Cardinal endorses Sisters of Life, referring to them as divine reflections, as three sisters commit lifelong vows.
The Sisters of Life, a community dedicated to the protection and enhancement of human life, marked a significant milestone as they took their perpetual vows on the feast of the Transfiguration. The solemn Mass, held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, was attended by over 1,800 clergy, religious sisters and brothers, family members, and friends.
The Sisters of Life community was founded in 1991 by eight sisters, following a call from Cardinal John Joseph O'Connor, who is the person behind the founding of this esteemed group. The digital editor of The Good Newsroom, the news outlet for the Archdiocese of New York, reported on this momentous occasion, which was published in partnership with a specific website.
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, the primary celebrant and homilist of the solemn Mass, quoted Cardinal John J. O'Connor, saying the Sisters of Life have been "the apple of God's eye from all eternity." Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, was among the concelebrants.
Sister Maria Augustine, 33, felt a call to join the Sisters of Life community nine years ago, after working as a teacher on Long Island. Her journey included a year of serious prayer and discernment before joining the Sisters of Life. Sister Beata Victoria, 38, expressed her awe of God's grace throughout her life, leading to her participation in the solemn Mass.
Among those in attendance were Sister Joan Curtin, a member of the Congregation of Notre Dame, and Sister Mary Grace Walsh, an Apostle of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sister LeΜonie TheΜreΜse has assisted the community's newest members and provided support to women in difficult pregnancy circumstances in the Philadelphia area. Sister Beata Victoria's previous missions include evangelizing and serving with the Hope & Healing mission in Toronto, focusing on vulnerable, pregnant women.
The Sisters of Life's motherhouse is in Suffern. The community has grown to more than 100 members since its inception. This growth and dedication to their mission have not gone unnoticed, as they continue to make a significant impact on lives across the United States.
