70 Years of Supporting the Missions! We thank YOU! By Laura Whitford, President, St. Elizabeth Mission Society “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’” – Mark 16:15 In January 1879,...
The Dwelling Place of NY celebrates 40 years of ministry By Laura Whitford, President, St. Elizabeth Mission Society Behind an unassuming door on West 40th Street in Manhattan is a ministry that has led 3,000 women from homelessness to...
A Mission Society grant helped Sr. Grace’s organization, Franciscan Ministries, feed 12 very poor families in Jamaica through monthly distributions of food boxes of simple staples like rice, flour, sugar, cornmeal, oats, milk, tea, sardines, saltfish and laundry and bathing soap. “I...
By Laura Whitford, President St. Elizabeth Mission Society & Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation Chapter Six in the Book of Romans reminds us of the redeeming power of our Lord’s love for us. When we are born into Christ,...
By Laura Whitford, President St. Elizabeth Mission Society & Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation Christmastime brings with it a flurry of events, shopping, donating, cooking, visiting and more, but it also brings a sense of peace when we remember...
By Laura Whitford, President St. Elizabeth Mission Society & Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation Have you ever heard a priest ask you to give God a round of applause during mass? You would if you visited Alvernia Prep School...
Porziuncola Farm Teaches and Trains locals in Organic Farming Practices In Jamaica, in the community of Braes River, there is a partially functional farm allowing villagers in that area to have food stability through organic farming practices. The farm...
Food Pantry Spreads the Heart, Love and Soul In Niagara Falls, N.Y., one food pantry is spreading the love to locals who need it. The Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry serves up breakfast and lunch every weekday to...
Mission Society Helps Local Canticle Farm Over the years, the St. Elizabeth Mission Society has made its mission about helping those at home and abroad. One of these missions at home, right around the corner, is Canticle Farm. Canticle...
