sisters of St. Martha were formally established as a religious congregation in 1900, after a providential beginning six years earlier. They have flourished and served communities for well over a century. You will find all important historic milestones on the Timeline below. For additional historical account, consult James Cameron's And Martha Served (2000).
You can also learn about the history of the Congregation while walking throughout Bethany Centennial Garden! There are 11 double-sided storyboard panels there, highlighting the activities and ministries in which the Marthas have been committed for over hundred years of service, such as homemaking, farming, teaching, social work, nursing, health care, spirituality, social justice, collaboration, and more. To see MARTHA STORYBOARDS VIRTUAL ALBUMS, click here.
OUR STORY ON A TIMELINE
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CSM ARCHIVES AT BETHANY RESOURCE CENTRE
CSM Archives preserves records that document the growth and development of our Congregation from its formation (1894-1900) to the present day. The Congregation Archivist collects, arranges and describes textual and photographic material in accordance with archival principles.
Highlights of the archives include information, documents, and photographs related to:
- the Founding Sisters
- the original Motherhouse
- diverse ministries in health care, education, household management, social work, pastoral care and retreat work,
- expansion beyond the Diocese of Antigonish including the first mission outside of Nova Scotia at St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto, Ontario (1913), missions in Alberta (1929), Saskatchewan (1936), British Columbia (1984), Quebec (1985), Newfoundland (1992), Massachusetts (1950s), and St. Kitts, West Indies (1986) and more
- the celebrations of Congregation jubilees
- Bethany farm
CSM Archives is complemented by Heritage Collection of artifacts related to the Congregation.
Featured Photo Album from our Archives: BETHANY MOTHERHOUSE
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