Stories of Hope

Very often, well-being—like resurrection—is an ongoing process rather than a singular event. We move toward it and grow into it gradually over time. Rosalia’s search for well-being has developed in stages, some of which didn’t look much like resurrection. Unlike many immigrants’ journeys, there were no worn shoes and tired blistered feet. She arrived here …

Rosalia’s Story: A Journey to Well-Being Read More »

The Australian wildfires began in July 2019 and raged for months. The worst of the fires was not extinguished until early March 2020. The smoke from the fires was visible from space. “It was eerie being there and then in amongst all this ash and black burnt trunks was all this rejuvenation. It gives you …

Hope Arises from Aboriginal Wisdom Read More »

The largest marine sanctuary is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is not only the largest conservation area in the U.S., it’s one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. It’s larger than all of America’s national parks combined! This vast region preserves many of Hawaii’s …

Saving the Pacific Ocean Read More »

About the photo: Mike Garrity, owner of Triple Dog Brewing, standing at his brewery on Jan. 24, 2020. | Credit Rachel Cramer / Yellowstone Public Radio Waste produced by breweries—even small craft beer enterprises—can pose problems for sewer systems and water treatment plants. Because it’s rich in yeast, hops and sugar, brewery waste can throw …

Coming to a Sewer Near You—Beer? Read More »

Although the federal government has pulled out of the Paris Climate Accords, it has not stopped cities and governors across our country from doing what they can to address the climate challenge. The U.S.  Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of 25 governors committed to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. They are actively …

Go Governors and Mayors! Read More »

This is the first in a series of Stories of Hope for the Easter Season prepared by the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation committee of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield (JPIC). Every story demonstrates a success in meeting one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development  Goals (SDGs) and provides a glimpse into …

Sister Patty: Bringing the Periphery to the Center Read More »