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As we approach the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons it is important to reflect not only on the present reality of human trafficking in our communities, country, and the wider world, but also the longer history that has brought us to this particular moment.

10 years ago, on 2nd July 2010, the UN General Assembly voted to establish UN Women to accelerate progress in meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide. 

"Imagination is a wonderful gift that, as children, we use fairly often. Then, as we grow up, many of us put that gift aside. However, today, every person around the globe is receiving an invitation from the United Nations to rectify that neglect by responding to the call of the 2020 World Refugee Day, a call which is — in part — for us to imagine the reality that is faced by every refugee" ~Sister Mary Leonora, SSND

I hope this reflection helps readers to recognize and counter the systemic injustices that marginalize people of color in the United States. As the Spirit speaks through those who are oppressed, may we have the grace to listen.”

As an annual holiday, Juneteenth serves as a celebration of emancipation but also as a reminder to continue working towards equality in all aspects of society.

On Monday, June 22 at NOON, local time we are asked to ring bells in celebration, acknowledgment, and gratitude for the Supreme Court’s decision to allow DACA recipients to remain in the United States.

TODAY! Supreme Court voted 5-4 that President Trump’s desire to end Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals is illegal.

Communications for Women Religious have complied member congregations responses, including ours, to the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

It is vital that you reach out to your Senators now and urge them to move forward with legislation that will assist immigrants and refugees during this pandemic as our country continues to struggle against COVID-19. 

Under the COVID-19 quarantine Marian Village continues to follow the guidelines. However they did recently find a way to recognize their Jubilarians Sister Marlene Panko (60th Jubilee) and Sister Jenny VandenBergh (70th Jubilee) with a small celebration.