For different times and different cultures, sisters adapt the mission

Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Sr. Carmen Balbuena is seen with migrants next to "La Bestia" in Mexico. (Courtesy of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary)

A great variety of changes and challenges called the founders of congregations to discover and present-day sisters to rediscover their charism. We heard about it from our panelists this month as they responded to this question:

How have you or your congregation taken your mission or charism and adapted it to the culture of your surroundings or your country's history?

Read the sisters' responses at Global Sisters Report.

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