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 knows 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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Sister Eulaliae Angeline George, O.Carm.

My name is Sister Eulaliae Angeline and my group entered Carmel on September 7, 1959. I flew to New York from Chicago and took a cab to Mary Manning Walsh Home which still is one of the facilities operated by the Carmelite Sisters. The driver drove like the devil. I just said a prayer after I .. 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...

Sister Jeanne Francis Haley, O.Carm

I was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois. I was one of six children- three girls and three boys. My youngest sister, Jeanne, was a special needs child and we were a very close family. We always made sure someone was home to watch over Jeanne. My parents and grandmother m.. Continue reading...

Sister Madeline Angeline Fasano, O.Carm

I was born the eldest of three girls. From a very early age the role given me was that of a care giver. Because my mother was so taken up with a sick child I became somewhat of a “mother’s helper.” My mother and father were people of great faith. With the possibility of no futu.. Continue reading...

Sister Maria Agnes O'Leary, O.Carm.

When I graduated from High school my first job was working in an office in the Department of Education. After working there for a few years I knew this was not the career for me. I went to Nursing school in England; graduated and returned to work in Ireland at a Nursing Home with the beautiful n.. Continue reading...

Sister Peter Lillian DiMaria, O.Carm.

The Lord leads the dance and has many surprises for those who follow!This was definitely true in my life. I grew up in Enfield, CT raised by loving parents who instilled in me the importance of family values and our Catholic faith.I attended Catholic grammar and high school and college. My paren.. Continue reading...

Sr. Anthony Veilleux, O.Carm.

I was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, the second oldest of ten children and raised in a typical Catholic family. My father was a grocer and my mother, in addition to being a seamstress, stayed at home to provide the meals, do the laundry, keep the house clean and make sure that we would all know .. Continue reading...