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Global Sisters Report gives voice to women religious and their contributions to human development worldwide. We are a project of @ncronline.bsky.social.
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Nonviolence is often dismissed as naïve, yet evidence shows it frequently produces more durable change than coercion.
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The most powerful and just weapon on earth isn't what you think
Nonviolence is often dismissed as naïve, yet evidence shows it frequently produces more durable change than coercion.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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A congregation of Catholic women religious is lamenting the downfall of an acclaimed nursing home it once operated, after severe neglect and endangerment of residents by the current owners prompted Ohio state officials to intervene.
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Ohio nuns lament downfall of their former nursing home under new owners
A congregation of Catholic women religious is lamenting the downfall of an acclaimed nursing home it once operated, after severe neglect and endangerment of residents by the current owners prompted Oh...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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The longtime journalist, who died Jan. 22 at age 61, had a front-row seat to the waning years of Pope John Paul II's pontificate and the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
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Remembering former NCR Rome correspondent, Crux founder John L. Allen Jr.
The longtime journalist, who died Jan. 22 at age 61, had a front-row seat to the waning years of Pope John Paul II's pontificate and the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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The Confederation of Latin American Religious says consecrated life in the region must listen to the call of the spirit, seek new paths, and leave behind past ecclesial models in order to "be born again" and give hope in times of darkness.
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In challenging times, religious in Latin America call for more committed faith
The document, titled "Be Born Again," is a guide to help the leading organization representing religious life in Latin America and the Caribbean discern and take action.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary's efforts in sinking wells and installing water pumps have been instrumental in improving access to clean water and raising living standards in Mongu district.
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Presentation Sisters in Zambia enhance public health with clean water
The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary's efforts in sinking wells and installing water pumps have been instrumental in improving access to clean water and raising living standards ...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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The cultural practice of palaver mirrors the church's call to councils and synodality.
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Conference celebrates church as pilgrims of hope
The cultural practice of palaver mirrors the church's call to councils and synodality.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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"It was born out of necessity," Sr. Clarita Dolencio said. "People needed a place. So we opened the door."
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Sisters in Philippines offer space and healing to sick patients far from home
"It was born out of necessity," Sr. Clarita Dolencio said. "People needed a place. So we opened the door."
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January 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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The spirited celebration of America's 250th anniversary throughout 2026, the national shrine dedicated to the first U.S.-born saint is aiming to help patriotic revelers discover the place of "Mother Seton" among the pantheon of iconic nation-builders.
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Shrine prepares to share Mother Seton's 'Revolutionary' impact as America turns 250
In a revolutionary year, the spirited celebration of America's 250th anniversary throughout 2026, the national shrine dedicated to the first U.S.-born saint is aiming to help patriotic revelers discov...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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"Families trust us because their children are safe here," said the sister who directs two centers the Marist Missionary Sisters run.
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Q&A with Sr. Suporna Rozario, serving people with disabilities in Bangladesh
"Families trust us because their children are safe here," said the sister who directs two centers the Marist Missionary Sisters run.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Plus, Adrian Dominican Sisters to establish a committee to consider possibilities for campus and buildings of Siena Heights University, which is scheduled to close in June.
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Monday Starter: Sisters decry violence of US military attack on Venezuela
Plus, Adrian Dominican Sisters to establish a committee to consider possibilities for campus and buildings of Siena Heights University, which is scheduled to close in June.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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One of the things we know for certain about Jesus is that he was baptized by John. We're sure of it because it embarrassed the early church, making Jesus appear as John's disciple, yet it was too well-known to skip over.
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The Baptism of the Lord: Day-to-day vocation
Scripture for Life: Jesus' baptism reminds us that he was one of us. He revealed that we humans must allow ourselves to be fragile, seeking and willing to change course when love calls for it.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Every Sunday, a vulnerable yet faithful family arrives at the Monastery of the Incarnation in Lima, Peru, and transforms the liturgy, vespers and adoration into their spiritual home.
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I sense the Kingdom of God drawing near with fragile steps and drawings of bunnies
Every Sunday, a vulnerable yet faithful family arrives at the Monastery of the Incarnation in Lima, Peru, and transforms the liturgy, vespers and adoration into their spiritual home.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Across Vietnam's flood-battered central provinces, nuns observed Christmas quietly, scaling back celebrations to redirect resources to those whose homes, crops and livelihoods were swept away by storms and floods.
