As the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton marked the 50th anniversary of the 1975 canonization of its namesake on Sept. 14, the Emmitsburg, Maryland, campus hosted what was dubbed "A Day of Joy" as part of a three-day celebration attracting over 3,000 visitors.
The Sisters of Mary Immaculate, who belong to the Salesian Family, operate six clinics in the remote areas of Bangladesh where people are poor and lack basic education.
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ Sisters' relationship with the Indigenous Aeta people has grown, offering education and assistance in expanding the community's farming businesses.
In a small border town between Kenya and Tanzania sits Savelberg Mixed Day and Boarding Primary School, founded in 2012 by the Little Sisters of St. Joseph to provide the community with a learning institution.
Sr. Hedwig Muse joined fellow legal advocates with the Law Society of Kenya to provide community service at a Nairobi prison. The society's Legal Awareness Week offers legal support to vulnerable people in prisons.
Sr. Maria Rosa served as a formator and trainer for Franciscan nuns and a missionary among people living with leprosy in India. She returned to Spain two days after the golden jubilee of her congregation's presence in India.
Daughter of Charity Sr. Denise LaRock is one of the many people working tirelessly with Catholic groups to help Texas Hill Country residents affected by the deadly July 4 floods.
The Santhwana De-Addiction Centre offers a 23-day residential program that combines medical detoxification, psychological counseling and spiritual formation. "We want them to feel human again," says Sr. Vimala Jose.
Then-Bishop Robert Prevost championed migrants, trafficking victims, and sister-run ministries in Chiclayo, Peru. Locals hope that, as Pope Leo XIV, he keeps his community-centered leadership.
