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Vision Statement Rooted in the Word, we are impelled to be God's language, transforming the world as we lean into life's unfolding revelation. We advocate passionately for the voiceless, risking uncharted paths. We listen in contemplative silence, attending to the call of simplicity and presence. We weave a network of connections among diverse peoples and in dissonant situations. August, 1997
Election Assembly, November, 2010
November 12 and 13 marked the Assembly of elections for the Sisters of the Living Word. Mary Cornille, SLW was elected as the Coordinator of Spiritual Life, replacing Lynda Rink, SLW who died in June.
Mary brings a diverse background. In her professional life , she has ministered as teacher in elementary and high school and as principal in high school. Some of her favorite activities over the years were directing high school musicals, working as a high school retreat facilitator. She cared for her elderly parents from 1998 until 2009 and most recently did volunteer work at St. Gregory the Great High School, Chicago.
Rita Worm is from MN. She has ministered as a teacher, assistant principal and Director of Religious Education. At her present parish as pastoral minister, she visits the sick and homebound, instructs people who are becoming Catholic, does funeral ministry and is engaged in charity and justice outreach. In the SLW Community, she has served on various committees and is at present a member of the New Membership Committee.
Mary Joel Curcio is a native Chicagoan. She has ministered as a teacher, a parish minister, a Director of Development and Director of Finance. In the SLW Community, Mary Joel was the Community Treasurer as well as a member of various committees. At present, she is Program Manager for the Sacred Heart Southern Missions, Holly Springs, MS.
Newly elected Leadership Team: SLW, Mary Joel Curcio, Rita Worm and Mary Cornille
History
Foundress Annamarie Cook, SLW, Foundress of the Sisters of the Living Word, was born Rita Cook in 1914. She was orphaned very early in life when both of her young parents died in the 1918 flu epidemic. From the age of four, she was raised by her maternal grandmother, Anna Rogers. Throughout her life, Annamarie treasured the memories of her grandmother's love and her Irish heritage....................Click here to read more!
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