Climate Change: a primer
from Sr. Mary Kay Meagher, ND social justice coordinator
It’s warming.
It’s us.
We’re sure.
It’s bad.
We can fix it.
Recently I spent a month with my sister Phyllis during her cancer surgery and post op phase. I was introduced to her extensive interest in and knowledge of climate. With me there,…
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Notre Dame Sisters’ statement on the Guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial
The trial of police officer Derek Chauvin is over, and he has been found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd’s death in May 2020. This decision, made by a jury, has many people worried about their loved ones who work in…
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Barb Markey remembers her early years as a Notre Dame Sister
By Molly Mullen, Communications Director for the Notre Dame Sisters
In April 2020, Sr. Barbara Markey sat down for what was supposed to be a series of interviews on her extensive accomplishments. We first discussed her interest in becoming a nun and a teacher. Due to COVID-19, we were…
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Expand Your Horizons: Creating a Sustainable Environment
Thursday, April 15, we hosted an online panel discussion about sustainability of planet Earth and local actions that can be taken.
Our speakers were:
Keynote “No More Free Pollution” by Mark Welsch, Nebraskans for Peace Omaha Coordinator and Citizens’ Climate Lobby Omaha Chapter Co-Leader
Panelist from Omaha Together One…
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What is happening on the US/Mexico border and what should I do?
By Sr. Mary Kay Meagher, ND Social Justice Coordinator
The Border. The Border. The Border.
Anyone who watches the news has seen the influx of our brothers and sisters from Central and South America, and the images are horrifying. Every day, it seems, we are hit full-force with a cacophony…
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Sr. Barbara Markey – remembering an incredible life
Sr. Barbara Markey (November 15, 1934 – April 3, 2021), ND, passed away peacefully Easter Saturday with lifelong friend Sr. Dorothy Rolf, ND, by her side.
Preceded in death by parents, James and Elizabeth (O’Brien) Markey;…
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Holy Week – a letter from our provincial president, Sr. Margaret Hickey, ND
We have entered into the Triduum—Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. May these days fill you with you with many graces leading into the great joy of Easter Sunday!
In my journey through this Lent I have often reflected on current events in relationship to the days of…
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An Easter Prayer during trying times
Loving God, as we journey through Holy Week, help us to weep. Tears fall despite the fact that we resist them so strongly. There is weeping and waiting in every part of our world. Allow us to see the suffering of humanity and weep holy and life-giving tears.
You…
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Forgiveness – wisdom from Sr. Carmelita Smisek
Back in the years of my growing up, it was a custom in our parish church to have confession for children at 3:00 p.m. and for adults at 7:00 p.m. The following happened many years ago when I was seven.
Mom and dad were getting ready to go to…
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Consistent Ethic of life in the wake of more gun violence
From Notre Dame Sisters SJ Coordinator: S. Mary Kay Meagher
Seven Days, Seven Shootings, Too Many Dead.
Atlanta, GA — eight people
Stockton, CA — five people
Gresham, OR — four people
Houston, TX — five people
Dallas, TX — eight people
Philadelphia, PA — one person
Boulder, CO…