Rita roses for the Rita festival

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

On Sunday, May 22nd, 2022, it was that time again: We Rita Sisters celebrated our patron saint in the mother house in Würzburg. The successful start to our festivities was the service. Canon Dietrich Seidel spoke of love. Jesus tells us: "This is my commandment: Love one another as I have loved ... Read More »

Farewell in the parish of Holy Cross

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

In 1925 the Rita sisters moved to the Würzburg district of Zellerau. The parish church of the Holy Cross did not exist at that time. On Sunday, February 20, 2022, the three sisters who had last lived in the shadow of the parish church said goodbye.

In the service, Deacon ... Read More »

Sister Andrea celebrates her 101st birthday

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

January 19, 2022, is a special day with a small celebration at our Motherhouse. Our sister Andrea turned 101 years old.

She looks back with gratitude on 101 fulfilling years of life and thanks her fellow sisters and especially her biological sister, Sister Barbara, for the wonderful time in ... Read More »

Until the end...

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

On November 27, 1941, 80 years ago, the National Socialists deported the first 202 Jewish fellow citizens from Würzburg.

  In the middle of the night, people were torn from their usual lives and had to set off into an uncertain future.

 At that time, our sister ... Read More »

Five of our Sisters look back on many years of Profession

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

Vicar General Sr. Angela Zehe warmly welcomes the sisters and all the guests who came to the celebration on May 14th. The celebration begins in the morning with the service. After a two-year Corona break, public celebrations can again take place in the Motherhouse. Five sisters look back ... Read More »

Together on the Way

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

On May 8th, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, our community celebrated a joyful event. Three companions have chosen to share their lives with us and to connect to our charism and mission where they live and work.

"It is a special image, that of the Good Shepherd," ... Read More »

Final Profession of Vows

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, was a great day of rejoicing and thanksgiving for our community in Racine and the entire community of the Sisters of St. Rita. Sr. Jana Anne made her Final Profession of Vows before God and the Superior General Sr. Rita Maria Käs at St. Rita ... Read More »

Fr. Tony Pizzo Re-Elected as Prior Provincial for Second Four-Year Term

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

The Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel has re-elected incumbent Prior Provincial, Very Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A. for a second four-year term of service. This term will begin during the Provincial Chapter this upcoming June, when Fr. Pizzo will formally be re-installed by the Prior ... Read More »

Living today in the midst of upheaval

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

After many cloudy days, the sun came out again on February 5th. It seemed like a sign from heaven for the younger sisters to meet in the community. As a result of the pandemic, we hadn't been together in this circle for a long time to exchange ideas.

The words "quick-witted/confident/future" ... Read More »

St. Monica's 50 Year Journey and Beyond

Posted by Sisters of St. Rita

St. Monica's Senior Living celebrates 50 years of blessed heritage in 2021. It is a continued privilege to serve so many seniors living in our community. Sr. Angelica has been a part of the journey for 45 of the 50 years. In this video, she tells the story of ... Read More »