by Saji Thomas
Contributor
Five Missionaries of Jesus nuns whose September protest led to the jailing of an Indian bishop accused of rape now say they fear for their lives after he was released on bail. Their fear intensified after a priest who testified against Bishop Franco Mulakkal died Oct. 22. "We do not know whether we will be on the face of the earth tomorrow," says Sister Anupama.
Catholic News Service
The Irish government has approved a forensic excavation of the site of a former state-funded, Catholic-run mother and baby home in the west of the country. Katherine Zappone, minister for children and youth affairs, announced the excavation Oct. 23.
by Judith Bisignano
Contributor
As I heal my heart and fulfill my destiny, some people are outraged by my candor while others value and support identifying and releasing old memories that ravage the soul.
Judy Bisignano is an Adrian Dominican Sister. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, she has spent her adult life directing private and charter public schools in Tucson, Arizona. With graduate degrees in biology, ecology and educational leadership/curriculum development, she wrote aerospace curricula for 10 years for NASA, and the Young Astronaut Council of the U.S. She has authored and co-authored 35 activity books for children in the areas of values education, environmental education, aerospace and astronomy.
by Catholic News Service
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals based in San Francisco heard oral arguments Oct. 19 in a lawsuit that aims to overturn a 2017 federal regulation expanding the exemption to the federal contraceptive mandate to include the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious employers.
Nuns on the Bus Blog - Who benefits and who loses? Counting the effects of tax cuts at Nuns on the Bus stops in Beaver and Erie, Pennsylvania, and in Buffalo, New York.
by Eleanor Nash
Even before she could go to school, Sr. Carole Eschen wanted to be a teacher. At age 17, she joined the Sisters of Loretto and taught math and science at three schools, landing at Kansas City Academy in 1985. The school is known for its inclusive environment that attracts a large LGBTQ population.
by Jan Cebula
Nuns on the Bus Blog - We met people at every stop who understand that we're all sisters and brothers and also act like it. What a blessing to be on a pilgrimage to these sacred communal spaces.
by Marvelous L. Misolas
Contributor
Helping people to prepare for sudden climate-induced disasters is a daunting and slow process. One must address the deeper cause of vulnerabilities, such as situations of extreme poverty, hunger and lack of social protection.
by Catholic News Service
A Catholic priest considered a prime witness against an Indian bishop accused of rape has been found dead, with his family suspecting foul play. However, local medical staff said he had a series of health problems.
