Sr. Helen Mary Anthony, a gynecologist and Sister of St. Anne Bangalore, will take over May 1 as the first woman director of the Catholic Health Association of India.
"This center is about restoring hope where opportunity has been denied, giving marginalized women the means to shape their own future with confidence and faith," said Fr. Asif Sardar, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Lahore.
At the Mater Christi Human Development and Religious Formation Centre, Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ lead an unconventional frontline response to drug addiction among young Nigerians.
Sr. Josephine Adhiambo, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Anne, is a sign language interpreter and tutor who bridges the communication gap between the hearing and the silent community in Kenya.
To help the children of incarcerated women, Catholic sisters provide parish-based homes or support to existing guardianships, keeping siblings together and preserving the connection between imprisoned mothers and their children.
Every week, sometimes every day, a group of religious sisters and priests visit the imprisoned at Camp East Montana, an immigration detention center that resembles a sprawling tent city in the desert.
The Mary Consoler of the Afflicted Sisters work with women who have been abused or forced out of their homes by their husbands. The sisters help with counseling, shelter and assistance with income-generating projects.
Providence Sr. An Lucie Kim Nga's own journey mirrors Cambodia's turbulent modern history. "I want to offer my life for reconciliation — for all people," says Sister Lucie.
"Through this daily life, we learn resilience, hospitality, and faith persevering in the face of the uncertain. The families we accompany teach us to remain present, even when the future is unclear."
