In this milestone year for Sacred Heart education, the spring edition of Stone Ridge Magazine celebrates our living legacy and boldly looks to the future. Through the lens of the four apostolic priorities of the Religious of the Sacred Heart—spirituality, justice, formation, and education—this issue honors the transformative power of our shared mission, spotlighting the voices, programs, and partnerships that continue to shape compassionate leaders and inspired changemakers in our community and beyond.
- School News
In this special edition of our magazine, as we celebrate many milestones in our journey as a Sacred Heart community, we focus on the four apostolic priorities of the Religious of the Sacred Heart: spirituality, justice, formation, and education.
- Feature
Marking 50 years of the Network and the Goals and Criteria, this reflection from Director of Formation to Mission Kathryn Heetderks honors the visionary leadership of Sister Kit Collins, RSCJ, and affirms that justice is not a peripheral value—but the very heart of Sacred Heart education.
- Faith
As we celebrate key milestones in Sacred Heart education, Dr. Katie White reflects on the transformative power of the Sacred Heart Way and its call to lead with hope, integrity, and discernment. Her experience in the Sacred Heart Aspiring Leaders program highlights how the Goals and Criteria continue to shape educators and students, guiding them toward justice and spirituality in an ever-changing world.
- Feature
Stone Ridge attendees joined Sacred Heart community members in Chicago for the first-ever Sacred Heart Summit, where they explored transformative ideas and advocacy. From curriculum innovation to personal reconnection and social justice, participants shared powerful insights, returning inspired to bring the Summit's spirit into action.
- Feature
The Middle School Student Ministry program empowers students to lead with faith, fostering a sense of community while developing leadership skills through prayer, service, and mentorship, all aligned with Sacred Heart Goals I and IV.
- Faith
The Kairos retreat goes beyond spiritual reflection for Third Academics—it’s an opportunity for Fourth Academic student leaders to grow through mentorship and service, guiding their peers on a transformative journey that fosters deep connections, personal growth, and a commitment to living their faith every day.