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Housing First, Humanity Always 

In a city known for its relentless pace, St. Francis Friends of the Poor offers a sanctuary where time slows and healing begins.  

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A Mother’s Prayer for Survival

She faced terminal illness with anger—then found healing as a beggar before God.
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From Illness to Healing, Anguish to Redemption

Illness and tragedy wounded them. Faith and family healed them.
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Women religious and the Church

The Nuns Are OK: Building a Sustainable Future for Women Religious 

While numbers in congregations of women religious are falling in the United States, Catholic sisters from all corners of the country are reimagining how to live out their missions in a shifting cultural landscape. 
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The Hidden Sanctuary of Holy Angels 

Tucked away in Belmont, North Carolina, Holy Angels has not only cared for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities but has also transformed lives, including those of the caregivers.  
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Harvesting Justice 

Behind every meal, there’s a story of sacrifice; Julie Taylor’s work at the National Farm Worker Ministry brings to light the often invisible and harsh realities of farm labor in the United States. 
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‘Dead Man Walking’ at 30: The Fight Continues 

“Grace comes and wakes us up,” says Sister Helen Prejean, who has dedicated her life to fighting capital punishment in the United States. “It’s what you do with it when it comes that counts.” 
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