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November 1, 2023
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Sister Nancy Bauer received the 2023 Role of Law Award from the Canon Law Society of America (CLSA) at its annual convention on October 11, 2023. This award honors her outstanding example in the furtherance of Church law as pastoral means of serving God’s people.
October 17, 2023
Adrian Dominican Sisters Issue Statement
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WORLD FOOD DAY: Salesian Missions highlights programs that ensure healthy nutrition
Building wells and providing fresh, clean water also priority.
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Salesian missionaries ensure those in need have access to programs and services.
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Salesians ensure water access in communities around the globe.
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Day focuses on ‘Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis’.
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INT’L DAY OF THE GIRL: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs for girls
Programs focus on achieving gender equality.
October 12, 2023
GLOBAL: Women and girls face extreme poverty, says new report
Report released by UN Women and United Nations Department on Economic and Social Affairs.
October 24, November 28, December 19
The North American Vocation Team (NAVT) of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) invites young adults ages 18 and older to a monthly online evening prayer on select Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CST) via Zoom. Remaining dates for 2023 are October 24, November 28 and December 19. More information and registration for the Zoom links is available at ssnd.org/events/.
October 27-29, 2023
The North American Vocation Team (NAVT) of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) invites single women ages 18-45 to a discernment retreat October 27-29, 2023, at their Sancta Maria in Ripa campus in St. Louis, Missouri. More information and registration is available at ssnd.org/events/retreat10/.
Weekly on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Scripture Reflections with Sr. Marilyn Renninger, OSF, returns weekly beginning Thursday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m. in the Assisi Center at the home of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, Illinois, and via Zoom. No registration is required for in-person attendees. Click here to receive a Zoom link and meeting reminders.
October 22, 2023
Join Sr. Mary Elizabeth Imler, OSF, for this worldwide celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Franciscan Rule with her presentation, "Franciscan Relationship as Sisters and Brothers." The Chicago Region 800th Centenary Committee invites Franciscans and Franciscans-at-heart to this free, livestreamed presentation at 2:00 p.m.
October 5, 2023
WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Salesian Missions highlights support for educators
Projects help teachers provide high-quality education.
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Cheruto Cynthia Bundi and Jessica Sun were welcomed as Candidates for vowed membership during the Eastern Region Autumn Assembly liturgy on Saturday, September 24, 2023. It was a celebration filled with joy and a sense of hope for our present and future. Congregation Leader Sister Andrea Nenzel welcomed Cheruto and Jessica in a simple ritual during the liturgy, held in the St. Michael Villa Chapel in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
October 8, 2023 at 3 p.m. CT
The North American Vocation Team (NAVT) of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) is hosting an online “Joyful & Alive Conversation” Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 4 p.m. EST (3 p.m. CST, 2 p.m. MST, 1 p.m. PST) via Zoom. Single women ages 18-45 interested in how to discover God’s invitations in their life and/or who are curious about religious life are invited to attend and bring questions.
Saturday, October 28, 9-11a.m.
Registration for the Sisters of St.
September 24, 2023
WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing programs
Pope Francis entitles message ‘Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.’
September 21, 2023
INT’L DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights life-changing educational programs
2023 is also 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Sept. 28-30
You are invited to the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking Annual Conference, “Breaking Barriers To End Human Trafficking,” where an announcement will be made about its new name and initiatives to combat trafficking along with our 10-year anniversary celebration. Workshops will include sextortion, child labor, a legal panel, trauma-informed care, and the Sister Margaret Nacke Bakhita Awards Dinner.
The General Chapter
New Chapter – New Life: General Chapter Meeting of the Congregation of the Lovers of the Holy Cross of Hanoi, Vietnam
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The Sisters of the Presentation, San Francisco belong to the “Greatest Generation,” the “Silent Generation,” and the “Baby Boomers.” A challenge for the families of many in this demographic is identifying the wishes of aging relatives and involving them in decisions about their future. Often there is reluctance to even bring up such topics.
Thursday, October 5
Uncorked! with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
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Mission Statement revised and Commitment approved for next five years at international gathering
Sept. 13
For some, attending college is a pivotal time that involves meeting new people and testing the waters of independence. It can also be a time of increased vulnerability. In addition to the disproportionately higher rates of sexual assaults occurring on college campuses, there is also the risk of sex trafficking. In some instances, it is also a time when some learn about human trafficking in their classes and decide to become anti-trafficking advocates. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking will hold a webinar on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.