High school students from across U.S. spend week at United Nations

Published: 2007-07-18

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- More than 100 high school students from across the United States met in New York July 11-15 to tour the headquarters of the United Nations and learn more about the work and spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The "Love of God and Neighbor Without Distinction" conference at St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, N.Y., focused on the work of the Sisters of St. Joseph as a nongovernmental organization with consultative status to the United Nations. In all, 115 students from 13 high schools sponsored or founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in California, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts were there to learn about the charism and world mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The students toured U.N. headquarters July 13 and discussed how they could make international goals for justice and equality a part of their daily lives. As a nongovernmental organization, the Sisters of St. Joseph advise the United Nations on issues involving economic and social development around the world.

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