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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
The SLW Community affirmed the election of the Leadership Team for 2008 – 2013, Lynda Rink, SLW, Rita Worm, SLW and Mary Joel Curcio, SLW
Lynda Rink is a native New Orleanian. She has ministered as a teacher and a Director of Religious Education. In the SLW Community, she serves as Development Director and is currently Associate Coordinator in the New Orleans area.
Rita Worm is from Minnesota. She has ministered as a teacher and Director of Religious Education. At her present parish, she is engaged with peace and justice concerns, visiting the sick and homebound, and instructing and welcoming new members to the parish. 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 member of various committees. At present, she is Program Manager for the Sacred Heart Southern Missions, Holly Springs, MS.
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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