Franciscan Sisters at Springfield

Jul. 09, 2008	more...
Helping Iraqi refugees The International Rescue committee, a relief organization that works with refugees, is inviting concerned persons to sign an Iraq Humanitarian Pledge. For each signature, the organization will receive $1 from a generous donor for their relief work with Iraqi refugees. Please click on "more."
Jun. 17, 2008	more...
Millions forced to flee homes worldwide The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, recently announced that the global number of refugees and displaced people reached 67 million last year, an "unprecedented" number. Please click on "more" to read this story.
Jun. 10, 2008	more...
Iraqi Dominican Sister tells about War Sister Diana, a Dominican Sister of St. Catherine of Siena, recently spoke at a briefing at the New York headquarters of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. She did not use her surname for fear of reprisals against family members in Iraq. Click on "more" to read more about this story.

6/26 - 6/26/2008	International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Information Prayer Action
6/26 - 6/26/2008	International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Information Prayer
7/1 - 7/1/2008	Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (1968) Information Text Prayer Action
7/2 - 7/2/2008	Civil Rights Act (1964) Information Prayer
7/4 - 7/4/2008	Independence Day Prayer Quotations