Stories

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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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M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM: Guiding Women Through Spiritual Discernment

Sister M. Karolyn took the name “Mary Karolyn” to reflect her admiration of and devotion to Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II. 
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Farm workers carrying produce

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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pregnant women

Pioneering Support for Pregnant Women 

In southwest Ohio, an organization called Healthy Moms & Babes is quietly revolutionizing maternal and infant care. 
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