2026 Catholic Sisters Week:

#LikeaCatholicSister — Stories of Hope and Heart

March 8-14

Catholic Sisters Week (March 8–14, 2026) is a national celebration that shines a light on the spirit, service, and strength of Catholic Sisters across the country. Each year, congregations come together to share their stories, uplift their ministries, and invite the wider community to learn more about the women whose lives are dedicated to prayer, compassion, and courageous action.

In 2026, we unite once again under the shared hashtag #LikeaCatholicSister, embracing our national theme: Stories of Hope and Heart. This theme captures the essence of what so many people experience when they encounter Catholic Sisters — hope shared through presence, encouragement, and accompaniment, and heart expressed through tireless service, deep prayer, and unwavering commitment to others.

Last year’s campaign introduced bold, action-forward messages such as “Fighting for the forgotten,” “Breaking stereotypes,” and “Shattering preconceptions.” Those taglines highlighted the courage and leadership Catholic Sisters bring to their ministries and to the world. This year, we continue that energy while widening the lens to focus on the powerful stories behind the sisters’ work.

Stories of Hope and Heart invites congregations, partners, collaborators, and the public to share real moments that reveal who Catholic Sisters are — women grounded in faith, moved by compassion, and dedicated to lifting up those most in need. Our 2026 taglines reflect that balance: bold yet compassionate, strong yet rooted in love and hope.

Whether you know and work closely with Catholic Sisters or are discovering this community for the first time, we invite you to join us. Explore their stories. Celebrate their impact. And consider what it means to live, serve, and love #LikeaCatholicSister.

As you read the Stories of Hope and Heart shared below, we invite you to linger with them. Reflect on the moments of courage, compassion, and quiet faith that shape these lives and ministries. Let the stories move you, share a reflection, or pass a story along to someone who needs a reminder of hope.

Each story is an invitation into deeper understanding and connection. Together, may these voices inspire us to listen more closely, love more boldly, and carry hope forward in our own lives.