Welcoming the Stranger

Franciscan Oblates of St.-Joseph Srs. Gabrielle Servant and Pierette Bertrand visit a Syrian family and their newborn in 2017. They started working with refugees in 2012 when Syrian refugees came to Canada after the war in Syria.

Sisters sponsor refugees in multicultural town outside Montreal

 In Bordeaux-Cartierville, the first stop for many immigrants and refugees after they arrive at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, two sisters welcome, install, and help integrate new arrivals. 

Sr. Veronica Fajardo, who provides counseling services at no cost to clients of Holy Cross Ministries, speaks with a client. (Courtesy of Lauren Fields/Holy Cross Ministries)

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Sr. Lisa Buscher, of the Society of the Sacred Heart, shares candy with children at a migrant shelter in Mexicali, Mexico on May 9.

In heated political season, sisters urge empathy on immigration

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