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Dreaming. Discerning. Governing. Inspiring.
This essay first appeared in the Springfield State Journal-Register, Sunday, August 9, 2020. Everyone is thinking about John ...
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“They Must Have Had a Secret Radar.” Sister Karina’s Story
Photo: Susan Dickey at the start of her career at the Indian State Museum. (Courtesy of Sister Susan ...
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Peru Independence Day at Sacred Heart Convent
The sisters at Sacred Heart Convent celebrated Peru’s independence from Spain with typical Peruvian flair on Tuesday. Morning ...
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Building a Bridge is the Greatest Reward
In 45 years as a respiratory therapist I’ve never seen anything like this. Not AIDS. Not SARS. Nothing.” ...
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