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Prayer for Mercy for Refugees

The Community of Sant’Egidio in Boston, invites you to join us to pray for the welcome of immigrants and refugees, for refugees’ safety, and for peace in the lands from where they flee. Friday, December 11 7:00pm Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Church 1545 Tremont St Boston  

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Life on Death Row/Cities for Life

Join the Community of Sant’Egidio, South Bend, for Life on Death Row/Cities for Life  Wednesday December 9 at 7:00 p.m. St. Pius X Church, 52553 Fir Road Granger, IN For Information please contact: Richard at richard_lasalvia@sbcglobal.net or 574 315-9420

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Thanksgiving of Mercy in NYC

On the occasion of Thanksgiving several friends of the Community met for an intergenerational and international dinner (12 nationalities) : many homeless friends, children and elderly friends at the same table in a large and welcoming family; with us several university students help and enjoyed a festive atmosphere.  

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Community of Sant’Egidio spreads its wings to Oakland, CA

Last week, members from the New York and Washington DC communities, flew out to Oakland, CA, invited by Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, to introduce the Community of Sant’Egidio and share stories of the great work it carries out. The local Catholic Voice covered the visit and full write up can be read here.

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Appeal News

Community of Sant’Egidio USA appeals to stop all state sanctioned executions during the Holy Year of Mercy.

Appeal letter by the Community of Sant’Egidio USA to stop all state sanctioned executions during the upcoming Year of Mercy Dear friends, This year, Pope Francis announced the worldwide Holy Year of Mercy, due to commence on December 8th, 2015. Following on from Pope Francis widely expanding actions for hope and healing, peace and justice during […]