An article in the August 7 issue of the New Orleans Clarion Herald entitled "Haiti's Devastation Wrenches the Soul" describes the work of Sister Vollbrecht and others.

This June, Thensted Center underwent a huge transformation. A group of 36 high school students and 11 chaperons (professional contractors, firemen, painters etc.) worked for a week in record heat, rain and humidity to transform our Center.

Although news reports note the huge amount of funds raised for Haiti, the Haitian people are still in need of basic supplies and living space, healthcare, and education. Two additional RSCJ from the US province have been sent there to attend to those needs. Suzanne Lasseigne, RSCJ, just returned to the states after a five-week stint in Haiti; and Diana Wall, recently professed, will serve there for the next two to three months. Sister Lasseigne said that her experience there was positive in that she was able to work with adults and educate them about nutrition, even demonstrating how to grow vegetables in a garden. She hopes to return in the future.

Barbara Bowe, RSCJ, Th.D., biblical scholar, respected professor and author, and beloved guide to the Holy Land, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Oakwood, the Society of the Sacred Heart health care facility in Atherton, California. Read more about Sr. Bowe and leave a reflection or memory.