Women and forced migration: Being Christ’s presence today

Dermis de Jesús stands at a microphone addressing attendees at the United Nations parallel event titled "Women and Forced Migration: Addressing Challenges and Promoting Rights" in New York City. She wears a black blazer over a white top and holds papers while speaking. Behind her sit several panelists at a table with placards. A screen displays guidelines for the Q&A session, including instructions for directing questions to specific panelists and keeping comments brief. The audience is viewed from behind as they listen to the presentation on March 20, 2025.

Recently, the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO), invited Discerning Deacons to participate in a U.N. parallel event entitled, “Women and Forced Migration: Addressing Challenges and Promoting Rights.” Dermis de Jesús and Maureen O’Connell traveled to NYC for the event. Dermis, a parish lay leader at St. Vincent De Paul Church in Philadelphia and […]

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