Two cultures in one faith for Sister Lucero Romero June 9, 2022By 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, 2022By 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, 2022By 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, 2022By 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, 2022By 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, 2021By 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, 2017By 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, 2016By 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, 2010By 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, 2006By 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.
