Global Sisters Report

The sisters of St. Cecilia feed the lambs, care for them and gently shepherd them through an ancient ritual whose final destination reaches all the way to the pope. www.globalsistersreport.org/religious-li...

At a Catholic-run home in western Kenya, sisters take in children with severe disabilities who have living parents, meeting needs that persist even as Kenyan care reforms aim to prioritize family-based support. www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/ken...

"We're seeing more religious communities publicly stand true to their values," said executive director Kate McElwee. "We're grateful for those who have been bold and support the conference publicly, and we know many others are praying for us." www.globalsistersreport.org/religious-li...

This month, sisters respond to the question: Have you ever felt "locked in" by fear or doubt, only to be surprised by the Spirit's guidance or encouragement? What happened, and how did it change the moment? www.globalsistersreport.org/spirituality...

"We hope with all our hearts that the war will end," said Sr. Camille Fermina Herraiz Martinez, 80. "We have to continue to live and to give war its own meaning. Life does not stop because of the war." www.globalsistersreport.org/jerusalem-si...

Catholic sisters in South Africa are protecting girls, accompanying survivors and challenging the culture of violence that turns homes into danger zones. www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/ins...

One year after the pope's election, religious sisters across Africa say his early visit affirmed the continent's place in the church and now challenges communities to turn his message of peace into lasting action. www.globalsistersreport.org/romes-gaze-t...

As Chile's political and social attitudes harden against migration, Catholic sisters accompany Haitian and Venezuelan migrant camps in Curicó. www.globalsistersreport.org/migration/nu...

In Vietnam, where religious life is highly respected and often tied to family honor, women who leave convents can face emotional pain, social stigma and economic uncertainty. www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/aft...

This month we asked nuns to describe a moment of spiritual, personal or communal renewal that reminded them of God's presence in their lives. www.globalsistersreport.org/spirituality...

"We have to protect creation," Sr. Consuelo Peset Laudeñashe said. "We are Franciscans. St. Francis is the patron saint of veterinarians, and that is the source of the love we feel for the Spanish giant rabbit." www.globalsistersreport.org/news/spanish...

On Kenya's fragile plains south of Nairobi, where drought has killed millions of livestock and hunger is spreading across the dry lands, Maasai farmers and Catholic sisters are reshaping how communities survive. www.globalsistersreport.org/environment/...

As fighting and hostilities expand in the country's east, women religious and residents in Bukavu and Goma describe a life shaped by fear, faith and the struggle to remain present among their people.

This month, the panelists reflect on their experiences of that invitation to say "yes" to God, guided by the question: Do you remember a moment in your life when you felt called to say yes to God, even when it was difficult or uncertain? How did that decision shape your path?

At the U.N.'s Commission on the Status of Women, Catholic sisters and advocates pointed to community-based solutions and women's leadership as essential to advancing justice and ending gender-based violence.

In this viral clip from the Open Mic podcast, Srs. Miriam and Mary Bethany discuss all-things Ultimate Frisbee, from game strategies to how many sisters take to the field during games. Video courtesy of Openlight Media and the Dominican Sisters of Mary, mother of the Eucharist.

With arrests and deportations escalating and as work permits stall, Sisters of St. Joseph are sheltering legally present refugee families.

This month we asked sisters: "How have your Lent practices changed since you were younger or in formation? Are there new traditions, surprises, or creative ways you've observed Lent over the years?"

The Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit on the island of Flores cofounded a shelter to provide women with refuge, counseling and legal support in a patriarchal society.

As illegal mining spreads through abandoned shafts in South Africa, Catholic religious women risk their lives to rescue girls coerced into sex and early marriages in communities the state struggles to protect.

Today we are featuring the wisdom of Sr. Emma Ganda. She shares the wisdom of is to recognize that you are not in this world in vain. Follow along each Wednesday to hear more wisdom from women religious.

Today we are featuring the wisdom of Sr. Molly Mathew. She shares the wisdom of remaining faithful to the life you are called to live. Follow along each Wednesday to hear more wisdom from women religious.

Today we are featuring the wisdom of Sr. Dominica Dipio. She shares the wisdom of trying your best and not being afraid of failure. Follow along each Wednesday to hear more wisdom from women religious.

Today we are featuring the wisdom of Sr. Francine-Marie Cooper. She reminds us to be merciful with ourselves and with others. Follow along each Wednesday to hear more wisdom from women religious.

GSR is pleased to share that Wisdom Wednesday is back for season three. Every Wednesday we will be sharing a video of a sister speaking about a piece of wisdom that has carried her in her religious journey. Today we are featuring the wisdom of Sr. Agnes Lucy Lando.