Author Archives: Sister Cathy Cahill

About Sister Cathy Cahill

Sister Cathy Cahill, O.S.F., a Franciscan Sister of Allegany, is director of the Center. In addition to her retreat work at the Center, Sister Cathy travels widely as a guest presenter at retreat houses across the U.S. Her background in education includes a B.S. in Education from St. Bonaventure University and a Master’s in Education from Rhode Island College. She trained as a substance abuse counselor at Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago.

A Reflection on the Anniversary of 9/11

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Sister Cathy Cahill

As we observe the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, many different aspects of that event are called to mind.  I read a recent statement of my Franciscan Brothers that touched me deeply.  They suggested that we … Continue reading →

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How Can God Allow This to Happen?

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Sister Cathy Cahill

“It is a warning,” my friend said, referring to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I heard a similar sentiment on NPR as they quoted a Japanese official who suggested divine messages about the selfishness of the Japanese people. Both these … Continue reading →

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Lifting Up the Heart and Mind

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Sister Cathy Cahill

After having lived in the south (Florida, Mississippi, and Jamaica) for over 11 years, I was making an extended retreat in Allegany, NY in the fall and winter of 1977. One November morning I woke up to a snow-covered landscape. As … Continue reading →

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Christmas Prayer: A Prayer for a Child

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Sister Cathy Cahill

From here on earth,      From my small place I ask of You      Way out in space: Please tell all men      In every land What you and I      Both understand Please tell all men      That Peace … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Sister Cathy Cahill

O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry; When I have work, help me to remember the jobless; When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all; When I … Continue reading →

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