Discover the Inspiring Story
of Saint Marianne Cope

We are honored to be the source of the Saint Marianne Cope archives, museum, shrine and gift shop created by her community, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities.

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Join us for
A Cope Christmas!

Wednesday, December 3

Saint Marianne Cope Museum

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

A Cope Christmas 2025

A Cope Christmas 2025

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You're invited to the museum for a lovely evening inspired by Saint Marianne's spirit of compassion. Celebrate the holiday season with us while supporting programs that bring dignity and healing to our community.

Proceeds from this event will go towards Compassionate Heart 2026 programs that provide resources and support to caregivers, leaders and all people throughout life’s journey.

Join us for an auction table, scavenger hunt, tree lighting and delicious catering!

A Sister of St. Francis, Marianne was canonized October 21, 2012. She is the first Franciscan woman from North America to be canonized, and only the 11th American saint. A woman of great valor, this beloved mother of outcasts, spent her early years in central New York where she served as a leader in the field of health care, education and of her own congregation. Responding to a call to care for the poor and sick on the Sandwich Islands, she devoted 35 years to caring for those afflicted with Hansen’s disease on Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii.

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To share her story and carry on her legacy, we source and create merchandise to convey a dignified, accurate and inspiring message about our Saint Marianne. We invite you to browse through our books, prints, cards, artwork, jewelry and more and hope that you are also inspired by her life of service. 

All profits from the sale of merchandise benefit the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum and its vision to educate and inspire people to incorporate empathy and compassion for all. 

Our merchandise is developed for you to take into your community and spread these values to promote kindness, peace and unity. 

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The mission of Empathy In Action (EIA) is to take the values of Marianne and her Sisters and apply them to the challenges we are facing in today's society. The Sisters have provided peace to individuals across time and across the nation. This care is provided equally no matter race, religion, economic means, personal choice, belief or nationality. The driving force behind these women of faith is dignity and respect for every person.

Our programs seek to unite people and connect all of us across boundaries created by fear; fear of change, fear developed by misunderstanding and fear of embarrassment.

We strive to teach practices that people can incorporate into their daily lives that can not only help to unite us but also ease stress, improve productivity and assist us maintaining hope through our most difficult phases of life's journey.

Abstract illustration of a turquoise and purple fan blade inside a circular frame.
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Stained glass artwork depicting religious figures displayed in a museum exhibit with informational panels.
Interior of a museum exhibit featuring historical displays, informational panels, and artifacts related to a hospital. The background includes images of nuns and a flag on the wall.
Hospital exhibit with vintage medical images and artifacts, including old photographs, medical instruments, and informative text panels.
Museum hallway with informational panels, a wooden chair, and a flag on the wall.
Museum exhibit featuring historical displays about Mother Marianne, including text panels, photographs, and a wooden chair. Information panels line the walls with detailed historical context and images.
Interior of a museum exhibit featuring historical artifacts, informational boards, and display cases with religious themes.
Interior of a museum exhibit featuring historical displays, informational panels, and artifacts in a well-lit room with blue ceiling.
Hallway with large wall murals depicting landscapes and historical scenes, informational displays titled 'Kalaupapa,' and quotations.
Museum exhibit featuring Saint Damien, including a display case with a religious garment, informational panels, photos, and a wooden bench.
Museum exhibit with historical displays about "The Bishop Home," featuring informational panels, photographs, artifacts in a glass case, and a window with a scenic view background.
Museum exhibit featuring historical displays and informational panels with a central seating area and religious artifacts on the wall.
Collage featuring a vintage journal labeled 'Exercises' from 1888, a decorative round wood carving, a stack of composition books attributed to Sister Leopoldina, and a handwritten note titled 'Chapter LIII Sunshine, and Shadow.'

Never-before-published journals of Saint Marianne Cope and Sister Leopoldina Burns

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Sunshine, and Shadow

Covers the years the Sisters were at the Kaka‘ako Branch Hospital in Honolulu (1883 - 1888) as well as more than 130 years at the Bishop Home, also known as the Pauahi Home (1888 - present).

We will be self-publishing these historical journals enhanced with photographs, commentary and excerpts included from the National Women’s Hall of Fame, Kate and Mary Mahoney and an introduction from Sister Mary Laurence Hanley.

Giving opportunities start at $25. With a $100 donation, you will receive a coupon redeemable for a first edition copy including added bonus features.

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