Welcoming the Stranger

Srs. Monique Bonnefoy, left, and Rita Toutant of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa stand near a sign that reads "25 years at the heart of Montreal's diversity" at Centre Afrika. The two ministered many years in Africa and now minister at the intercultural center in Montreal. (GSR photo/Joanna Kozakiewicz)

Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa continue ministry at Montreal intercultural center

After many years on the African continent, two Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa live with the White Fathers in Montreal, where they continue to serve Africans and other immigrants who visit Centre Afrika. 

Franciscan Oblates of St.-Joseph Srs. Gabrielle Servant and Pierette Bertrand visit a Syrian family and their newborn in 2017. They started working with refugees in 2012 when Syrian refugees came to Canada after the war in Syria.

Sisters sponsor refugees in multicultural town outside Montreal

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Sr. Veronica Fajardo, who provides counseling services at no cost to clients of Holy Cross Ministries, speaks with a client. (Courtesy of Lauren Fields/Holy Cross Ministries)

Sisters relieve hardships for immigrants in Utah resort town

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Sr. Lisa Buscher, of the Society of the Sacred Heart, shares candy with children at a migrant shelter in Mexicali, Mexico on May 9.

In heated political season, sisters urge empathy on immigration

By Rhina Guidos

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