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A niche with a statue of Our Lady of Mercy, Patroness of the Mercedarian Order, graces the façade above the entrance of the Convent Church of the Motherhouse of the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz.

A Profound Connection
THE CONVENT OF BERRIZ AND OUR LADY OF MERCY –Part 2

Posted by - September 22, 2018
Until 1867, the Mercedarian Sisters of Berriz were able to evade the decrees ordering the religious communities to sell their possessions. But in this year, the Spanish government gave direct…
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Pope Francis speaks during a Sept. 8 meeting with a group of Benedictine sisters at the Vatican. Forming a community of women from different backgrounds and uniting them in prayer, in care for the earth and in hospitality to others is a powerful witness of Gospel values, Pope Francis said. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope praises evangelization through prayer, care for creation, welcome

Posted by - September 16, 2018
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Forming a community of women from different backgrounds and uniting them in prayer, in care for the earth and in hospitality to others is a powerful…
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A girl holds a drawing with an image of Pope Francis as the pope greets people during an audience with members and guests of the Italian Parents' Association in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Sept. 7. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope advises teachers that they need parents’ trust, appreciation

Posted by - September 16, 2018
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Without respectfully collaborating with teachers and schools, parents will risk being on their own when it comes to educating their children and be at a greater…
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Mount Carmel School Seniors, Justin Ocampo (left) and Reica Ramirez (right), and Jinju Thompson, participated in the 2018 Junior Statesmen of America program at Stanford University this past summer. Ocampo was recognized as Best Moderator for his program, while Ramirez received one of a few scholarships for the program.

MCS SENIOR RECOGNIZED AT STANFORD

Posted by - September 16, 2018
Mount Carmel School Senior, Justin Ocampo, was recently recognized at Stanford University by the Junior Statesmen of America, or JSA, as the most outstanding moderator. Ocampo was selected from over…
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