Change is in order for nuns in modern times
Gazette details how Sisters of Mercy in Cedar Rapids and Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration adapt to modern life. It notes members in education, health care, administration, activism, and one nun who practices massage therapy, highlighting updated habits and a broader mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Medical Center
Mount Mercy College
O'Connor
O’connor
Chicago
Congress
Washington, D.C
United States
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Sacred Heart Convent
Times
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Prairiewoods
Franciscan Spirituality Center
Hiawatha
Nancy Hoffman
Hoffman
Linda Reicks
Sisters of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dubuque
Reicks
Carlson College of Massage Therapy
Stone City
Susan O'Connor
Sacred Heart
Martin Luther King Jr programs and interfaith events
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City host MLK Day programs including a Zion Baptist event with Mayor Lee Clancey, Louis Hill, and choral performances. An interfaith service at First Christian Church features Phillip Hubbard. Other community activities include Moms Day Out, firesides, prayer rallies, forums at St. Patrick's and Gloria Dei, and a television profile of Colleen McGrane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Eighth St
Martin Luther King Jr
Cedar Rapids
Lee Clancey
King
Louis Hill
Iowa City
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Mount Zion
First Christian Church
Iowa Ave
Ecumenical Consultation of Christian Congregations
Phillip Hubbard
United Methodist
University of Iowa
Moms In Touch International
Iowa
New Covenant Bible Church
46Th St. NE
Liz Cherrier
St. Pius
Anita Schliemann
St. Patrick's
Jim Berger
Susan Berger
St. Ludmila’s
Davidson
Janine Wolfe
Lucy Kurt
St. Patrick’s
Betsy Schmuck
St. Matthew’s
Schliemann
Church
United States
Wolfe
Church For the
More men and women join support ranks for nuns
In Cedar Rapids, laVerne Flagel and his wife Clarice are associates of the Sisters of Mercy, joining as lay supporters who attend meetings and retreats. Associates commit to at least a year, aiding the order while not taking vows. Church leaders note rising male and female participation despite fewer women becoming nuns, due to longer-term commitments and broadened opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Flagel
St. Pius X Parish
Cedar Rapids
Sisters of Mercy
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Avenue
Therese Pedretti
Elli Garfinkel
Gazette Intern
Fied Massage Therapist
Tokat
Zion Baptist
Interfaith Service
Kenwood Park United Methodist Church
33Rd St
Daniel Schwickrath
34Th St. SE
S. Philip Freiland
Wartburg College
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Cherry Hill Rd
Peoples Forum
Bonnie Malone
Creative Careers
Peoples Unitarian- Universalist Church
Third Ave. SE
Malone
Minneapolis
Central Assembly of God
F Ave
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Ave. NW
Susan Davidson
Immaculate Conception Parish
C.R
KCRG
Colleen McGrane
LaSalle High School
Kcrg-Tv
Catholic Communication Campaign
Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
The
Sisters of St. Joseph
McGrane
Joe and
Barb McGrane
St. Louis
Cindy Hadishhile
YY Weiss
Flagel
Catherine McAuley
Ireland
McAuley
Flagel's
Clarice
Alive & Well Fitness Center
Alive & Well
ST. Luke’s Hospital
Blairs Ferry Road
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