From counseling to advocacy, a Sister’s instincts save a family
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From counseling to advocacy, a Sister’s instincts save a family

This is the story of how one Good Shepherd Apostolic Sister went from counseling to advocacy and saved a family in the process. Chris Hock, RGS, left Portland, Oregon, and the counseling ministries that fed her soul to return to her roots in southern Indiana. When she applied for counseling jobs in the largest neighboring…

Juneteenth celebration showcases original play

Juneteenth celebration showcases original play

The Juneteenth celebration at Earth Dance Organic Farm School in Ferguson, Missouri, spotlighted youth who performed an original play.  Community members gathered under an outdoor pavilion at Earth Dance for the Juneteenth celebration on June 19, 2021. The evening’s highlight included a theatrical performance of “The Ancestors Cabinet,” a play written by Karon Majeel and…

Vista Maria CEO and a survivor of human trafficking featured on webinar

Vista Maria CEO and a survivor of human trafficking featured on webinar

Featured panelists on the Exploring Intersections webinar series in July were Vista Maria CEO and President Angela M. Aufdemberge; Ann Oestreich, IHM; and Bailey, a survivor of human trafficking and graduate of the Vista Maria WINGS program. How can we help those we cannot see? How does one empower those who are in chains? These…

ALS Society in St. Louis makes verbal communication possible for Sister Mary Carolyn

ALS Society in St. Louis makes verbal communication possible for Sister Mary Carolyn

A few short weeks after having knee surgery last summer, Mary Carolyn, RGS, began noticing a marked difference in her coordination and ability to function. As it turned out, the after-effects of knee surgery weren’t causing her coordination problems. ALS was at fault. After meeting with her doctor about growing concerns over the symptoms she…