One of the biggest efforts at the “new normal” during the Covid pandemic is helping students to continue learning. This is certainly true at Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky., where Sister Betsy Moyer serves multiple roles in the School of Education – office manager, data collector, networker with the local schools for student placements, and…
The Covid-19 pandemic may have shut down much of Kentucky in 2020, but Sister Vivian Bowles was adamant the children of St. Alphonsus Parish were going to receive the sacraments they prepared so hard to achieve. It looks like nothing is going to stop her this year either.Sister Vivian is the director of Faith Formation…
Sister Kathleen Kaelin’s ministry is all about being present to people. For the past 11 months, she’s had to learn how to do that without being physically present.Sister Kathleen is a therapist and spiritual guide and leads meditation classes at the Earth & Spirit Center in Louisville.“Like everyone else, since March of 2020, I’ve been…
Sister Dianna Ortiz, 62, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph for 43 years, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C., after a brave battle with cancer. She was raised in Grants, N.M.Sister Dianna called on God to help her survive a traumatic event in her life to become an advocate for torture victims…
Covid restrictions have played havoc with Sisters whose ministries involve visiting the sick or elderly. That is the case with Sister Joan Riedley, who is a parish minister at Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Louisville, Ky.“I’m playing guitar at the 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. weekend Masses, along with someone on the piano,” Sister…
Sister Suzanne Sims started the new year leaving one ministry where she had deep roots and exchanging it for the place that has been her “home” for 54 years.Sister Suzanne served as director of Faith Formation at St. Pius Tenth Church in Owensboro, Ky., since December 2016. Her family were charter members of the parish…
Sister Mary Ellen Backes brings concern for the poor and homeless, as well as those in need of a comforting word at St. Joseph Parish in Springfield, Ill.
In a time of disconnection and division, many of us are experiencing a sense of separation from one another and even from our God. We turn to the prophetic wisdom of Saint Angela Merici whose foundational invitation to her community was to lead a life of contemplative presence. What is this way of abiding in…
Experience the gift of connection to the sacred with others who are intentionally spending a day of quiet reflection.We will begin the day together on Zoom for shared prayer, inspiration and suggestions for reflection. At the end of the day we will gather again to share our experience and a closing blessing.An individual remote spiritual…
The 14th-century English mystic known as Julian of Norwich chose a life of voluntary “lockdown.” She lived in an enclosed cell attached to her local church during a time of medieval plague that resembles the current Covid-19 pandemic. She experienced visions she committed to writing. Her visions and insights offer contemporary seekers reason for hope…
The Honoring Earth conference will be full of insights into how we can honor God’s creation of our earthly home. This event will take place at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. The morning conference begins with Kyle Kramer, executive director of the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center. Participants will then have the choice…
