On March 6, I was at one of the big train stations to talk to the refugees and bring them some things. I was able to talk to three families – one from Kharkiv and two from Kiev. The first went to Wrocław, Poland, and the second to Riga, Germany. They were extremely tired, sleepy…
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Ukrainians find solace in Polish church
Ukrainians find solace in Polish church Mar 31, 2022 by Chris Herlinger Ministry This article appears in the War in Ukraine feature series. View the full series. Sr. Evphrosynia Senyk, a member of the Congregation of the St. Joseph’s Sisters of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, lights a candle in the sanctuary of the Greek Catholic…
Laudato Si’ Action Platform
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform (LSAP) is a seven-year journey focusing on integral ecology from the Vatican Dicastery. The goal from the Vatican is to make communities around the world totally sustainable in the spirit of integral ecology. The Ecological crisis is “a summons to profound interior conversion” (LS 217). Seven focus groups include: Families,…
Pope’s Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Our Lady March 25th
O Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, in this time of trial we turn to you. As our Mother, you love us and know us: no concern of our hearts is hidden from you. Mother of mercy, how often we have experienced your watchful care and your peaceful presence! You never cease to guide…
Water management begins at home
World Water Day 2022: Water management begins at home Richard Connor, Editor in Chief of the UN’s World Water Development Report, encourages sustainable use of water and its resources ahead of World Water Day, which this year is dedicated to drawing attention to groundwater. By Benedict Mayaki SJ “Saving water might seem to be a…
Stunned Sisters Worldwide
‘We are afraid, but we are also strong’: Stunned sisters worldwide watch as Russia invades Ukraine HAMBURG, GERMANY — Sisters in Ukraine, supported by women religious elsewhere in Europe and in the United States, report anxiety and fear but also resolve as Russian military forces invaded their country on Feb. 24. Sr. Anna Andrusiv of the Sisters of…
Felician commitment to environmental justice.
Okefenokee Swamp “Victory” Felician Sisters are always nurturing caregivers, but sometimes they have to play offense. Their recent strategic move in Georgia demonstrates the Felician commitment to environmental justice. Most of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in southern Georgia was designated for conservation by President Roosevelt in 1937, and Okefenokee Swamp, formed more than 6,000…
FrattelliTutti
“Fratelli tutti” Fraternity and social friendship are the ways the Pontiff indicates to build a better, more just and peaceful world, with the contribution of all: people and institutions. With an emphatic confirmation of a ‘no’ to war and to globalized indifference. The Church is a family of brothers and sisters with one Father, who…
Prayers for the Ukraine
Let us continue praying for Ukraine and Russia. The tension in both sides continue escalating with troops being present at the border. I invite you to light a candle in your churches for that special intention. Let us try to be a sign of peace where we are and be united with the people who…
Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit.
On Thursday evening, the Felician Sisters in Detroit joined our Capuchin Brothers for evening Mass in the friar’s chapel to discuss the upcoming partnership withDeo Gratias is a ministry that was started in the Spring of 2018, with the mission of providing social services for those facing significant economic and social challenges. The sisters are…
Jesus is the river of life
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; Cor. 15:12,16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26 The Prophet Jeremiah compares us to the beautiful image of a “tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream…” We can imagine that giving waters. We can stretch out the roots, the commitments of our…
Sisters Making Lives Better
Global Sisters Report PORTLAND, ORE. — In a project led by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, regular working folks will have dwellings they can afford in one of Oregon’s highest rent districts by fall 2023. The sisters have joined developer Mercy Housing Northwest on plans for 100 units of housing on Marylhurst Commons. That’s…