SISTER DOROTHY MOORE: BOOK & DOCUMENTARY

Thu, Oct 13th, 2022

This Fall was a very special one for Sr. Dorothy Moore, 89. On September 17th, a documentary film “Sister Dorothy Moore: A Life of Courage, Determination, and Love” was shown in Halifax, NS and online as part of the Atlantic International Film Festival. On October 13th, an official launch of her book entitled “A Journey of Love and Hope. The Inspirational Words of a Mi'kmaw Elder” took place in Membertou, NS.

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.