Sisters

Sister Louise Sharum, OSB and Sister Andrea Loron, OSB run a retreat center, Hesychia House of Prayer, nestled in the Ozarks. This year they received a $2700 grant for a chairlift to go up and down the staircase.

Sister Peggy Bradley, DMJ retired from teaching four years ago but she hasn’t slowed down. She and the Sisters she lives with received a $2500 grant for electric recliners.

Sister Annette tries to help others with honest communication and a listening ear. Her order received a $2500 grant for a scooter so Sister Annette can travel from her apartment to a nursing home where she volunteers.

Sr. St. Joseph Brennion reflects on her “long, rich tramp with the Lord.”

When asked about her life as a Poor Clare, Sister Marie says, “It is a joy living with other women called to the same dedication.”

Now 87, Sister Judith Thaddeus brings a smile to everyone’s face with her cheerfulness and humor.

98 year young Sister Rita Kane, SSJ, shares her story and wisdom.

In her 76 years as a Sister of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, Sister Mary George Kissel, OSB, has opened minds and changed lives. Read her story.

Sister Kathleen Lindsay, a Dominican Sister of Amityville, shares the story of her life in ministry.

Sister Tekakwitha, a Sister of the Holy Family in New Orleans, shares a reflection on her vocation and her thanks to SOAR! donors.