An Evening of Justice Connections with Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ

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 …

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth React to New Pope

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 …

Aqua Africa Director Shares Water Access Work with SCLs

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 …

Sister Therese Bangert Speaks on Behalf of Immigrants at Kansas Legislature

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 …

Lenten Resources

The forty days of Lent allow us to step aside from our comfortable, usual routines and focus more intently on practices, leading to becoming more of whom God created us to be.  The following resources are available online. We encourage you to choose from these or others as a guide to your daily prayer and …