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Category: Dialogue

Sister Kathleen and a friend sitting on a park bench, seen from behind.
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Sister Kathleen Hurley: Invitations to Ministry

In describing her calling as a Franciscan woman religious, Sister Kathleen says, “I have a passion for using my gifts in the… Continue Reading Article: Sister Kathleen Hurley: Invitations to Ministry
Sister Barbaralie in the Alfons Gallery in 2006. She served as director of the sister’s gallery in the international motherhouse in Milwaukee.
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Sister Barbaralie Stiefermann: Variety Makes the Story Exciting

Sister Barbaralie Stiefermann (formerly Sister Avellino) is both a voracious reader and an accomplished writer. How appropriate, then, that her 75 years… Continue Reading Article: Sister Barbaralie Stiefermann: Variety Makes the Story Exciting
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Sister Rose Clare Ehrlich: Grace and Grit

In 1999, when Sister Rose Clare Erhlich, CSA, was Pastoral Associate in St. Andrew’s Parish, Fort Wayne, Ind., she had a gentleman… Continue Reading Article: Sister Rose Clare Ehrlich: Grace and Grit
Sister Karen Volmer pictured speaking at a lectern
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S. Karen Vollmer: Trusting in the Sacred Path

Change is a constant and the journey is an adventure for Racine Dominican Sister Karen Vollmer who believes God is leading us… Continue Reading Article: S. Karen Vollmer: Trusting in the Sacred Path
Sisters Joan Penzenstadler and Mary Anne Owens celebrate 50th Jubilee in Milwaukee.
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Sister Joan Penzenstadler: Teacher and Ambassador

Sister Joan Penzenstadler has been a School Sister of Notre Dame (SSND) for 59 years. She will celebrate her 60th Jubilee in… Continue Reading Article: Sister Joan Penzenstadler: Teacher and Ambassador
In the foreground, Sister Betty is smiling and holding her stethoscope. The background is Sister Betty when she was in India.
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Salvatorian Sister Betty Vetter: A Boundless Blessing

Salvatorian Sisters are well known for their willingness to serve the poor and marginalized by whatever means God inspires. Each sister brings… Continue Reading Article: Salvatorian Sister Betty Vetter: A Boundless Blessing
Sister Mary Louise Herrmann and a friend sitting outside and smiling
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Sister Mary Louise Herrmann: Responding in Loving Service

I would like you to meet Sister Mary Louise Herrmann. She was born on June 22, 1933, and grew up in her… Continue Reading Article: Sister Mary Louise Herrmann: Responding in Loving Service
Sister Michele at center with five education colleagues in Mississippi
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Sister Michele Doyle: Trailblazing Educator

From early childhood, S. Michele Doyle profited from her parents’ steadfast faith. “They taught me, my brother, and my sister our basic… Continue Reading Article: Sister Michele Doyle: Trailblazing Educator
Sister Carol stands behind a reception desk and is talking with a reception volunteer.
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Sister Carol Wester: Answering the Call

S. Carol Wester has been a Racine Dominican Sister for more than 62 years, and throughout that time has served in varied… Continue Reading Article: Sister Carol Wester: Answering the Call
Three women seated, engaged in conversation.
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Sister Marilyn Winkel, CSA: Inspired by the Gospel

Sister Marilyn Winkel, CSA, knows exactly where her inspiration comes from: “My motivation is my baptismal commitment to the Gospel. Jesus came… Continue Reading Article: Sister Marilyn Winkel, CSA: Inspired by the Gospel
Sister Carla smiling with one of her original artworks.
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Sr. Carla Huebner, SSND: Sharing Spirit and Life

When School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) “retire,” it is called Prayer and Presence. When Sister Carla Huebner retired, she entered Service,… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Carla Huebner, SSND: Sharing Spirit and Life
Sister Dora Zapf stomps down a box full of new jackets from Land's End that will be shipped to to a mission in Peru
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Sr. Dora Zapf: Sharing Her Blessings with Others

When German-born Sister Dora Zapf, SDS first requested permission to serve in the U.S., Salvatorian Sister leadership in Rome approved a two-year… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Dora Zapf: Sharing Her Blessings with Others
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Sr. Ruth Marie Soens: Life Lived with Gratitude Is a Rich Life

Sister Ruth Marie Soens claims Kenosha, Wis., as her home and grew up with three brothers and two sisters. An older sister,… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Ruth Marie Soens: Life Lived with Gratitude Is a Rich Life
Sister Gwen Floryance with a painting she made of St. Francis of Assisi
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Sister Gwen Floryance: Inspired by Faith and Beauty

It was music that provided the surprising first step to religious life for Sister Gwen Floryance. It is a journey that this… Continue Reading Article: Sister Gwen Floryance: Inspired by Faith and Beauty
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Sister Lois Aceto: A Dominican Dynamo

For someone who is about to celebrate her 91st birthday, you might expect Sister Lois Aceto to be slowing down a bit…. Continue Reading Article: Sister Lois Aceto: A Dominican Dynamo