Profession Class of 2012

 

In celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life, the Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations is pleased to offer the results of “The Profession Class of 2012 Survey,” a survey taken of religious sisters and brothers who professed their perpetual vows in 2012. The News Release and Report are posted below. Please check back for photos and updated quotes. Thank you for your support of religious vocations in the Church!


Sisters and Brothers

(Pictures to come)


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was 60 when I entered.


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did not come from a strong religiously-oriented family. They, and my friends were not too excited about my decision. Fortunately, my family and friends now see the freedom in and goodness of myvocation, unlike the negative stereotypic images they held in their minds.


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was a postulant for two years in the Love of Holy Cross community in Vietnam. In 1995, I came to the United States with my family. After six months, I participated in a "Come and See" at the Missionaries of Charity religious community in New York. In 1999, I entered the Vietnamese Dominican Sisters. Thanks be to God.


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spent ten years away from the Church (late teens through late 20s) during which time I considered myself an "ex-Catholic" agnostic. I was still involved in volunteer work and community service, but “something” was missing. That “something” was my faith and faith community. Coming back to the Church in my late 20s, I found the place where I am best able to work for peace and justice. A few years later, when I decided to enter religious life, even my non-Catholic friends could see that it made sense. It is as a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace that I am most "me"--the me God created me to be!


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grew up as a Quaker and taught at a Quaker boarding school. I first met Catholic sisters when studying Spanish in Mexico.


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enjoy playing soccer and was a goalkeeper in high school. I also worked for several years at McDonalds.


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do not feel worthy of this calling, but I am made by God and for God. I trust in His love.


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worked for nearly 20 years as a newspaper editor and reporter before becoming a Benedictine monk.



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