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Vocation Stories
Learn about the Sisters of the IHM and their journey to becoming part of the Congregation.
Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM: “Reaching out with your talents”
During my college years, as I became friendly with more IHMs I realized that my first impression proved correct—they really are happy!
Sister Rachel Terry, IHM: “When we pay attention to the stirrings in our hearts”
When we pay attention to the stirrings in our hearts and the events of our daily lives we become more and more aware that it is in little, ordinary things that God is communicating to us.
Sister Grace Surdovel, IHM: “Happy and welcoming”
"The sisters I was observing were young, happy, and friendly. I was always struck by their happiness in contrast to what I understood to be their lives of sacrifice."
Sister Elvia Mata Ortega, IHM: “La pequeña flor que nace en el desierto”
Mi vida vocacional la comparo con la pequeña flor que nace en el desierto. / I compare my vocation to a little flower that is born in the desert.
Sister Kelly Ann Quinn, IHM
As I met the Sisters and was able to pray with them and spend time with them, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the community.
Sister Ancilla Maloney, IHM: “Going where the life is”
Filled with God, filled to overflowing with the energizing and rewarding ministry of working with young people has been gift beyond measure, life "pressed down and running over."
Sister Norma Poma Arpi, IHM: “Mi vocación con Jesús y su Evangelio”
Cada hermana que he conocido, ha colaborado para que mi vocación crezca y se fortalezca. / Each sister I have met has collaborated so that my vocation grows and becomes stronger.
Sister Angela Kim, IHM: “Opening myself up to God’s plan”
My letting go of self and opening myself to God's plan led me to a tremendous inner peace and joy and a desire to follow wherever God would lead me.
Sister Carrie Elizabeth Flood, IHM: “Whatsoever you do”
After I graduated from college I decided to do some volunteer work until I figured out what to do with my life. As luck and God would have it, I wound up living with the IHM Sisters in Scranton and volunteering as a nurses' aide in their home for retired sisters.
Sister Ann Parker, IHM: “Come, follow me”
My days as IHM are full of life and possibilities. I am grateful to God for the gift of vocation that enables me to be about the mission of Jesus in the world today.
