It was a night like any other in San Salvador in 1980. The Cleveland mission team working in LaLibertad was well aware of the dangers involved in staying in the war-torn county. Lay missionary Jean Donovan knew particularly well the danger she was in. A few weeks earlier she wrote to her friend: “The Peace Corps […]
As we approach Veterans Day, let’s join together in prayer for our veterans and those serving in military posts throughout the world. (Click on the Prayer to make it larger if needed.)
We all have an image, a face, a person whose story of survival during Hurricane Katrina continues to haunt us. Mine was the woman who said she didn’t go to the Superdome because she heard on the news you needed to bring a three day supply of food and water with you. “And who has […]
I am such a teacher in my heart. After 20 years of teaching and 25 years away from teaching, I continue to hope and pray for the children as they head back to school—all children, all ages. Don’t we all want the very best for them?
(Greetings to all…I’m back after a short summer break) There will be plenty of lessons in the three R’s– reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic as school bells call our children and teens back to school. How about infusing the three S’s of teaching for spiritual growth into the curriculum–stories, service and symbols. The three S’s are proven […]
For so many Americans, summer means going on vacation, taking a break and striving for a more even pace in our work life. That is, except for our farmers. For rural America to thrive,
Notre Dame Sister Kathleen Ryan is the Director of the Diocese of Cleveland Social Action Office. She is responsible for creating and implementing programs and pursuing legislative advocacy for peace, social and economic justice. She is beginning her 25th year at Catholic Charities and the diocese after a nineteen year teaching career. She recently was named Coordinator of the Sisters of Norte Dame, Chardon, OH, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation Committee. 
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ. 