Sisters Anabel and Celia Celebrate Jubilees In Nicaragua
January 17, 2020
Sister Anabel Torres celebrated her 50 year Jubilee in Nicaragua.
Sister Celia Fernández celebrated her 15 year Jubilee in Nicaragua.
Both Sisters will be celebrated again in June during the Fond du Lac Jubilee celebration.
Congratulations Sisters!
Get to know a staff member: Dusty Krikau
January 09, 2020
This month, Dusty Krikau, the Director of Mission Advancement is featured in the NCR Forward Member Spotlight. The spotlight isn't an accolade, just an introduction of a subscriber, but is also a great way for you to learn a little about one of the staff members in our office!
CSA Prays for Peace with Iran
January 08, 2020
As members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and as community committed to the promotion of non-violence, we join with LCWR and the other communities of faith in condemning the United States’ assassination of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the deployment of additional troops to the region, and the threat of further violent action in Iran. Together let us pray for the de-escalation of tensions and the establishment of peace.
A Surprise Award for Adelante Mujer
January 08, 2020
In December 2019, Sister Diane Bauknecht, Executive Director of Adelante Mujer, along with Associates Esther Hicks and Mary Gorske, members of the Adelante Mujer board, accepted a plaque of special recognition from University of the Autonomous Regions of the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua (URACCAN) in honor of the “unconditional support” that Adelante Mujer has provided to medical students in Nicaragua over the past ten years.
CSA Sisters Welcome Student Learners
January 03, 2020
From December 14-21, seven students and three chaperones, including Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB, from Northwestern University visited and participated in the lives of those whose faith life and human dignity are threatened. During their trip they stayed with in the home of Sister Mary Rose Obholz and Susan Kolb.
Sister Mary Rose was thrilled with the experience. "They brought youthful energy to the Nieves de la Rosa house. ... They talked with an asylum seeker from Mexico who is now living in Naco Sonora - the place she fled. They saw people from Cuba, Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and parts of Mexico. The experiences each day moved them to the questions, 'what can we do?' 'How can we bring the message to others?'"
They journeyed from Naco, Sonora to Agua Prieta to Tucson (Casa Alitas)to learn first-hand about how immigration works for asylum seekers, migrants, and immigrants and experienced challenges and hope as did the Sisters of St. Agnes.
Student and chaperones recorded a brief reflection each day, which can be found on the website of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago.
The students talked with asylum seekers waiting in line at the "tent city" near Agua Prieta.
UNANIMA International - December Newsletter
December 16, 2019
News from the UN and around the world comes from UNANIMA International. The December issue includes:
- What's Happening at the UN
- UNANIMA International's Symposium on Women and Children Experiencing Homelessness
- Intern Update and Introductions
- Grassroots Stories
- Regional News
- New Look
Merry Christmas from Adelante Mujer
December 13, 2019
You, our donors, have given the Adelante Mujer student doctors the very best gift possible. The gift of being able to get an education. To read more click here. We wish you all the love, warmth, and cheer this holy season offers.
Rita Thomas, Board Member
Adelante Mujer, Inc.
Sister Cynthia Nienhaus Inducted into Order of Catechists
November 25, 2019
On Sunday, November 24, 2019, Sister Cynthia Nienhaus was inducted as part of the inaugural membership of the Archdiocesan Order of Catechists at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
By publicly acknowledging their roles at catechists in the Catholic Church, the 32 members of the Order vowed to
- Continue living in accord with the dignity and calling of a catechist, witnessing to the Catholic faith in word and deed.
- Pray daily for catechists throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, for the fruitfulness of their ministries and the faithfulness of their lives.
- Join with the other members of this Order of Catechists in mutual support, and ongoing formation, and to meet at least three times a year.
