Nurse sisters create a safe space for mothers, kids at Bethlehem hospital

Charity Sr. Bency Paul helps a young patient at Caritas Baby Hospital Bethlehem in the West Bank. (Courtesy of Caritas Baby Hospital/Andreh Ghawaly)

By following their vocation at the Caritas Baby Hospital Bethlehem in the West Bank, the Charity sisters from India say they have been called to be sister and mother to everyone.

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The small community at Hafnarfjordur, which consists of 14 sisters with three in formation, has been met with support from native Icelanders who respect the Carmelites' spirituality and believe it brings harmony to their island. 

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Amid darkness of Ukraine war, religious sisters bring light, hope and purpose to villages

As the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine reached a tragic threshold of three years Feb. 24, religious sisters are bringing rays of sunshine to those who don't know how to smile anymore, including children whose carefree childhood disappeared, and farmers, whose fields are mined and useless.

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Sr. ElmaMary Ekewuba of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul has dedicated 36 years of her life to a mission of compassion. Today, she and her team offer hope and healing to Nigerians with mental health issues.

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The sister smiles at camera embracing woman who leans into her arms.

Amid darkness of Ukraine war, religious sisters bring light, hope and purpose to villages

As the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine reached a tragic threshold of three years Feb. 24, religious sisters are bringing rays of sunshine to those who don't know how to smile anymore, including children whose carefree childhood disappeared, and farmers, whose fields are mined and useless.

Charity Sr. Bency Paul helps a young patient at Caritas Baby Hospital Bethlehem in the West Bank. (Courtesy of Caritas Baby Hospital/Andreh Ghawaly)

Nurse sisters create a safe space for mothers, kids at Bethlehem hospital

By following their vocation at the Caritas Baby Hospital Bethlehem in the West Bank, the Charity sisters from India say they have been called to be sister and mother to everyone.

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The project shines light on the mission and ministry of Catholic women religious around the world.

Each lesson connects articles about sisters or columns written by sisters to the good news found in scripture and church teaching. Action ideas and compelling prayer bring new learning alive. Teacher guides provide vital context and engaging activities to launch group discussions.