ASEC News & Reflections
ASEC is serving Catholic Sisters in 10 sub-Saharan African countries, providing access to educational opportunities. There is much to celebrate regarding the work of ASEC and the impact of Sisters who are benefiting from our programs.
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Research for a Brighter Future
9 months ago: [USA] ASEC’s commitment to research has been the cornerstone of its success, driving program development and shaping the future of education for Catholic sisters in Africa, while its Research Initiative continues to expand knowledge, empower sisters as researchers, and build a central repository of valuable data.
9th Visiting Scholar Selected for CARA Research Fellowship
more than a year ago.: [USA] Sr. Mini Joseph, JMJ, India, is the 9th scholar selected for six month research fellowship with The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) Georgetown University.
Visiting Scholar visits ASEC Headquarters, Presents Progress on Catholic Research
more than a year ago.: [Uganda, USA] Sr. Lucy's research may be able to help congregations in Uganda better prepare women religious for the work of their ministries.
After Two-Year Delay, ASEC and CARA Welcome 7th Visiting Scholar
more than a year ago.: [Uganda] ASEC and the CARA Research Fellowship are excited to welcome Sr. Akello Lucy Dora, LSMIG, Ph.D, as the next visiting scholar.
COVID-19 Case Study Published in Review of Religious Research
more than a year ago.: [Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, SouthSudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, USA] At ASEC we understood clearly that the pandemic would mean some serious changes for us and our goals. We also understood that COVID-19 may make our pending goals to transform education in Africa even that much more needed. As a research organization, we did what we do – research.
Visiting Scholar Researches How Social Media Can Help Congregations in Ghana
more than a year ago.: [Ghana, USA] US Staff hosted ASEC’s 8th Visiting Scholar, Sr. Victorine, on a virtual visit to their Marywood University office.
8th Visiting Scholar Selected for CARA Research Fellowship
more than a year ago.: [Ghana] Sr. Victorine Atsufui Afi Dorkenoo of the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church (SMMC), from Ghana, has been selected as the 8th CARA-ASEC Visiting Scholar.
Catholic Sisters: Critical Investigators and Capable Researchers for Africa
more than a year ago.: [Ghana, Uganda, USA] In 2021, the ASEC Research Initiative saw tremendous growth in the areas of academic publication and research-related webinars. Learn how ASEC is supporting African sisters' in their scholarly research.
Charism, Spirituality, Mission and Ministry Webinar Takes Place March 15-17
more than a year ago.: [USA] Through collaboration, ASEC and CARA facilitated a 3-day virtual webinar for the representatives of National Conferences/Associations of women religious in ASEC’s 10 countries of operation.
ASEC Participates in Marywood University's Virtual Research Day
more than a year ago.: [USA] Marywood's Virtual Research Day provides ASEC the opportunity to increase awareness of our mission among university students, faculty, staff and local community.
7th Visiting Scholar Selected for CARA Research Fellowship
more than a year ago.: [Uganda, USA] Sr. Lucy Dora Akello, LSMIG, Uganda, selected for six month research fellowship with The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) Georgetown University.
ASEC/CARA Host Inaugural International Consultative Research (ICR) Conference Virtually
more than a year ago.: [USA] In September, 2020, ASEC held the inaugural ICR Conference, which provided an opportunity for researchers around the globe to collaborate in the initiation of an international network of research on religious life.
COVID-19 Impact on Healthcare and Education Workers: A Phenomenological Case Study in West Africa
more than a year ago.: [Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria] The ASEC Research Initiative's 2nd COVID-19 research study related explores the impact on healthcare and education workers in the West African countries of Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria.
The Impact on Education in Africa - ASEC Special Evaluation Report
more than a year ago.: [USA] How alumnae of ASEC's SLDI and HESA programs are impacting ministries in primary and secondary education in Africa.
COVID-19 Impact in Africa - ASEC Stakeholder Engagement Report
more than a year ago.: [USA] This impact study aims to understand ASEC stakeholders’ experiences and coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic so we can provide proactive response to their needs.
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