Catholic Sisters Week Recap: Championing Sisters at the UN!

Earlier this month, SRW CEO Sr. Irene O’Neill visited New York City for Catholic Sisters Week. Alongside PeaceRoom Coordinator Beth Blissman, Sr. Irene attended the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations World Headquarters. They met with leaders and changemakers from across the world to amplify SRW’s mission and the voices of Sisters worldwide. Enjoy some highlights from this exciting week!

Irene and Beth at the Church Center of the UN, meeting Sisters and recruiting new Sister Champions.

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Catching up at the SRW UN office, shared with the Sisters of Loretto.

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Irene with representatives from UNANIMA International, a coalition of over 30 religious orders, celebrating the release of the third volume of UNANIMA’s study “The Hidden Faces of Homelessness”

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Irene spoke as part of a panel to a group of high school student leaders attending the conference. The students were captivated by her stories of the Sisters. Irene was particularly inspired by their eagerness to be a part of real change.

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Beth and Irene at UN Headquarters for the Annual Town Hall Meeting with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutierrez.

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Sisters were everywhere in New York City—bringing women together, ensuring their voices were heard, and leading discussions on poverty, education, human trafficking, and homelessness. 

These incredible women need Champions like you to keep doing their vital work. Consider becoming a Sister Champion today!

Photos by Beth Blissman and Grace Broome.