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
Guided by Grace
“A short film about discernment, faith, and the courage to respond to God’s call.”
We share with joy
the release of Guided by Grace, the third and final short film in a trilogy inspired by Father Jean Gailhac.
Guided by Grace is a short film that explores the quiet yet powerful journey of discernment. Inspired by the words of Father Gailhac, the story follows Sara as she begins to sense a call to religious life, an awakening that gently unfolds within her and deeply touches her family. Through moments of questioning, emotion, and grace, the film reveals how God’s presence can guide, transform, and bring hearts closer together.
The words of Father Gailhac, “God will give you light and set your feet on the right path,” serve as the inspiration at the heart of this story.
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
