The Associate Community of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ was established in 1983. PHJC Associates are baptized men and women, single or married, who respond to the call of the Holy Spirit to serve according to the Gospel. After a year of...

In March 2020, the world stood at the precipice of a global pandemic, which is now endemic. People hit pause on their lives. Masks, social distancing, and remote work for those able to do so became the norm, while essential  workers bore the...

On Saturday evening, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ commemorated the completion of the Taylor and Boody Opus 83 pipe organ at Ancilla Domini Chapel with a blessing service and dedication recital performed by renowned organist Dr. Benjamin A....

Patrick is Ireland's best-known patron saint. Born in Britain, he was captured by pirates and was held captive in Ireland for six years. After he escaped, he later returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary. Eventually he became a Bishop in...

The Region is relaxing and growing this weekend! It’s time to get close to yourself, your family, and your friends with shows, seminars, and services that’ll help you to take a break from the busy world around us. Whether you’re hoping to catch...

Sister Joetta's life of ministry has been varied and diverse. One wonders how such an introspective and contemplative individual can continually shift gears with such finesse and make life-changing transitions seem simple....

Feb 2 — Below freezing temperatures this past week. Looking out on the lake, I see patterns, lines, and paths in the ice, part white, part black. I fantasize; are the lines where the beaver swam?  Feb 4 — We’ve had a couple of days of...

Beginning in 1967, Ancilla College broadened its liberal arts degree offerings and began admitting students from around the area when it became a commuter college. In 2015, Ancilla opened the first of two newly-built residence halls. They...