Soli Salgado is the Latin American correspondent for Global Sisters Report. She joined the NCR team as a Bertelsen intern in 2015. Born in Buenos Aires and raised in Wichita, Kansas, she graduated from the University of Kansas in 2013 with degrees in journalism, English literature and Spanish. She's reported from 13 countries for GSR and NCR and has received several Catholic Press Awards. Big loves include drawing, yoga, reading, planning trips, and presidential history.
Monday Starter: Hilton Foundation awards grant to Loyola Institute for Ministry
A grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's Catholic Sister Initiative will allow the Loyola University New Orleans' Institute for Ministry to support Catholic sisters in the greater New Orleans community and beyond.
Monday Starter: African sisters honored for contributing to continent's development
A number of African women were recognized at the Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society and Pastoral Life for their contribution to the continent's development.
LCWR leadership awards celebrate 2 sisters who forged inspiring paths in ministry
LCWR closed its general assembly by honoring two women with the Outstanding Leadership Award: Notre Dame de Namur Sr. Patricia Chappell, the 2020 recipient; and Loreto Sr. Patricia Murray, the 2022 recipient.
LCWR general assembly recommits to justice and interconnectedness of all creation
During its Aug. 9-12 general assembly, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious voted to renew its commitment to seeking communion at the intersection of racism, forced migration and the climate crisis.