Nsukka, which is a town I grew up in, is a university town with an international flair. It is located in the Eastern part of Nigeria in Enugu state. Growing up, my family and I worshipped at St. Peter’s Chaplaincy within the University. At a typical liturgy, you would find people from America, Asia and Europe affiliated with the university.
During this time, when we have been affected by a global pandemic, COVID-19, that have infected more than 8 million people around the world, we, in the US, have been impacted by a second global pandemic, systemic racism.
Giving Voice participants, save the date for our Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Encuentro Oct 22-24. Registration opens late July.
Giving Voice participant Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, received a Leadership Initiatives Scholarship from Giving Voice, and with the funds began her very own podcast!
We are excited to share that Giving Voice sisters have formed a new Development Committee, which will serve the organization in developing strategies for ongoing financial sustainability.
This year's Life Commitment Program has been reconfigured as a virtual experience of connection and community, faith and prayer, learning and dialogue. The same components that have made the program so good all these years will be integrated into the online format.
When we started our Lenten Season, on February 26th, little did I/we know the transformation I/we would experience. What began for me as a hospital chaplain, touching hundreds of foreheads with the signing of the cross on Ash Wednesday, ended with me not being able to touch even the people I live with and love.
Introducing Giving Voice's newest Core Team member, Erin McDonald, CSJ! Learn more about how Erin first got involved with Giving Voice, and her hopes for the future.
Our Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Encuentro was inspired by YOU. The idea for this gathering was sparked by numerous conversations around the lack of diversity within our congregations and the challenges we have experienced.
In our new feature “Sisters in the News” we’ll highlights all of the news we can find each month where Sisters are highlighted!