Even in a time of diminishment, there's the opportunity for sisters to influence through advocacy. There's ministry of prayer, ministry of presence, and we have the opportunity to keep listening.
Loreto Sr. Patty Murray recently received LCWR's 2022 Outstanding Leadership Award. Murray grew up in Dublin and says her love of Irish poetry, storytelling and ritual help affirm hope during her 50-year ministry.
LCWR closed its general assembly by honoring two women with the Outstanding Leadership Award: Notre Dame de Namur Sr. Patricia Chappell, the 2020 recipient; and Loreto Sr. Patricia Murray, the 2022 recipient.
During its Aug. 9-12 general assembly, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious voted to renew its commitment to seeking communion at the intersection of racism, forced migration and the climate crisis.
