On Saturday, August 14, after the devastating earthquake in the morning and a few aftershocks in the afternoon and evening, we received a message from Caritas that there is need for medications and clothing clothing to be sent to Les Cayes and Jeremie. The earthquake had destroyed buildings, homes, and roads. It killed and wounded…
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Sisters in the US speak out against hate incidents
“I feel upset and angry at the violence against Chinese people in New York and other places around the country,” said Felician Sr. Dong Hong Marie Zhang, the liaison to the Chinese community for the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. “I am not afraid for my life,” she added, “but the Chinese people to whom…
Child Abuse in Poland
Child Abuse in Poland Justice & Peace Newsletter Published by the Congregational Office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)1, adopted on November 20, 1989 by the United Nations General Assembly, and ratified by 192 countries, provides care and protection for the youngest members of society….
The first Native American to be Canonized
Today, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. Kateri, also known as the Lily of the Mohawks, was born in present day Montgomery County, NY. She is best known for her devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and to the Cross of Jesus When Kateri Tekakwitha…
Saving Lives
Aguilas del Desierto conducted a search this past weekend, looking for the body of a man missing for several months. S Maria Louise Edwards, CSSF said, “The family had contacted Aguilas a week ago, hoping for closure, because someone had recently reported seeing his body.” Leaving at 4 a.m. to drive three hours to the town…
May Crowning in Chicago, IL
The sisters of Our Lady of the Angels Convent in Chicago, IL, gathered on the fourth floor of the East wing for the annual May Crowning ceremony on Monday, May 10. “We are blessed to be able to gather and celebrate at this time,” noted Local Minister SM Ursula Myszka, “when, a year ago, we…