As relational people, we can share a community in many ways. It is wonderful to be together with the same purpose and find connection, support, and a sense of belonging. During our August gathering, we had the opportunity to share how some congregations are bringing together intergenerational associates. Something very creative that allows us to bring together grandmothers, mothers, and young people. Today, a young associate is sharing her story with us, and I hope you find inspiration to...

by Mary Ann Zollmann, BVM Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary Ann Zollmann, BVM, originally presented this reflection on August 12, 2026 at the Leadership Collaborative's "Sweet Conversations - Courageous Leadership" event during the LCWR Assembly. Watch Mary Ann's original presentation here. My connection with the Leadership Collaborative began in 2017 when I served as a reflective listener for a summer gathering of participants in the Collaborative. Then, in 2024, I served as...

by Elia Cardenas, D.Min, Associate Director Since the beginning of the year, we have been exploring the vocation within its unique call, following up on how we communicate our own congregational charism or message in everything we do. Today we will talk about the significance of community, and I want to open this conversation with an encyclical letter message in Fratelli tutti by Pope Francis that says: "We have a splendid secret that shows us how to dream and to turn our life into a...