Sister Mary Kathleen grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and met the Sisters at a religious conference in Mundelein, Illinois. She enjoys many different activities including: writing stories and poetry, drawing, painting, going for walks, visiting the ocean, photography, learning about how to teach reading, and working with students with special learning needs. She also enjoys praying, talking and laughing with her Sisters.

Sister Mary Patrick grew up in Manchester Connecticut and was attracted to the Sisters’ joyful and simple spirit when they came to her parish in 1960. Sister likes anything with music; listening, playing and directing the Sister’s choir. She can often be found mopping the floors around the house in any spare time.

Sister M. Josephine was born and spent much of her life in Burundi, Africa. She eventually met the Sisters at St. Agnes convent chapel in St. Paul, Minnesota. One day when she was praying in their chapel a Sister invited her to come on a visit. She was drawn to the Sisters by their generosity and the peace she felt around them. Sister enjoys preparing veggie trays, taking walks, and treating the Sisters to homemade caramel popcorn!

Sister M. Gabriel was born in Bath, Pennsylvania and grew up in Bourne, Massachusetts. She met the Sisters when she came to the Academy of the Holy Family as a sophomore in high school. When her mom first pulled into the Academy parking lot, she felt like this was where God wanted her to be. She was drawn to the Sisters’ simplicity. She enjoys animals, art and basketball.

Sister M. Loreto was born in New Jersey, but moved and grew up in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. She picked up a brochure about the community while on a vocational retreat and was inspired to write to them. Mother Marie Alma (the foundress) responded immediately. She was attracted by their conservative way of life, the habit and giving up all for Jesus. Sister M. Loreto enjoys spending time with her community and family.

Sister Elizabeth grew up in Bristol, Rhode Island. She met our foundress, Mother Marie Alma at the Blue Army Shrine in Washington, New Jersey. Mother Marie Alma invited her to come visit the convent. She was attracted to the Sisters by their happiness, joy, and, of course, she liked the habit. Sister often spends part of her afternoon crocheting and knitting while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Sister Marie Lucette grew up in Belize. She met the Sisters when she came to the Academy of the Holy Family as a sophomore. When a community celebration approaches, Sister can very often be found decorating and planning the celebration!

Mother Mary Mark grew up nearby in Norwich, Connecticut. While studying at the Academy she was drawn to the Sisters’ simplicity. Mother’s hobbies include cooking, ice skating, and basketball!

Sister Mary Jane grew up in Central and South Vietnam. She moved to Massachusetts in 1992. She met the Sisters through a Vietnamese priest. She remembers being very attracted by the Sisters’ beautiful habit. She says “it was love at first sight!” Sister enjoys Vietnamese dancing, cooking and also appreciates sharing Vietnamese culture with the Sisters.

Sister grew up mostly in Illinois but often moved because of her father’s work. She met the Sisters on a discernment weekend.  After getting hired at the Sisters’ nursing home in Wisconsin, she decided she’d like to enter our congregation. She was especially attracted to the Sisters charity and peace. Sister M. Alexandria enjoys many hobbies; drawing, Irish dancing, reading, music, painting, kayaking and playing frisbee.