Reflections on Dilexit Nos and Dilexi Te
Pope Francis’ last encyclical, “He loved us” (Dilexit Nos), subtitled “On the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus Christ,” is a profound… Read More »Reflections on Dilexit Nos and Dilexi Te
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Social Justice
With justice as a key focus of our congregation, several of our ministries deal specifically with issues of human rights, education, and human development. Learn more about our social justice efforts and focus.
Signs of the Times
To speak of the “Signs of the Times” in the United States today is to confront difficult, controversial and quite urgent matters. We live in… Read More »Signs of the Times
LifeWay Network: A Shared Mission of Healing, Home & Hope
LifeWay Network is dedicated to combating human trafficking by providing safe housing for women who have been trafficked and educating people about human trafficking. Our… Read More »LifeWay Network: A Shared Mission of Healing, Home & Hope
Decent Work & Economic Empowerment
In preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, this fall, the NGO Committee for Social Development convened a High-Level Political… Read More »Decent Work & Economic Empowerment
The Real Cost of Clean Energy
Transitioning to clean energy is one way to address global climate change and also embrace the spirit of caring for our common home. However, increased… Read More »The Real Cost of Clean Energy
Thirty Years of Service, and a Legacy of Love
Thirty years is a remarkable milestone in the life of an organization – one worthy of gratitude, celebration, and reflection. For the RSHM LIFE Center,… Read More »Thirty Years of Service, and a Legacy of Love
CSW69: Celebrating Wins, Confronting Challenges in Women’s Rights
In March, the United Nations hosted the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform… Read More »CSW69: Celebrating Wins, Confronting Challenges in Women’s Rights
UN Remains Committed to Global Social Justice
Earlier this year, I attended the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) at the United Nations. This commission, one of eight created… Read More »UN Remains Committed to Global Social Justice
Faith in Action: Six Decades of Ministry and Mission
A native of the Washington Heights area of northern Manhattan in New York City, Sister Mary Lang’s journey has taken her to numerous locations to… Read More »Faith in Action: Six Decades of Ministry and Mission
Signs of Times: A Response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) is an association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States. The conference… Read More »Signs of Times: A Response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious