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On the 21st of each month, the Sisters of Christian Charity in the Western Region receive a reminder to pray for vocations, and to thank God for the vocation of each Sister. We invite you to join us in prayer for those discerning their vocation to religious life.
Please click on the image at left to view this month's reminder.
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My name is Sr. Theresa Marie Tran and it has been a great grace that this August I will celebrate my 35th year as a consecrated religious.
It was during my dangerous escape from Vietnam that I received a conformation for my vocation.
I have been blessed and enriched by so many wonderful people and places through my ministry.
During the last five years I have had the privilege to minister with and to people from about 20 ethnic groups at Divine Word College (Epworth, Iowa).
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My name is Sr. Alice Mary Ortmann. I was born and raised in a small farming town in Lemars, Iowa.
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My vocation blossomed during my freshman year in high school, but it was the wish of my parents that I wait a few years before entering.
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I was a Montessori pre-school teacher for 33 years; now I am enjoying my retirement.
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My older sister also joined the Sisters of Christian Charity and we have shared the joy of this life together.
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Greetings!
My name is Sister M. Joanne Ladwig.
I am the oldest of six children born to Millie and Art Ladwig in Minneapolis, MN. On August 21st of this year I will be celebrating my 55th year as a Sister of Christian Charity.
In my years of religious life I have had the opportunity to live in or visit many different places: Chicago, IL; Clarendon Hills, IL; San Francisco, CA; St. Louis, MO; Mendham, NJ; New Orleans, LA ...
... Rome, Italy; Paderborn, Germany; Quezon City, Philippines; Montevideo, Uruguay, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In all of these places I have met many wonderful people.
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My name is Sister Maria Martin Nguyen.
I was born in Viet Nam.
I made Final Vows with the Sisters of Christian Charity twelve years ago.
I am a Minister of Care in several hospitals in Chicago, Evanston and Skokie, IL. I also bring Holy Communion to the homebound.
I enjoy my ministry and I also enjoy sewing.
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My name is Sister Mary Ann Warwick.
I was born in Chicago, Illinois.
I have been a Sister of Christian Charity for 75% of my life.
I enjoy secretarial work, reading and music.
Recently, I have had the opportunity to experience a performance of Shen Yun's revival of 5000 years of Chinese culture in music, song and dance.
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Hi. My name is Sister Anastasia.
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My ministry as Regional Archivist has given me a greater appreciation of the Sisters who have gone before me. I enjoy putting our records to good use as I answer queries - either from our Sisters or from those whose lives have been touched by our Sisters.
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Many of my creative outlets involve writing: Associate Editor of BREAD BROKEN magazine (see "SCC Publications" tab at top of this screen) and coordinating this website. In my free time I enjoy reading and doing puzzles: crosswords, cryptograms and jigsaws!
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| Family Day
at St. Dominic's
On Sunday, October 1, the SCCs, the Sister Servants of Mary and the Mount Carmel Sisters joined St. Dominic Parish in Lakeview, LA for Family Day. The Sisters accepted the Vocation Chalice to bring into their home for a week to pray for vocations to the religious life and to the priesthood.
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Vocation Fairs
Vocation fairs are an opportunity to meet different religious communities. Your local Catholic newspaper provides information as to the time and place of these gatherings. Drop in and visit with religious men and women ... including Sisters of Christian Charity!
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| "Calling Sixth Graders" - Sr. Theresa Marie is ready to meet 6th graders from the Dubuque area. |
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| "Here I Am" conference in St. Charles, IL - Sr. Carol and Sr. Dolores were well prepared with handouts for visiting students. |
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| "Abbey Youth Fest" in New Orleans, LA - Sr. M. Joanne represented the SCC at this outdoor event. |
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Age & Education Requirements
As a rule, the woman seeking entrance into our community should be at least twenty (20) years of age. The minimum of a high school education is required, however, work experience and independent living are also recommended. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis, but ordinarily, the maximum age limit for entrance is fifty (50) years of age. Areas which will determine acceptance or non-acceptance are: health, ministerial aptitude, relationship with God, flexibility, openness to change and readiness for Formation.
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The First Few Years in Our Community
The first year, which is called Postulancy, is a transition year. The woman lives in Community with the Sisters, but usually continues her ministry or education. During that time she also learns more about prayer, religious life, community and herself in order to continue discerning her call.
The next two years are called Novitiate. In the first year, the canonical year, the woman ceases to work or study full-time. The purpose is to have a year of intense prayer, study and reflection to grow in deeper knowledge and union with the one calling her ... Jesus Christ.
In the second year of Novitiate, the woman has an experience of ministry by living and working with our Sisters somewhere other than the House of Formation for a period of 8-10 weeks. After this time she continues with her education for professional ministry and preparation for vows. If she has already had experience in ministry and is finished with her professional preparation, a different process of experience will be developed for her specifically. She will still prepare for vows in a like manner.
At the end of these three years, if both the woman and the community feel it is appropriate for her to continue, she would prepare and profess vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience for a period of one year. This marks the beginning of the next phase of formation which leads to the perpetual profession of the vows.
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