Global Sisters Report

11/16/2025

A congregation of sisters in Wisconsin made history Oct. 31.

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have sold their spirituality center to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. This is the first Catholic institution to return land to a Tribal Nation in the name of reparations for colonialism and residential boarding schools, according to officials involved in the sale.

The Lac du Flambeau band settled on this land in 1745, but it was stolen from them under an 1842 treaty so unfair a court in 1976 declared it “unconscionable.”

The nearly 2-acre parcel is on Trout Lake near Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, about three hours northwest of Green Bay and about 15 minutes east of the Lac de Flambeau Reservation. The Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center property, home to a main lodge, meeting center and four cabins, was appraised at $2.6 million. The sisters sold it to the tribe for the same price they paid for it in 1966 — $30,000, or just over 1% of its current value.

“There’s some pretty strong emotions of letting go, because people have had really good memories and experiences here,” Franciscan president Sr. Sue Ernster told Global Sisters Report. “But it’s not only the letting go — there’s also the rejoicing of how we can break the system that created the trauma and the division between us and the original caretakers of the land.”

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11/15/2025

Jesus added that the faithful would be as persecuted as was their Master. Tragically, we can put contemporary names on Jesus' predictions about the fate of the good and innocent.

Scripture for Life: These are messianic times, the day of the Lord is here and coming. Jesus' command, "be not deceived," implies that as we discern, our prayerful judgment on our era must lead to giving witness.

11/15/2025

"Through spiritual accompaniment, listening circles, family support, and social projects, [every congregation in Venezuela] works for justice, reconciliation and human dignity." —Sr. Maura Aranguren

Horizons: For over a decade, Venezuela has endured one of the deepest crises in its history. In this land once called "the land of grace," consecrated men and women have become a living sign of hope for those most in need.

11/14/2025

From A Nun's Life podcasts - If a younger woman has a vocation to religious life, is that a problem for the community she joins — which likely skews older — or a blessing for everyone? The nuns discuss!
https://www.globalsistersreport.org/religious-life/young-sisters-old-sisters-challenges-and-blessings-age-gap

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

In an era of rapidly advancing medical technology, the American health care system is increasingly driven by the pursuit of efficiency and profit. But what happens when faith enters the picture?

In an era of rapidly advancing medical technology, the American health care system is increasingly driven by the pursuit of efficiency and profit. But what happens when faith enters the picture? What does it mean to serve the sick and vulnerable for love of Christ?

11/14/2025

A winding life of curiosity led Dominican Sister Pat Farrell to religious life, a vegan diet and powerlifting. The Californian won her weight class for bench pressing 77 pounds and deadlifting more than her body weight.

A winding life of curiosity led Dominican Sister Pat Farrell to religious life, a vegan diet and powerlifting. The Californian won her weight class for bench pressing 77 pounds and deadlifting more than her body weight.

11/14/2025

"There were times when we had nothing, but suddenly help arrived," said Sr. Linlee Vios. "God provides — through benefactors, volunteers and the people themselves. We may not have much, but what we have, we share with love. And that sustains everything."

For over three decades, The Adorers of the Blood of Christ sisters have given affordable health care, comfort and compassion to the poor and marginalized of metro Manila at St. Maria De Mattias Mission Center.

11/14/2025

Horizons: For over a decade, Venezuela has endured one of the deepest crises in its history. In this land once called "the land of grace," consecrated men and women have become a living sign of hope for those most in need.

Horizons: For over a decade, Venezuela has endured one of the deepest crises in its history. In this land once called "the land of grace," consecrated men and women have become a living sign of hope for those most in need.

11/14/2025

On a May morning, the people of Samba, a fragile hamlet nestled along the tense Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan, woke up to a sky filled with fighter jets.

In a conflict-afflicted region where religion-based social divisions also exist, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs line up outside the Catholic hospital — the only charitable health care facility for the poor — with equal trust.

11/14/2025

As world leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, for the COP30 climate summit, faith leaders call out the "tragic, sinful gap between the call to care for creation and the failure of governments to act."

As world leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, for the COP30 climate summit, faith leaders call out the "tragic, sinful gap between the call to care for creation and the failure of governments to act."