Solidarity is built into every aspect of the work done at Refugee Women Rising (RWR) but it is not without challenge. RWR’s programs flex to accommodate women born in 25 different countries speaking 30 different languages. “Our work is welcoming, relational and as unique as our collaborators,” as stated in Refugee Women Rising’s Impact Report for 2024.
IVC member Kelly Maltagliati spent a career solving highly complex criminal cases as a special agent with the U.S. government. In retirement she’s taken on a new role: helping to manage the office at IVC partner agency Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN). She’s glad to be part of the team!
“Lent is indeed the “favourable time” to return to what is essential, to divest ourselves of all that weighs us down, to be reconciled with God, and to rekindle the fire of the Holy Spirit hidden beneath the ashes of our frail humanity. Return to what is essential. It is the season of grace when we put into practice what the Lord asks of us at the beginning of today’s first reading: “Return to me with all your heart” (Jl 2:12). Return to what is essential: it is the Lord.”
Pope Francis Daily Message, February 14, 2025.
While seeking spiritual guidance several years ago, Susan Federman, an occupational therapist, was introduced by her parish priest to current IVC Milwaukee Director Monica Meagher, who at the time was obtaining her credentials for administering the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola at Loyola University Chicago.
Peggy Hauser lives in Elm Grove and has been serving as an Ignatian Volunteer Corps member at St. Catherine’s School in Milwaukee since 2021.
