Voices from the Field
We Have Gone Far Because We Have Gone Together
Recorded for An Evening of Gratitude at the 2026 LCWR Assembly, Sr. Joan Mumaw, IHM, and Pat Eck, CBS, reflect on the early vision for Friends in Solidarity, the relationships that have sustained its mission and why continued solidarity with the people of South Sudan matters.
A Moment to Reflect: Sr. Mumbi Kigutha, CPPS for Palm Sunday
Sr. Mumbi Kigutha, CPPS, President of Friends in Solidarity, is featured in Catholic Women Preach for Palm Sunday 2026. Her reflection offers a thoughtful invitation to consider how we respond to the realities unfolding in our world today. Grounded in faith and lived experience, her message encourages each of us to reflect on where we…
Call to Mission in Riimenze – Sr. Agnes Lozano Marcelino, ICM
Across South Sudan, missionaries continue to accompany communities even amid uncertainty and tension. Their presence is a quiet but powerful sign of solidarity, faith, and hope. Sr. Agnes Lozano Marcelino, ICM, serves in Riimenze, Western Equatoria State, where daily life can be marked by fear and instability. Yet her commitment to remain with the people…
Living Each Day Amidst Uncertainty – Sr. Veronica Añonuevo, ICM
Recent weeks have brought renewed insecurity to several communities in Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. Despite these challenges, missionaries continue their presence alongside the people they serve. Sr. Veronica Añonuevo, ICM, shares a personal reflection from Riimenze on what it means to live and serve amid uncertainty while remaining rooted in faith and hope. Living…