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Priests of 9/11 Tell Their Stories
WASHINGTON, D.C., SEPT. 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The stories of priests on the scene during the Sept. 11 attacks are highlighted in a new publication produced by the U.S. bishops. "We Were There ... Catholic Priests and How They Responded" is a compilation of personal...
Vocation Cultivation changes as Society Changes
Sister Colette Toler, S.C. writes "As society changes, the Sisters of Charity adapt their ministries to meet new needs. And, as women’s roles change, the sisters have sought new ways to cultivate vocations. Today, both the women and the sisters speak of discernment...
International Literacy Day – Sept. 8, 2003
Around the world, over 860 million adults and more than 100 million children do not know how to read or write. On 8 September, individuals and organizations will promote literacy; focusing worldwide attention on literacy issues and needs. For more information on the...
Vincentian Secular Institute Works with the Disabled
The members go to the villages or to slum areas, live together with the poor and the disabled. Their task is to help and to empower the abandoned poor disabled .The Vincentian Secular Institute A.L.M.A ( acronym for " Asossiasi Lembaga Misionaris Awam" ,which means...
Women Religious and Global Change
Federation of Women Religious Congregations Meet To Effect Global Change June 18, 2003 Moncton, NB — More than 80 leaders from 14 women religious congregations across North America met in Moncton June 12 -15 for their annual meeting during which they committed to...
150th – Sisters of Charity of the Immmaculate Conception
On October 21, 2003, the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception begin a year-long celebration of 150 years of faithful service for, with , and among God's people. With grateful hearts the congregation will initiate various celebrations in Saint John, Digby,...
Action Alert – Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
September 2003 - Office of Global Ministries, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have posted an alert "Moving from a War on Poverty to War on the Poor." For the full text visit http://www.scnazarethky.org/actionalertpublic.htm See also their Avocacy page at...
Cost of ''Forgotten Wars'' -5 million dead, 6 million wounded
"Forgotten Wars" ARICCIA, Italy, SEPT. 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The media have a great responsibility to spread the culture of peace, in part by avoiding the manipulation of terms and by not ignoring certain world conflicts, conferees were told. Mario Marazziti,...
New Mother General Visits Emmitsburg Province of the DC
Sr. Evelyne Franc, newly elected Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, visited the Sisters at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Villa St. Michael and St. Vincent's Care Center from August 29-31. For the story and photos visit....
Does Anyone Care? Homeless in Boston
Homelessness in the Boston, MA area from the perspective of Sister Maureen Lynch who works at Pine Street Inn Her hand trembled as she struggled to sign the scrap of paper on the front desk. Her steps unsteady, she turned to drop it into the bucket. Eyes glazed over...
