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« Back to Formation News Listings SISTER PROFESSES FINAL VOWS IN HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL
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The Sisters of Divine Providence, Marie de la Roche Province, celebrated with Sister Judith Connor as she professed Final Vows on November 13, 2004 , in Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of Sacred Heart High School in Kingston . Sister Judith teaches religious studies to seventh and ninth grade students at the school.
A native of Fair Haven, New Jersey , Sister Judith came to the Sisters of Divine Providence through their long-term volunteer program. She was a live-in volunteer, working in ministry with the Sisters in Kingston for 18 months. Following that experience, she entered the Community as an Affiliate in 1999.
When asked what advice she would give women who are contemplating religious life, Sister Judith was quick to reply, "Be a risk taker. You will never know if the life is for you unless you are willing to take that initial risk. Use the resources that are out there to find out about different communities. Contact them, talk to people and take advantage of the discernment opportunities they offer. Religious life can be rich and fulfilling as well as a highly effective means for serving the kingdom of God . . . but unless you are willing to go out on that limb, you will never know!"
Sister Judith earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of South Carolina and a master's in r eligious education from Boston College . Her mother, six sisters and one brother live in cities throughout the country including South Carolina , New Jersey , Pennsylvania, Virginia , and Georgia.
The Sisters of Divine Providence is an international community of women religious numbering nearly 700. They are women of varied and diverse backgrounds and talents united by a deep trust in a Provident God who loves and cares for all creation.
