The theme for World AIDS Day 2009 is "Universal Access and Human Rights" Understanding HIV and AIDS from a human rights perspective can be difficult. Human rights are often misunderstood - and can sometimes be seen as abstract ideals with not much practical relevance for real people. With "... Read more
News
30/11/2009
30/11/2009
Early 2009, it has been discovered that Lesotho is the 2nd country in the World having high rate of children born with HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS IS STILL A PANDEMIC IN LESOTHO DUE TO POVERTY Early 2009, it has been discovered that Lesotho is the 2nd country in the World having high rate of children born... Read more
23/11/2009
In 1999, the UN General Assembly designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Violence against women and girls is a problem of pandemic proportions. At least one out of every three women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex, or... Read more
16/11/2009
Here we would like to share something of the last formation meeting of Holy Family group leaders, which took place in La Carolina (Jaen) from the 25th to the 27th September. Here we would like to share something of the last formation meeting of Holy Family group leaders, which took place in La... Read more
12/11/2009
On October 24, 1984, three Holy Family Sisters arrived in the Philippines. The mission of Murine FERNANDO, Olivia JOSEPH and Anne-Marie O’BOYLE was to establish a community in the Diocese of Sorsogon (Southern Luzon). 25 YEARS CELEBRATION IN PHILIPPINES On October 24, 1984, three Holy Family... Read more
03/11/2009
For the Sisters of the Holy Family, this road in Latin America started 100 years ago when the Sisters arrived in Brazil and then in the 1960s they came to Paraguay and later to Argentina and Peru. Welcome to REDINFO SFB LATIN AMERICA, the new Holy Family communications bulletin! I like to think of... Read more
21/10/2009
“We wish to share our experience of preparing for our final profession with all the members of the great Family of Pierre Bienvenu Noailles. FOUR SISTERS FROM THE CONGO PREPARE FOR THEIR FINAL PROFESSION Here the sisters share their feelings with us as they begin this important stage in their lives... Read more
21/10/2009
Our sisters lived in Orta di Atella in the past. As you are about to read here, the sisters are very much loved by the people and they asked them to return. A NEW COMMUNITY IN ORTA DI ATELLA The word new is not the best word to describe this community since our sisters lived in Orta di Atella in... Read more
20/10/2009
The Synod of Bishops for Africa is taking place at the present time in Rome. It began on October 4 and will finish on the 25th of the same month. SYNOD OF BISHOPS FOR AFRICA The Synod of Bishops for Africa is taking place at the present time in Rome. It began on October 4 and will finish on the... Read more
09/10/2009
World Mission Day will be celebrated this year on Sunday, October 18, with the theme: "The nations will walk in its light." World Mission Day will be celebrated this year on Sunday, October 18 , with the theme: "The nations will walk in its light." Pope Benedict’s message for the 83rd World Mission... Read more
08/10/2009
Saint-Mandé is the Administrative House of the Network of Belgium, France and Italy, and it celebrates its 150th anniversary on 11 October. 150 years of history and life still continues… Saint-Mandé is the Administrative House of the Network of Belgium, France and Italy, and it celebrates its 150th... Read more
28/09/2009
I am old …but I am young when I see a friendly face approach me to meet me that is when with the whole of my being I respond with a smile 1rst october 2009 International Day of Elderly I am old…but I am young… and I live in a home for retired people. I am old but I am young. My hair is like flakes... Read more
24/09/2009
MORE NEWS FROM PAKISTAN... From a letter sent to Margaret from Theresa, the Delegate from Pakistan. MORE NEWS FROM PAKISTAN... From a letter sent to Margaret from Theresa, the Delegate from Pakistan. Dear Sister, Greetings and blessings to you and happy feast of Our Lady. I am sure that you are... Read more
23/09/2009
On the 8 September, feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, we gathered together to celebrate the Eucharist – with you dear Paulette. We came together to accompany you with our prayers and the prayers of all those whom we represent. In memory of Paulette’s life – 8 September 2009 – On the 8 September,... Read more
20/09/2009
The International Day of Peace was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981 for “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and people.” The International Day of Peace 21 September The International Day of Peace was established by the UN General Assembly... Read more
07/09/2009
This article comes to us from Paraguay and is taken from the news letter entitled Ko’etï. Ko’etï is a Guarani word that means dawn. And perhaps the new community featured in this article is a sign of a new dawn which will bring life. This article comes to us from Paraguay and is taken from the news... Read more
02/09/2009
It was our long-term dream and wish to open a House for Formation in Manila. This dream was made possible, with our three Pre-Novices, who are already looking forward to moving to begin the next stage of formation. A FURTHER STEP IN THE LIFE OF OUR DELEGATION It was our long-term dream and wish to... Read more
23/08/2009
On 5 February 1999 the Holy Family Sisters arrived in Uganda. This year is the 10th anniversary of their arrival. CELEBRATION OF 10 YEARS OF THE HOLY FAMILY PRESENCE IN UGANDA On 5 February 1999 the Holy Family Sisters arrived in Uganda. This year is the 10 th anniversary of their arrival. At our... Read more
10/08/2009
Experiences of Holy Family youth The Holy Family Youth Group has been meeting for quite a while. The experiences that we have had together have changed us and the values that we have explored together have enabled us to face up to reality with a different vision and different attitudes. We can sum... Read more
10/08/2009
Message from Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of International Youth Day, 12 August 2009 Message from Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of International Youth Day, 12 August 2009 In the midst of a series of unprecedented crises... Read more