A current bill (C-384) before the Canadian Parliament will legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. This bill will give medical practitioners (although the language of the bill does not clearly state only medical practitioners) the right to directly and intentionally cause the death of patients if[...]
Archive for March, 2010
March 30th, 2010 - 7:39 pm § in Lent 2010
Carbon Fast for Lent
“Return to me with your whole heart, with fasting…” In the past few years, many faith communities have been calling for a “Carbon Fast” during Lent to raise awareness of how each of us is complicit in the degradation of our earth. Pope Benedict’s New Year’s message call[...]
March 25th, 2010 - 11:20 pm § in Latest News
Earth Hour
The Felician community residing at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in Hamilton, Ontario will commemorate Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 by first, turning off and not using any electrical gadgets–no lights, no television, no DVD player, no microwave to pop popcorn! Moreover, Sisters Claudi[...]
March 25th, 2010 - 12:05 am § in Latest News
Advocates for Immigration Reform
Sister Nancy Marie Jamroz and Sister Lynn Marie Zawacka participated in the Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Crystal City, Virginia on March 19 – March 21. The theme of Advocacy Days this year was “A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees and Displaced Peoples. The sisters joined approxi[...]
March 18th, 2010 - 3:34 am § in Latest News
World Water Day
We commemorate World Water Day on March 22. The focus of World Water Day this year is to raise awareness of water quality. Over 1.1 billion people depend on water sources that are unsafe for drinking. In developing countries 80 percent of all wastewater can be reused for energy and irrigation [...]
March 16th, 2010 - 5:18 pm § in Latest News
What we are Doing…Associates
“Make justice your aim: Redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, Defend the widows Come now, let us set things right says the Lord.” Is 1:16-18 Our Associates and Prayer Associat[...]
March 15th, 2010 - 2:59 pm § in Latest News, Lent 2010
Our Lenten Response
As Lent provides a special time to do “something extra” as Christians, as Franciscan Felicians, the Congregational Office of Justice and Peace is inviting you to consider one or more of the following actions as your individual or local home Lenten response. The focus this year is on immigrants[...]
March 13th, 2010 - 4:59 am § in Advocacy, Upcoming Events
Immigration Reform
Breaking Bread With America’s Families Setting the Table for Immigration Reform Support Immigrant Families Sunday, March 21, 2010 Washington, DC If you cannot participate in the rally please show your support for immigrant families by signing a petition which will be presented to legislators on Lo[...]
March 10th, 2010 - 10:34 am § in Latest News
What we are Doing…Associates
The Felician Associates in Lodi, NJ gathered on Sunday, March 7 for a presentation and discussion on “Forming a Conscious of Justice and Peace.” Sister Mary Angelica Smialowicz, the Director of Associates, joined approximately 15 associates in discussions on issues such as healthcare and immig[...]
March 6th, 2010 - 7:29 pm § in Latest News
What we are Doing…Illinois
On Thursday, March 4, Sister Mary Jeanine Heath did a presentation to a group of Sisters called “Wisdom Keepers.” Sister incorporated Black History Month, Women’s History Month and the World Women’s Day of Prayer. She presented the history of each celebration and gave a short biography of [...]