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Social Justice Concerns of the Daughters of Charity.
Recommended reading from the November 10, 2014. The Social Justice Link of the Daughters of Charity Dear Sisters, from Sister Sharon Groetsch (St. Louis) This is an article from the NCR that every Daughter of Charity should read! Why doesn't poverty play a bigger...
He means business
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), November 16, 2014 – Prov 31, 10-13. 19-20. 30-31; 1 Thes 5, 1-6; Mt 25, 14-30 Let us stay alert (1 Thes 5, 6) Jesus keeps urging us, “Do not be afraid.” He does not want our hearts to be troubled or frightened. But without...
Vincentian Bishop on the “Francis Effect”
Bishop O’Connell noted the important influence of the former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in both the Church and the world at large during a speech entitled “The Francis Effect.”
+Shalini D’Souza, SCN, 76, former President of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN)
Shalini D’Souza, SCN, 76, a former Provincial and President of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), died November 6, 2014, India. She was the first Indian to head a US-based international religious congregation for women.
Remembering – Humble and Holy – Positive Fasting – God is love
Remembering – Humble and Holy – Positive Fasting – God is love Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday November 11, 2014
Fr. Carl Pieber offers summary of historic Assembly
Fr. Carl Pieber, Sub-Director General of International Miraculous Medal Association, offers this final summary of the historic First General Assembly of the International Miraculous Medal Association.
NY Times Retro Report on murder of nuns 35 year later
In 1980, the murder of four American churchwomen focused attention on the United States’ involvement in El Salvador. Nearly 35 years later, the case continues to take surprising turns.
Program helps those in poverty plan for future
Program helps those in poverty plan for future. Those living in poverty often lack the financial planning experience to lift themselves out of it.
How do relationships work when you’re a Sister?
It’s the big question: How do relationships work when you’re a Sister? Listen in and be a part of the discussion as we chat LIVE on YouTube Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. CST, to answer that very question–and any others you have, of course!
International leaders of Miraculous Medal Association
The First International Assembly of the Association of the Miraculous Medal is now history. 98 people, 31 countries from the 5 continents gathered to pray and exchanges ideas in spreading devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.