Sr. Antonina Avitabile, MSC The sisters I had and knew in elementary school were very nice and friendly to all of us. I admired that in them and felt that I wanted to be like them too. I also liked that they were doing things for God and I wanted to do that, too.Read more...
Sr. Christine Marie Baltas, MSC Living with others from varying backgrounds, cultures, ages and personalities calls one to a spirit of sacrifice, compassion, kindness and service.Read more...
Sr. Sharon Casey, MSC I very much enjoyed the process of growing in my relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship was coupled with the love and support of a few wise, holy and extraordinary MSCs who were generous in guiding me through some very difficult periods. Read more...
Sr. Joaquina Costa, MSC When I was young, the word missionary always fascinated me, so I prayed to God that one day I would have some experience [and opportunity] to work as a missionary.Read more...
Sr. John Giani, MSC By serving the poor, I learned that only God matters and by giving myself to them, I received much more.Read more...
Sr. Renee Kittelson, MSC When the priest in charge of our CCD asked me if I had ever thought of becoming a nun I knew that I had to do something about my secret desire.Read more...
Sr. Diane Olmstead, MSC I can’t say it was one experience however, when I finally got off the fence and just said YES I felt a great joy and peace. Read more...
Sr. Regina Peterson, MSC God has been very generous with me. And mostly, God recognizes how dense I can be and gently breaks through to meRead more...
Sr. Ilaria Povero, MSC Since the time I was 13, I knew I wanted to serve the Lord. My own sister, who is a Sister of Mercy, recommended the congregation of the Missionary Sisters to me. Apparently, Mother Cabrini wanted me; I entered the year she was canonized 1946.Read more...
Sr. Pietrina Raccuglia, MSC I believed it was God's will for me. I did not obsess about my future. I put everything in the hands of God and took the leap. Read more...
Sr. Grace Waters, MSC God called me from birth to be an MSC. I read Mother Cabrinis travels which led me to meet the Sisters in West Philadelphia.Read more...
Sr. Bridget Zanin, MSC The simplicity, the way of life for me and a deep sense of being called to follow Jesus and serve Gods people..Read more...