LCWR 2026

Sr. Debra Sciano throws out the ceremonial first pitch at a Milwaukee Brewers game June 17. Sciano, who will become president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious Aug. 1, is such a big baseball fan she keeps score during games on a paper scorecard. (Courtesy of Kathy Sciano Lamb)

Meet Sr. Debra Sciano, new president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious

Sciano said she expects the organization to continue emphasizing collaboration among congregations, church organizations and lay partners, an approach shaped by Pope Francis' emphasis on synodality.

LCWR assembly marks 70 years with Pope Leo XIV message and focus on synodality

By Dan Stockman