When Floriana first arrived to Casa Maria, a home for girls run by the Salesian Sisters in Mexico, she trusted no one. Why should she? Her parents abandoned her as … (read more)
“New Mission, New Hope”
Several years ago, as I walked with Sr. Gina through the streets of Manila, she was leading a motley crew of street kids to a classroom, where she lovingly taught … (read more)
Divine Calling
After seven years as a nurse in the Philippines, Myrna did not feel fulfilled. Something was missing. She asked the Lord for direction. Should she get married and start a … (read more)
Healthy Child, Happy Nun
Sr. Marge loves to see little children enjoying their lunch at the Lady of the Star Nursery in the Philippines. These children come from extremely destitute families and begin preschool … (read more)
Blind chess?
At first glance, you might never guess that these girls engaged in a scrappy game of chess are blind. They know the feel of the chess pieces, and they’re playing … (read more)
Staying in School
She couldn’t take it anymore. Sixteen-year-old Suyen had been helping her ill mother with housework and her father with farming — plus riding her bicycle to school 12½ miles each … (read more)
Mother Candelaria
-Nola B.
Achieving More Together
Here are some moving insights from the administrator of Carmen Pampa University, one of our ministry partners. It was founded by a Franciscan nun to serve the needs of poor … (read more)
Crazy Obedience
When Pat was a teen, he was kidnapped, taken to an island and forced to serve a warlord. Six grueling years later, a voice whispered to him in his sleep, … (read more)
In the Trenches
-Nola B.