Written by: Sr. Pat Dowling Our feet have barely touched the ground after our 8.5 hour flight from Paris to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this past Thursday. Sr. Jacqueline Rebours and I have met with six … Continue reading →

Written by Sr. Pat Dowling This past weekend the Sisters of Bon Secours, Bon Secours Young Adult Ministry and the Westminster Diocese Youth Office held their first collaborative peer-led young adult retreat in London, England.  US Bon Secours Young Adult … Continue reading →

Lots of memories are playing in my mind as I go through files and papers and memorabilia here in the U.S. vocation office that I’ve occupied for the last 18 years.  It’s hard to believe it’s been that long.  The … Continue reading →

An Essay by Sr. Jenn Doyle May is a time to honor our mothers, grandmothers, Godmothers and of course the Blessed Mother–Mary, the mother of Jesus. And rightfully so, for it was Mary who was brave enough to respond with … Continue reading →

My short and simple answer to the question would be that I decided to choose religious life because my heart moved toward it. The question brought me to reflect on the journey of my discernment. Discerning my vocation took me … Continue reading →

Pope Francis suggests three Lenten practices in his Lenten message. Learn how discerning and Lent are linked. Continue reading →

Saturday night at approximately 1:29 AM, 15 young adults and I will be taxiing down the Dulles Airport runway headed for Panama! Aside from packing for mid-80s weather, preparing for our trip required some vaccinations – always fun – breaking in … Continue reading →

Hello from Indianapolis. The Sisters of Bon Secours are attending SEEK2019 sponsored by Focus, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students whose mission is to share the Gospel with college and university students. 17,000 students from universities across the United States and … Continue reading →

Questions about religious life answered by Sr. Pat December 13, 7:00-8:00PM! Sisters Chat Room What is life as a sister like? It might be hard to imagine, especially if you’ve never actually talked to a sister. What kind of careers … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is on my mind as I sit at my desk late this afternoon reflecting on the week to come.  Appreciating the symbolism behind this holiday made me think of the question, “What do I give thanks to God for?”  … Continue reading →