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The Future of Sisterhood
Sisters Karen Vollmer, OP, Barbara Linke, SSND, and Marion Etzel, SDS participated in a panel presentation on the Future of Sisterhood as part of Vocationfest, an Archdiocesan Vocation Awareness Day. Their talks are shared here.
Be prepared to take the journey of a lifetime when you hear and respond to the call to be a “sister”… READ MORE
Karen Vollmer, OP
A classic definition of religious life is that it is meant to be a prophetic witness in the Church to the coming of the Reign of God… READ MORE
Barbara Linke, SSND
Why are there so many religious orders? Aren’t they all the same? A reflection on the foundation of women's religious communities in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. READ MORE
Marion Etzel, SDS |
HOW DO I KNOW… WHERE GOD IS CALLING ME TO IN LIFE?
VMMA IS HERE TO HELP!
Recognizing, acknowledging and affirming the baptismal call of all Christians, we, as Vocation Ministers of the Milwaukee Archdiocese reach out to:
- Nurture, Promote and Encourage
- Help Those who feel called to a life style of a Sister, Brother or Priest
We collaborate with one another providing:
- Vocation Awareness and Education Programs
- Discernment opportunities for men and women
- A model of collaboration for the Church
- An invitation to consider life in a religious community or diocesan priest
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The Vocation Ministers of the Milwaukee Archdiocese (VMMA) are available to assist you as you explore where God calls you to be in your life. The VMMA mission is to nurture, promote, encourage and help those who feel called to a lifestyle of sister, brother and priest.
Annual Vocation Celebrations
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Year |
National Vocations Awareness Week |
World Day for
Consecrated Life |
World Day of Prayer
for Vocations |
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| 2012 |
January 9-14 |
February 5 |
April 29 |
| 2013 |
January 7-13 |
February 3 |
April 21 |
| 2014 |
January 13-19 |
February 2 |
May 11 |
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