Author: Monica Lapuente

Franciscan Missionary of Mary –  Sister Maria Regina della Pace, fmm                                             ☩ The first missionary Congregation founded for women in the Church and in the world ☩                   …

Sister of Divine Providence – Sister Mary Aquinas of the Holy Face, C.D.P. “A grain of mustard seed watered by divine grace” Founders: Blessed Jean-Martin Moye and Marguerite LeComte Places: Alsace-Lorraine, France, originally; and Covington, Kentucky, presently Years: 1762 A.D. (France); and 1889 A.D. (Kentucky) Her Charism: This Sister remains true to the fundamental virtues…

This rosewood rosary was part of the habit of the Sisters of Divine Compassion who taught in Putnam County in Mahopac, New York.  After Vatican II, their 15-decade rosary was re-designed and made into three (3) of the typical five-decade rosaries.  Before my fourth grade teacher went to her heavenly abode, she sent me these,…

July 16  is the day the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Mary under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.  It is a very special day for all Carmelites as they honor Mary as their Mother, Patroness, and Sister.  This date is a particularly joyful one for me because it marks the day…

Capuchin Poor Clare Nun –  Sister Pia Angelica of Jesus, Bread for the Journey, O.S.C. Cap.                                                                      “Capuchiness”         …

Nha Trang Carmelite Nun –  Sister Marie des Saints Anges Le Thien Hung, O.C.D.“Zelo zealatus sum pro Domino Deo exercituum”“With zeal I have been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts”☩  The first Carmel Monastery established in Vietnam  ☩ Foundress:  Mother Philomène de L’ Immaculée Conception  (from Lisieux, France) Place:  From the monastery of St. Thérèse…

Order of Friars Minor –  Father Peter Andrew Dung-Lac of the Vietnamese Martyrs, O.F.M.                                                                       Ordo Fratrum Minorum         …

Cloistered Dominican of the Perpetual Rosary  –  Sister María Gloria del Cielo, O.P.                                of the Monastery of St. Jude                                           …

Order of the Penguins – Sister Ludmilla “Milly” St. Wenceslaus of Our Lady of the Snows, O.P.                                                       “Sister Mary Happy Feet, O.P.”               …