Consecrated Life

‘All the desires of my heart’: Vocation to religious life fostered at St. Mary in Hagerstown

July 5, 2022
By Erik Zygmont
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Western Vicariate

Sister Isabelle Maina of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance, who professed her first vows June 21 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery in Toronto, Ohio, says she began to feel the stirrings of her vocation as a youngster at St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown.

Two cultures in one faith for Sister Lucero Romero

June 9, 2022
By Priscila González de Doran
Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Vocations

Sister Lucero Romero made her first vows in 2017 and is preparing to profess her perpetual vows this year or next year.

Panel brings Sister Thea Bowman’s life and legacy to Georgetown audience

May 4, 2022
By Mark Pattison
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News

Sister Thea Bowman, one of six Black Catholics known as a “Servant of God” now that their sainthood causes are being advanced, has plenty of lessons to impart from her life to Catholics today, said panelists at a Georgetown University dialogue May 4 that featured not only personal perspectives but was also peppered with song.

S.S.N.D. general superior says order’s ministry remains strong despite declining numbers

April 12, 2022
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, War in Ukraine

While their numbers may be fewer, the School Sisters of Notre Dame are providing vital ministry around the world, according to Sister Roxanne Schares, Rome-based general superior of the S.S.N.D. religious community.

Oblate Sisters say Mother Lange’s courage, resilience is model for today

April 5, 2022
By Carol Zimmermann
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Saints

Mother Mary Lange, who founded the first Black Catholic school in the United States and the first religious order for women of color, is an example of courageous resilience the church needs, say members of her order, the Oblate Sisters of Providence.

Dominican sisters’ remains relocated to New Cathedral Cemetery

February 11, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News

Twenty-six Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary who dedicated their lives to constant prayer have a new resting place in New Cathedral Cemetery in West Baltimore.

Mount de Sales graduate elected a successor to Mother Angelica

August 18, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Vocations

Buck, whose religious name is Mother Mary Paschal of the Lamb of God, was elected abbess in late July, taking on the same post that was once held by Mother Angelica.

Baltimore native joins seminary in hopes of becoming parish priest

August 5, 2017
By Josephine von Dohlen
Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, Men, Ministry, News, Priests and Deacons, Vocations

Tommy O’Donnell will begin seminary studies at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in mid-August, where he will remain for the next seven years.

Third cousins continue family tradition of religious life

November 23, 2016
By Kyle Taylor
Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Local News, News

Oblate Sister of Providence Rita Michelle Proctor and Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Gwynette Proctor both heard God calling, albeit at different times of their lives.

Young women explore religious life, meet Archbishop O’Brien

April 22, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Local News, News

HARWOOD – Ever since the 6th grade, Andrea Norwood has been thinking about becoming a religious sister. There’s something appealing about dedicating one’s life to God and service, she said.

St. Frances principal fulfills dream to become Oblate Sister of Providence

August 14, 2006
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

It took more than four decades, but Sister Marcia fulfilled her childhood dream, professing her final vows as an Oblate during a jubilant Aug. 14 liturgy at Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent in Baltimore.

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