Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General travelled to London last week to meet with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their global work, particularly in support of vulnerable women and girls. Source: The Tablet.
The organisation represents about 600,000 religious sisters worldwide and their work involves them in areas ranging from human trafficking, war and conflict and the climate crisis.
The focus is “on protecting dignity, expanding opportunity, and strengthening resilience, especially for women and girls at risk”.
The audience at Clarence House on July 15 offered an opportunity to reflect on the work of Catholic Sisters serving across every continent, Vatican News reported.
It also highlighted the continuing collaboration between the UISG and the British Embassy to the Holy See in supporting initiatives that promote human dignity and resilience
Anabel Inge, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the British Embassy to the Holy See, described the meeting as “a really special, joyous occasion”, noting that the invitation reflected Queen Camilla’s deep appreciation for the work of women religious.
Having worked closely with UISG over the past five years, Dr Inge praised the Sisters’ quiet yet courageous witness.
“I have had the distinct impression that this work is often done very quietly, without fanfare, with great humility and in some of the world’s most difficult places,” she said, pointing to the qualities she believes distinguish their ministry: “trust, presence and continuity” within local communities.
“They are embedded in local communities … they will stick around even during conflicts, frequently putting themselves at great personal risk.”
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Catholic sisters meet again with Queen Camilla, this time at Clarence House (By Ruth Gledhill, The Tablet)
Queen Camilla hears Catholic Sisters’ witness from the world’s frontlines (By Linda Bordoni, Vatican News)
