SLW’s Spring 2021 OutWORD, “We Are Pilgrims Once Again” is now available electronically. Click here to access the publication as downloadable PDF. Please note that in being sensitive to the delayed postal times currently being experienced in Illinois, we are sharing the issue electronically while the print copy is also on its way to your …

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Sister Elaine Tworek began her autobiography with this statement:  “It has always been of special significance to me that I was born into life and New Life on the same day”.  As desired by her parents, Alois and Helen Tworek, and the pastor she was brought to St. Francis Church the very evening of her …

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Top Tips on Effective Communication from Our Sister Chat With Sister Marie McKenna Written by Kim Hall, Communications Coordinator “There are 3 “H’s”: holiness includes recognition of our humanity that leads us to humility.” -Sister Marie McKenna, featured guest for SLW’s March Sister Chat Our first Sister Chat was on March 25th, with SLW’s Marie …

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A Message from Leadership The Sisters of the Living Word stand to promote the value of respect in every aspect of life and society.  People, today of every walk of life are our neighbors, our friends, our faith journeyers, our community leaders, health workers and laborers, and sharing the same home-Earth. We especially stand united …

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Every month we gather for an intimate 30-45 minute discussion with a beloved Sister to talk about her life experiences and the work that she is passionate about! Chats will take place on the last Thursday of every month during the lunchtime hour at 12pm CT. Each conversation will be anchored by a service topic chosen …

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