As the bloodiest battle of the Civil War rages just miles from the peaceful home of the Sisters in Emmitsburg, they could not ignore the call to help. After the Battle of Gettysburg was over, the Sisters traveled 12  miles north to the heart of the battlegrounds to care for the wounded from both sides.

As the bloodiest battle of the Civil War rages just miles from the peaceful home of the Sisters in Emmitsburg, they could not ignore the call to help. After the Battle of Gettysburg was over, the Sisters traveled 12  miles north to the heart of the battlegrounds to care for the wounded from both sides.

Sisters in Emmitsburg and in congregations throughout the country were called to serve during the Civil War. Their charitable efforts brought healing and solace to the wounded on both the battlefields and in hospitals. Discover how the Sisters provided hope in the midst of suffering and despair during our Civil War Sisters Stories. Sisters from

We welcome everyone to join us for a concert by the GreenSpring International Academy of Music. The concert features the GreenSpring choir, orchestra and harp ensembles who will be performing on the Queen Mary 2’s transatlantic journey to England. The concert at the Shrine is an exclusive preview of the group’s Queen Mary 2 performances.