Dominican Sister of Hope Beth Jaspers entered the Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor (now Dominican Sisters of Hope) in 1964. Since 1977, she has lived in Norton, Virginia, and has helped to start a number of social services in the community. Among them is Remote Area...
The article below is an interview with Sister Julie Pintal, OP before her death. Sister Julie died on June 13, 2017 at St. Catherine of Siena Convent in New Jersey.What is a joyful part of being a sister?There is a fulfillment in your life. You aspire to something,...
How did you know you had a vocation? Growing up, I always wanted to be a Sister. And if anybody says, “How come?” I can’t say how come. It was just something that I felt. But I never really thought it would materialize. When did you enter the convent? I wanted to...
In today’s world, there’s a lot of pressure to choose a career track. As early as high school, students are expected to know what college they prefer. First jobs are less of a measly start and more of a step in the “right” direction. But what if a desired career path...
Dominican Sister of Hope Jo-Ann Iannotti is a published author, photographer, teacher, and, now, the Art and Spirituality Coordinator at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in Litchfield, CT. After teaching for seventeen years, Sister worked as the Associate...
