Parade honors Rapid City’s largest class of Native American graduates
Image © Rapid City Journal
by Sister Joan O’Keefe
This is a challenging time for educational institutions as well as their students who are graduating. There have been and are various modes of trying to hand diplomas to graduates. It is disappointing no matter what platform is used … For most, there will be no walking across a stage but rather half the class in a sports field or a virtual event. In whatever way it happens we want to congratulate all in the class of 2020 wherever you are.
On May 29th on Skype for Business, I said “On behalf of the Senate of Mount Saint Vincent University, I admit all students on the approved Senate List of Graduates to their respective degrees with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto.” There was some sadness but the video of greetings from all of us to the students was joyful.
There have been many losses due to the illnesses and death from the coronavirus and violence experienced by many. Individuals and families are struggling to find work. No matter what else is happening try to remember the Class of 2020 graduates and if you can, party with them.
Sister Joan O’Keefe is the Chancellor at Mount Saint Vincent University
“My medical school experience was definitely underscored by my experiences as a woman of colour,” says the soon-to-be Dr. Oriuwa. “I never thought that when I started medical school a huge part of my narrative would be wrapped around being an advocate and bringing attention to equity, inclusion and diversity within the curriculum and just within life in general,” Chika Oriuwa.
Image and quote © University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Woodstock Walmart holds ceremony for graduating employees
Image and quote © The Northern Virginia Daily
More Charity Alive – June 2020
Forgive Us, God of Life, For We Know Not What We Do
The tragic death of George Floyd fills us with grief and pain. As we struggle to bring this event to prayer, words fail. And yet, we are called to respond, for we are responsible — “able to respond.”
No matter what else is happening try to remember the Class of 2020 graduates and if you can, party with them
We want to congratulate all in the class of 2020 wherever you are.
Gardens We Know and Love
Many people we know are garden people. They love to be part of the cycle of planting, nurturing, weeding, watering and harvesting (and sharing) from the fruits of their labour. Fruitfulness is a sign of the Spirit.
Marjie Rochon reflects on her role as a Care Liaison at Wellesley during COVID-19
From my home or Marillac office, I call Sisters each day to chat. I offer Zoom calls so we can stay in touch visually and coach Sisters on how to use Zoom.
Sister Maureen Wild Recommends On the Road with Francis of Assisi – a timeless journey through Umbria and Tuscany, and beyond (2005) by Linda Bird Francke
I was very happy to come across this book many months in advance of traveling - for my first time to Italy - to visit the lands of Francis of Assisi as an integral part of my sabbatical.
From the Archives — Gardens We Have Known and Loved
Photos from Mount Saint Vincent Motherhouse in Halifax, the Farm in Wellesley and Seton Academy in Vancouver.
Charity Alive – May 2020
Nova Scotia Strong
We keep hope alive knowing how blessed we have been by the prayers and love at home and all over the world.
How we are coming together during the pandemic
A parade, Zoom chats and in-person ministry. A glimpse at how we are coping during COVID-19.
Last Sister moves out of St Patrick Convent in Roxbury, MA
The last Sister of Charity leaves Saint Patrick Convent, Roxbury, our first mission in the United States.
Praying during the Pandemic at Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley
The Lenten season was profoundly moving this year not only because it coincided with the Pandemic Coronavirus but also because of the reflections offered by Sisters Mary Ann Connolly and Judy Park.
From the Archives – North Sydney
The Sisters first started their health care ministry in North Sydney, NS at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital in 1908.
