How did we hear His voice and answer His call? Read some of our Sisters vocation stories. Perhaps you will hear a story that speaks to you.
I have been a Carmelite Sister for the Aged and Infirm for 61 years. At the age of 18 years of age I entered the Congregation at St. Patrick’s Home in the Bronx, New York on September 8, 1963. I was born in Washington DC and raised In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am presently stationed in West Palm Beach, Florida. I am a Nurse and have worked in different capacities through these many years with the Residents and I remain committed to both the care of the Residents and to my Carmelite Vocation of Prayer.
At the age of 13, I made a decision that would forever impact my life: I became a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Manor, the home for the elderly in my hometown of Trumbull, Connecticut. As a Carmelite volunteer for the next six years, I developed a portion of each Saturday to caring for the home’s residents. Serving meals, bathing the infirm, working in the Fireside Lounge and performing other duties, I found my true calling. I wanted to devote my life to assisting others.
I was born into a Catholic family. My parents taught me to love God and others. As a young girl, I liked to lead a simple and prayerful life.