Covid-19 Update: Egypt
As of 27th March 2020
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Covid-19 Update: Colombia
As of 27th March 2020
We are living day by day... grateful for life... in an atmosphere of solidarity and sisterhood... the horizon has been opened to us in our prayer... it is not only Bogotá, it is not only Colombia... it is Spain, Italy, Africa... this gaze upon our world has led us to "feel and contemplate with his Heart the sufferings and hopes of humanity," to pray for all... We feel united with all and with the inhabitants of this humanity that experience fear, uncertainty, powerlessness... we all echo the cry for life...
Covid-19 Update: Central Europe
As of 27th March 2020
In CEU we have three countries (Germany, Hungary and Austria) with varying degrees of stringency in their rules concerning the disease. However, everybody is restricted in going out which is a challenge, not just for practical issues and for our equanimity, but also for our ministry. The spiritual centre Forrás in Hungary streams their programs on Facebook. Some rscj who cannot do their normal work help at Crisis Hotlines.
Covid-19 Update: Brazil
As of 27th March 2020
I have just received the email from Barb in which she presents us with her very real sensitivity to all our provinces, especially to our older sisters. Brazil is in total quarantine and these last days the possibility of contamination is growing. Our land borders, in this very large country, are closed and for almost all other countries as well.
Covid-19 Update: Australia-New Zealand
As of 27th March 2020
Covid-19 Update: Antilles
As of 27th March 2020
I am writing to you from Cuba, where I remain because I am unable as yet to travel back to Puerto Rico. The sisters in the three countries are fine, thanks be to God.
In Haiti, all activities are suspended. They have distributed food to the children from the school.
In Cuba, activities are also suspended, except for breakfast for the elderly. That continues for their survival. Here there are many queues for getting food — but for now, they are able to get it.
Urbi et Orbi - 27 March 2020
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, on the 27th of March 2020, 6PM in Rome, Pope Francis presided at the prayer service on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica.
Covid-19: Coping with the anxiety
Many of us are in countries that are experiencing the outbreak of Covid-19, which has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a "global pandemic." Here we offer resources that can be helpful as we cope with the anxiety triggered by this crisis.
New section for the UN-NGO Office
To facilitate access to articles, information, and updates from the UN-NGO Office, we created a new section.
Slideshow: Perpetual Profession of Amélie Jarrousse (BFN)
On Saturday, 15th of February 2020, we celebrated with joy and gratitude the PERPETUAL PROFESSION of Amélie Jarrousse (BFN).
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