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The streets of downtown Leavenworth rang with the clatter of pots and pans as dozens of neighbors, organizers, and former CoreCivic workers gathered for a joyful and defiant march against the proposed reopening of the CoreCivic-run ICE detention center recently. The “Pots and Pans March,” held on Saturday, July 19, was more than just a …

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by Mary Jo Hobbs, CSJ Associate Associates of The Sisters of St. Joseph are women and men from various faith traditions, married and single, who extend the mission and share the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph without becoming vowed members. Mary Jo Hobbs has been an Associate since 2018, and extends the mission …

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by Sr. Kris Schrader ASC A gathering of justice advocates, volunteers, and interested persons, the majority being religious from the St. Louis area, gathered on April 10 at St. Louis University High School to welcome Sr. Norma Pimental, MJ, who led a conversation on immigration and Catholic Social Teaching. Sister Norma is the Executive Director …

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by Sisters Michelle Woodruff and Barb Smith A day that had been in the planning for months unfolded for a group of Native American Lay Ministers who were honored for their 27, 25, and 10 years of ministry at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Crownpoint, NM.   Before Sr. Maureen died, her dream was to …

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The Catholic Sisters of Kansas (CSOK) met following Memorial Day for the first in-person meeting since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospitality of our Dominican Sisters in Great Bend, Kansas was enjoyed by all. What a gift to be together again and renew our commitment to supporting one another and our congregations. The …

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When Sister Regina Deitchman realized that our new pope was Cardinal Robert Prevost, whom she knew from her ministry in Peru, tears of joy filled her eyes. Talking with Sister Helen Therese (Elena) Mack, who also ministered in Peru, they reflected on their memories of him as “a very simple, a very friendly, and a …

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Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth responded with enthusiasm to the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV on May 8. We asked several Sisters to share their reactions, especially to his being from the United States. Sister Sheila Taylor expressed curiosity, “I’m really excited. But really, more than wondering what nationality the next pope …

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The SCL Mother House welcomed Mabior Acouth, Executive Director of Aqua Africa, and Dana Bradfield on April 4, 2025. Mr. Acouth, who lives in South Sudan, shared insights about their organization’s water projects during his visit to the United States. Aqua Africa drills water wells in South Sudan using a model that involves local community …

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As women religious and members of the Sisters of Charity Federation in the United States, we are committed to serving the most vulnerable. United in mission, we embrace our calling to respond to the needs of those living in poverty and on the margins, while also caring for our common home. We can no longer …

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Sister Therese Bangert, SCL, stood alone before the Kansas House Federal and State Affairs Committee in February 2025, speaking against a resolution urging Governor Laura Kelly to support President Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda. Sister Therese was the only outside speaker at the hearing. Reflecting the SCL Directional Statement, calling for care of the marginalized, she …

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