Montana

"You, too will be my witnesses."
(John 15:27)


In the state of Montana our sisters are engaged in education, catechetics and pastoral work in several locations. The people whom they serve are Native Americans living on reservations.

Pakistan

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill have been working in several missions in Pakistan since 1958. Schools and Health Dispensaries have been established in
Bahawalpur and Loreto.
Sister Violet Sompour, OP: "Listening, compassion and a healing touch bring wholeness to a person. I am called to do God's will. Through many people God speaks and reveals the face of God to me.

 

South Caolina

Sr. Joan Looney, OP
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
St. John's Isalnd

Almost Ten years ago Sr. Joan journeyed to Charleston, SC which had a reputation for being the perfect tourist spot complete with a vibrant histrory, culture, and surrounding beauty. however the diocese, which covers the entire state, was one of the areas assisted by the Extentions Society because of the extreme needs of the poor living there.

Sr. Joan found Our Lady of Mercy a fit for her backgroung in education, counseling and her growing knowledge of Spanish. the Outreach has a two pronged focus of direct service and work for social change, including health services, parentging programs and education for children and adults.

An ESL (English as Second Language) program was started by Sr. Joan to serve mostly those from Mexico who have settled in the area. Since many of the people are undocumented, they experience injustice in many areas of their life. they work long, hard hours to provide for their families, often being treated unfairly at work and returning home to substandard housing.

"Their faith and determination, says Sr. Joan, "is what gives me the strength to try to live out our congregation's goal of proclaiming the reign of God throung a ministry for justice."

February 29, 2008