GSR's Hope Amid Turmoil series looks at the ministries of women religious serving in dangerous places worldwide. We pause midway through the series to remind readers of the memorable stories and columns we've published.
"We were not allowed to go into the ER when [the doctors] were working on him, but after Dr. King was pronounced dead, we were admitted to it, and the authorities gave us the time we needed to pray with him."
A Vatican letter praises Sr. Carol Keehan's commitment to expanding access to health care. The letter highlights her role "carrying out the apostolate of charity" and supporting " 'the fragility of others as we strive to build a common future.' "
Loretto Sr. Jeannine Gramick, one of the pioneers in ministry to gay and lesbian people in the Catholic Church has said she believes the institution will one day offer sacramental marriage to same-sex couples.
Commentary: Since the 1970s, sisters have been influenced by bishops' statements, scientific publications and theological works about the environment. Today, sisters worldwide prioritize care for creation as integral to their work.
The mission of a new center in India is to promote a more harmonious living with all of creation in the spirit of coexistence. That will help people experience healing, health and wholeness.
Simply Spirit: More than 420 Catholics from all over the world gathered in an online event to celebrate Ludmila Javorova, who courageously served the underground church in communist Czechoslovakia as an ordained priest.
Appreciation: Sinsinawa Dominican Sr. Donna Quinn was a pioneer, well ahead of her time and of many of her peers on women's issues in church and society.
Simply Spirit: On her feast day, I want to reflect on something St. Mary of Magdala might find puzzling: What is the big deal about recognizing women's leadership in today's Catholic faith communities?
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