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Urban Ministry

On Service: Q & A with Vis Companion Heidi Akpaette

The following is the first in a series of interviews with Visitation Companions — a lay community committed to the ministry of the Visitation through prayer, Salesian study and service. The Call to Companionship Q: In a few words, what inspired your call to become a Companion to the Visitation Sisters Read more

By VizMonastery, 11 years ago

The Gift of Neighboring: Our Salesian Spirituality Center

By S. Mary Margaret McKenzie in collaboration with Brian Mogren Five years ago in our long range planning we envisioned a third house. This was inspired by our need to respond to many persons who were drawn to enter into our neighborhood ministry more than into our monastic lifestyle. This Read more

By VizMonastery, 13 yearsMarch 7, 2013 ago

Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher

by Sr. Suzanne Homeyer, VHM There is some truth in the saying, “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” don’t you think? Here’s a bit of my personal history that makes me believe this. When I was in kindergarten (kindergarten, yes at age 5!) my report card bore the following prophetic Read more

By Melissa, 14 yearsNovember 12, 2011 ago
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