After he had to leave an uncle's home to make room for other relatives, Tony, an accounting major at DePaul University, found himself living on the streets of Chicago. On good nights, he would ride … [Read more...] about DePaul Dax Host Home Program Helps Students
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How Sister Mary Rose Saved Covenant House
In September of 1990, Fordham graduate and Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Sister Mary Rose McGeady, D.C., was made captain of a swiftly sinking ship. Sister McGeady was appointed … [Read more...] about How Sister Mary Rose Saved Covenant House
Convent Crawl Gives An Experience of Diversity in Religious Life
The former chapel in the convent building at Our Lady of the Presentation Church years ago was subdivided into two small rooms, an informal entry/waiting area and an office. Nothing extraordinary … [Read more...] about Convent Crawl Gives An Experience of Diversity in Religious Life
Sisters Take Action to Increase Access to Nutrition
At about 7:30 in the morning, Daughter of Charity Sr. Maureen Houlihan drives over to Seton Harvest farm, pulls on a pair thick, rubber boots and carries feed over to her chickens. Technically, they … [Read more...] about Sisters Take Action to Increase Access to Nutrition
Daughters of Charity Play a Role in 30 Years of Success
When Sister Julia Huiskamp, D.C. arrived from Chicago 30 years ago in June, she wanted to work with children and families in East St. Louis, and the best way to do that was to offer a service to the … [Read more...] about Daughters of Charity Play a Role in 30 Years of Success