Inspiring

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 began her ministry in California, where she enjoyed many years as a teacher. A lover of mathematics, Sister Teresa taught at St. Bernard High School…

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 a tree, surrounded by children, sharing stories about God. But as it often happens, God had other plans. Sister Nuala was instead called to serve…

Sister Catherine Sullivan’s life began in Co. Kerry, Ireland, as the oldest of nine children. Her story nearly ended early—at just three years old, she nearly died from sepsis. She believes her recovery, which followed her mother’s request for a Mass in Lourdes, was miraculous. Sister Catherine was educated at her local national school and…

For 49 years, Sister Carol Ann Terlicher has been a member of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Her journey to becoming a Sister began while she was a student at Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana. There she was influenced by the joyful witness of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius who…

SOAR! recently interviewed Sisters Pat Montini and Sharon Costello, Sisters of St. Jospeh of Baden, Pennsylvania, regarding their ministry, Pets with Heart. Their congregation has been the recipient of a number of SOAR! grants. This ministry began over 12 years ago. Sister Pat had been bringing her dog when visiting her mother at Villa St….

In this series, we are sharing stories of how Catholic Sisters have guided and inspired you. You can share your story here. The Religious of the Sacred Heart have inspired me all of my life. They educated me in elementary and high school and I remain close to many. Then, as now, these amazing Sisters…

In this series, we are sharing stories of how Catholic Sisters have guided and inspired you. You can share your story here. Everything I learned about hospitality – I learned from the Benedictine Sisters. I was working at my parish on a part-time basis and met Sr. Kathleen who was the pastoral associate there.  I…

In this series, we are sharing stories of how Catholic Sisters have guided and inspired you. You can share your story here. As a young, recently-graduated nurse, I knew it would be important to continue my education. Throughout nursing school, the Sisters of Mercy were supportive, making special arrangements for our class to take some…