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Dear Friends, At this Easter season, we are reminded of the joy and love of the Risen Lord and we continue to believe that “God so loved the world that He gave his only Son…” (Jn 3:16). This love is what underpins all our mission and ministry across the world and to be witnesses of […]
Maria Bhavan School, Help to spread the word that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective In view of the Covid-19 pandemic the Health Department of Ayyampuzha have organized a vaccination programme for the children of Maria Bhavan School Amalapuram on 10th January 2022 in order to keep them protected from corona virus. Keeping this in mind […]
Lady of the Missions by a courageous French woman, Euphrasie Barbier, at Lyon, France in 1861. Euphrasie’s dream was to send her Missionary Sisters to work with women and children – the most marginalized people of the world through works of education, health care, pastoral and social development. Today, the Sisters’ priority remains focused on […]
“Give a Mask and Save a Life” ‘Traditionally face coverings are an indicator of political persuasion and religious belief”. When Covid-19 broke out, the first awareness and recommendations given to individuals were to follow simple guidelines of SMS, Social distancing, wearing a Mask and hand Sanitizing. To wear the mask was not easy for every […]
Provincial House Darga Road sponsored a meal for 250 sex workers in collaboration with Mary Ward Social Centre (Loreto sisters) on 16th June 2021. Sisters Monica Riahtam and Phulkeria Minj went to the centre to pack the meals (Rice, lentils, chicken & salad) and to cut the vegetables for the next day. At noon sisters […]
Dear Sisters and Friends September 21st is International Day of Peace. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed throughout the world on this day. The General Assembly of the United Nations has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of Peace both within and among all nations and all peoples. […]
The Covid pandemic broke out violently in Vietnam, especially in Saigon city, which has the largest population in the country. During this Coronavirus pandemic, many people have been infected; a great number of people have lost their lives. The emotional, economical, physical and spiritual affects result from the disease are long lasting. Particularly, health professional […]
There is no Bigger Joy than the Joy of “Giving” At this time of Global pandemic, it has taught and gave us all together different experiences in our time that we are experiencing such tragedy. We are grateful to God for his unconditional love that we are still moving on in His loving care and […]
Since May 2021, Saigon city has been suffering much from the fourth wave of the Covid pandemic. New infected cases and deaths reported daily increase remarkable. Lockdown, strict regulations and curfew were introduced. While these regulations are necessary to constrain the pandemic, they make the life of those who live from hand to mouth becoming […]
Dear Sisters and Friends Gratitude and Hope are the two sentiments that come to my mind as I pen these few lines: gratitude to God and to all our friends and mission partners for the commitment and support towards the mission projects of the Congregation during these difficult times; and hope that there will be […]
On 20. 04. 2021, the School administrators, Parents Association, teachers, staffs and parents of Thanh Tam Thu Duc Kindergarten – Our Lady of the Missions Congregation, organized the day “Food Fair for the Poor”, raising fund to help ethnic people Ragley, located in two villages Suoi Hai and Xom Moi, in Cam Phuoc Tay commune, […]
Susan Elizabeth Smith, a Sister of Our Lady of the Missions, has worked in education at various levels: primary and secondary school teaching in New Zealand, university education in New Zealand and Australia, and with Duquesne University in Rome and Manila, Philippines. She has been involved in pastoral and catechetical formation in Papua New Guinea; […]
Dear Sisters, Novices, Postulants, Aspirants and Friends The Aspirants of Bangladesh Province, along with hostel girls are privileged to have the opportunity to perform the “life way of the cross” in the season of Lent 2021. It is for the first time that we dare to take this initiative, practiced with patience and experienced the […]
Dear friends, “To change the world, we must be good to those who cannot repay us“. These words of Pope Francis found great meaning during these pandemic times when we see people helping people whom they have not known or seen before. Persons going out of their way to feed the needy or homeless […]
Affectionate Mary, Mother of Jesus, throughout your life, in loving obedience, you listened to God’s Word, pondered in your heart and faithfully carried out the Divine Missions. You taught Jesus to be a missionary by carrying him in your womb to visit your cousin Elizabeth in her need. Attentive Mary of Pentecost, believing the transforming […]
