Conversations with Sr. Camille

Every two weeks, Mercy Sr. Camille D'Arienzo interviews members of the Catholic church about how their faith has affected them. Young and old, religious and lay, man and woman: Sr. Camille talks to them all.

Directing funerals is first a ministry

by 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

by 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

by 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

by 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.

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Directing funerals is first a ministry

Semiretired Mercy Associate continues to teach and volunteer

Mercy Associate learned compassion from Irish immigrant parents

Kindness inspires parishioner's commitment to her Brooklyn church

He learned to give much to others

This teacher pushes students across cultures and boundaries

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

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

Mercy sisters associate and Spanish teacher travels the world

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

Mercy sister teaches about the Holocaust to prevent indifference

Pastor at multicultural Long Island parish has always worked for justice

Sr. Mary Mundy is a fourth-generation Sister of Providence

Mercy Sr. Margaret Dempsey: 'I can make a difference because I am the church'

Mercy Home for Children's executive director is fulfilled in her work

Redemptorist priest Fr. Francis Gargani: 'Thousands have shaped and molded me'

Life work that helps others is Dennis Gallagher's goal

Mercy Sr. Diane Guerin: Communication is key to resolving conflict

Fr. Ron Cioffi and his N.J. parish engage their social justice responsibilities

Teaching at Mercy Sisters' institution is 'great gift' for Mary Hembrow Snyder

Elizabeth Donnelly passes on the faith to her three daughters

Sr. Francene Horan reflects on 71 years of religious life, service

Brooklyn attorney prays for church's continued 'aggiornamento'

Printing industry veteran proud to be an American of Italian heritage

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