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We cannot be Silent!

30/04/2021

This booklet offers an opportunity to reflect on the UN in the context of our call as Daughters of Charity. My hope is that it offers a roadmap as we pray, reflect and plan on our General Assembly. We will do this in the light of the Gospel and gift of the Charism given to us by St. Vincent and Louise. I believe our founders would agree “We cannot be Silent.”

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