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It is always meaningful when respected academic institutions recognize the work of Catholic women religious and help bring that witness into wider conversation. Recently, the University of St. Michael’s College featured Sr. Sara Rudolph, CJ, in its InsightOut series through the article “Representing the Congregation of Jesus at the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women.” The article reflects on her experience representing the Congregation of Jesus at the United Nations Commi

The winter has been long and cold, albeit with a couple of fantastic weekend snowstorms to bring some excitement. January’s snowstorm saw students moving to online learning and others working from home. In February, students got a proper snow day off from their studies. For both snowstorms, Central Park was filled with families and kids sledding down hills, throwing snowballs, building snowmen, and letting their dogs frolic in the freshness.

As we journey toward "Becoming One"—the historic merger of the Congregatio Jesu (CJ) and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM)—we invite you to watch this moving tribute to our foundress, Mary Ward (1585–1645).

It is with joy and gratitude that we share the attached wonderful news that IBVM members have voted in favour of merger with the Congregatio Jesu. Our foundress, and the great cloud of witnesses are smiling down on all IBVM and CJ sisters today.

We join all people of good will who feel loss and sadness in the death of Pope Francis, humble servant of God.

A project developed among us Lorettos at Presentation Manor, a few months ago, that came out of a discussion about how we could become...