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Episode 10: Art in Ministry

In the Company of Sister Ellen LaCapria, D.C.

January 29, 2019

In this episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim, D.C., is in the company of Sister Ellen LaCapria, D.C., to talk about the ways in which art has been the constant in her different ministries. From teacher to nurse to hospital administer, art has been included every step of the way. In the Vincentian Pulse, Sister Liz Sjoberg, D.C., talks about another Daughter of Charity who loved art--foundress, St. Louise de Marillac.

See some of Sister Ellen's art on our Facebook page!

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