We, the Sisters in Myanmar Province are happy to welcome our new member, Sr. Gloria Myint Myint Kyi. The first profession ceremony was held at Novitiate chapel on 10th January 2021. It was a peaceful and grace filled celebration. The bishop of Pyay Diocese, Alexander Pyone Cho, two priests and some RNDMs were present. Due […]
Covid-19 pandemic has upset the lives of billions of people around the world. It has disrupted everyone’s everyday life and people feel frustrated. Millions have lost lives, families and friends. All are looking for an answer. It seems like science and reason have also failed to give hope to the world. Christmas is a time […]
Dear Sisters and Friends, We are in a challenging time in history as the COVID- 19 pandemic seems to be the fastest moving global crisis in our world today, causing significant mortality and giving rise to daunting health and socio- economic challenges. In the words of Pope Francis: The pandemic has highlighted how vulnerable and […]
“The Lord asks us from his cross to rediscover the life that awaits us, to look toward those who look to us, to strengthen, recognize and foster the grace that lives within us. Let us not quench the wavering flame that never falters, and let us allow hope to be rekindled.” Pope Francis: Urbi et […]
God’s love overwhelms the earth The early rains in Sai Gon city and Thu Duc district have softened the intense sunlight and heat which fluctuating at about 36- 41°C. In that heat and uncomfortable condition, a large number of labourers who live from hand to mouth are struggling to earn their living and to support […]
JOINING HANDS WITH PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL TO ALLIVIATE HUNGER Initiative and Response of RNDM India South Province The world is in the grip of COVID -19. It is the greatest pandemic the world has ever seen. We, together with the rest of the world, have been overtaken and almost overwhelmed by the unexpected and […]
Dear Friends, Greetings to you from Rome. As the pandemic COVID 19 crisis is sweeping across the globe, the world is facing the greatest challenge ever after World War II. Daily life is very different as nations try to halt the pandemic. The global economy wavers as the world comes to a standstill. A few […]
“The Lord has chosen me.” On the morning of February 22, 2020, the sisters of Our Lady of the Missions of Viet Nam Province rejoice to offer the blessing to God for the novice Maria Vu Thi Thom who is going to make her first Vows. The Mass was celebrated at 9.30am in the chapel […]
Sister Irine Albuquerque hails from Mangalore. She joined the Congregation of our Lady of the Missions in the year 1988. The inbuilt talents of Sr Irine brought her all the way from Mangalore to Bangalore. She served in other cities of Kerala and Karnataka. Researchers noticed the talents and hardwork of Sr Irine Albuquerque and […]
We the 14th batch of Balay Euphrasie program would like to thank the Congregation Leadership Team and sisters of all the provinces and regions around the globe for your prayers and support in preparation for our perpetual profession in Davao
As the year 2019 ends, we express our warmest gratitude for your infinite generosity and support for our mission. Receive our greetings and prayers for a blessed Christmas and a grace-filled New Year. December Newsletter 2019
Dear Friends, Greetings to you from Rome. We are glad to share with you our last Newsletter of this year. Gleaning through the year we see many parts of our world have been suffering grievously on account of natural calamities and other devastations which are very distressing. Pope Francis reminds us in his encyclical Laudato […]
We are very happy and proud to announce that on 28 October, 2019, in Vienna, Austria, Sister Purobi Pascalina Chiran, RNDM received “Intercultural Achievement Award 2019,” from the ‘Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs’, for the training on Inter religious Dialogue for the Female Catholic students in Bangladesh. Republic of Austria recognizes […]
Dear Sisters and Friends Greetings to each of you from Rome. With joy we present yet another Newsletter. Through your support, prayers and contribution, we can see smiles on the faces of many young people with social transformation that has made a difference in their lives. Our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you and […]
POSTHUMOUS AWARD TO BE PRESENTED BY GOVERNOR GENERAL ON THURSDAY By: Brenda Suderman Posted: 09/9/2019 3:00 AM – Winnipeg Free Press Months after her death at age 94, the humanitarian legacy of Sister Aileen Gleason of Winnipeg will be publicly recognized in Ottawa by Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette. On Thursday, the Roman Catholic nun will be […]
