Uplifting Changemakers: A Snapshot of the Mary’s Pence Grantee Gathering
Mary’s Pence hosted our annual Grantee Gathering October 20-23 in Farmington, Minnesota at the Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center. At the event grantees had the opportunity to network, build skills, learn from each other, share knowledge, rest and reflect. Grantees kicked off our new Public Health Cohort at Katherine Wotjan’s house. The cohort […]
Look for Mary’s Pence at the Assembly of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests
If you or someone you know plans to attend the Assembly of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests, June 21 - 24, 2021, in Bloomington, Minnesota, keep an eye out...
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Love is Love: A Simple Way to Support our LGBTQI Community
When the Vatican released a statement in March 2021 saying that the Catholic Church could offer no blessings to same-sex couples, our colleagues at DignityUSA decided to reach out to the...
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Mary’s Pence Welcomes 3 New Members to Board of Directors
Mary’s Pence welcomed 3 new women to our board in April. Each brings unique skills and lived experiences to the role, and each is passionate and committed to the mission...
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May – Inspiring Women
Youth Activism Project Washington, D.C. Engaging youth to participate in civic and political processes. Youth Activism Project fosters meaningful youth engagement in civic and political spheres by providing equal access...
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Prayer for Radical Change and Racial Justice
Prayer for Radical Change and Racial Justice Despite what happened in the past, no matter what happens this week, I need to believe we can make the radical changes needed...
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Mary’s Pence to Present at Nonprofit Finance & Sustainability Conference
"Are Your Investments Aligned with Your Values?" This is the question Mary's Pence will pose during the breakout session of the same name at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofit's (MCN)...
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Centro de Promoción y Salud Integral (CEPROSI) Nindiri, Nicaragua Recognizing the importance of self-awareness in our work for justice. Opening ourselves up to new perspectives demands perseverance and resilience, and...
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Social Media Intern Hopes to Make Equality and Opportunity Possible for Women
With a passion for advocacy, interest in political theory, and the drive to instill equality among all, Mary's Pence Social Media Intern Emily Cortes knew that whatever profession she chose...
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Book Review – Evidence of V: A Novel in Fragments, Facts, and Fictions
The following book review of Evidence of V: A Novel in Fragments, Facts, and Fictions – the book featured for Mary’s Pence March book discussion – is written by Mary’s...
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Engaging Prophetic Spirituality as an Ignatian Volunteer at Mary’s Pence
Having worked in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis for forty-five years, retirement came easy for me in January 2019. How one uses or does not use one’s time...
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