Congregational Capacity Building in Uganda
Sr. Mary Sarah strengthens the vitality of her congregation through leadership and governance training.
ASEC News & Reflections
ASEC is serving Catholic Sisters in 11 African countries, providing access to educational opportunities. There is much to celebrate about the work of ASEC and the impact on Sisters benefiting from our programs.
Improving Congregational Operations and Archives in Malawi
To avoid the risk of losing important documents, Sr. Hellen used the skills she learned in SLDI to centralize records and create a data archive for her congregation.
Understand the Vows of Catholic Nuns
Catholic nuns take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience; the three evangelical counsels of perfection in Christianity. Some orders also take a fourth vow.
Sister vs. Nun – What’s the Difference?
It’s true that the words “sister” and “nun” are used interchangeably to describe women religious in the Catholic church, but there are several differences in the lifestyle, ministry and vows of nuns vs. apostolic women religious.
4 Inspirational Homes in Africa Where Catholic Sisters Support Individuals with Disabilities
Catholic nuns from ASEC programs are using their educational training to support people with disabilities at facilities throughout Africa.
Student Donates Musical Instruments to Ghanian Children with Special Needs
Service Learning participant reflects on her volunteer experience and sharing her love of music with children with special needs in Ghana.
Caring for Ghanaian Children & Young Adults with Disabilities
An SLDI alumna is helping children to realize that disability is not inability while advocating for the rights of Ghanaians with physical and mental disabilities.
Sisters a Source of Hope For Uganda’s Elderly and Poor
At Mapeera Bakateyamba Home in Uganda, Good Samaritan Sisters serve the elderly, poor, destitute, disabled and neglected people of God without discrimination.
Supporting Seniors: Catholic Sisters Provide Sustainable, Long-Term Care for Africa’s Elderly
Educated nuns in Africa are becoming mutigenerational change multipliers by providing support to the most senior members of their communities.
Field Experience with the Elderly Affirms Sister’s Passion for Social Work
Sr. Albertina’s field experience with the elderly affirms her passion for the social work field, where she has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable.
2020 ASEC Annual Board Meetings take place virtually
April 27-28: ASEC’s annual Advisory Board and Board of Directors Meetings took place via Zoom due to social distancing restrictions.
Innovative Technology Brings Fluoride-Free, Clean Water to Kenyans
SLDI alumna collaborates with partners to implement an innovative water filtration process to remove fluoride and provide over 7,000 in Kasarani, Kenya with clean water.