For this millennial, love of parish comes from music, service and community

Directing funerals is first a ministry

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Dec. 20, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: The funeral business is often passed down through the generations, and for George Schwille, the work is an opportunity to serve.

Semiretired Mercy Associate continues to teach and volunteer

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Dec. 6, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: After 42 years of teaching and supervising, Mercy Associate Marianne Sheehan still contributes to education as a substitute teacher, even in semiretirement.

Mercy Associate learned compassion from Irish immigrant parents

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Nov. 22, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: When it comes to kindness and making a difference in people's lives, Ann Marie Dolphin's motto is "Do it today!"

Kindness inspires parishioner's commitment to her Brooklyn church

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Nov. 8, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: Geraldine Cassone, influenced early in life by giving and receiving acts of kindness, believes that living a life of human service is essential.

He learned to give much to others

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Oct. 25, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: Growing up in a very loving family has made all the difference for John Butts, who later became a Mercy Associate.

This teacher pushes students across cultures and boundaries

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Oct. 11, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: Jacqueline Jill-Rito regularly Skypes Afghan youth and invites the participation of American teens and others to help promote understanding and peace.

Helen Garvey: The sisters loved one another, so she joined

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Sep. 27, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: NCR board member Sr. Helen Garvey started her ministry in education, was elected to leadership and coordinated the exhibition, "Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America."

Marianne Comfort: blessed to work for the 'least of these'

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Sep. 13, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: With the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, former journalist lives out passion for justice in a global network.

Mercy sisters associate and Spanish teacher travels the world

Sr. Camille D'Arienzo | Aug. 30, 2016

Conversations with Sr. Camille: The youngest of eight children, Diane DeBernardo was at World Youth Day in Poland this year. Her travels often intersect with her faith.