On Wednesday, November 3, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation had the pleasure of gathering together in the St. Rose Hall of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center (CSRH-MC) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the hospital opening its doors. Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller and Father Casmi Dike, Staff Chaplain Priest, presided over the... Continue Reading →
Answering The Call
In 1869, cholera plagued the growing city of San Antonio. Bishop Claude Dubuis called upon the Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word from Galveston to care for the multitude of sick, infirm, and orphaned in the Texas frontier. Three sisters responded, Mother Madeleine, Sister St. Pierre and Sister Agnes. In May, 1869, they left... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Santa Rosa: A personal story – Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI
Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI, is a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio & development specialist at the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. She has spent over 50 years in healthcare, serving in many and various roles, including registered nurse (RN), x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator.... Continue Reading →
Answering The Call
In 1869, cholera plagued the growing city of San Antonio. Bishop Claude Dubuis called upon the Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word from Galveston to care for the multitude of sick, infirm, and orphaned in the Texas frontier. Three sisters responded, Mother Madeleine, Sister St. Pierre and Sister Agnes. In May, 1869, they left... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Santa Rosa’s 150th: A personal story – Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI
Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI, is a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio & Development Specialist at the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. She has spent over 50 years in healthcare in many and various positions including nurse, x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator. Sister Michele has... Continue Reading →
Our Associates Give From Within to Support Our Ministry
In 1869, 150 years ago, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa was founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. This year, we celebrate our 150th anniversary by establishing the 1869 Society. At CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, philanthropy is very much a part of our culture and ministry. Each hospital we serve is greatly impacted by philanthropy.... Continue Reading →
A Legacy of Caring
The moment the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word arrived in San Antonio in 1869, health care for children was transformed. In 1918, the first pediatric unit was opened at the Santa Rosa Infirmary. The Sisters continued to care for children throughout the 20th Century and in 1959 opened the first and only hospital... Continue Reading →
Cycling the Sisters’ Trail for Breast Cancer Awareness
Cycling the Sisters' Trail for Breast Cancer Awareness - Thank you, Coach Fricke!
Early Pioneers in Philanthropy
There is a long history of philanthropy with the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the founding congregation of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System. One of the earliest and most legendary philanthropists was Sister Mary of Jesus Noirry. In the late 1800s, Sister Mary of Jesus traveled through San Antonio and surrounding towns and... Continue Reading →