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![Film Documentary on Pedro Opeka, CM](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/OPEKAfilm-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Film Documentary on Pedro Opeka, CM
A very skilled film-maker has submitted a documentary on Pedro Opeka’s work in Madagascar.
![Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario, CM Named New Metropolitan Archbishop of Anchorage-Juneau](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/archbisop-bellisario.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario, CM Named New Metropolitan Archbishop of Anchorage-Juneau
Pope Francis named the current bishop of Juneau and apostolic administrator for Anchorage, Andrew E. Bellisario, CM as the new metropolitan archbishop of Anchorage-Juneau.
![Stepping Back To See More Clearly!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Stepping Back To See More Clearly!
Poets are well known for helping us step back and see things we have not noticed before.
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Visit to the United Nation in Geneva
Sister Franca Edet, DC, who is a member of the Daughters of Charity United Nations Advisory Group, had the opportunity to visit the Daughters of Charity in Geneva and to visit the UN there.
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Vulnerability and Victims of Clergy Abuse: Lessons from the Pandemic
As we continue our journey of healing and transforming the Church to the words and witness of Christ, both clergy sexual abuse and COVID-19 have become a part of our DNA.
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The Vincentian Family Prays to the Blessed Mother
This is an extraordinary month of May, we have seen things occur this month that never before in our lives have we experienced.
![“I know that God does not forget us,” Véronique, from the Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/VeroniqueFrHenri-FI.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“I know that God does not forget us,” Véronique, from the Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda
Now that there is this coronavirus disease, the situation has gotten worse, especially for us who are old. We have even less food for all of us in the camp.
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Leavenworth Shelter Serves Homeless During Pandemic
The Interfaith Community of Hope in Leavenworth, Kansas is working with the community and the Health Department to serve the homeless during the pandemic.
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Concern at the level of anxiety among students prompts uplifting musical video from Young SVP
Members Young SVP programme in the South East of Ireland put together a beautiful musical video to drive home the message that young people are not alone.
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Detaching From Our Ways
This year, with the pandemic, many more of us have become more grounded in the reality of essential workers or front-line workers.