No matter which scripture account of the resurrection is read, there is a commonality in each account. The disciple or disciples go from disbelief, fear and despair to a sense of great hope and joy. The women go to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus in great sorrow, anointing the body of the […]
social action
When my nephew was in the sixth grade, he thought he would fool me with his joke. It was the late 80’s when we were boycotting grapes in solidarity with the United Farm Workers Union. He said to me, “We bought grapes.” “Oh, you didn’t,” Chris,” I said, “What are you doing?” He laughed and […]
Notre Dame Sister Kathleen Ryan is the Director of the Diocese of Cleveland Social Action Office. She is responsible for creating and implementing programs and pursuing legislative advocacy for peace, social and economic justice. She is beginning her 25th year at Catholic Charities and the diocese after a nineteen year teaching career. She recently was named Coordinator of the Sisters of Norte Dame, Chardon, OH, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation Committee. 
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ. 