News from Visitation Province (Canada)
How delightful it was to gather together outside on our patio to celebrate a new moment. After a long winter of quarantine and restrictions we happily shared a McDonald’s moment prepared by our co-coordinator, Lina. It was a wonderful moment to share new life and new hope (Yes, fierce hope!) plus a few good laughs.
As we journey into the coming summer months, we continue to carry you all in our heart-thoughts and prayer. A very special remembrance in prayer for our delegates to provincial and congregation chapters. We are prayer partners with you as you continue in all of our names to discern and make decisions ‘for the life of the world.’ Thank you!
Warm summer blessings,
The sisters of Mary of Peace community Résidence Bon-Secours, Montreal
International Zoom Encounters in Kingston
Recently Sr. Monica Branchaud had the joy of re-connecting with her long-time friend in Ireland via Zoom. Monica and Helena have been good friends since they studied in the Holy Land in 1989. They have kept in touch over the years but this was a first Zoom “Face to Face” virtual chat. They enjoyed catching-up so much that it went on for over forty minutes only to be ended when it was time for lunch! Monica is so grateful and is looking forward to connecting with other friends in the future. All thanks to the IT Technology!
Marijke Gerretsen, CND
Two online programs to nurture our souls in our collective yearning to hold in our hearts and prayer in particular ways indigenous peoples and the millions of our sisters and brothers who do not yet have access to vaccines. – Maura McGrath, CND
1. An online webinar – Synod for the Amazon: New Paths for the Church and for Integral Ecology, will be addressed by a panel that includes Indigenous leaders, faithful activists, and featuring a special introduction with Cardinal Michael Czerny
Tuesday June 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. CST $20 – general public.
Free admission to students and those unwaged.
Registration deadline: June 14. Follow link to register:
https://qh.retreatportal.com/events/f?p=101:2:8410138845504::::PROGRAM_ID:10206
and
2. Leave no one behind: Vaccine equity in the Global South
June 15 at 11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET. Organized by Canadian Jesuits International. For more information and to register see
Leave no one behind: Vaccine equity in the Global South – Canadian Jesuits International
Birthday Celebration in Sydney: On Sunday, June 6 at the CND Health Center, Sr. Éléonore Vautour celebrated her 97th birthday. We were pleased to celebrate her on this special day.