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Katie
Location: Canada Given Track: General Discernment Katie, GIVEN ’19How would you describe your experience of the 2019 GIVEN Forum? I have already been describing it to friends and colleagues by saying...
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Sr. Maria Catherine, OP
Sr. Maria Catherine Rethwisch, OPSr. Maria Catherine serves at St. Jude Catholic School in Joliet, IL in the Christian formation of 6th to 8th grade students, as a teacher of religion, social studies,...
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Sr. Agnes Therese, TOR
Sr. Agnes Therese Davis, TORSr. Agnes Therese Davis has been part of her community’s ministry with the materially poor and campus ministry at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Ohio University...
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Hearts of Joy International
I attended the GIVEN Forum in 2016 and it absolutely changed my life in so many amazing ways. It taught me many valuable skills and helped me to grow in my faith as beloved daughter of God. My action...
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St. Rose of Lima
First Saint of the New World, Fervent Intercessor, Model of Charity St. Rose of LimaSt. Rose of Lima was born in 1586 as Isabel Flores de Olivia. When she was an infant, her grandmother had a vision...
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St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Model of Generosity in Long-Suffering, Humble Wife and Mother, Religious Order Foundress St. Jane Frances de ChantalAlthough she was no stranger to suffering, St. Jane Frances de Chantal demonstrated...
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St. Joan of Arc
Maid of Orléans, Visionary, Courageous Warrior, Leader of the French Army St. Joan of ArcSt. Joan of Arc is remembered as a young and fearless military leader who inspired others to goodness and...
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St. Catherine Labouré
Humble Daughter of Mary, Lover of the Poor, Saint of the Miraculous Medal St. Catherine LabouréSt. Catherine Labouré is commonly remembered as the “Saint of the Miraculous Medal” and is admired for...
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St. Gemma Galgani
Daughter of the Passion, Gem of Christ, Flower of Lucca, Intercessor for Sinners, Mystic St. Gemma GalganiGemma Galgani was born on March 12, 1878, as the fifth of eight children in her family. She...
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Sts. Perpetua and Felicity
Martyrs, Mothers, Catechumens, Companions Sts. Perpetua and FelicityIn the eyes of the world, Saints Perpetua and Felicity were separated by status: one a well-educated noblewoman, the other a servant...
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Macy Rupprecht
Location: Onley, VA Job Title: Family Medicine Physician Organization: Eastern Shore Rural Health Education: Saint Francis University, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Degree: B.S. Biology;...
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Alyssa Wills
Location: Westminster, CA Occupation: Professional Singer, Voice Teacher, Founder of The Sparrow Initiative Education: California State University, Long Beach; University of Southern California...
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Shannon Ochoa
Location: Milwaukee, WI Job Title: Co-founder & Associate Director Organization: Eden Invitation Education: University of Wisconsin – Madison Degree: BA in Social Welfare; Minors in Gender &...
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St. Gertrude the Great
Beloved Spouse of Jesus, Patron of the Dead, Mystic, Theologian St. Gertrude the GreatSt. Gertrude the Great was born on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 1256 in Eisleben, Germany. At the age of...
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Allison Crawford
Location: Seattle, WA Job Title: Registered Nurse Organization: Seattle Children’s Hospital Education: Texas Woman’s University Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Allison Crawford, GIVEN ’19 “My...
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St. Angela Merici
Educator, Foundress of the Ursuline Order, Visionary St. Angela MericiCSt. Angela Merici’s early life was one filled with loss and tragedy. She was born on March 21, 1474 in Desenzano, the Lombardy...
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The Love of My Mother
A spiritual reflection on Our Lady of Guadalupe “Am I not here, I who have the honor to be your Mother? Could there be anything else you need?” (Words of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego) The...
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Recovering a Lost Vocation
Lost Vocation Pentecostal experience. These are the two words I use to describe my GIVEN experience. For over a year, I had longed and prayed for something like GIVEN to help discern my lost vocation....
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“Belovedness”
Learning I am Beloved Throughout the process of praying about where the Lord was guiding me and how he wanted me to serve Him, He simply spoke to me of my belovedness. He wanted me to experience what...
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Susanna Parent
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Job Titles: Evangelization Manager and Freelance Writer Organization: Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Education: University of St Thomas (BA) and Saint Paul...
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