Hiroshima Day – August 6
BY PAULINE LALLY, SP Social scientist, Brené Brown says we need to show up for collective moments of joy and sorrow so that we can bear witness to inextricable human connections. That’s why we go to funerals, protests, sports events, concerts, Sunday Mass. ...
Piano / Theory : Private Lessons
Sister Rita Gleason has openings for students looking for private lessons for beginners up to level 8. The lessons are open to all. Please call for more information:Rita Gleason, A.R.C.T.Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul613-544-4525, ext. 331
Farewell Sister Rita Gleason
In January of 2008, Sister Rita Gleason retired from St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital after almost 7 years as a member of the Spiritual and Religious Team. As part of this team Sister Rita ministered to residents’ spiritual, emotional and physical needs, including...
Sister Monica Whalen’s career in helping vulnerable and at-risk students
Sister Monica helping one of her studentsBY KRISTA JOHNSTON Building student confidence and preserving Catholic education are top priorities for Sister Monica Whalen Sister Monica Whalen has spent her career as an educator helping vulnerable and at-risk youth to reach...
Piano recital comes from a good place
Piano students of Sister Rita Gleason (back row, far right) and Genevieve Shih (left)On Saturday, piano students held a concert at St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital Auditorium in Edmonton. Sister Rita Gleason reports: It proved to be a very good concert as all the...
Sr. Jeannette’s class are Changing Together
BY SISTER JEANNETTE FILTHAUT Since 2006 I have been involved with Changing Together Centre for Immigrant Women in Edmonton, working in research and teaching levels 3 and 4 of English as a Second Language. This year I had upwards of 12 - 16 women in my classes every...
Sr. Marie’s meditations for peace/fulness
From February to April this winter, Sister Marie Dundon transformed the auditorium of the Motherhouse into an oasis of stillness and peace. Her Wednesday evening series, Kingston Meditates for Peace, was held in partnership with PeaceQuest. PeaceQuest is a movement...
30 years of Changing Together
From left: Speaker Elexis Schloss, executive director Sonia Bitar and temporary board chair, Sr. Diane BrennenBY SISTER DIANE BRENNEN On Friday, May 30, Changing Together – the Centre for Immigrant Women in Edmonton, Alberta – celebrated its 30th anniversary with a...
Mental Health Awareness
Sister of Providence Margo Shafer, far right, volunteered at the Wheelin’ for Healin’ event luncheon held at the Hunstville Legion.BY SISTER MARGO SHAFER Motorcycle enthusiasts hit the road this summer in the Muskoka region to raise money for treatment of mental...
Walk of Hope
Photos by Sr. Susan PyeSister Peggy Flanagan is joined by her friends l to r: Sister Marilyn Kearns, Monsignor Don Clement, Sister Peggy and MPP John Gerretsen. Sister Peggy calls Sister Marilyn, her “angel” who accompanies her to her appointments at the cancer...