by Michael Hammond | Apr 30, 2012 | More Sisters at work
Sister Jean Higgins, co-chair Kingston Chapter of Transplant Advocate Association. It’s been almost seven years since Sister of Providence Jean Higgins received her new heart. She looks and feels great! Grateful to her donor and for her new life, Sr. Jean is giving...
by Michael Hammond | Apr 30, 2012 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories
Members of the Healing Violence Committee, left to right, standing: Catherine Casey sp, Peggy Flanagan sp, Margo Shafer sp, Carol Groten pa, Barbara Baker pa (contact) left to right, seated: Marie Dundon sp, Council Liaison Frances O’Brien sp. BY THE HEALING...
by Michael Hammond | Apr 30, 2012 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories
It was unseasonably mild and sunny on March 20, 2012, the first official day of spring. Close to 30 Sisters, Associates, staff and friends gathered in the Heirloom Seed Sanctuary Barn to celebrate the spring equinox, when length of day and night are equal.Seed savers...
by Michael Hammond | Apr 30, 2012 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories
Cate Henderson, Sister Alda Brady and Kate Green from USC Canada Syrup, seeds and bees, oh my! The theme of this year’s Seedy Saturday, held on March 10, was Promoting Responsible Stewardship of Our Seed Heritage. It included guest speakers, seed savers, seed sellers,...
by Michael Hammond | Apr 29, 2012 | Obituaries
Sister Giovanni was born in Kingston, Jamaica on September 1, 1929 to Colin and Inez Burrowes. She came to Canada where she trained as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal graduating in May 1953. She nursed on staff until she entered the novitiate of the Sisters...
