ARCCC member newspaper the Prairie Messenger , published by the Benedictine community at St. Peter's Abbey in Meunster, Saskatchewan, has been recognized as a "Global Citizen" bye the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC). The award was presented by Michael Murphy of Development and Peace to Prairie Messenger editor Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB. The paper was recognized for its commitment to justice and for ongoing in-depth coverage of issues such as poverty in the global south, the environment, and conflicts around the world. One unidentified reader commented: "The PM was my window on the world. It nourished me spiritually and it informed me of global issues that helped me to develop a thirst for justice. I turn first to the Prairie Messenger for analysis of what’shappening, locally and globally, in the area of the environment, the economy, social issues and spirituality." The Prairie Messenger was founded 105 years ago.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Prairie Messenger Given "Global Citizen" Award
ARCCC member newspaper the Prairie Messenger , published by the Benedictine community at St. Peter's Abbey in Meunster, Saskatchewan, has been recognized as a "Global Citizen" bye the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC). The award was presented by Michael Murphy of Development and Peace to Prairie Messenger editor Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB. The paper was recognized for its commitment to justice and for ongoing in-depth coverage of issues such as poverty in the global south, the environment, and conflicts around the world. One unidentified reader commented: "The PM was my window on the world. It nourished me spiritually and it informed me of global issues that helped me to develop a thirst for justice. I turn first to the Prairie Messenger for analysis of what’shappening, locally and globally, in the area of the environment, the economy, social issues and spirituality." The Prairie Messenger was founded 105 years ago.
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