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 held at St. Francis Seminary in March 2010. Their talks are presented 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
0Sister Barb Linke
Past President of VMMA
Speaks to Parish Vocation Teams
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