Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception, Saint John, New Brunswick
The Archives of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception was formally established about 1978. The private archive founded and maintained by the Congregation, includes official records, personal papers, printed materials, photographs, audio visual materials and other items of historical value dating to 1854.
The SCIC Archives are currently located in Saint John, New Brunswick, and housed on the third floor in the Diocese of Saint John building.
Sr. Genevieve Hennessy was the first archivist followed by Sr. Monica Plant, both who have preserved the legacy of the life and work of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception.
The items below are the submissions selected by the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception archivist for the History of the Sisters of Charity Federation Communities in Objects collaborative exhibit:
The Community Pin of the Sisters of the Charity of the Immaculate Conception, Saint John, New Brunswick, was presented to the Community in 1975.
Worn from 1854 - 1967, the St. Vincent de Paul medal was attached to the 15 decade rosary, worn at the sisters' left side.
