Bridges, November 11, 2016
One Apostolic Body; Blessing of St. Claudine Mercy Garden; Nonviolence Justice & Peace...
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Genesis of a Garden
And it came to pass in the days of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, that Fr. Andrew, pastor at St. Timothy parish in Warwick, RI and Sr. Vivian, RJM conceived the notion of creating a St. Claudine Mercy Garden. Lo, a parish committee of parishioners, Sr. Doris and Sr. Vivian was called forth to meet and “make a plan”. Sr. Vivian sent word to Sr. Patricia Brito who directed her to Sr. Fabian, Provincial of Bolivia, who knew of a sculptor with an extra statue, the first one having been purchased by Sr. Patricia. And, behold, the statue was purchased.
Bridges, November 4, 2016
Genesis of a Garden, News From Members of the Province Abroad...
Hurricane Matthew hits Abricot & Dame Marie, Haiti
Saturday afternoon Fr Rick Frechette, I and four others made our attempt to go to Dame Marie and Abricot by land, not knowing if we would be able to even reach the place.
Hurricane Matthew hits Jean Rabel, North West Haiti
5th October 2016: I awoke to at 5.30 this morning as hurricane Matthew continued to rage in Jean Rabel, NW Haiti. The wind howled and the rain poured down. We thanked our lucky stars we were fortunate to be living upstairs over the local school in the town. This meant we were unlikely to have rain coming in the doors regardless of how many inches fell. Many were not so lucky; I saw children busy trying to get rid of about 12 inches of water outside the door of their home at about 9.00 am this morning.
Hurricane Matthew hits Jeremie, South West, Haiti
Exactly one week ago today, October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Hurricane Matthew, a category 4 hurricane, hit the southwest Haitian peninsula of Grand Anse with a vengeance.
Bridges, October 14, 2016
Hurricane Matthew and Haiti updates, Greetings from Rome, Meeting of Provincials of the Americas (Rome).
Bridges, October 7, 2016
Early next week, Srs. Marge, Rosemary and Rita will share a few of their “highlights” on the General Conference. Meanwhile, check the Congregational website, for updates and pictures of our General Conference taking place in Rome from October 4 - 14.
Bridges, Sept. 30, 2016
RJM’s GORGEOUS NEW WEBSITE: Our website, rjmusa.org has a new look, but it is still “a work in progress!” There are many sections that are not finished or finalized. But check out our new website and please feel free to send in pictures, news items, suggestions, and ideas to Sr. Rita.
Sr. Mary Bourdon Honored
The Catholic Business Network of Washington, DC, has named Sr. Mary Bourdon, RJM, as "Our Religious of the Year." She will be honored at their annual Gala, held in support of Catholic Education, on September 22nd at the Four Seasons Hotel.
UNANIMA’s September bulletin
Along with UNANIMA’s September bulletin, I would like to share with you some good news that has been made possible thanks to UNANIMA.
Haiti Mission Newsletter, Summer 2016
In this issue we highlight how your donations are improving Haiti.
Isa Sola, RJM
Today is the beautiful feast of Bl. Dina and we also celebrate with the Church the Canonization of St. Mother Teresa. Yet, at the same time, we hold in our hearts the pain of the sudden and untimely departure of our dear Isa.
Bridges, Sept. 2, 2016
On Sunday, August 28th, the RJMs of the New York region gathered at Cabrini Nursing Center to celebrate Sr. Anne Egan's 82nd birthday and 60th anniversary of vows.
Bridges, July 29, 2016
ONE APOSTOLIC BODY - RJM in Pakistan: AT OUR REQUEST, MARIAM WROTE UP THIS ACCOUNT OF HER 50 YEARS IN PAKISTAN. IT’S WORTH NOTING THAT SHE IS THE FOUNDRESS OF THE MISSIONS SHE DESCRIBES IN ISLAMABAD, SHAD BAGH - LAHORE, AND TOBA TEK SINGH.
Bridges, July 1, 2016
INTRODUCING OUR CAMP CLAUDINE 2016 VOLUNTEERS: Our four Camp Counselors are on their way to Gros Morne, Haiti, for the start of Camp Claudine which begins July 4th, and runs for four weeks until the end of July.
Bridges, June 24, 2016
ES.PE.RE PROGRAM ARRIVES IN HAITI: On May 18 we welcomed Maria de la Paz Viniegra, RJM (Mari Paz) and Haydee Barrera, RJM (Chely) to Port-au-Prince. They are from the Province of Mexico and are assigned to Havana, Cuba. They came to offer a workshop on ESPERE and to prepare a small group that could then offer it here in Haiti.
Bridges, June 3, 2016
PEACE WALK IN WARWICK, RI: Sisters Vivian Patenaude, RJM, and Doris Bissonnette, RJM, along with other St. Timothy parishioners, joined the group for the one o’clock start time. Flags were distributed along with song sheets and instructions at St. Timothy’s steps. We were encouraged to walk with someone from another parish whom we did not know, which created interesting conversation.
Bridges, May 27, 2016
SYRIAN REFUGEES WELCOMED AS NEIGHBORS: Representatives from more than 20 different faith organizations came together on April 9, to welcome six refugee families from war-torn Syria who have relocated to Hyattsville, Riverdale Park and College Park, MD.
Refugee & Immigration Ministries, helped organize the welcome dinner as a part of a national “Refugees Welcome” campaign, since one of the needs the refugees have is to simply know their neighbors.
William Jefferson Clinton Goodwill for Haiti Award
On January 23rd, Sr. Patricia Dillon, RJM, and Sr. Jacqueline Picard, RJM, were presented the prestigious William Jefferson Clinton Goodwill for Haiti Award which "...honors an outstanding individual(s) who has done extraordinary work on behalf of, and for, the people of Haiti."