Here’s this week BSN Headline News.  This week’s stories are Farm Bill, Nurses: Leading, and May Celebrations.

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In this issue:

Feature: Bon Secours’ Sponsored Ministries

Sisters in Ministry: Sister Anna Mae Crane, Sister Marie-Claude Dupuis, and Sister Bernie Claps

Jubilees: Sister Mary James Keating, Sister Justine Cyr, Sister Dorothy Brogan, and Sister Mary Shimo

Founders’ Day

Vocation Formation News

Living Our Mission: Tate Hemblen, Rose Kurtz, Robin Ratchford, and Vicki Wolbert

Associate News

Volunteer Ministry News

Retreat and Conference Center News

Health System News

Grants Awarded

In Memorium: A tribute to Sister Mary Magdalen Condry

Around the Congregation

Here’s this week BSN Headline News.  This week’s stories are Personal Health Assessment, Nurses: Advocating, and Energy Star.

Here’s this week BSN Headline News.  This week’s stories are National Nurses Week, ConnectCare, and Practice GreenHealth Awards.

Book review of Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin, SJ. Fr.. Martin shows the need for joy and humor in our spiritual lives.

On Friday, April 20th, Sisters, co-workers, and friends celebrated Earth Day at the Spiritual Center in Marriottsville, Maryland. We enjoyed listening to scholar and educator Laura Anderko, RN, PhD, and nurse consultant Brenda Afzal, MS, RN. Dr. Anderko shared her knowledge of epidemiology, public health and environmental health and Ms. Afzal shared how she recently led an initiative to devlop a national environmental health nursing organization. Attendees participated in a thought-provoking question and answer period about climate change and other environmental issues. 

Earth Day Prayer
Maheo, Lord

Whose breath gives life to the world—send your spirit.

Great Spirit,

We look to the Four Winds:

To the East  where Father Sun rises to bring us light for our path.

To the West where he sets giving us darkness to search.

To the South from which Brother Wind sends warmth for Spring and Summer.

To the North from which he sends cold for Fall and Winter.

We send these words to you, hear our prayer, Maheo,

That as we think on light and darkness, and the movement of seasons,

We remember the times we live with and without you in the seasons of life.

Let us love … continue reading…

Congratulations to Sister Alice Talone, CBS!!

On April 29th Sr. Alice will receive the Maxis Award from Villa Maria Academy in Malvern, Pennsylvania.   

The award will be presented during the Annual Alumnae Spring Luncheon this Sunday. 

This distinguished honor is voted by and given to an alumna from the Villa Maria community.
About Villa Maria Academy

Villa Maria Academy is an all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school located in Malverne, Pennsylvania.  For more information, please visit their website at: www.vmahs.org
 

Here’s this week BSN Headline News.  This week’s stories are Great Workplace Award, Diversity, Healthier Hospitals Initiative. 

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Congratulations Sister Fran!

Sister Fran Gorsuch, CBS, is scheduled to receive a special Advocate Award from One 2 One, Inc.

The award will be presented during their annual Hands of Hope Gala celebrating the 15th anniversary of one to one learning.
About One 2 One, Inc.

One to One Learning, Inc. is a not-for profit, incorporated, outreach organization, founded by the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary, Sparkill, New York. Our mission is to provide English classes and other supportive services for immigrants to empower them to reach their full potential and to lead meaningful lives in the communities in which they live. At day and evening designated sites, the volunteer teachers and directors take a holistic approach in assisting students to achieve their individual objectives through small learning groups. This format encourages interaction that leads to building bridges of … continue reading…

The following is an excerpt from a letter from Sister Fran Gorsuch, CBS.  She wants us to spread the word about prayer for those being rescued from human trafficking situations by UNANIMA, one of the ministries of the Sisters of Bon Secours:
Dear Sisters and All,

The prayers for April from UNANIMA are for our indigenous sisters and brothers. We know so many stories of oppression, abuse of land, water and air and of the people themselves – let us pray in solidarity with those throughout the world who minister among the “first peoples” of every country!

In gratitude,

Fran
 To view the prayers, click below:

UNANIMA Prayer for Anniversary Year 2012 – ENGLISH

UNANIMA Prayer for Anniversary Year 2012 – FRENCH

UNANIMA Prayer for Anniversary Year 2012 – SPANISH