by Romina Sapinoso, SC, Associate Director The morning could not have been more beautiful. The air was fresh after an overnight rain and there was blue sky behind soft gray clouds. Under the trees at the Centro de Espiritualidad (CESP) in Guadalajara, Mexico, I sat in a circle with nine others. We were meeting for the first time, as were the four other small groups scattered across the retreat grounds.  About 80 of us gathered at CESP and ITESO, the Jesuit University in Guadalajara, from...

In June 2025, over 300 Catholic sisters under 65 years old attended HOPE 2025 , a global gathering in Rome and virtually, coordinated by the Leadership Collaborative. Following the experiences of this historic gathering of the global sisterhood, many attendees expressed a desire to raise their voices about issues in our troubled world.   Recognizing that each congregation of women religious has its own mission and charism and that each region of the world has its own values and struggles, the...

As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the end of the liturgical year, join us in sharing a simple technique to assess gratitude in our lives. This virtual program is free and open to all Charism Carriers (associates, affiliates, co-members, etc.). Registration is required. Two options are available to assist with your schedule and time zone. These sessions are identical. November 4 9 - 10:30 AM CT (Chicago) Register for August 26 here November 5 7 - 8:30 PM CT (Chicago) Register for August 27 here