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COVID-19 Rapid Response grants give Sisters a fresh start
As vaccines begin to roll out across the globe, people are looking to a fresh start. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear to the Mission Helpers of the Sacred…
Read MorePrayer of the Three Hail Marys
Oh Mary, I come to your motherly heart to look for love, light, strength, support and peace. I offer myself to your power, confide in your wisdom, I surrender to your…
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Rapid Response Grants: The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, it changed almost every aspect of daily life at Camilla Hall, the convent home and health care center for the Sisters, Servants of the…
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A Thanksgiving Prayer
Gracious God, I thank you for the gift of life. In these times when blessings are sometimes hard to find, give me the grace to be aware of your loving…
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Sister Marian Bandille, mfic
Sister Marian Bandille, a member of the Community of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, shares her story in her own words. Her community in Tenafly, New Jersey received a 2020 grant for $25,000 to replace windows.
Read MoreSister Carla Hernandez, OSBM
Sister Carla Hernandez, OSBM worked in education for more than sixty years before retiring. She possesses a unique perspective as a native of Central America who joined a Ukrainian Catholic monastic community, the Sisters of St. Basil the Great, near Philadelphia.
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Sister Mary Emma Jochum, OSB
“SOAR! for me is my BIGGEST BLESSING. God showed me again and again ‘TRUST ME’ throughout my 50-year disability challenge.”
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Brother Charles Madden, OFM Conv.
Brother Charles Madden, OFM Conv. is a Conventual Franciscan Friar who has served with Marytown since 1968.
Read More“The Sisters taught me that I could do whatever I wanted.”
In this series, we are sharing stories of how Catholic Sisters have guided and inspired you. You can share your story here. The Religious of the Sacred Heart have inspired…
Read More“They taught me about hospitality.”
In this series, we are sharing stories of how Catholic Sisters have guided and inspired you. You can share your story here. Everything I learned about hospitality – I learned…
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