Band of Sisters, Mary Fishman, and the Nuns

Blog Published: October 24, 2012
By Sister Julie

I cannot wait for our podcast tomorrow with Mary Fishman whose documentary about U.S. Catholic sisters just came out. Sister Maxine and I have known Mary for a few years now and are delighted to have her on In Good Faith. The documentary, “Band of Sisters is about Catholic sisters in the United States from the perspective of our commitment to furthering the Gospel mandate of social justice.

Though this is the primary lens, Band of Sisters gives insight into the every day lives of Catholic sisters and nuns, our spirituality, our community life, our ministries. The film also helps to bridge a major gap in people’s understanding of “what became of the nuns they knew in habits and convents many years ago.”

Now of course I would be remiss if I did not mention that Sister Maxine and I are not only fervent supporters of the film, but we are actually in the film! Truly an honor! Mary along with her film crew Ines Sommers (also a fabulous filmmaker) and Ben (who got to wrangle with the boom mic) visited us at the convent studio back when we had just started our Ask Sister podcast. Here’s a clip from our little webcam that shows the filmmakers at work! Keep in mind we were still getting the hang of audio and video and podcasting so it’s a bit fuzzy, but awesome nonetheless!

Band of Sisters had its world premiere at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago this past month to a SOLD OUT AUDIENCE, and it continues in venues across the country! Look for a screening near you!

Also be sure to check out the following for more on Mary Fishman’s film Band of Sisters:

We’d LOVE to have you join us for tomorrow’s free webcast of In Good Faith with Mary Fishman. For more information and details of how join the webcast, check out our In Good Faith web page. One of the beauties of A Nun’s Life podcasts is that you can participate by sending in your questions and comments ahead of time (just comment below!) and by using our chat room during the live broadcast which allows you to interact with Mary, other listeners, and the hosts — Sister Maxine and myself!

Archived Comments

Sandy Bunch October 23, 2012 at 7:37 am

Oh I will not be here to sign in with you all, I hate to miss it!!!! Can’t wait to see the film, especially since now I hear you two are featured as well!! Love to all, Sandy (“see” you tonight online)

Sister Julie October 23, 2012 at 8:21 pm

We’ll miss you, Sandy! Be sure to catch the download — usually have it up within a week of the broadcast.

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