News - May 2023 RSS Feed

On May 22, the Sisters and Associates heard from a woman knowledgeable about the current situation in Ukraine. Ann Chermak Dillen is a career diplomat now working on democracy development in that country. She explained the circumstances that Ukrainians are living in, the politics of the situation, and the horrific atrocities being committed there. Watch the presentation and learn how to help.

With Earth Day just behind us, we can keep our intentions and momentum going by living every day in honor of our precious earth. Catholic Climate Covenant created a helpful worksheet on "Simple Living." There are suggested small steps such as going meat-free once a week, to bigger steps like doing an energy audit of your home or joining a group to advocate for the environment. Find the worksheet in this month's Justice Endeavors.

The Universal Synod of Bishops in Rome in 2024 will have the benefit of input from Catholics across the globe. Sister Gloria participated in the synodal process at the diocesan and continental (U.S. and Canada) levels, and has just released her report.

Bishop Emeritus McGrath of the Diocese of San Jose, a great friend of the Presentation Sisters, died May 7, 2023. We thank God for his presence to our community over many years, and share a special homily he preached at the end of the congregation's 2008 charism retreat. May he rest in eternal peace.

The archives hold many interesting items from Jubilees of a few or many years ago. Enjoy this selection of memorabilia and photos spanning 1880 to 1998!