The 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on 27 September 2020. As the title for his annual message, the Holy Father has chosen “Forced like Jesus Christ to flee”. The message will focus on the pastoral care of internally displaced people (IDPs), who currently...
“We are all in the same boat” (Padrinazgo COVID19) is a simple program that aims to alleviate not only the effects of the food crisis that was triggered by the quarantine, but above all to continue, during these days of social isolation, weaving bonds of closeness and friendship...
There is a lot circulating around the internet these days, and it is not always easy to choose where and what we want to focus and linger upon. Let’s be aware that if we are not selective, the current will sweep us away. Some pointers from our ABC to help...
In these times of “remaining at home” we are all obeying the regulations for our own sake and that of others. So that no one will feel alone and abandoned, we have set up the “telephone hotline” which is answered by Elena, a Daughter of Charity. Moreover, we...
At the Oasis Católico of Athens (Georgia – USA) where a Handmaids community have been involved in for 17 years and are willing to continue for as long as possible we are we are just wondering how our ministries will evolve post pandemic… As many of you know already...
Dear Immigrant Brothers and Sisters: As these days of lockdown caused by Covid 19 are being extended, I want to tell you that from the 13th, I am at your service by means of : (WhatsApp 647265838, video calls and email: cdcacj@yahoo.es and diazcortesconsuelo @gmail.com) To many immigrants with NIE...
More than one month ago have passed since our President placed the entire Island of Luzon on lockdown “Enhance Community Quarantine” to contain the explosion of Covid-19 cases in the country. After the announcement many of the Filipinos such as street vendors, scavengers, drivers, etc. weren’t able to sustain...
Activities done during Covid lockout days by the Region of India. Click for video Roha Community: Distributing food materials to Kathkari tribal villages, migrants who live in poultry farms, people from North who are daily wage earners , needy parishioners etc. So far they have covered 1574 families in 45 villages...
A new boat, recently painted, clean planks of wood well nailed together. Security, fishing, transportation… That boat already used, chipped paint, splinters, rusted nails. 366 people inside. 366 dreams struggling to keep afloat in a sea that started out tranquil and becomes unnavigable. Wooden planks floating, broken some grasped in...
Jasmine (fictitious name), 50 years old, a single parent divorced from a Japanese man, has two children. The elder is a girl 16 years old, in the 4th year of junior high school, and the younger a boy 13 years old, a grade 6 student;...
