Posts by Eleanor La Prade
Sister Cathy Galaskiewicz, OP
Sister Cathy Galaskiewicz, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace recently shared her story with SOAR! I am now celebrating 66 years of vowed religious life as a…
Read MoreSister John Joseph
Sister John Joseph is a member of the Sisters of Life. SOAR! recently had the opportunity to interview her. 1) What attracted you to become a religious Sister? The Sisters…
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A Legacy of Caring
The 40-year story of SOAR! In 2026, SOAR! celebrates a milestone: 40 years of caring for aging Catholic Sisters, Brothers and Priests. The story of SOAR! begins with a question.…
Read MoreDonor Stories: Marty Rendon
A Treasure of the Church I have had deep respect and affection for our Catholic religious throughout my life. I was blessed to be educated in Catholic grade school and…
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Sister Gloria Mar, FMA
Sister Gloria Mar is a member of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco in San Antonio, TX. SOAR! recently had the opportunity to interview her. “I’ve always been very ambitious. I wanted to chase…
Read MoreSister Patricia Louise Langan, MSBT
SOAR! recently spoke with Sister Pat Louise Langan, a member of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Blessed Trinity. She shares her story below. 1) What attracted you to become…
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Sister Clare Carr, OSB
SOAR! recently had the opportunity to meet Sister Clare and interview her via Zoom. Sister Clare entered the order in 1974. She says, “God led me here. I did not…
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Sister Jean Marie, OP
SOAR! recently had an opportunity to interview Sister Jean Marie, OP, a Dominican Sister of Nashville. “I wanted to be a Sister since I was in first grade,” says Sister…
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Sister Judith Frederick, SND
Sister Judith Frederick grew up with Sisters of Notre Dame in her school and parish in Fremont, OH, so when she heard the call, there was no question where she…
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Sister Bernadette Schafer, SND
Sister Bernadette Schafer’s oldest sister was a Sister of Notre Dame. With a 10-year age difference, however, Sister Bernadette says she didn’t know her very well. She was only three…
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