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…
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