A MEMORABLE MANITOBA MOMENT Yesterday afternoon the Winnipeg community celebrated the interment of Cecile Granger and Aileen Gleason. Now I know I am completely ‘out of turn’ by sending MM now, but the event was so memorable, I hasten to send a few words about the event. We celebrated Cecile first at 1:30 and then […]
It was with delight and much joy, I joined the Formation Team at Balay Euphrasie-RNDM International Formation Centre in Davao, Philippines to welcome sixteen sisters who came to Davao to participate in the six-month congregational program of preparation for Perpetual Profession from June to December 2019. Because of visa issue, two sisters arrived a few […]
“A Pilgrimage to our roots” We, the RNDM pilgrims continue our experience of the last part of our spiritual journey “A Pilgrimage to our Roots” “The point of travelling is not to arrive but to return home, Laden with pollen you shall work up Into honey the mind feeds on” (R. S. Thomas) We, the […]
Greetings of peace and joy to each of you dear sisters, mission promoters, partners in mission, collaborators, supporters and friends. You will be pleased to know how much you mean to the people in our mission fields. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” says Aesop. Every little act of kindness […]
Please find THE STORY WE ARE GOING TO TELL … below file. We continue our journey in Euphrasie’s footsteps in England and we wish you a very happy feast of Pentecost. Renewal Group June 2019, News Update 2
Greetings from France (St. Rambert) the land of our mother foundress with rich traditions and a country which has provided many saints to the Church. The renewal program began on 24 April 2019 in St Rambert with eighteen participants who hail from nine provinces and South Sudan. Sisters were very kind to meet us at […]
Sister Aileen Gleason founded Hospitality House Refugee Ministry By: Carol Sanders She was a humanitarian force to be reckoned with, helping thousands find refuge in Canada. Generations of Winnipeggers with roots in the Horn of Africa were impacted by Sister Aileen Gleason, who died April 4 at the age of 94. The street-wise nun born […]
The RNDM sisters in the Philippine Region express once again our gratitude to God for the gift of vocation to our congregation through God’s calling of Sr. Elaine “Weeyaa” Villanueva. We also thank Weeyaa for her generosity in responding to God’s call as she professed her lifelong “Yes” to God on 4th January 2019 in her home parish in Legazpi, Albay. It was an enriching experience […]
The long awaited day of first profession of our four novices has dawned at last, and the Sisters, Novices and Aspirants have made united efforts to make this day a memorable one. The 28th February 2019 was a great and an auspicious day for the three provinces of India, as our four novices Anjana Tirkey, […]
We are delighted to share with you yet another news-letter from the Mission Office, Rome. Greetings to all of you who have been part of our RNDM Mission worldwide and those who read this newsletter. The season of spring is a beautiful time of the year. Around here, we see fruit trees and ornamental trees […]
We the 13th batch of Balay Euphrasie program would like to thank the Congregation Leadership Team and sisters of all the provinces and regions around the globe for your prayers and support in preparation for our perpetual profession in Davao.
RNDM sisters in Australia promote mission through various apostolates, outreach, communication and funding for the missionary works of 870 Sisters of OUR LADY OF THE MISSIONS in 22 countries worldwide. With a grateful hearts we thank you for your generosity in the supports of our Missions RNDMs Mission Newsletter Australia
The celebration of the Golden Jubilee of our Missionary Presence in Latin America has filled us with an immense tenderness, gratitude and joy. We gathered together all the RNDM’s from Peru and Bolivia with some of our Canadian Sisters who gave their life in this mission and two CLT members. The celebration was held […]
Christmas is a season of hope. Hope is a confident anticipation of something yet to come. Glancing at the year 2018, we can say with confidence, that we have been journeying in hope because we are being supported by you dear sisters, friends, benefactors and mission partners. You have enabled our sisters in bringing hope, justice, dignity and sustainability to the […]
We are delighted to present to you the September edition of the news update from IMDO. We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter that gives you some glimpses of the developmental projects from various missions and of our missionary journey. We are deeply grateful to many people: our sisters, donors, agencies, benefactors and well-wishers for […]
This video was made by the Vietnam province on the year of celebrating our Constitutions, 2017-2018. Hope, you will enjoy the video.
