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Sr. Jean : God Just Put Me Here, Dominick Haubner
Sr. Jean : God Just Put Me Here, Dominick Haubner
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Jean in January of 2019. One thing that she was particularly proud of was how God put her in positions to comfort others. This paper will describe the events of her life where she felt this most.
Sr. Jay: Social Justice, Shayna Smith
Sr. Jay: Social Justice, Shayna Smith
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Jay in January 2019 regarding her path to becoming a woman religious, and her experiences within her chosen order. This segment of the paper details her order’s partaking in social justice oriented activities, and how that connected to course content.
Sr. Eleanor: Removal Of The Habit, Samantha Butcher
Sr. Eleanor: Removal Of The Habit, Samantha Butcher
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
Being a women religious for over 60 years, Sr. Eleanor has had the opportunity to experience many changes associated with Vatican II with one of which being the transition to life without a habit. This paper dives into the personal feelings and social implications Sr. Eleanor experienced with this change.
Sr. Miriam: Community And Habits, Loretta Dantuma
Sr. Miriam: Community And Habits, Loretta Dantuma
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This paper includes part of an interview on January 11, 2019, with “Sr. Miriam Drake” – a sister who has served her congregation for almost 60 years – and her views on evolution of habits after Vatican II as well as the role of community in faith.
Sr. Joey: Power Structure Within The Education System, Emily Tokarz
Sr. Joey: Power Structure Within The Education System, Emily Tokarz
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Joey on January 17th regarding her experience within the Catholic Church. This paper includes her experiences with the power structure and how it affected her life’s work.
Sr. Anne Jones: Prayer In Action, Chloe Anderson
Sr. Anne Jones: Prayer In Action, Chloe Anderson
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
This paper includes part of an interview with Sr. Anne Jones, a woman religious belonging an order with a history in education. This interview includes a key moment in her discernment process and her opinions on the misunderstanding that only cloistered nuns are contemplatives.
Sr. Anna Marie: Education And Mentorship, Amanda Schar
Sr. Anna Marie: Education And Mentorship, Amanda Schar
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
This paper includes part of an interview with Sr. Anna Marie, a member of an order whose charisma focuses on service. Sr. Anna Marie has been involved in education since she joined her order 70 years ago.
Sr. Ethel: On The Marriage Tribunal, Carter Pease
Sr. Ethel: On The Marriage Tribunal, Carter Pease
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Ethel in January of 2019 regarding her life experiences as a woman religious. This paper includes a portion of the interview where she spoke about her work on a marriage tribunal as one of the most significant jobs in her time as a sister.
Sr. Melissa Anne: Valuing Experiences, Anna Garcia
Sr. Melissa Anne: Valuing Experiences, Anna Garcia
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This paper consists of an interview with Sister Melissa Anne. She has traveled around the Western side of the United States, Mexico, and Central America translating (Spanish) with integral evangelization ministries.
Sr. Linda: Interfaith Collaboration, Alyssa Twilbeck
Sr. Linda: Interfaith Collaboration, Alyssa Twilbeck
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
By examining the work of Sister Linda with collaboration of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian denominations, this paper analyzes the importance and widespread use of interfaith cooperation by the Catholic Church.
Sr. Sophia Hart: Vatican Ii Interactions, Jason Szara
Sr. Sophia Hart: Vatican Ii Interactions, Jason Szara
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Sophia in January 2019 regarding her experiences and interactions in the Catholic church along with being involved in sisterhood. This paper includes sections of that interview along with discussion of Vatican II and its relationship to its people.
Sr. Sage: Teaching The Word, Rebekah Wilken
Sr. Sage: Teaching The Word, Rebekah Wilken
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
This paper highlights an interview with Sister Sage and the experiences she has had as an educator in the Catholic school system. After 52 years of service, the retired sister reflects on her career’s successes and what it meant to her.
Sr. Cecilia: Community Impact, Dolly Suresh
Sr. Cecilia: Community Impact, Dolly Suresh
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This paper highlights the impact Sister Cecilia and her congregation have on the community they live in and the way the community interacts with the congregation.
Sr. Theresa: Service In Healthcare, Maxwell Klein
Sr. Theresa: Service In Healthcare, Maxwell Klein
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Theresa on January 2nd, 2019 about her life in the ministry and service in the Catholic Church. This is a portion of the interview where she discusses her career in healthcare during her ministry.
