“Act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God.” ~ Micah 8:6
The art of weaving is a fitting metaphor for my life as I celebrate 70 years as a Grand Rapids Dominican Sister. The colorful threads of family, faith, ministry, and culture have formed the tapestry of my journey.
My heart is filled with gratitude for God’s mercy and steady presence. I thank my loving, faith filled family, whose encouragement supported my vocation, and I cherish my Hispanic roots and the mountain village where I grew up.
Leaving New Mexico for Michigan in 1955 began an unexpected adventure of following God’s call. Ministry opportunities, education, and my bilingual background opened doors to serve with compassion and joy.
I taught junior high and high school before moving into full time Hispanic pastoral ministry. This ministry took me from Grand Rapids to communities across the Pacific Northwest, Nebraska, Texas, and New Mexico. Teaching, leadership formation, preaching, Scripture sharing, and social justice advocacy became central to my mission.
Everywhere I served, I met people with a deep hunger for God’s Word. Together we built caring, faith-filled communities.
As I celebrate this Jubilee, I am very grateful for my Dominican community and for every blessing, challenge, and grace that has shaped my life. I trust the God who continues to weave my days with hope, love, and service.
With gratitude, I step into the future, ready for whatever new patterns God will weave.
