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  By Sr. Magdalena Orczykowska – Ukusijoni, Uganda In the sun bathed lands of Northern Uganda, the changing climate is no longer just a distant topic—it’s a daily reality. Dry seasons have become longer and hotter, trees are disappearing due to charcoal burning and construction needs, and the air grows dustier by the day. In this challenging context, a seed of hope was planted – both literally and figuratively.   The idea was born during an online training for JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) animators, organized by the JPIC Commission of UISG and USG. Inspired and energized by the session, we felt called to act – starting with something small, yet deeply meaningful: trees. As a team of missionaries, we organized an awareness sessions and tree distribution campaign in the refugee settlements of Maaji and Agojo. Our goal was simple—to educate about the importance of trees and provide…

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On June 3, 2025, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa (White Sisters) inaugurated a commemorative monument at the Munsel Municipal Cemetery in Boxtel, marking a historic milestone in their presence in the Netherlands. A Solemn Tribute to 500 Missionaries Sent to Africa In the presence of Mayor Ronald van Meygaarden and members of the General Council from Rome, the monument was unveiled with a drum roll, as African fabrics covering it were ceremoniously removed. This event paid tribute to the 500 missionary sisters who departed from Boxtel and Esch to serve in Africa—young, devoted, and unconditionally committed to their missionary calling. The End of the White Sisters’ Active Mission in the Netherlands Today, only seven White Sisters remain in the Netherlands. The unveiling of the monument also symbolizes the completion of their congregation’s active mission in the country, while preserving a legacy of faith, service, and missionary dedication.…

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