New community founded in Pachacutec
In February 2024, two of our sisters began a new mission in this pueblo joven or “young town,” a newer settlement in the dusty Andean… Read More »New community founded in Pachacutec
Eco-Challenge: Bars not bottles
There are a plethora of eco-friendly soaps, shampoos and conditioners available in bar form with zero plastic packaging.
Visiting the Log Church
While in St. Louis for the Kakehashi gathering, some sisters had the opportunity to visit the Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia, Illinois. The log… Read More »Visiting the Log Church
Standing Ovation for Selma Marcher, Sister Barbara Moore, at The Black Rep’s “Hold On!”
I recently attended The St. Louis Black Rep’s production of Hold On! with Sisters Nancy Corcoran, Barbara Moore and Joan Filla. Hold On! is a play written by Paul… Read More »Standing Ovation for Selma Marcher, Sister Barbara Moore, at The Black Rep’s “Hold On!”
New Year Celebration at St. Francis Xavier Chapel Japanese Catholic Center
St. Francis Xavier Church in Los Angeles, where I do ministry, welcomed Bishop Elshoff on January 21 for Mass and a New Year’s party. It… Read More »New Year Celebration at St. Francis Xavier Chapel Japanese Catholic Center
Eco-Challenge: Pick sustainable paper products
Tissue products such as toilet paper, paper towels, paper napkins and facial tissue are found in many households. They are cheap and convenient. These products… Read More »Eco-Challenge: Pick sustainable paper products
Building Bridges as Saint Joseph Workers
The St. Joseph Worker program is a year-long service opportunity for women ages 21-30 in preparation for a lifelong commitment to social change and personal… Read More »Building Bridges as Saint Joseph Workers
Eco-Challenge: Unsubscribe from junk mail
Altogether, all the promotional mail we get in our email inboxes and our physical mailboxes has a huge carbon footprint. Here are some tips for… Read More »Eco-Challenge: Unsubscribe from junk mail
A birthday card from JFK
Sister Catherine Berissimo Monahan received a special card from President Kennedy on her 100th birthday, the day after his assassination.
Report from the U.S./Mexico border
I am grateful for the opportunity during the month of September to be in the presence of hundreds of migrants every day while volunteering with… Read More »Report from the U.S./Mexico border