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U.S. Gospel Fund – Fiscal Year 25
Applications for the U.S. Gospel fund are open until October 1. Changes to the process and updated forms can be found here. We invite organizations who align with SSND’s mission to apply.
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Plastic Free July - Use Your Voter Voice!
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Associates Gather to Hear The Call
By Sister Debbie Liesen, SSND
On Tuesday evening, June 11th, and Wednesday, June 12th, Associates from the Central Pacific and the Atlantic Midwest Provinces gathered via zoom to hear about The Call of the 25th General Chapter.
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Brand New Website for SSNDEC!
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World Day Against Child Labor - June 12th
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Our Eucharistic Mission in a Polarized World
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Celebrate Our Oceans on World Oceans Day - June 8th 2024
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New Teilhard Documentary
An Afternoon to Remember - Part 1
Over 200 alumni, benefactors, and friends - including 33 SSNDs - attended "An Afternoon To Remember" held May 5, 2024, in Bridgeport, CT.
A good time was had by all!
Many attendees were reunited with former teachers and classmates.
Two alumni shared fond memories of being students of SSNDs. A resident of The Watermark talked about the positive impact the Sisters have had on their community.
Many thanks to our planning committee and the entire Development staff for giving their time and talent to make this event happen!
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Biodiverity Day 2024 - Be Part of the Plan!
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World Migratory Bird Day 2024 to Focus on Insects
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Join Live Prayer Service from Mother Theresa's Tomb
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Read SNAC! - Shalom North America News for May 2024
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Absolution Will Surprise, Satisfy You - Book Review
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Two Advocacy Actions For Today!
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You, Too, Can Starburst!
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School Sisters Gather from Across the Province
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Waterdown Sisters Colour Easter Eggs
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Villa Assumpta Sisters Enjoy Nun Study Presentation
Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Flanagan visited Villa Assumpta recently to provide an update on the ongoing Nun Study. It includes 678 SSNDs, 75 to 107 years of age, who agreed to participate in the research.
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Sister Margaret Bauer, SSND 1919 – 2024
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May Easter Bring Joy to Our Hearts
Sisters Wrap Soap Bars to Help Sex Trafficking Victims
Twenty-five sisters and staff recently gathered at Villa Assumpta recently to label 3,000 bars of soap and 2,000 make-up remover wipes with the national human trafficking hotline number, to help combat sex slavery and recover missing persons in hotels.
The labeling project is part of SOAP (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution), an organization founded by trafficking survivor Theresa Flores.
Theresa had been trafficked as a young girl. When she realized that a bar of soap could have discreetly linked her to help, she founded SOAP to help other victims.
Before the Villa Assumpta soap-wrapping began, Theresa spoke to the Sisters by Zoom about the human trafficking industry and the warning signs to watch for. Learn more about the SOAP Project.
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