Catholic Sisters
Focus On...Vocations
Contact Person: Beth Kress, PBVM
Listening to God's call
Contrary to common belief, Catholic sisters in the United States are a vibrant presence, living Christ's values in today's world -- seeking God together in prayer and spirituality; embracing community; living in right relationship with all of creation; working for peace through justice.
For women who are attracted to these values and are actively considering a vocation to religious life, the Catholic Sisters of the Upper Mississippi Valley have many programs available now that are designed to help an individual get acquainted with religious life and the communities of that region.
FEBRUARY 5-7, 2010
Benedictine Experience Weekends
"I Shall Show You the Path of Life"
Visit the Benedictine Sisters (OSB) of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Illinois, and you will find that we: Drop everything to pray together three times a day. Take our meals together. Enjoy leisure together. Serve in ministries from social work to education and parishes to food pantries that never take us far from home. Visit us during one of our several Benedictine Experience Weekends ... and take a step toward finding your home. You are our guest. There is no fee ... and no strings attached.
For more information call Sr. Bobbi, 309-283-2300 or email her at rbussan@smmsisters.org
WEB: http://www.smmsisters.org
Additional "Benedictine Experience Weekends"
April 16-18, 2010 "Living with St. Benedict"
May 14-16, 2010 "Benedictine Life in Today's World"
FEBRUARY 6 - 7, 2010
"Come and See: Experiencing the HOLY"
Together we will listen to one another, ponder the holy as we discover God at the intersections of life. Mount Loretto, Motherhouse of the Presentation Sisters (PBVM). Come to Mt. Loretto by 9:00 AM Saturday through Sunday noon.
RSVP/Contact: Sr. Carla Popes, vocations@dubuquepresentations.org or 563-588-2008.
FEBRUARY 13-14, 2010
"Come and See" weekend: For women, ages 19-50, to consider the call to live a Franciscan lifestyle. This weekend allows participants to become better acquainted with our community through learning more about the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and Franciscanism in the 21st century as well as through prayer, reflection, and discerning in a supportive spiritual environment.
Location: St. Rose Convent, LaCrosse.
Contact Sr. Dorothy Dunbar, dorothy@fspa.org or 888-683-3772.
Additional "Come and See" weekends with the FSPAs in LaCrosse:
June 18-19, 2010
OTHER
-- CONGREGATION OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY (CHM), DAVENPORT, IOWA
Four forms of association with the Sisters of the Humility of Mary have been initiated as a response to the growth of lay ministry in the church and the spiritual needs of our global culture. The Associate Program, Seeds of Hope volunteer program, Visitation Program and the New Hope Community enable women and men of all faiths to participate in and learn about the spirit and service of the congregation without becoming vowed members.
For more information visit their web site at http://www.chmiowa.org or contact Sr. Ramona Kaalburg at 563-336-8403 or 515-282-3521.
-- SINSINAWA DOMINICANS (OP), SINSINAWA, WISCONSIN
For information please contact Sr. Jeri Cashman, OP, jcashman@sinsinawa.org or 608-748-4411 and visit the Sinsinawa Dominicans web site at http://www.sinsinawa.org
-- SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (BVM), DUBUQUE, IOWA
Meet the Sisters of Charity (BVM),of Dubuque and learn about their spirituality and work by visiting the BVM web site at http://www.bvmcong.org or contact: Sr. Lou Anglin, langlin@bvmcong.org or Sr. Kathy Carr, kcarr@bvmcong.orgat 563- 588-2351.
-- SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS (OSF), CLINTON, IOWA
Meet the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, and learn more about religious life and Franciscan spirituality. Contact Sr. Anne Martin Phelan, OSF, at 563-242-7611 or visit http://www.ClintonFranciscans.com
-- SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS (OSF), DUBUQUE, IOWA
The Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, Iowa, are most interested in developing a relationship with younger women who may be interested in religious life. The sisters design weekend gatherings to fit individual needs.
Their congregational web site is http://www.osfdbq.org Please check out the vocation opportunities as well as membership pages! To learn more about vocation programs, visit http://www.osfdbq.org
Contact Sr. Ginny Heldorfer, OSF, Vocation Director at heldorferv@osfdbq.org
-- SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS (RSM), CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
For information please visit the Sisters of Mercy web site at http://www.mercywestmidwest.org
--TRAPPISTINE SISTERS (OCSO), OUR LADY OF THE MISSISSIPPI ABBEY, DUBUQUE, IOWA
For information please visit the Trappistine Sister's web site at http://www.mississippiabbey.org
-- CARMELITE NUNS (OCD) OF ELDRIDGE, IOWA
For information please visit the Discalced Carmelites of Eldridge web site at http://www.carmelitesofeldridge.org
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