GSR Feature Series

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

Esperanza en Medio del Caos

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

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.

Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

The United Nations calls its 17 Sustainable Development Goals "the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all." With a target of achieving them by 2030, the goals are all interconnected and address the global challenges we face.

Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

The United Nations calls its 17 Sustainable Development Goals "the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all." With a target of achieving them by 2030, the goals are all interconnected and address the global challenges we face.

Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

The United Nations calls its 17 Sustainable Development Goals "the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all." With a target of achieving them by 2030, the goals are all interconnected and address the global challenges we face.

Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action

The United Nations calls its 17 Sustainable Development Goals "the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all." With a target of achieving them by 2030, the goals are all interconnected and address the global challenges we face.

Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water

The United Nations calls its 17 Sustainable Development Goals "the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all." With a target of achieving them by 2030, the goals are all interconnected and address the global challenges we face.