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The gift of our
internationality sharpens our consciousness of universal needs
and calls us to foster within ourselves and others a responsible concern
for the people of the world.
(You Are Sent, Constitution
and General Directory
of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, GD 36)
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 In
the 21st century SSND charism, vision, and mission continue to animate and
connect the Congregation to the goals and purposes of the
United Nations. In the
struggle to create a more just and truly human world, the entire
congregation invites colleagues, co-workers and friends to foster a
relationship with this world-wide assembly of nations.
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In 1992, the SSND General
Chapter voted unanimously to seek affiliation with the
United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI). Non-Governmental
Organizations associated with DPI disseminate information about the UN to
their membership. This includes publicizing UN activities around the world
on such issues as peace, economic and social development, human rights and
humanitarian affairs. NGOs promote UN observances and international years
established by the General Assembly to focus world attention on important
issues facing humanity.
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In 1998, SSND was granted
special consultative status with the
Economic
and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). The
annual
agenda of ECOSOC’s various commissions includes consideration of
international issues on economy, society, culture, education, health,
sustainable development, and human rights.
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School Sisters of Notre Dame work to bring the urgent needs of the
global society to the attention of the UN, and to share information,
analysis, and expertise with members, colleagues, and friends.
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School Sisters of Notre
Dame actively participate in the work of the UN by presenting written and
oral testimony to ECOSOC and its commissions particularly on issues related
to the welfare and education of girls and women, economic justice, and
sustainable development.
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Learn more about the United Nations
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radio, television, UN News Service, and SSND Publications. |
| Visit the United Nations to learn more about
this world body and its agenda. |
| Write to the UN for information and
educational materials:
Public Inquiries Unit
Department of Public Information
United Nations
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 800-253-9646 Fax: 212-963-0071
inquiries@un.org
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Join an SSND Delegation to ECOSOC
Commission Meetings
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Share Your Concerns, Experiences, and Expertise with
SSND UN Representatives
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Director of the SSND UN/NGO Office |
Ethel Howley, SSND
Eileen Reilly, SSND
Jeanne Wingenter, SSND
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Cathy
Arata, SSND
M. Margrit Höpfler, SSND
M. Johanna Schröckseis, SSND
Laura Jean Spaeth, SSND
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Cathy Arata, SSND
M. Margrit Höpfler, SSND
Margaret Mattare, SSND
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 O
loving and gracious Creator,
Your love embraces all members of the human family,
Your care extends to the least of those among us,
to all our brothers and sisters in every part of the world.
You call us to a mature
love and concern for the entire human community.
You call us as individuals, as a nation, as a united community of nations.
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Let us hear this prayer in our hearts and respond with faith and good
will.
Bless all efforts toward uniting peoples and nations.
Bless the United
Nations
As it strives to be an authentic community,
As it witnesses to the needs of all, to the rights of all,
As it toils in the difficult work of peacemaking in all its aspects.
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Grant us the wisdom and the grace
To become a true global family
And witness your reign on this earth. Amen.
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Copyright ©
2005 by SSND
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Last updated:
17 March 2008
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