Sister Catherine Pinkerton, CSJ, a Sister of Saint Joseph of Cleveland, Ohio, gave the closing prayer on one of the nights of the Democratic National Convention. Sister Catherine has ministered for the past 24 years, with Network, a national Catholic social-justice lobby in Washington, DC. See the Cleveland Plain Dealer for more info. Very proud of the Sisterhood!
I wonder if the Republicans will have a Catholic nun speak at their convention. The only nun news I’ve read in regard to the Republican National Convention is the arrest of a 78-year-old nun protesting the war at the RNC.
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Thanks, Julie, for the link to the story about the civil disobedience action. Just read it to find out that the nun who was arrested was a CSJ.
Thank you so much for posting the “YOUTUBE” of Sr. Catherine saying the benediction at the DNC. I heard about it but hadn’t seen it. I was actually thrilled they had a sister do it rather than some pompous, hierarchical type. I can see a Sister of St. Joseph in that role. I’ve known many of them through the years (only know you from postings Sr. Sandy – smiles) and find them to be brave and courageous, not fearful of any repercussions that might arise from activities in which they engage.
This is truly awesome!
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Thanx for posting. I especially enjoy how she started to speak, *paused* and waited for all to be quiet….
It’s such a nun thing to do — so many nuns have that amazing teacher quality where all they have to do is go quiet and everyone comes to attention! I am always impressed with people like Sister Catherine who have a commanding, yet graceful presence.
Sr. Catherine was my 8th grade teacher – inspirational then, inspirational now.
Georgia, good to hear from you. How cool that you Sister Catherine was your teacher!