Sisters collaborate for equitable education at Washington School for Girls

Students attend class at Washington School for Girls in southeast Washington, D.C. Hailed for its rigorous curriculum, the school was co-founded by members of the Religious of Jesus and Mary, the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and the National Council of Negro Women. (Courtesy of Washington School for Girls)

Founded by two religious orders and the National Council of Negro Women, Washington School for Girls in marginalized southeast D.C. teaches grades 3-8 with a rigorous curriculum and comprehensive enrichment programs.

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A group of Giving Voice members gather at the Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly on Aug. 14, in Orlando, Florida. Giving Voice is a group of women religious under age 50. (Courtesy of Giving Voice)

Young religious sisters at LCWR: Building bridges, inspiring change

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"As younger women religious, we often find ourselves as minorities within our own communities: fewer in number, yet filled with the same passion and commitment of older generations," write Giving Voice members who attended LCWR 2024. 

A candle burns amid darkness in a photo illustration. (Unsplash/David Monje)

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Angela (name changed) was forced to scam people online after she was trafficked to Thailand. She now receives training in catering at a local college in Lusaka, Zambia, after her return. Her training is sponsored by Catholic leaders working to end human trafficking in the country. (GSR photo/Doreen Ajiambo)

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Forced into scamming, trafficking survivors in Zambia recover with sisters' help

The religious sisters who operate Talitha Kum Zambia assist trafficking victims like Angela, who responded to an ad for a teaching job in Thailand and was instead held captive and coerced into scamming people online.

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Sister Carneiro stands smiling, behind her, out of focus, is St. Peter's facade and dome.

Mind and heart: Church must combat mental health crisis, sister says

"The church has always been in spaces with people in extremely fragile situations, always," said Sister Idília Carneiro, the new superior general of the Sisters Hospitallers, and as global rates of mental illness continue to rise, she insisted that Catholics have an obligation to expand their ministries in addressing the crisis.

Apostolic Carmel Sr. M. Rashmi (center, in white habit), principal of the Patna Women's College in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, joins her students to demand justice for a rape and murder victim in Kolkata. (Courtesy of M. Rashmi)

Catholic sisters demand safety for women health professionals in India

In the wake of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor on duty in Kolkata, Catholic nuns have joined widespread calls for urgent steps to prevent increasing cases of sexual violence against women in India.

Students attend class at Washington School for Girls in southeast Washington, D.C. Hailed for its rigorous curriculum, the school was co-founded by members of the Religious of Jesus and Mary, the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and the National Council of Negro Women. (Courtesy of Washington School for Girls)

Sisters collaborate for equitable education at Washington School for Girls

Founded by two religious orders and the National Council of Negro Women, Washington School for Girls in marginalized southeast D.C. teaches grades 3-8 with a rigorous curriculum and comprehensive enrichment programs.

Sisters stress preventive health awareness among Bangladesh's poor

In 1989, the Holy Cross Sisters started the Holy Cross Health Education Center in the northeastern part of Bangladesh, where currently about 550 patients receive treatment and consultation every month.

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A group of Giving Voice members gather at the Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly on Aug. 14, in Orlando, Florida. Giving Voice is a group of women religious under age 50. (Courtesy of Giving Voice)

Young religious sisters at LCWR: Building bridges, inspiring change

"As younger women religious, we often find ourselves as minorities within our own communities: fewer in number, yet filled with the same passion and commitment of older generations," write Giving Voice members who attended LCWR 2024. 

A candle burns amid darkness in a photo illustration. (Unsplash/David Monje)

Who will light the way? Who will reframe religious life?

To keep the essence, the fire, of religious life ablaze, we have to live out the words of Luke's Gospel. We have to daily redefine for ourselves what it is that gives the impetus to launch out on an unknown journey.

Mother, homeland, freedom

On the eve of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, Sr. Nadieska Almeida from Cuba reflects on Mary's role as protector and source of hope for Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Mary has accompanied our history,’ she writes.

The Sisters of the Earth Community at Green Mountain Monastery and Thomas Berry Sanctuary is in Greensboro, Vt. The 160-acre site includes the monastery's main house, shown from the back. The sculpture, St. Francis and the Birds by artist Frederick Franck, honors Fr. Thomas Berry. (GSR photo/Gail DeGeorge)

Sisters of the Earth Community focuses on 'largest pro-life issue' — the Earth

Founded in 1999 with Passionist Fr. Thomas Berry, this Vermont community strives to be earth conscious and demonstrate an appreciation and reverence of God's creations.

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Sister Carneiro stands smiling, behind her, out of focus, is St. Peter's facade and dome.

Mind and heart: Church must combat mental health crisis, sister says

"The church has always been in spaces with people in extremely fragile situations, always," said Sister Idília Carneiro, the new superior general of the Sisters Hospitallers, and as global rates of mental illness continue to rise, she insisted that Catholics have an obligation to expand their ministries in addressing the crisis.

Sisters stress preventive health awareness among Bangladesh's poor

In 1989, the Holy Cross Sisters started the Holy Cross Health Education Center in the northeastern part of Bangladesh, where currently about 550 patients receive treatment and consultation every month.

St. Louis Sr. Christie Udebor, center, supports students in a leaf painting activity at the Community Based Rehabilitation Center in Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria. (Courtesy of Christie Udebor)

Inclusive education benefits children with disabilities and their community

Education needs to create a learning environment where all pupils, regardless of their abilities, feel welcomed and supported. A community-based rehabilitation program puts this into practice in Akure, Nigeria.

A welcome mat that says "All are welcome here" sits next to a basket of green apples (Unsplash/Leeann Cline)

Understanding charism through acts of hospitality

Hospitality as part of my charism is my way and the sisters' way of living out the gospel. It is my way of being in the world. This is for me the easy part. What becomes more difficult is to let myself be welcomed.

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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.