What drew you to religious life?

Sister Angela Gertsema, ASCJ, reflects on the journey that led her to religious life.

Catholic Sisters respond to violence

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Violence, war and crime create more poverty, which breeds more violence and illegal activities, compounded by misuse of power, lack of education and participation of those who could help, and fear and ignorance of those who do not know how to help.

Creative tactics of Sisters thwart human trafficking

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Human Trafficking is not just a term--it has a face, a life, and a family!

Our lives are mission: a reflection on Pope Francis' call to holiness

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Gaudete et Exsultate is about a call to personal holiness, about finding God in practical ways in everyday life, by doing ordinary things. The entirety of life is mission--how do you see your life as a mission from God?

What youth need to stay "in" the church

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Young adults have grown up in a very different world. They long to connect with Jesus, church and with each other, as do the rest of us.