An exploration (from a Catholic perspective) of the social and environmental challenges facing the Appalachian region; the grassroots work of women religious in Appalachia and the advocacy work of women religious in Washington, DC; the story of acommunity that took the initiative to listen to both the cries of the poor andthe earth, without waiting for the approval of the bishops of the Appalachian region; a community that has been vindicated by the words and actions of Pope Francis, especially his encyclical letter Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home.
Associate groups from Charlottetown and Rustico, PEI, met at Andrews Lodge, Charlottetown, on Tuesday 27 November, 2018, to enjoy a two-hour presentation by Associate Coordinators Marjorie Allison - Ross and Anna Rowley. They gave an excellent summary of the results and agreements found at the Visitation Province Associates Assembly held in Montreal, QC, May 18-21, 2018.
On Sunday, November 25th, Sisters and Associates of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame gathered at the ATV Studio on George Street in Sydney to celebrate Mass For Shut-ins with celebrant Fr. Albert Maroun. Angela McKinnon was the altar server and Lorette Campbell and choir provided the music.
