As a result of her many journeys across the plains of Texas to seek support for the children at St. Joseph’s Orphanage, Sister Mary of Jesus Noirry earned the title of “Heroine of the Prairies.” She was indeed a person who gave totally of herself to help others, especially the children at St. Joseph’s Orphanage.
The year 1866 was a year that saw many in the United States suffering from the cruelty and ravages of war; southern states, including Texas, were especially affected by disease and extreme poverty.
We are happy to share with all of you that on April 18, 2017, the Bexar County Commissioners Court recognized and commended our Congregation for its many years of dedicated service to Bexar County and beyond.
Meet Godbertha, a member of a Tanzanian women’s group supported by Women’s Global Connection (Ministry of CCVI) known as BUWEA, the Bukoba Women’s Empowerment Association.
I am fully myself, only in relationship. At one point, concerned about my spiritual journey I sought advice from a wisdom sister who enlightened my quest by explaining that: “If you want to know about your relationship with God, examine your relationship with family, friends, sisters, and nature.” So true.
By Precious Muskini, beneficiary of the Urban Clinic in Mongú Zambia.
Carmelita, as we call her, is a very significant woman for many Peruvian Sisters and the people of Peru. Her testimony – in these lines – delves into spirituality and her commitment to non-violence: a way of dealing with systemic violence, inequalities and injustices. read more…
When we have a big celebration coming up, we prepare very carefully: cleaning, decorating, preparing the food, hanging the lights… We do all this because we want our guests to feel happy in our home and that they are able to see, in every detail, the love we have for them and how happy it makes us to count with their presence. read more…
In our work, when we go shopping, when we request a service, when we talk to our family… every day we express our gratitude to other people; we do it automatically and we forget that gratitude should be a conscious act done with reflection.
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