Sisters will promote diverse ministries during National Vocation Awareness Week
CHICAGO — Chicago-area members of Communicators for Women Religious (CWR) are raising awareness of and celebrating religious life during National Vocation Awareness Week, November 1-7, through a series of virtual tour events called “Meet Our Sisters.” These events are open to anyone who wants to learn more about Catholic Sisters or explore a vocation to religious life.
The second annual “Meet Our Sisters” event includes a virtual panel discussion and meet-and-greet with the younger sisters (under age 50) who participate in Giving Voice; a virtual prayer session with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; a conversation at the Dominican Literacy Center on ministry to immigrants in a time of pandemic and anti-immigrant sentiment, hosted by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield; and many more lively events to show the world the grace-filled lives of women called to religious life.
WHO: CWR Chicago-area members: Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, St Mary Monastery, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Giving Voice, Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Sisters of St. Casimir, Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Congregation of St. Joseph, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Adrian Dominicans, and the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill.
WHAT: For a complete listing of virtual events please visit Meet Our Sisters Tour website here.
WHEN: Throughout the week of Nov 1-7.
WHERE: Learn more & register for virtual events here.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: To schedule an interview with a Sister, please contact Sophie Vodvarka at [email protected] and Jan Gull at [email protected].
Learn more about Communicators for Women Religious here.
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