Sister Receives Award for Commitment to Social Justice

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24 in Saint John, New Brunswick. Sister “Angie” received the 2009 Maude Barlow Founder’s Award from the Council of Canadians during the council’s annual general meeting held Oct. 23-25. Ms.

Barlow is chairperson of the Canadian citizens’ advocacy organization. In 2008-09 she served as senior advisor on water to the 63rd president of the United Nations General Assembly. Sister Angie is a Sister of Charity of the Immaculate Conception and an active member of the Council of Canadians’ Saint John chapter.

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She was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the council and her commitment to social justice. In May, Sister Angie received an Elizabeth Ann Seton medal at the saint’s national shrine in Emmitsburg, Md. as part of Federation celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the North American Sisters of Charity. (SCIC photo) Oct 27, 2009 12:26 PM

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