Some current news of the Sisters of Nevers from around the world.

Joux-la-Ville (France)
An extract from a prison chaplaincy review…
To visit people in prison one needs an open mind and empty hands along with the sole desire of encountering the person at the level of his/her humanity and disfigurement, ready to meet their expectations. The detainee hopes for this attitude and will pick it up. Many times an honest exchange, a gesture of welcome or solidarity, can be a great source of joy. The journey with these detainees gives one a deep sense of what is essential in life, truth and pardon which are the foundation of happiness.(from Journal No.68, Paris 25th June 2004)

Mission at Huenuel (Chile)
Some young people from the Pastoral Care Group in Santiago, travelled 180 km south to Pre-Cordillere, a rural area, to the parish of Teno. The Sisters of Charity animated the sessions, over ten days. This was the second year that these young people had the opportunity to share their life experience and their faith with the village of Huenuel. The geographical location of the Parish and its size means that priests rarely get there. It is a poor area with very little work, often only casual. This work is provided by rich families who pay a very low rate. During the week we studied the Gospel the Good News brought by Jesus, with the young people. Beginning with the experience of the first communities and following a disciplined method we developed themes for the adults. The aim of these themes was to deepen their understanding of who Jesus is. They were our little teachers because nature is an integral part of their lives and they accept it as God's creation. (From the journal N0 68 25th June 2004)


In Spain - the Congregation celebrated one hundred years of its presence
A precious time to highlight the influence of a hundred years when the founding inspiration was kept vibrant through varied stages in the life of the Church in Spain, which had experienced important changes such as the dawn of the Republic and the transition from a dictatorship to a democracy
Mass was rich in symbols. At the offertory past pupils presented a cloth which captured all the fabric of lived experience over the hundred years. On the family festival day soil formed a very significant symbol. A tree in this soil from our respective villages and symbolising our unity by its extended roots. The "Aurrezku" a very typical dance from the Basque Country was the expression of our gratitude to God.
(from the Journal of the Congregation No 68, Paris, 25th June 2004)

In Bolivia at Llallagua
The teachers have been on strike for four weeks, in certain areas. How can we humanise these relationships.?
Twice a week in the children's library the Sisters distribute milk to the young readers. The "club for single parents" gives us 10 Bolivaros per month or 1 euro, and thanks to that we have been able to continue the distribution. The Children's Centre has started in spite of the difficulties encountered. It caters for physically and mentally handicapped children. A dedicated group of volunteers help us by giving their time to these children. All the Parish groups help us on "Talents Evening". Each group presents a talent and there are many ! (from the Congregation journal N0 68, Paris 25th June 2004).
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