Meet Our Sisters

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
University: University of Kansas
Major: Pharmacy
Perpetual Vows:  July 16th, 2011

Where do you serve now: At the Generalate in Corpus Christi, Texas

How did you find out about SOLT:  I met our seminarians on a pilgrimage

How did God call you: I realized my call when I was about 7 years old. My aunt is a nun and I naturally grew up around many priests and sisters. It was a deep sense of knowing that I belonged to God alone even at that young age.  When I went to college, I fell away from my faith and was away from the Church for about 10 years. In my late 20s, I encountered God in a profound way and came back to the Catholic Church and with that, my vocation to the consecrated life came back as well.

Favorite part of mission life: Joy and peace of knowing that I am part of His mission.

Hometown: Plainview, Minnesota

University: The College of Saint Benedict     

Major:  Social Work

Date of Perpetual Vows: December 12, 2006

Where do you serve now:  I serve as the Regional Sister Servant and live in Corpus Christi, TX

How did you find out about SOLT:   I volunteered in Belize at our SOLT mission after graduating from College.

How did God call you:   I was drawn closer to Jesus during my year of service and was encouraged by some of the missionaries to ask God what His will was for my life.   With much trepidation, I did ask God, and honestly, I didn’t like the answer.  I tried to ignore Him for a while, but was miserable.  During the Easter Triduum that year, I received some amazing graces and said yes to Jesus.  It was a pivotal moment in my life; one filled with peace, awe and joy. 

Favorite part of mission life:  Giving of my life so that others can come to know the Father who loves us so tenderly; watching people come alive in their faith; witnessing hope grow; all of these things make the sacrifice of religious life very, very rewarding.

Hometown: Silver Lake, Kansas 
University: Benedictine College
Major: English & Mass Communications
Perpetual Vows:  May 29th, 2014

Where do you serve now: Sisters Vocations Director, Seattle, Washington

How did you find out about SOLT:  One of my brothers told me about an opportunity to serve as a missionary teacher with SOLT in Belize after graduation from university.

How did God call you: Although I felt very much at home almost from the first moment of arriving in Belize, I didn't begin to consider the possibility of a vocation to consecrated life until my second year as a volunteer.  Witnessing the beauty of the life of prayer, service and community within SOLT, it all just seemed to "fit" and feel like family.  At the advice of Fr. Mark Wendling, I read Vita Consecrata and begin to pray more deeply about religious life, until one day in adoration, I experienced Jesus in the Eucharist inviting me to become his spouse, to which I could only respond, "Yes!"

Favorite part of mission life: Being at home wherever I am assigned.

Hometown: Bagaobawan, Rapu Rapu, Albay, Philippines

University: UST Legazpi

Major: MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, Health)

Date of Perpetual Vows: April 4, 2005

Where do you serve now: Amparo, Novaliches, Caloocan, Manila, Philippines

How did you meet SOLT: SOLT team in Rapu Rapu mission parish.

How did God call you: inner voice

Favorite part of mission life: Teaching in Montessori school.

Hometown: Legazpi City
University: University of Sto.Thomas-Legazpi
Major: Bachelor in Secondary Education, English
Date of Perpetual Vows: July 15,2006

Where do you serve now: Sacred Heart Mission Parish, Cabasan, Cagraray Island, Bacacay,Albay

How did you meet SOLT: I met SOLT when I was studying in college through Sr.Jessa. She was my classmate then. I was already discerning that time. She invited me to join the Summer Apostolate in the island mission for two weeks. Being in that summer apostolate in the island, I fell in love with the mission there. I could feel that God is calling me in that particular mission and in this congregation of SOLT. I love to serve God by serving the poor and being with them. Two weeks of exposure changed my life.

How did God call you: Since I was young, I could feel that God is calling me in a particular mission. My family would pray the rosary everyday and we did block rosary in our place. I would always be the leader with all the children praying the rosary. We were members of Legion of Mary. The call to religious life was strengthened when I was exposed to the beauty of serving in a mission. Since I was educated in a Dominican University- a scholar at that time...they thought I would enter in Dominican Congregation. I was drawn in a missionary, simple life in the island. I could feel my sense of belongingness in SOLT. It seems I did not leave my family, it has grown bigger and bigger.

Favorite part of mission life: Whenever I see conversion in people's lives, the unchurched become lovers of Christ, I feel that heaven is on earth already.

Hometown: Lebanon, OH
University: Butler University
Major: Pharmacy
Perpetual Vows:  July 16th, 2011

Where do you serve now: SOLT Development Office, Corpus Christi, Texas

How did you find out about SOLT:  When I was discerning, my brother learned about SOLT at the seminary he attended. Once he told me about ecclesial family teams and the possibility of being a member of the same community as my brother, I decided to discern SOLT.

How did God call you: While praying the rosary with a group of people, I received a grace that I knew how much God loved me and I had to respond to His love. Through praying the daily rosary, Our Lady helped me grow in the life of prayer and relationship to Jesus. It took a bit of time to realize where God was calling me, but after a discernment retreat with another community, I realized I should finish college first. Following graduation and after getting involved in the parish, the desire to respond to the call returned and I visited SOLT during their annual assembly. I joined the community one month later!

Favorite part of mission life: It has been a joy for me to get to know other cultures in a missionary community. The universal family of God is beautiful!

Hometown: Chieng Mai, Thailand

University:  Sukhonthai Thammanthirat Open University

Major: Bachelor's Degree in business Administration and General Management

Date of Perpetual Vows: May 31, 2009 

Where do you serve now:  Santa María del Mexicano home for children, Colón, Mexico

How did you find out about SOLT: I was at Mass one evening at Sacred Heart church in Sriracha, Thailand and I met Sr. Rosaline, SOLT and asked her about her community.

How did God call you: When I was a little girl, I believed that God was calling me to the religious life, but I was very much uncertain to do it.  Because I was still very young then. It wasn’t until 1996 when I met Sr. Rosaline at Sacred Church in Sriracha that I felt ready to answer God’s call.

Favorite part of mission life:  My favorite part of mission is to serve the people in different culture and languages and for me this is a great privilege and a blessing.  It is easy to see and experience God’s marvelous love for His people in the missions. Here in Colon, serving the little children, it is easy for me to see God’s reflection in them.  It is very fulfilling and I am privileged to see them grow little by little. I am so grateful to God for calling me to the consecrated life as a member of SOLT.

Hometown: Tempe, Arizona               
University: Our Lady of Corpus Christi College             
Major: English Literature                    
Perpetual Vows: May 29, 2014  

Where do you serve now:  St. Joseph Parish in Corpus Christi, TX in the areas of youth ministry and Catechesis 

How did you find out about SOLT:  a few SOLT priests came to speak at my high school during my senior year. 

How did God call you: The fact that Jesus called me to Our Lady’s Society is a mystery of His love for me. He drew me into a deeper relationship with Himself during my last year of high school and college years. He revealed His call for me through my time spent in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. His Eucharistic Presence inspired me to further discern His plan for my life and once revealed, I was given the grace to respond. Simply put, I fell in love with Jesus and desired to give the total gift of myself to Him as His spouse. 

Favorite part of mission life: My favorite part of mission life is the gift to be able to walk with others in their faith journey with the Lord. These souls are entrusted to me and are my spiritual sons and daughters. I am called to love, serve, nurture, and support them in any way I can. I love being a bride of Christ in mission as a mother to many souls!