Africa Archives

First Steps: Holy Cross Sisters Arrive in Africa

posted in: Africa, Ministry |

Holy Cross sisters work toward the transformation of human hearts, human relationships and all creation. In doing so, they recognize … Read More

posted in: Education, Ghana |

by Sister Callista Tetteh, CSC Growing up, there were different things I wanted to be. Each involved helping people because … Read More

posted in: Ministry, Uganda |

Alcoholism entered Audrey’s life like a specter. She never noticed its presence while drinking casually on weekends or, later, when … Read More

posted in: Fruits of Holy Cross, Uganda |

In the song “Stones in the River,” singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer ponders that “most of us will never know where our … Read More

posted in: Fruits of Holy Cross, Ghana |

“We come together to take charge of this home, which has been entrusted to us.”–Laudato Si’, 244 The SOAR program … Read More

posted in: Ministry, Uganda |

Beekeeping grows sister’s appreciation for natural world, her place in it With smoke from burning sweet grass floating about her … Read More

posted in: Fruits of Holy Cross, Ghana |

Gloria Larbi is pursuing a legal degree in the hope of helping people in need. A 2017 graduate of Our … Read More

posted in: Professions, Uganda |

by Sister Martha Nambi, CSC When I look back over the years, I cannot help but thank the good Lord … Read More

posted in: Environment, Ghana |

Without warning, the lights go out at Our Lady of Holy Cross School in Kasoa, Ghana. The fans stop spinning. … Read More

posted in: Fruits of Holy Cross, Uganda |

Sister Semerita Mbambu, CSC, (third from left), Sister Agnes Atugonza, CSC, (second from right) and three postulants stand with a … Read More