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Standing for Immigrants

National news repeatedly depicts arrests, detentions and deportations of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in various parts of the U.S. Activities of ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) include making arrests without any due process or judicial warrant. ICE has even arrested US citizens, leading to numerous court motions to halt those activities.

Dispatch from Haiti

Across all regions, we’re seeing more people arrive on Lagonav from the mainland, trying to escape the violence. Cost of living is rising. Fear is everywhere. And yet, we are still making progress. It just takes more—more strength, more resolve, more resources.

Waterdown Volunteers "Just Like to Visit!"

SSND Waterdown LEAD has been blessed with many volunteers over the years. Some, who want to be part of our faith-based environment, are from the local community. Some are friends of our sisters. Most recently, we've been doubly blessed to have Associate-Volunteers!

Sister Kathleen Joins 100-Year-Old Club!

Sisters at Stella Maris helped Sister Kathleen Engers celebrate a special milestone last week. Friends and family joined the party for the new centenarian, which was filled with balloons, flowers, and treats.
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Remembering Pope Francis

It is with great sadness that we, School Sisters of Notre Dame of the Atlantic-Midwest Province, join with the global community to mourn the passing of our dear Holy Father, Pope Francis. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the gift of his life and pontificate.
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The Resurrection Power to Change

I've offered this prayer to and for family, friends, and community members at Easter, as seems fitting. I've also offered it at other times, when a special uplifting of strength and resolution are called for. Because Resurrection power is real.

Living the SSND Charism ‘Throughout the Whole’

The SSND Annual Leadership Meeting was held February 7-8 at Villa Assumpta, Baltimore. Attendees included Chief Administrators, board chairs, selected other ministry leaders and Sisters serving on boards. The new Sponsor Council joined the meeting as well. In his keynote, Dan Horan looks at ‘Catholicity’ from the angles of Theology, Spirituality and Action, and engages You Are Sent and the Call of the 25th General Chapter.

Immigration Myths you may encounter

The Franciscan Action Network has compiled a resource containing information and sources that set the record straight and will hopefully help mitigate the damage caused by disinformation about immigrants.

Mardi Gras Fun at Waterdown

Celebrating Mardi Gras with a French flair brought some scenes of New Orleans to our Waterdown lounge last Tuesday. Sisters were treated to a special King cake our Kim had baked. King cake is a New Orleans tradition!
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