Sister Diane Brin, CSJ

When Sister Diane Brin, CSJ reflects on her 66 years as a Sister of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas, she sees a lifetime filled with service and compassion.   “What first drew me…

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Father Richard Walz, OSB

Father Richard Walz, OSB always knew that he wanted to be a priest. “Incredibly, I was blessed to reach that goal,” he said. “However, the longer I have been a…

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Sister Donna Otter, CSJ

For Sister Donna Otter, the call to religious life came early, and never wavered. “For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a Sister,” she said.   Sister Donna was taught by…

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Sister Margaret A. Donegan, SC

SOAR! recently had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Sister Margaret about her years in religious life as a member of the Sisters of Charity of New York.  What attracted…

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Sister Mary Francis Gangloff, OSF

Teacher, principal, campus minister and chaplain. Award-winning writer, photographer, organist and world traveler. All are part of Sister Mary Francis Gangloff’s experiences during her 67 years as a Sister of…

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Sister Joachima Mystkowska, OSB

Sister Joachima Mystkowska is a Missionary Sister of St. Benedict in Huntington, NY (above).  She grew up in a family grounded in faith, prayer and action. “We would pray the…

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Father Clifford A. Martin

Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, I was the oldest of four children. As a youngster, I attended Catechism classes (then known as CCD) and I appreciate the Sisters…

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Sister Teresa McShane, DMJ

Sister Teresa McShane is a Daughter of Mary and Joseph in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. After completing her novitiate in Ireland and Belgium, she made her vows in 1956 and…

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Sister Nuala Briody, DMJ

When Sister Nuala Briody, a Daughter of Mary and Joseph, professed her vows many years ago, she imagined her future unfolding under the warm sun of an African mission—sitting beneath…

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