We congratulate Aileen Gleason who in 2018 has been nominated to receive the UBUNTU award from IDEA Inc (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Appreciation). This award is given to someone who has demonstrated dedication, compassion and leadership in the areas of immigrant services and has made important contributions to enhancing the lives of refugees or immigrants […]
The Opening Liturgy of the 13th session of the Congregational Six-month Preparation Program for Perpetual Profession took place in Balay Euphrasie, Davao City of the Philippines on 12 June 2018. There are eighteen Temporary Professed sisters (TPs) from Bangladesh, Philippines, three provinces of India and Vietnam participating in the program this year. We miss two […]
From 25 April to 20 June 2018, 21 RNDMs arrived from 11 Provinces across the Congregation:India North East, India South, and Central India, Bangladesh, Kenya and South Sudan, Vietnam, Peru, New Zealand and Ireland for ” A pilgrimage to our Roots” Renewal Course. RNDM – Renewal Newsletter 3 RNDM – Renewal Newsletter 2 RNDM – Renewal Newsletter […]
With joy and gratitude, we would like to share with you this Newsletter which includes some of the successful stories from different parts of our congregation. We extend our thanks and gratitude to all our sisters, partners in mission, benefactors, associates, donors and well-wishers who have contributed generously towards the Christmas Catalogue and Solidarity fund. We […]
In the last few months, I visited those in initial formation in Kenya, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The congregation is blessed to continue having young and vibrant women who show their interest and feel inspired to join RNDM religious missionary life. I treasure the opportunities to connect with these lovely young women, to listen to their […]
RNDM Mission Promoters’ Workshop which was held in Bengaluru, South India from 3rd to 12th of April 2018. We were 15 participants from 8 provinces: Rita Kyi Kyi Aung, Josephine Moses and Rita Phyo from Myanmar, Lucia Kim Cuong from Vietnam, Anna Ngan Ha from Kenya, Purobi Chiran and David Paroi from Bangladesh, Delma Barrientos from […]
There is a time for everything. This is the time when the Dulangan Menubo of Kulaman, Sultan Kudarat are rejoicing over changes in the provision of health services, especially by our Local Hospital. At long last their voices and sentiments were heard! As Indigenous Peoples (IP), they, too, have the right to an equitable part […]
Christmas is round the corner and we look forward to this great celebration. Christmas can be said to be the season of gifts. In fact, it was created by a ‘Gift’. God did not give us the present of an object; He gave us the present of a person, Jesus, his priceless and everlasting gift. […]
Dear Sisters, It is already a week since the inauguration ceremony and blessing of the renovated house at St Rambert. I’d like to share something of the day with you as a thank you for all the well wishes so many of you sent – assuring us of your presence in thought and prayer. It […]
Thank you for the love and financial support of Ms Henrietta, a member of Care4thekids, who on October 20, 2017 enabled the students of RNDM Thanh Tam Charity School in Cu Chi to participate in a Careers Day. The students had a wonderful fun day of experimenting and learning about different occupations in the Career […]
We have just come to the end of a very energizing and refilled renewal program. In this newsletter we share with you some of the highlights of our pilgrimage to Caen, Beech Court, Sturry, London and Rome. RNDM – Renewal Newsletter 3
In our first newsletter, we shared with you some of our life and experiences since the beginning of the program until our visit to Lyon. We hope that you enjoyed reading it as you journeyed with us though at a distance. We are excited to share with you our second newsletter. RNDM – Renewal Newsletter […]
Returning to the Thu Duc Community four years since our last visit was like returning home. We were greeted with the familiar warmth and hospitality of the RNDM Sisters and immediately felt part of this faith-filled community. Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Oakleigh, in partnership with the Vietnam Province has enabled us to experience community life […]
By Ella Kolomyjec, The Vietnam Mission Pilgrimage Students from Sacred Heart College, Perth, were lucky enough to have the opportunity to give happiness to 12 beautiful indigenous Vietnamese girls. We travelled to Pleiku by bus from Saigon and we immediately in awe of the beauty of the area, the kindness of all the people we met. […]