Sr. Carolyn: Voice For The Voiceless, Michele Hill
Sr. Carolyn: Voice For The Voiceless, Michele Hill
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
This paper discusses parts of an interview I conducted with Sr. Carolyn on the roles of women religious and how they, including herself, are involved in activism.
Sr. Christine: Immigration Reform, Ella Iacoviello
Sr. Christine: Immigration Reform, Ella Iacoviello
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sister Christine in December of 2017 about her lived experience as a woman religious. This paper includes segments of the interview in which she discusses her time helping new immigrants gain American citizenship.
Sr. Maggie: "Secular" Counseling, Mina Magalhães
Sr. Maggie: "Secular" Counseling, Mina Magalhães
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
This paper includes part of an interview with Sr. Maggie, who has worked as a therapist for over thirty years, and how she has made a separation of faith and work lives to help others, created in part through her ease with change.
Sr. Lucy: Vocational Conflict, Cynthia Johnson
Sr. Lucy: Vocational Conflict, Cynthia Johnson
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Lucy in January of 2018 to explore her life experiences as a woman religious. This paper includes a portion of the interview in which she spoke about her vocational conflicts over the years, and how she overcame them.
Sr. Elizabeth: Education And Vocation, Maddy Cuasay
Sr. Elizabeth: Education And Vocation, Maddy Cuasay
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Elizabeth in January of 2018 regarding her life as a woman religious. This paper includes her thoughts on vocation, her experiences as an educator, and her role as a family coordinator within her congregation.
Sr. Catherine: Sister For Conversation, Mary Therese Thomas
Sr. Catherine: Sister For Conversation, Mary Therese Thomas
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This paper includes part of an interview with Sr. Catherine, a sister who has worked as an educator for over 15 years, and her views on inclusivism and the need for political conversation within the United States.
Sr. Ruth: Teaching Change, Riley Ferguson
Sr. Ruth: Teaching Change, Riley Ferguson
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
This paper is part of an interview with Sister Ruth, a Sister of the order of Notre Dame who has focused her adulthood on teaching youth. This paper focuses on how Sister Ruth has understood and interacts with the millennial generation.
Sr. Mary Janet: Work And Play As A Hospital Chaplain, Jessica Bolton
Sr. Mary Janet: Work And Play As A Hospital Chaplain, Jessica Bolton
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
In December 2017, I interviewed Sr. Mary Janet, a Franciscan sister who works as a hospital chaplain. This paper includes a portion of my interview with her and her opinions on how chaplaincy has strengthened her faith and ties with her local community.
Sr. Sarah Grace: The Common Good, Caleb Wright
Sr. Sarah Grace: The Common Good, Caleb Wright
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
This paper includes part of an interview with Sr. Sarah Grace from January 2, 2018. She is a women religious who has worked in education for 25 years. This paper includes a portion of the interview where she shared her perspective on the common good.
Sr. Jane: “Journeying” With God’S People, Hannah K. Griggs
Sr. Jane: “Journeying” With God’S People, Hannah K. Griggs
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
I interviewed Sr. Jane in December of 2017 regarding her life experiences as a woman religious. This paper includes portions of the interview where she reflected on her experiences journeying with God’s people, God’s relational presence with those who suffer, and the relationship between spirituality and politics.
Sr. Cynthia: Powerful Interactions, Chloe Griffin
Sr. Cynthia: Powerful Interactions, Chloe Griffin
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
The following paper includes portions of an interview with Sr. Cynthia Gray, a Salesian Sister who has worked in the education field for over 30 years. The paper focuses on the recurring theme of the important interactions and connections of women religious, specifically Salesians, with the rest of the world.
Sr. Margaret: Christians And Political Participation, Giselle Loucks
Sr. Margaret: Christians And Political Participation, Giselle Loucks
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This is an excerpt of an interview with Sister Margaret, a sister in the Salesian order, in which she discusses the role of all Christians in regards to political participation.
Sr. Carol Navitski: Importance Of The Laity, Sofia Vacca
Sr. Carol Navitski: Importance Of The Laity, Sofia Vacca
Ask a Sister: Interview Wisdom from Catholic Women Religious
This paper includes part of an interview with Sr. Carol Navitski, a woman religious and teacher. During this portion of the interview, she discussed her love for teaching, changes the Catholic Church has made over the years, and some of the challenges she believes are still prevalent today.
Sr. Colleen: Teaching As A Passion, Keridwen Mcdaniel
Sr. Colleen: Teaching As A Passion, Keridwen Mcdaniel
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This paper dives into some of the adventures that Sister Colleen Clair has experienced throughout her life as a Catholic educator in America and across the globe.