Vocation Stories
Below you will find personal stories told by some of our Sisters. Every journey is different. The road to religious life is not always clear, but as you will read, the reward and fulfillment is incomparable when God’s plan is revealed.
Sister Maria Barbosa will make her final profession
Sister Maria das Mercês Alves Barbosa will be making her Final Profession of vows on January 13, 2018 in the Chapel of the San Damiano Institute in Aparecida de Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. The Archbishop of Goiânia, Dom Washington Cruz, will preside at the celebration. Sisters Dolores Zemont and Rosemary Fonck will travel from Joliet to […]
My Vocation Story – Sr. Karen Berry, OSF
When I came to the Joliet Franciscan community I was looking forward to being part of the joyful group I had come to know when these sisters were my teachers in elementary school. Also, because I had always wanted to be a teacher from the time I was a child, I felt that this teaching […]
My Vocation Story – Sr. Peggy Quinn
Everyone is called by God to know Him, love Him, and serve Him in a unique way. I had to discover my unique way. And now I can see how it continues to unfold in my life in community. Reflecting on my personal vocation story renews my dedication and my sense of purpose in life. […]
My Vocation Story – Sr. Deborah Gaughan, OSF
Sister Deborah Gaughan knew in first grade that she wanted to be a Sister. Her journey took many unexpected turns, but she made it. Sister Deborah refers to herself as a “middle child” with two older brothers, an older sister and a set of younger twin sisters. She experienced a strong Catholic upbringing – her […]
My Vocation Story by Sr. Barb Kwiatkowski, OSF
My vocation story begins in God’s country—beautiful Ohio—-where I was born and raised. I was born into a 100% Polish family, the oldest of 3 girls. Ours was not a family without problems, but, despite our problems, there was always a lot of love. My grandparents were very influential in my faith life, especially my […]