Healthy eating for the planet
In Peru, we feel blessed by the diversity of vegetables, fruits, menestras (grains) and other plants that Mother Earth produces to help us to enjoy a sustainable and healthy diet.
My Vegan Journey
I entered into this lifestyle to be healthier, but the more I learn about the effects of adopting a plant-based diet can have on the environment and other sentient beings, the more committed I become.
Eco-Challenge: Use your plate to help the planet
This Earth Month, join us in reflecting on the food choices that we make and their impact on the planet. We’ll be sharing reflections and calls to action from some of our sisters, associates and friends that we hope will inspire you to explore if there are any food choices you wish to make differently.
Reflections from El Paso
Recently, Sister Sandra Straub traveled to El Paso, Texas to volunteer with Annunciation House serving migrants at the U.S./Mexico border. She shares some reflections below.
Border Compassion
These two stories come from sisters who have traveled to Mexicali, Mexico with the new organization Border Compassion. Its mission is to invite faith communities to cross over at the U.S./Mexico border and offer a compassionate humanitarian response.
Eco-Challenge: Find balance on the Equinox
This month, we invite you to spend time reflecting on balance and tipping points and noticing the changes that you see.
Introducing “Our Border Brothers and Sisters”
When I was a volunteer at Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas last May, I had the privilege of serving refugees seeking asylum in the United States.
Utica’s Prayer Powerhouse
Associates promise to pray “individually and communally with the Sisters of St. Joseph.” Maria Beck takes that promise seriously.
Eco-Challenge: Cut your carbon
This month’s eco-challenge asks you to develop a CO2 diet plan. How many pounds of CO2 can you drop this month?
Introducing Developing Diverse Voices
We believe that we should do all we can to help elevate others’ voices, especially those who come from under-resourced communities. To that end, the leadership team has created the Developing Diverse Voices curriculum.