The RNDM Sisters in Cu Chi Community are running a Charity School with 180 children who come from poor families. The parents are so poor they cannot afford public schooling for their children. Moreover, these children are not eligible for public school as they do not have the necessary paper work such as birth or […]
There was great excitement in the air as the Sisters in the Kenyan Province made final preparations for our special celebration to remember and give thanks for 50 years RNDM Presence in Kenya. The first RNDMs to arrive in Kenya were Sr. Cecily Timoney, Bernadine Corcoran, Marian McQuaig and Cecilia McCarthy. In August 1967 […]
From 6 September to 6 November 2017, 20 RNDMs arrived from Bangladesh, France, India, Kenya, Latin America, Myanmar, United Kingdom and Ireland, Philippines and Vietnam Provinces for the “Rekindle the Gift of God that is within you ” Renewal Course. RNDM – Renewal Newsletter 1
We commit ourselves to sharing our energies, time and talents for the common good and the well-being of all, promoting the Gospel values of justice, peace, integrity, and freedom (Art 39 RNDM Constitutions) RNDM Mission Promoters Team UK&Ireland Newsletter
On the 3rd of August 2017 there were more than 300 people including Sisters, families and friends joined with eight Novices: Maria Kinh, Teresa Thao, Maria Teresa Phuong Dung, Maria Nguyet Anh, Maria Tham, Anna Le Thu, Maria Thanh Xuan and Teresa Tuyet Trinh to celebrate their First Profession in Thu Duc Community. Bishop Joseph […]
My name is Khon Xavoan. At this precious time, I am sitting near to my mom at our small house and I would like to express our gratitude to you for many good things that you have done, especially we thank you very much for your love and support. I am the only one child […]
The Don Bosco Afternoon School Program was established in 1972 by Sister Mary Imelda. Today it is known as the Don Bosco Primary School. With the help of French donors (AEM), who have been visiting the school each year, we are able to provide education for girls from Nursery to Class five (present Nos.263) We […]
We are grateful to have been given the opportunity to construct our own toilets inside our compound. Our children need not try to look for a place outside our home; we have also become more aware of how important it is for our health to maintain a clean environment.’ Jean Bapiste Guèye says when […]
10th year Anniversary Outreach Program From March 23-26, 2017 the “Mission Group” in Singapore invited Marie Vianney and Mai Trinh to Singapore for the Celebration of the 10th year Anniversary Outreach Program. “This was an excellent opportunity for the RNDM Sisters in VietNam to thank all our benefactors for their generosity and warm heartedness. […]
Kawthaung is a township located at the South of Myanmar on the tip of Peninsular. It is placed on the opposite side of Ranong Province in Thailand. People from Kawthaung can easily take a boat across the sea to reach Ranong. But during the monsoon season, it is very dangerous to cross the sea, due […]
We, the 132 participants of the 17th Asia-Oceania Meeting of Religious (AMOR XVII), representing our respective National Religious Conferences in 21 countries, women and men, gathered together in Yangon, Myanmar on February 27 – March 3, 2017 to discuss and reflect on the environmental situations in the countries of Asia-Oceania where we live, work and […]
This year the Indian provinces are blessed with the four newly professed sisters Mercyriana ‘D’ Marak, Promila Toppo, Rajnita Dung Dung and Vernaleen Mary Mawkon. We thank God for the gift of life and the vocation of these four sisters who generously responded to God’s call saying “To you belong my life entire”. Indeed the […]
“When you lose the capacity to dream, you lose the capacity to love, and the energy to love is lost”. These words by Pope Francis are very fitting as we bring to you our first newsletter for 2017. Dreams are essential to living life well; dreams are part of life itself. When our dreams include […]
Maureen McBride 08 Nov 1953 – 26 Nov 2016 Maureen was born in 1953 to Edna and Michael Noel McBride – the only girl with four older brothers. Maureen grew up in Nelson, which is a beautiful part of the top of the South Island of New Zealand with lovely beaches, walkways and very pleasant […]
How about celebrating a perpetual profession in a far-flung Sitio, Tonggo, Barangay Namut of the Municipality of Tudela, Misamis Occidental? This was the desire of our Subanen sister, Delma Montac Barrientos RNDM. It would be an opportunity for the Religious of Notre Dame of the Missions (RNDM) to meet her people, the Subanens, an indigenous […]
Over 400 people packed Sacred Heart Church, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand for the jubilee celebration on Saturday 7 January. We marked 450 years of RNDM missionary life. Sister Barbara Hurley celebrated 70 years, Sister Margarite Elliott and Sister Mary Peter Hoban both celebrated 60 years of profession. Cynthia Kearney, Maria Josef Park, Dorothy Dickson and […]
