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Her younger brother, Guillermo, set off for high school one day in 2002 and never came back. 

Unable to enter the U.S. to seek asylum, many migrants are finding themselves homeless, stuck and unwanted in an increasingly unfriendly Mexico.

In a new book called Becoming Apostolic, theologian Catherine Sexton engages Catholic sisters from five apostolic communities to discover their evolving understanding of their role in religious life.

Plus, the Thai government honors Sr. Marie-Agenes Suwanna Buasap for her work against trafficking, and Catholic Extension nominates sisters for its Lumen Christi award.

"To celebrate victories is to celebrate life — it is to say to death: 'We can still go on living, even in the midst of so much pain,' " observed psychologist Nidia Ortiz, who accompanied the community for five years.

Spain's Conference of Religious seeks to reconcile with survivors of the Patronato de Proteccion a la Mujer. But the women refuse, prompting a reflection on the nature of forgiveness.

Plus, U.S. sisters give millions to Franciscan Action Network; new book highlights social activism of Canadian sisters; and sisters plan June 24 protest against U.S. budget cuts.

At the UISG general assembly, held May 5-9 in Rome, keynote speaker Sr. Simona Brambilla highlighted the quiet power of Gospel living.