Good Habits: Exploring the Role and Impact of Women Religious Archives
Join us for an enlightening journey into the rich and often overlooked history of women in religious communities. Our upcoming webinar, Good Habits: Exploring the Role and Impact of Women Religious Archives, is your passport to a world of hidden narratives, resilience, and inspiration.
Learn about Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious (ACWR), a group that exists to advocate for the protection and accessibility of the historical records of women religious and promotes the rich contributions of Catholic sisters and nuns to the broader historical narrative.
What to Expect
Historical Perspectives: Delve into the archives that chronicle the incredible contributions of women in religious orders over the last two centuries. Discover the untold stories that have shaped communities and societies.
Preservation: Learn about the efforts taken to safeguard historical records and artifacts that document the evolution of women’s roles in religious life.
Impact on Society: Understand the broader impact of women religious on education, healthcare, social justice, and community development. Gain insights into their transformative influence on societies across the globe.
Engage in live Q&A with the panelists. Get answers to your burning questions and share your perspectives on this fascinating aspect of history.
Meet Our Speakers
- Scott Keefer has been the Provincial Archivist for the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise in Emmitsburg, Maryland since 2018. He is a member of the Society of American Archivists (SAA), the Mid Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC), and is Treasurer for Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious (ACWR).
- Michele Levandoski is the Director of the School Sisters of Notre Dame North American Archives. She has worked in Catholic archives for 17 years, first with the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, then with the Order of St. Camillus and has been with the School Sisters of Notre Dame since 2017. She is currently the Vice-President / President-elect of the Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious. She earned her MA in History and MLIS degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
- Cindy Hamill is an Archivist for the Sisters of the Holy Cross Congregational Archives and Records Office. The Sisters of the Holy Cross founded Saint Mary’s College in 1844, and the two institutions continue to share the campus today. Cindy serves as a liaison between the College and Congregation, coordinating history tours of the Sisters’ Heritage Floor and buildings on campus. She came to work for the Sisters as an Archivist in 2015 and is currently studying for her Digital Archives Specialist certification from the Society of American Archivists.
Who Should Attend?
- Archivists and Librarians
- Historians, Scholars, and Researchers
- Students and Educators
- Anyone passionate about uncovering overlooked histories
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future.
Register today!