In this newsletter, you will read about the lives of many young people in North East India, Senegal and Bangladesh who know they are important because they are benefiting from your generosity. They have received the gift of education and now have a hope filled future. RNDM International Mission Newsletter November 2016
Sunday, 13 November 2016 all the leaders had arrived for two weeks together at St. Rambert France. Communication from Leaders No 1 Communication from Leaders No 2
The Province Mission Promotion Team is grateful for your generosity, support and prayers during 2016. Mission Promoters Newsletter UK and Ireland
The Formators’ Gathering took place at St. Rambert France from 1-29 October 2016. There were 20 Formation Directors from eleven Provinces and Regions of Aotearoa-New Zealand, Bangladesh, France, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam. Newsletter- Formators’ Gathering 2016
In this newsletter, you will read about the lives of many young people in Myanmar, India South and Laos who know they are important because they are benefiting from your generosity. They have received the gift of education and now have a hope filled future. RNDM International Mission Newsletter September 2016
She changed the face of Winnipeg She started out in 1987 with just a recipe-card filing system and a passion to give refugees a break. Three decades later, the Hospitality House Refugee Ministry that Sister Aileen Gleason founded in Winnipeg is one of the largest private sponsors of refugees in Canada. Tuesday, Gleason is being […]
In the heart of every child is a hunger for a home. Not just for food and a place to sleep, but for safety and community. Most importantly: for love. Since 1881 the RNDM Sisters have offered refuge to abandoned and orphaned children from the slums of Chittagong or from the hill tracts surrounding Chittagong. […]
From 29 March to 16 May 2016, 17 RNDMs arrived from India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam and United Kingdom and Ireland Provinces for the “Come and Rest a While ” Renewal Course. What a graced and special time it was for all – Sisters and Resource People. Come and share in some of their stories. “Come […]
In April 2016 a second workshop was held for mission promoters from across the congregation in Davao, Philippines. This workshop was aimed at strengthening the knowledge gained from the previous workshop held in 2014. Sisters from IMDO and Resource People shared the fruits of their wisdom and helped all participants to grow in their understanding […]
“Consecrated Life in Unity – International Meeting” for the closing of the Year of Consecrated Life 28th January – 2nd February 2016 Five thousand people participated in this Meeting.
”My soul magnifies the lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the gift of my vocation to Religious life. Dear Sisters and Friends, I am very delighted to share with you about my perpetual profession which took place in Senegal on the 23rd January 2016 in the parish […]
When charity and union of hearts reign in community, the Lord is there. Guard this precious treasure well. . . Euphrasie Barbier, 1867 On December 18th Wealdstone welcomed Sr Gertrude Atua from Wewak, Papua New Guinea, to spend Christmas with us. Gertrude is presently studying at St Anselm’s,
The Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions of India Northeast Province are blessed to have five RNDMs young women Bimla Kandulna, Matilda Biam, Meristella Riwah, Merista Sohshang and Helena Mary Pamshong from India South Province who made perpetual profession in St. Mary’s Convent, Shillong. It takes courage to say, YES! to […]
Write-up 0n the Centenary Celebration held on the 25th September, 2015 The German Sisters of the Divine Saviour (SDS) who had zealously ventured to work among the Khasis since 1890 received order that they leave the area positively by November 10th, 1915. This was a great blow for the thriving mission in the then Province […]
Hunger, disease, pain and suffering is so evident in the world we live in. It is a choice whether we avert our eyes or do something to alleviate the sufferings of our brother, our sister. Here at Queen of the Missions School, Kolkata, Sharing and caring are two of the very important values which are […]
In more recent years RNDM’s in UK and Ireland have re-directed and re-sourced our energies after our lifetime of involvement in education, social and nursing care. A ministry that has been part of our Province for many years is the service to the homeless and to those falling on hard times due to the recession, […]