Sisters of the Living Word

As a Sister of the Living Word, I have had various ministries. I began as a teacher at St. Gregory Junior High School in Chicago. When my father became ill, I was free to see to his needs outside of school hours. I have always considered this a blessing. The year after my father died, I had a sabbatical in Ohio. It was a time of attending religion classes, receiving counseling and experiencing various methods of prayer and living. Later when my younger sister had cancer for 9 years, I was able to companion her, which brought unbelievable graces.

Following my sabbatical, I was pastoral associate at St. Felicitas parish in Chicago. The ministry involved visiting homes, sharing faith through teaching RCIA , directing CRHP programs, and bringing Holy Communion to shut-ins.

I taught 4th grade at Holy Trinity School for the hearing and hearing-impaired children in Chicago. Later, I became part-time secretary there. I also conducted adult GED classes for Oakton Community College. These ministries brought me in contact with people from foreign countries.

Now during my first year of retirement, I find more time for reflection and prayer. I volunteer as a Minister of Care for St. Mary of the Lake Parish and also minister to our sisters.

I have found poetry in each new experience as a Sister of the Living Word. This is because I am conscious of our Mission Statement to “reflect and affirm the Word in the world, the Word who gives new life.”

Mission Experience

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