Vocation Stories

God loves everyone of us personally. He has called us by name. Like a shepherd who knows every one of his sheep, so does the Good Shepherd know us intimately. In His own ways and in His good time, he manifests his will to everyone, so that we may choose to follow Him in the path He marks out for us. This page contains some of the stories of Sisters who heard the "call" of Jesus and responded "YES."

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Sr. Mary Dolores Carmel, O.Carm.

I was born in Southern California on February of 1993. I have six other siblings and I fall somewhere in the middle. My parents emigrated to the United States after the Civil War that occurred in El Salvador. Something I really appreciated growing up was my parents' hard work and their appreciat.. Continue reading...

Sister Maureen Paul Angeline, O.Carm.

I am from New Mexico and raised Catholic in a family that was made up of both parents and five siblings. I was especially close to my sister, Teresa Francis (“Teddi”), who was twenty four years older than me. She died in April 2000. I am the youngest of my family. I have outlived both my par.. Continue reading...

Sister Luke Mary Angeline, O.Carm.

I was born in a very traditional Catholic family in India. I was brought up in the Catholic tradition with its sacraments and education. Since there was a convent near my home, I had very good interactions with the Sisters when I was growing up. At the time, I had thought about religious life bu.. Continue reading...

Sister M. Catherine Angeline, O.Carm.

I was born in Jackson, Michigan and the youngest of eight living siblings. My parents were married 65 years before my mother passed away in March 2008. I had Catholic education with the Felician Sisters through 8 th grade. I attended one year of Catholic High School and then public school. I was.. Continue reading...

Sister Mary Josephine Crowe, O.Carm.

My name is Sister Mary Josephine. On Trinity Sunday of 2011, I made First Profession of Vows when I had the privilege of publicly consecrating my life to the Lord by professing the Vows of Obedience, Poverty and Chastity. The Lord has called me into the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infir.. Continue reading...

Sister Michelle Elizabeth Marie, O.Carm.

I was born and raised in Staten Island, NY and have one younger sister. I attended public school from kindergarten through twelfth grade and really enjoyed it. I was very active growing up both in and out of school. I participated in several extracurricular activities and eventually took on stud.. Continue reading...

Sister Philomena Anne of Divine Mercy, O.Carm.

I am from Lynchburg, VA where I lived my entire life. I have two younger siblings, my sister Kelly who is married and lives in New Jersey and a younger brother Tony who lives in California. My parents are both living. I am close to my grandparents who live in Tennessee. I always had an inte.. Continue reading...

Sr. Sharon Rose Carmel Mullin, O.Carm.

I grew up in Middletown, New York and am blessed to have two wonderful parents and the best little brother a person can ask for. My parents are devout Catholics and made it a priority that my brother and I be raised with the Catholic Faith.It was further ensured by having an uncle who is a pries.. Continue reading...