Peace & Justice Update
Signs of the Times in Kentucky
Our Kentucky Sisters, Associates, Co-Members of the Loretto Community, and friends gathered at the front gate of St. Catharine Motherhouse on June 23 to express their concerns with their "Signs of the Times."
The action relates to the growing brutality toward the people of Iran, Gaza, Ukraine.
The group also held signs that addressed judges and elected officials who make decisions affecting immigrants, LGBTQ+ persons, and those who require government assistance with food, health care, education, and/or other social services.
They ask all persons of goodwill to take action and to pray for a renewed spirit of respect, justice, and love throughout the nation and our world. One way to take action is to make your opinion known to your local representative; you can find contact information here.
Please see some pictures of the gathering by clicking here.
Congregational News
Invitation and RSVP: Sr. Ann Killian
The Perpetual Profession Ceremony for Sr. Ann Killian will take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in the Columbus Motherhouse.
Please see this invitation/RSVP by clicking here and respond to Sr. Margie Davis by Friday, July 18, 2025, if you are planning to attend.
Another Wonderful Occasion
The joyous event is the first profession of vows for Srs. Paula Danforth and Theresa Schell on Sunday, August 17.
Please click here for your invitation that includes the RSVP specifics.
An Honor for All
Today we send congratulations to David Van Biema and the staff at Outreach.
His August 2024 article on Sr. Luisa Derouen and her work with transgender Catholics was honored with Second Prize in the Best Multimedia Package category at the Catholic Media Association Awards.
Please click here to learn more about the CMA awards and click here to read the article at Outreach.faith.
Office News
Holiday Reminders
-The July 4th Holiday means Congregational Offices will be closed on Friday and there will not be an OP Peace Newsletter distributed on Friday, July 4.
-Keytel, our technical service provider, is adjusting their holiday hours.
The Live Help Answer Desk will be closed from Thursday, July 3 at 7 p.m. through the weekend and will reopen Monday, July 7 at 7 a.m.
If you have an emergency, please call the Help Desk at 614.328.0555 and leave a message.
A Few Tech Tips
Do you have any appliances that require batteries? These could be remotes for your TV, VCR or blu-ray players, radios, clocks, or flashlights.
If you don’t use these items often, it’s important you store them WITHOUT their batteries. Batteries left in a remote, a radio, a flashlight or other device will corrode if not used regularly. This corrosion will destroy the device. Please remove the batteries and store with the device.
A flashlight or other item that needs to be ready in an emergency can be stored with the batteries in it, but it’s important to turn the device on for about 5 minutes once a month to keep the batteries from corroding.
Following these guidelines will help you keep your battery-powered devices in good working order.
From Our Founded Ministries
Thankful for Volunteers
The office of founded ministries is grateful to volunteers serving final terms on ministry advisory councils.
Please click here to see the note of thanks to those involved.
New Crown Point Event
Crown Point is offering a different way to enjoy the ecological ministry on Saturday, July 19.
An Artisan and Vintage Market, a first of its kind for Crown Point, will be held on the grounds with everything from local art, upcycled items, tasty treats and more.
Please click here for the details.
Events
Scripture Deep-Dive in Kansas
Great Bend Sisters and guests spent the last week of June in retreat with speaker and writer, Alice Camille.
She shared her insights on "Shiny Bits of Scripture" including topics such as leadership, women, friends, and trees.
The week made quite an impact on the crowd and some even said they won't look at scripture the same way again after attending the event.
Please click here to see a few pictures.
Prayer Requests
- Sr. Annie Killian (South Bend, IN, ann.killian@oppeace.org) requests prayer for her father, TJ Killian, who is recovering from major back surgery.
- Sr. Janie Keenoy (St. Catharine, KY, janie.keenoy@oppeace.org) asks for prayer for her sister, Kerry Keenoy-Farrell. Kerry will be having surgery for a detached retina on July 3, 2025.
- Staff member Dee Holleran (Columbus, OH, dholleran@oppeace.org) requests prayer for her sister, Margaret, who will have eye surgery on July 3.
- Staff member Kate McAndrews (Columbus, OH, kathleen.mcandrews@oppeace.org) requests prayer for Ailene Wallace who is at the end stage of life.
- A Columbus hotel manager who assists with our reservations is asking for prayer for his son who is battling an illness.