Leader: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, was a woman of great love, faith, and courage. She trusted in God with all of her heart. As we gather in great joy to celebrate her Feast Day, let us draw inspiration from the life and example of our foundress.
An exploration (from a Catholic perspective) of the social and environmental challenges facing the Appalachian region; the grassroots work of women religious in Appalachia and the advocacy work of women religious in Washington, DC; the story of acommunity that took the initiative to listen to both the cries of the poor andthe earth, without waiting for the approval of the bishops of the Appalachian region; a community that has been vindicated by the words and actions of Pope Francis, especially his encyclical letter Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home.