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Vietnamese nuns, disaster victims rebuild Christmas from debris and share hope
Across Vietnam's flood-battered central provinces, nuns observed Christmas quietly, scaling back celebrations to redirect resources to those whose homes, crops and livelihoods were swept away by storm...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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The border is not a "happy place" to be these days, nor is any migrant community in the U.S. Our reality is complex, and happiness is not the same as hope.
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At a migrant shelter in Mexico, hope may not make sense, but it's real
The border is not a "happy place" to be these days, nor is any migrant community in the U.S. Our reality is complex, and happiness is not the same as hope.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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I found myself thinking or maybe praying: "What would St. Mother Theodore Guerin do if she walked among us today? Does her life have something to say about how not to lose hope?"
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January 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Sister organization in Ireland fights #humantrafficking for 20 years. @sistersreport.bsky.social marks Act to Prevent Trafficking's two decades of advocacy. www.globalsistersreport.org/sister-organ...
Sister organization in Ireland fights human trafficking for 20 years
Act to Prevent Trafficking helped establish anti-human trafficking departments in the country, as well as raising awareness through school programs and advertising campaigns.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Pope Leo XIV closed his Angelus prayer address Sunday Jan. 4 with an appeal for Venezuela to remain independent.
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After US strike on Venezuela, Pope Leo urges respect for law, justice and peace
Pope Leo XIV's words during his Angelus address came after a U.S. strike on Caracas killed at least 40 people, and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the c...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Living with the Adivasis has deepened my appreciation for cultural diversity and the importance of preserving Indigenous traditions, writes Sr. Molly Fernandes.
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I treasure my experience with the Indigenous tribes of India
Living with the Adivasis has deepened my appreciation for cultural diversity and the importance of preserving Indigenous traditions, writes Sr. Molly Fernandes.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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Running barefoot and wearing her religious dress, Sr. Sabina Joseph sprinted gracefully, clearing hurdles and finishing first in the State Masters Athletics Championship.
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Q&A with Sr. Sabina Joseph, champion barefoot hurdler and lifelong PE teacher
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sr. Sabina Joseph has trained hundreds of students in athletics, helping many young people from rural families in India find confidence and opportunities.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Following two years of absence, public Christmas festivities, like holiday lights in Bethlehem and other locales, are returning. Also making an appearance, say some observers, are dribbles of visitors to the Holy Land.
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Anxiety and hope mark Advent for Palestinian Christians
Following two years of absence, public Christmas festivities, like holiday lights in Bethlehem and other locales, are returning. Also making an appearance, say some observers, are dribbles of visitors...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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This month we asked our sister panelists all about Christmas:

How does your community embody the spirit of generosity during Christmas? Can you share a moment when it brought unexpected blessings to your life or ministry?
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Christmastime generosity brings light and hope for sisters' communities
The Life - At Christmas, generosity takes many forms — from simple acts of kindness to community celebrations. Sisters from around the world reflect on how expressions of generosity bring light to the...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The current political climate, with its debates over hospitality, generosity and human dignity, makes me sick to my stomach. Are we still the mighty woman with the torch, welcoming the tired and poor?
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Lessons from the desert fathers on welcoming the tired and the poor
The current political climate, with its debates over hospitality, generosity and human dignity, makes me sick to my stomach. Are we still the mighty woman with the torch, welcoming the tired and poor?
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December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The International Union of Superiors General, or UISG, is capping its 60th anniversary year with the release of a new documentary highlighting UISG's work and with an announcement that the anniversary has prompted a letter of praise from Pope Leo XIV.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Bishop Ronald A. Hicks, 58, succeeds Cardinal Timothy Dolan, whose resignation was accepted after he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 in February.
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New NY archbishop — a Chicago priest, missionary, bridge builder — reflects Pope Leo's style
Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet succeeds Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who turned 75 in February.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Her life invites us to extend hospitality, love, compassion and kindness to others, especially those who are pushed to the margins in our country and in our world.
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Remembering Nickie Valdez's hospitality and welcome in LGBTQ communities
Her life invites us to extend hospitality, love, compassion and kindness to others, especially those who are pushed to the margins in our country and in our world.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM