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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 Rosary together,” Sister Joachima said, “and my mother always showed us the importance of being helpful and caring for those who had less.”  She shared…

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 who, along with my family, encouraged my faith and helped me learn more about Jesus and his ministry. At 14, I entered the minor seminary…

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…

“Trust in God.” Sister Ann Catherine Fuchs is a Sister of Divine Providence in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. When she was in third grade, she knew she wanted to be a Sister. Trusting in God’s call to her, she entered the congregation in 1951. Sister Ann Catherine spent most of her life teaching first and second…

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….

Sister Barbara Piller, OSF, a member of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in Oldenburg, IN, shares her story here.  I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. My siblings and I are all musicians, thanks to my father. I was educated by the Sisters of St. Francis through my elementary and secondary education….

SOAR! recently had the opportunity to talk with Sister Kathryn Walsh, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of Amityville, New York.  Her congregation received a grant to purchase automatic doors. Getting through doorways if you use a wheelchair or walker can be challenging. Thanks to the SOAR! grant, the Sisters are more independent and…