Catholic Sisters Week – March 8-14, 2025

History of Catholic Sisters Week

Catholic Sisters Week shines a light on the spirituality, mission, and community building of women religious. Catholic Sisters Week (CSW) is celebrated every March 8 to 14 during women’s history month.

Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, offer hope… and more. But for one week, March 8-14, we shine the spotlight on women religious and encourage a wide range of campaigns and events.

There is a role for everyone in Catholic Sisters Week: individuals, groups and organizations, families, parishes, schools and universities. Let the ideas below ignite your creativity—whether you’re able to plan and publicize a large-scale on-site event in your area, support a congregation’s work with a collection, create a virtual event on your community’s website or simply give a shout-out on social media in support of the life and mission of Catholic sisters, your participation is vital.
Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration that commenced in March 2014 to honor and celebrate the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters. Recognition is given for their tireless effort and sacrifices. The celebration also acts as a means to educate and encourage young girls about these religious women and to follow in their footsteps.