My Story at VERITAS: No Cross, No Crown
In this piece, Rev. Sr. Anthonia Ebong, HHCJ, reflects on the strength and faith it took to persevere through challenges in life and education.
Reflections
It Takes a Village: Caring for the Kids
Taking care of kids takes a village – something ASEC Sisters understand well. It is not just tucking them in at night and making sure they are accounted for during the day, it is also making sure their future is taken care of as well.
Our Lenten Visit
“Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all’’ Gal 6:9 -10. From the Pope’s message.
Educating Students to Lead Exceptional Lives in Nigeria
Our Lady’s Nursery School in Nigeria recently hosted Entrepreneurial Month, an opportunity for students to be exposed to workshops and education that can sustain them in the future.
Protecting the Planet: How ASEC Sisters have honored Mother Earth
“In 2010-2019 average annual global greenhouse gas emissions were at their highest levels in human history, but the rate of growth has slowed.” – IPCC Report on climate change.
Trauma Healing Webinar Teaches Coping Mechanisms Used in South Sudan
Friends in Solidarity is a collaborative that supports women and men religious in Africa, especially in South Sudan, through educational initiatives and capacity building.
A Few of the Many Times ASEC Sisters Fought for Education in Africa
Everyday ASEC Sisters are fighting hard for education in Africa through their congregations and mission work.
Brave Change: Transforming Communities Takes Courage
We spend a lot of time explaining the changes that come about when ASEC Sisters transform their communities using education, but there’s a specific aspect that makes it all the more special – the bravery it takes to create change at all.
Called Back To Reverence
Sr. Pat Bombard, BVM, on cultivating “Reverence for Life.”
On the Other Side of Reverence
Sr. Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., President, Marywood University; ASEC Board of Directors Founding Member, reflects on her 2019 trip to Kenya, Africa, humbled and grateful for her experience of reverence.
Catholic Sisters: Building Virtue Bridges
Although the challenges of the pandemic continue to impact development efforts, ASEC continues to build virtue bridges for women religious in Africa with many positive outcomes in 2020-21.
ASEC Plans to Resume Service Learning Program “As Soon as Possible”
Although 2020 and 2021 service trips to Africa were cancelled, ASEC continues to build infrastructure and partnerships to enhance the service trip experience when it’s safe to do so.