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May 5, 2021, Washington, D.C. – Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, recently received the John Carroll Medal from the John Carroll Society in recognition of her “mission-driven life,” most recently as President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. Sister Donna was also the keynote speaker at the Society’s annual awards ceremony, held virtually.

Founded in 1951 and named after the first Catholic bishop in the United States, the John Carroll Society is an “organization of Catholic professionals united in their desire for an ever deepening and enriching knowledge of their Faith and in service to the Archbishop of Washington,” according to its website.

“God has led me to sacred places of the hearts and psyches of many, many, suffering people,” Sister Donna said in her keynote address. “These people have been my teachers.”

Read the entire article, written by Lynnea Mumola and published in The Catholic Standard, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington.

April 24, 2021, Adrian, Michigan – Are you open and present to what is happening around you and to yourself? Carol Blotter, teacher of meditation, leads a Virtual Day of Mindfulness, “Mindfully Being Me,” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT Saturday, May 15, 2021. The program is offered through Weber Retreat and Conference Center.

Mindfulness is a lifestyle, a way of being open to the present and to saying “yes” to what is happening right now. During this day of mindfulness, Carol explores being present to the moment and saying “yes” to being yourself – a practice that is applicable in all situations.

Carol brings her experience from the Quaker tradition, from leading 80 retreats around the United States, and from teaching 100 courses on meditation to spiritual seekers, schools, universities, and medical groups.

The program is offered at no cost, but donations are appreciated. Registration is required to receive the live stream link; visit www.webercenter.org and click on “programs.” Registrations may also be made by contacting Weber Center at 517-266-4000 or [email protected]. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.