About HARC
The Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary's preserves and advances the shared history, mission, and legacy of women religious and their sponsored ministries through partnership, collaboration, and accessible research.
The Mission of the Heritage and Research Center at Saint Mary's is to preserve and honor the rich history of women religious and their sponsored ministries through partnership and collaboration with congregations and Saint Mary's College.
Recognizing that many congregations were nearing completion, several Midwest congregations explored collaborative preservation efforts. In April 2018, a Day of Dreaming convening launched discussions that led to HARC. These communities founded hospitals, schools and outreach programs — HARC preserves those stories and makes them accessible for research and public understanding.
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In addition to our partnership with ten congregations, HARC is a founding member of the National Archives Project for Women Religious (NAPWR). This initiative focuses on creating and enhancing repositories to preserve the legacies of women religious in the United States.
A coordinating portal supporting discovery, metadata exchange, and outreach for women religious archives.
OLVM Sisters commit to Gospel non-violence and serving those living in poverty and oppression.
The Servants of Mary serve in educational, healing, and pastoral ministries across the U.S.
The BVM Sisters live a vowed life of prayer, ministry, and community.
Sisters of Mercy serve the poor, inspired by compassionate love.
The Sisters of St. Agnes minister in education, health care, and community outreach.
Sisters of Saint Casimir serve in education, healthcare, and pastoral care.
The Sisters of Saint Francis serve as educators, caregivers, and missionaries.
The Sisters of the Divine Savior minister across five continents.
The Sisters of the Holy Cross serve globally in healthcare, education, and justice.
The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood serve through education, art, healthcare, and pastoral ministry.
