We love bringing you stories of sisters and nuns who have responded to God’s call through a religious vocation. Every vocation story is unique and full of wisdom, prayer pro-tips, and “a-ha” moments! So whether you’re discerning a call to religious life or seeking information on how to discover your vocation, we pray each of these stories will provide you with inspiration for your journey.
La hermana Trish Doan, hermana de San José de Orange, está cursando un máster en teología. Su vida comenzó en Vietnam durante una época de guerra, agitación y desasosiego. La hermana Trish salió de Vietnam aproximadamente a los 12 años. Fue a la escuela y a lo largo de los años tuvo varias experiencias laborales en ingeniería, en el restaurante de su familia y en los Servicios de Inmigración de Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, se dio cuenta de que buscaba algo más en esta vida, más allá del trabajo. Fue el coraje, la persistencia y la fe de su familia lo que proporcionó el terreno que permitió que la vocación religiosa de la Hermana Trish creciera.
Sister Mary Pellegrino, Senior Vice President of Plante Moran consulting firm, and her consultant team work to ensure that religious institutes realize their potential and meet the challenges of the day, through the lens of their mission and charism. By changing the way the story of religious life is currently told, from one of scarcity and diminishment to one of abundance and social capital, Sister Mary sees exciting possibilities for religious institutes to collaborate in creating a more just and equitable world. Prior to working with Plante Moran, Sister Mary served as congregational moderator of her community, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, Pennsylvania, and served in the presidency of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in the US. Mary has also served in vocation formation ministries for her congregation, as well as parish and campus ministries.
Alice Ann O’Neill was convinced that she could not pursue a religious vocation – but God persisted! Find out how she finally responded to His call.
Sister Alice Ann O'Neill is a professional cellist with a doctorate in performance and teaching who has performed as a soloist in the States and abroad. She is a Suzuki teacher, Suzuki teacher trainer, and composer. Her passion for playing the cello is integral to her love for teaching others. She trains Suzuki cello teachers in workshops and institutes throughout North America. And for the past 30 years, Sister Alice Ann has taught music and cello at several universities. She maintains a Suzuki cello studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a member of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, a religious community affiliated with the Charity Federation. She believes that music has the power to unite people to bring joy and healing into their lives, and a way to build community.
To hear more from Sister Alice Ann and see her play her Cello, watch this exciting interview with her and S. Rejane that took place on Facebook on Wednesday, May 5.
When Alice Ann O’Neill prayed for guidance in choosing a graduate degree, God guided her in a completely different direction.
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