Sister Mary Carmela Guito (1925-2004)
Sister Mary Carmela Guito brought the small, private St. Anne’s Home from an obsolete center for the aged to a desirable retirement community.
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Stories, Prayers, and Reflections
We find inspiration and God in our ministry, mission, and even the smallest moments in our day. Here we share our stories, prayers, and reflections on everything happening in our lives.
Sister Rosemary Mulac (1925-2015)
Sister Rosemary Mulac taught, organized assistance to refugees, and created an independent living village at St. Anne’s Retirement Community.
Living With and In Mystery
Mysteries have a significant role in our lives. The Easter season calls us to consider one of our most profound mysteries, that death leads to… Read More »Living With and In Mystery
Sister Emmanuel Palus (1925-2015)
Sister Emmanuel Palus taught school in the South, served in leadership in Europe, and worked with the homeless in New York City.
Sister Loretta Gegen (1925-2017)
Sister Loretta Gegen wrote about Adorers’ history and spirituality, and translated community documents from Italian. She also served in Rome.
Sister Mary Matthew Janciar (1925-2019)
Sister Mary Matthew Janciar taught primary grades, enjoyed community life and was devoted to her Hispanic ministry of nearly 20 years.
Sister Rita Kampwerth (1935-1977)
Sister Rita Kampwerth worked for social reforms in her adopted home of East St. Louis, Illinois, where she loved and cared for needy people.
Shopping Cart of Lenten Grace
By Sister Bernadine Wessel, ASC About 60 years ago, my 3rd– and 4th-grade religion class and I were talking about Lent and preparing for Easter.… Read More »Shopping Cart of Lenten Grace
Salt Melts Ice and Hearts
By Sister Mary Catherine Clark, ASC Courtney, my neighbor, had spread salt along her sidewalk as a wintry mix of ice and snow fell from… Read More »Salt Melts Ice and Hearts
185 Years After Founding, What Do We Celebrate?
By Sister Maria Hughes, ASC Tomorrow, on March 4, Adorers of the Blood of Christ will mark the 185th anniversary of our founding by a… Read More »185 Years After Founding, What Do We Celebrate?
Moving Past Retribution in the Clergy Abuse Crisis
By Sister Clare Boehmer, ASC I was thinking and praying that something good would come of Pope Francis’ Feb. 21-24 summit on clergy sexual abuse.… Read More »Moving Past Retribution in the Clergy Abuse Crisis
Government Shutdown Meltdown
By Sister Michelle Woodruff, ASC We who serve the native people of Northwestern New Mexico welcomed the news of a break in the protracted and… Read More »Government Shutdown Meltdown