A few days before the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, novenas, triduums and prayer times were organized in different parts of the Institute in preparation for the Feast. On June 7, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, presided over a Eucharistic celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of…
Read MoreColombini Sister Lina (Elisa) – funeral 23.05.2024 – Lk 12:35-40 – Codogno
The Gospel passage illustrates the waiting attitude of the disciple, on the alert for the Lord’s certain arrival, but without warning – in work clothes, with lamps lit to illuminate the night, ready to give Him the proper reception. And the wait can be long. Like Mother Lina’s life. For her, the time finally came…
Read MoreThe celebration of the life of Sr. Lina Colombini
Yesterday, May 27, 2024, the farewell liturgy or, rather, the celebration of the life of Mother Lina Colombini was held at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer and St. Francesca Cabrini on Via Sicilia in Rome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrBqAutJB0I After the celebration that had taken place on May 23 in Codogno at the Tabor Church, a…
Read MoreMeeting of lay people from the Cabrinian Educational Centers and the Diriamba Building in Nicaragua
On May 20, 2024, we had the opportunity to hold a Formation Meeting for the Lay Collaborators of the La Inmaculada Technical Institute, Holy Family School No. 1 and the Diriamba Building.
Read More“Caring is the Essence of Nursing” – Jean Watson
Cabrini of Westchester was proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of the nursing staff during Nurses’ Week which took place from May 6th through May 12th. The week was full of activities to honor the amazing nurses who take care of our residents each day! Special meals were provided, small tokens of gratitude…
Read MoreAdministrative Economic Meeting
The first day of the Administrative Economic Meeting was held this morning at Casa Cabrini at Via Sicilia in Rome. After the presentation of the participants we had in Zoom connection Professor Luigino Bruni who gave a talk on the economic dimension in communities. The Provincial and Regional Treasurers and key staff attended. One must…
Read MoreApril activities at Cabrini Guatemala
During the month of April have been carried out some activities in Cabrini Guatemala with the social programs. A training and entrepreneurship workshop for women with a diploma in sewing (clothing processing). A floral decoration workshop for women. Some pregnant women learned about special exercises with physiotherapy guidance. Some mental health care with psychology project…
Read MoreRepairing the Irreparable
Meetings of the course “Repairing the Irreparable” continued each half day featured two talks of half an hour each followed by a panel discussion.The topics covered were historical, anthropological, spiritual to topics of current events.Although the setting of the conference was academic it was very nice to witness the testimony of those who work with…
Read MorePilgrims of the Month
A nor’easter on November 26, 1950 made driving from Mulberry Street to Columbus Hospital difficult. The labor that Mrs. Fusco endured once at the hospital Mother Cabrini founded was not easy, either. Complications arose because the umbilical cord was wrapped around baby Joseph’s neck. As Joseph recently wrote, “Through the screams and anguish my mother prayed for the intercession of Mother Cabrini and…
Read MoreCentro Astalli Annual Report
The presentation of the Centro Astalli Annual Report was held this morning at the General Congregation Hall, General Curia of the Society of Jesus.Speakers included H.E. Msgr. Enrico Trevisi Bishop of Trieste and Nathalie Tocci – Director, Institute of International Affairs.Presenting the data of the Report was Fr. Camillo Ripamonti – President Centro Astalli and…
Read MoreEmotions of the virtual journey through the memories of Mother Cabrini
Alexander had always enjoyed surfing the Internet. He followed his thoughts and occasionally clicked on some topic that caught his attention and got lost in reading, delving deeper, always finding interesting topics. During the lockdown, the web had become his library, his study room. Thanks to the web and the mythical Academia.edu he had managed…
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