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Bridges, September 13, 2019

CATHOLIC NON-VIOLENT ACTION

On September 4th, I shared in a hope-filled experience with over 400 people in a Catholic Non-Violent Action for Immigrant Children in Newark, New Jersey.

The call throughout the event was to end the abuse, trauma, and detention of migrant children and was echoed in prayer, ritual, and a call to action by Catholic leaders. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, accompanied the group through the whole experience from St. Mary’s Church, through the streets of Newark, to the Federal ICE office.

Bridges, September 6, 2019

JUSTICE, PEACE, INTEGRITY OF CREATION… Please see the Bridges attachment with a reflection and prayer for the Season of Creation.

LOOKING AHEAD... The World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), on 29 September 2019, will soon be here. On this occasion, Pope Francis will celebrate a Mass in Rome, and asks us to join him with the slogan “It is not just about migrants”. This theme has been developed into the sub-theme “it is about the whole person and all people”.

Bridges, August 23, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS TO MIDDIA DOUTE, RJM

On August 10th, Middia Doute made her temporary vows (left), as a Religious of Jesus and Mary, in Canape Vert, Haiti. On the right, she is presented with the Constitutions of the Congregation by Sr. Marge Perron, RJM, Provincial.  You may have already received Sr. Marge’s letter detailing the ceremony, but to make sure, a copy is attached to the email accompanying Bridges.  Also attached are beautiful photos of the ceremony that you‘ll certainly want to see!

 

Bridges, August 9, 2019

Blessed Dina.

An Interesting Connection: "He said the Saints he visited at St. Malachy’s Church were the regulars plus BLESSED DINA!  What did I hear?  As far as I am concerned, there is only one Blessed Dina..."

Bridges, July 26, 2019

Bridges, July 26, 2019

CAMP CLAUDINE 2019 - Fon Ibo, Haiti

This photo shows most of the 320 campers who are attending Camp Claudine right now, at the Jesus-Mary School in Fon Ibo.  The camp banner (and tee shirts) read...

"Let us support children with love - Camp Claudine 2019".

Bridges, July 12, 2019

Bridges, July 12, 2019

Sr. Natalia Mejia, RJM sent the following expression of appreciation: "My Dear Sisters, My sincere thanks for so many cards, good wishes and gifts I received from all of  you.   May our good Lord continue his blessings upon each and every one of you..."

Bridges, June 21, 2019

illustrated book about Wangari Maathai

Jesus-Mary School - Gros Morne, Haiti: Maryknoll Lay Missioner Abby Belt brought us a DVD copy of "Taking Root" about Wangari Maathai's life and the Greenbelt Movement in Kenya. So, on June 5, International Day for the Environment, the Lekol Jezi-Mari student body learned about Wangari Maathai and her Greenbelt Movement by watching “Taking Root”, on the screen by the red door.

Bridges, June 7, 2019

Bridges, June 7, 2019

The Pre-Chapter assembly in Port-au-Prince, Haiti was an enriching experience of interculturality with our sisters from every part of our congregation. We worked hard in listening, understanding, sharing in both large and small groups - with the help of our translator, Paloma, a volunteer from our community in Jean Rabel. Thank God for her and the new translation equipment that Monica and team purchased. A wonderful spirit of bonded us together.

Bridges, May 24, 2019

Bridges, May 24, 2019

“It is clear that no one has the answer as to how we should chart the future that lies before us. I think however, what is crystal clear is that perhaps we have never needed each other quite as much as we do at this moment, and our world has (perhaps) never needed us more.”

Bridges, May 10, 2019

"I felt the pre-chapter spiritual preparation as well as the regional meetings set a tone for our Provincial chapter which were life-giving. Marge’s opening address challenged me - especially her question: What calls do you hear revealing who we need to be and where we need to stand today?"

Bridges, May 3, 2019

Bridges, May 3, 2019

Come and join the CELEBRATION WITH OUR JUBILARIANS who have served lovingly and faithfully in the Lord's vineyard for a grand total of 560 years and still counting...

Bridges, April 26, 2019

MIGRANT MINISTRY REFLECTIONS - Sr. Norene Costa, RJM

In the darkness of the night, white vans transport migrant families to the shelter. Approximately 125 mothers, fathers and children arrive at the shelter, located in an unoccupied school named in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Upon arrival, there is a background check of the migrants by border officials, followed by a medical examination of each newcomer. What was once a school auditorium now serves as a bedroom furnished with cots and a blanket, but no pillow.

Bridges, March 29, 2019

Bridges, March 29, 2019

The staff and volunteers are getting used to the new shelter location. It is a bit of a maze of hallways, staircases, rooms on different levels but it does have a very handy elevator.

Bridges, March 22, 2019

Bridges, March 22, 2019

Sowing Hope for the Planet, a campaign of the Union of International Superiors General (UISG), invites you to register for their upcoming April 11 webinar: Listening to the Cry of the Earth and the Poor.

Bridges, March 15, 2019

Bridges, March 15, 2019

Last week, from March 7 - 11, I had an opportunity to visit the Novitiate of the Americas in Mexico City and to spend time with Middia Doute, our second-year novice.

Bridges, March 8, 2019

Bridges, March 8, 2019

MEET THE JEAN RABEL TEAM - Haiti: This year we are six members! Three Irish, three Spanish.

Bridges, March 1, 2019

Sr. Jackie Picard

During the Bicentenary we featured contributors’ memories of an RJM who had touched or inspired them in some way.  This year’s jubilarians were asked if they had memories to share.  Sr. Jackie Picard is the first to reply.  Note that all readers of Bridges are warmly invited to contribute.  Keep them coming!

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