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You
might be interested in exploring these other web sites. Please note:
we are not responsible for the changing content on any
particular site, and any personal opinions expressed may not be ones
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African American History in the Bay
Many of the people we serve are African-Americans, who have a long
history on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Harriet Tubman, the Black Moses of the Underground Railroad, was born
outside of Cambridge, not too far from Salisbury. You
can learn more about her and other aspects of local
African-American history at this web page, which is part
of the Chesapeake Bay Program website.
Another source of
information about African-American culture in our area
is the website for
The
Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Committee.
This website presents the cultural, historical, and natural
heritage of the Shore. |
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Catholic
Social Teaching
The
ministries of Joseph House are based on the social teachings of the
Church. This site provides an excellent summary
of key themes, links to important Church documents, and
a variety of educational resources. It is sponsored by
the Office for Social Justice of the Archdiocese of St.
Paul and Minneapolis. |
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The Catholic Worker
This site presents
information on Dorothy Day (1897-1980) who helped to start a lay movement
dedicated to the works of mercy and solidarity with the poor. Dorothy
came to visit Joseph House in 1966. She was an inspiration to Sr. Mary
Elizabeth and the foundation of Joseph House. |
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Community Foundation of
the Eastern Shore
This is a charitable foundation dedicated to improving
the quality of life for residents of Somerset, Wicomico,
and Worcester Counties by building charitable funds,
maximizing benefits to donors, making effective grants,
and providing leadership in addressing community needs. |
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Guide to Religious Ministries
A Catholic vocational resource featuring an on-line
database with information on men's and women's
religious communities, the diocesan priesthood, lay
ministries, secular institutes, and retreat houses. |
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Holy Cross Abbey
This is the web site of the Trappist
monastery in Berryville, Virginia where Sr. Mary
Elizabeth received her habit on July 7, 1974. This is
considered the Foundation Day for the Little Sisters.
Sr. Mary Elizabeth chose this location because of her
friendship with the monks of the monastery and her
affinity with their
contemplative spirituality (see if you can find her
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The Mary Page
This site is maintained by the Marian
Library/International Marian Research Institute at the University of
Dayton in Ohio. It consists of a comprehensive collection of resources
pertaining to Mary, the mother of Jesus. These resources include prayers,
meditations and reflections on a variety of topics, and answers to common
questions about Mary. |
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St. Joseph's Oratory
This is the web site of
a shrine in Montreal dedicated to St. Joseph. Before beginning Joseph
House, Sr. Mary Elizabeth made a pilgrimage to this shrine in 1964 and
placed her desires to help the poor under his patronage. |
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Spiritual
Family of Charles de Foucauld
This site presents
information on the life and spirituality of Brother Charles (1858-1916)
and the communities that look to him for inspiration. The legacy of Brother
Charles is extremely important to Joseph House and the Little Sisters. |
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What Does God Have To Say About The Poor?
Read the words of God as found in Sacred Scripture. This page is part of
a web site (justpeace.org) devoted to justice and peace issues. |
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