Women Religious Archives Collaborative to Break Ground on New Heritage Center to Preserve and Share the History of Catholic Sisters

The Women Religious Archives Collaborative (WRAC) is pleased to announce that it will break ground on a new heritage center on July 22, 2025. This state-of-the-art facility will preserve the history of Catholic sisters and share the stories of their enormous contributions and impact throughout the United States.

WRAC, incorporated in 2022, is a nonprofit organization bringing together more than 40 congregations of Catholic sisters [including the Sisters of Loretto] from across the United States and Canada to build one of four collaborative repositories in the country to hold the archives of Catholic sisters. You can read the full press release here.

Watch the Ceremony Live!

July 22, 2025
10:30 a.m. EST

The ceremony will be live-streamed on our Facebook page for guests who can’t join in person.

HOW TO WATCH

1. Visit Our Facebook Page:
   Go to our Facebook page at or just after 10:30 AM EST.
   Please note that you do not need a Facebook account to view our page. There may be a pop-up to log in, but you can close it and continue to view our page.
   Link: WRAC Facebook Page
2. Starting the Livestream:
   The video will begin at 10:30 AM EST. If you don’t see it immediately, refresh your browser or Facebook app. If you visit before the stream is live, refreshing around that time will help activate the post.
3. Watching Later:
   If you miss the live broadcast, the video will remain on our Facebook page for viewing at your convenience.

ADDITIONAL TIPS

• Audio: For the best experience, please ensure your sound is on or consider using headphones to hear the ceremony clearly.
• Video Length: The ceremony is expected to last about 30 minutes.
• Delays: There may be a brief delay before the stream starts—please wait a moment if you don’t see it immediately.
• Printable instructions are available by clicking here.

We look forward to sharing this special event with you, wherever you are!

About Women Religious Archives Collaborative (WRAC). Established in 2022, WRAC is a 501(c)3 independent, nonprofit organization based in Cleveland, OH. Its mission is to preserve the legacy of women religious in the United States. To accomplish its mission, WRAC is working to: provide advice and guidance to women religious without plans for their archives; establish a heritage center, which will be a permanent home for the archives of more than 40 congregations open to the public for research, programming, and presentations in person and online; and educate the public about the history of Catholic sisters.

To learn more about WRAC visit https://archivescollaborative.org.