Sisters of the Living Word

I am the youngest of five children and I grew up in a very faith-filled family. When I went to a Catholic School, I had much contact with the Sisters of Christian Charity. I entered the Convent after my freshman year of high school. I began to experience the happiness, joy and peace of the Call.

In the summer of 1975, I felt God calling me once more to leave the security of the known and venture into uncharted paths by joining the Sisters of the Living Word. With this acceptance of greater responsibilities came life, newness and participation as well as happiness, joy and peace.

My first 20 plus years in the convent were spent among children in the classroom, or in the school library. Preparing those youngsters to receive the Sacraments was indeed a great privilege. I also enjoyed teaching the 3 R’s and all the activities connected to imparting knowledge.

Now I am almost in my twenty-fifth year of health care service, and this I believe is where I have found my niche in ministry. I am a Chaplain in a Catholic nursing home. This ministry energizes me.

During an interview at evaluation time, one of my coordinators remarked that she thought one of my greatest strengths was with the dying. This touched me and is very dear to me. It is what I believe my ministry is all about: to be present to those who grieve, but especially to be there for those who have no one to comfort them in their last hour, to hold their hand and thank them for the legacy they are leaving behind, to free them by reassuring them that they will meet a very loving and forgiving God.

Mission Experience

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