GSR Feature Series

Sisters of Selma Q&A

Global Sisters Report interviews with Catholic sisters and former sisters who worked and/or marched in Selma, Alabama, in 1965. We wanted to give these sisters an opportunity to share their thoughts about current racial events, protests and Black Lives Matter.

War in Ukraine

Sisters are on the front lines serving and ministering to those affected by the Russian invasion in Ukraine. 

Guerra en Ucrania

UISG 2022 plenary

"Embracing Vulnerability on the Synodal Journey" was the theme for the 22nd plenary assembly of the International Union of Superiors General.

Transforming Sisters' Assets

It is a process congregations across the United States are going through: communities are putting their land into preservation trusts or similar structures to protect them from development; they are selling or converting buildings to create long-term care facilities for aging sisters an

Transformación de los bienes comunitarios

Notes from the Field

Notes from the Field are reports from young people volunteering in ministries of Catholic sisters, a project in partnership with Catholic Volunteer Network since the summer of 2015. 

Notas desde el terreno

LCWR 2022

Contemplating the ever-evolving role of Catholic sisters is among the priorities of congregational leaders today. With that context, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will host its general assembly Aug. 9-12.

Kenya election 2022

Chaos broke out in various parts of Kenya following the announcement of the victory of President-elect William Ruto, prompting religious leaders to urge residents to maintain the peace as Kenya waits for further instruction.

LCWR 2023

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious held its 2023 annual assembly Aug. 8-11 in Dallas. Attendees examined how, from the vastness of the universe to the space within ourselves, God creates life, even out of what appears to be destruction and death.

Caring for Aging Sisters

Congregations of women religious around the world are grappling with how to care for their elderly and ailing members, a challenge that is growing in size and complexity and that has cultural contexts but also universal needs.  

Indigenous boarding schools

U.S. women religious look at a legacy of schools that were part of a federal policy attempting to destroy Native culture.

Internados indígenas

Hope Amid Turmoil: Sisters in Conflict Areas

Global Sisters Report's series Hope Amid Turmoil: Sisters in Conflict Areas offers a look at the lives and ministries of women religious serving in dangerous pla

Esperanza en Medio del Caos

Frontera

Global Sisters Report presents a visual report on the nightly reception volunteers give returned migrants dropped off by U.S. Border Patrol buses at the border gate in Agua Prieta, Mexico, in early morning darkness.

10 years with Pope Francis

Global Sisters Report looks back at 10 years with Pope Francis.

Marian Shrines and Devotions

An occasional series of stories and columns about Marian shrines and devotions and how Catholic sisters are connected with them.

Seeking Refuge

Global Sisters Report is bringing a sharper focus to the plight of refugees through this special series, Seeking Refuge, which will follow the journeys refugees make.