The Stories of Our Sisters: A Living History

Join Tess and Brigid Hull in listening to former President of the Congregation, Sr. Joy O'Grady, CSC's story. 

Join Tess and Sara Peabody in hearing Sr. Adria Conners, CSC's story. They spend a lot of time discussing Fr. Bryan Massingale, STD's lecture "Courageous Hope in Precarious Times" at The Center for The Study of Spirituality. You can view Massingale's lecture here. 

Sr. Pat's story is the first story of Season 2! Join Tess in hearing her story. 

Welcome back to The Stories of Our Sisters: A Living History. Season 2 out April 15, 2025, with new episodes every Tuesday! 

In this episode wrapping up Season 1 of "The Stories"..., join Tess in Sr. Eva's office to listen to how Eva got to Saint Mary's and what is next for her.

Join Tess in sitting down with Sr. M. Veronique Wiedower in her final months serving as President of the order. "I think that's really important  in, in, in the life to realize that God is faithful. So then, If God is faithful and God is with me, I too can be faithful. And that's the thing about making a life decision. I think it's learning to say, I don't know what the future will be. But I do know  that God is faithful. And that God is with me. And so then I can be faithful too."

Join Tess in sitting down for a chat with Sr. Judy during the 2023 Season of Advent. Enjoy.

Join Tess in hearing about Sr. Mary Margaret's call to the priesthood, and how she decided to stay loyal to the Holy Cross Family. Enjoy.

Join Tess in a two part sit-down with Sr. Mary Margaret. In Part 1, Tess and Mary Margaret discuss her childhood and her process of entering the order. Stick around for Part 2! Enjoy.

Join Tess in the order's Guest House on a gorgeous fall day as she listens to Sr. Judith Anne's story in a big, comfy rocking chair. Enjoy.

After a long night of sitting with a dying friend, Sr. Maryanne tells Tess her life story, and discusses just how precious it all is. Enjoy.

Join Tess in listening to Sr. Kathy and her story. Also, join Tess in learning from her friend, Sr. Kathy. Enjoy.

In this episode, Tess and her friends, Anaís Juliano, Carrie Badertcher, and Maggie McNabb, sit down with Sr. Helene Sharp, C.S.C., in the first ever episode of The Stories of Our Sisters: A Living History. Enjoy.

Meet Tess and hear the goals of this podcast. Releasing March 1, 2024. Artwork by Peyton Stearns. Enjoy!