Generative Spirits: Conversations with Catholic Sisters

Rachel Drotar

“Generative Spirits: Conversations with Catholic Sisters” is a Catholic Sister podcast that explores how members of Northeast Ohio congregations respond to the signs of the times in ways only Sisters can - with personal insights and a collective knowledge of life and ministry over a century old. We will take a look inside the lives of Catholic Sisters in a changing world. Made possible by the Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

  1. 10/26/2022

    Season 3, Ep. 8: Covenant Companion Relationship with Brenna Davis, Sr. Anne Victory, HM, and Sr. Cheryl Rose, HM

    For our October episode, we are joined by Brenna Davis, Sr. Anne Victory, and Sr. Cheryl Rose to talk about the Covenant Companion Relationship, a 2-year formation process for lay people through the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in which participants take a vow of humility. We talk about how the idea came to be and what it means to live the vow of humility in our daily lives. Brenna shares about her experience as a participant and Sr. Anne and Sr. Cheryl, both members of the Sisters of Humility of Mary, discuss the origin and continued evolution of this new way of being, including the new kinds of relationships that were formed between Sisters and lay partners.  Brenna Davis is the Director of Education for Justice and Environmental Initiatives at the Ignatian Solidarity Network. Breanna has been a participant of both the JOY: Just One Year program and the Covenant Companion Relationship through the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in which she took a vow of humility. Originally from Tennessee, Brenna graduated from Boston College in 2010 with a B.A. in theology and Spanish. After graduation, she moved to Cleveland as a Jesuit Volunteer. At the end of her JV year, Brenna began working at Saint Martin de Porres, Cleveland’s Cristo Rey High School, as a theology teacher and cross country coach. She is a certified spiritual director, Cuyahoga County Master Recycler, and is a member of NCR’s EarthBeat Advisory Panel. Sr. Anne Victory is a member of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in Cleveland, Ohio and currently serves on their leadership team. She began her ministry in healthcare as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain. Sr. Anne served as an instructor in the practical nursing school at St. Joseph, as well as serving in  administrative roles. She has served the HM Community as the director of ministry and community life development. Sr. Anne served two terms on the HM Leadership Team from 2001 to 2009. She then joined the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking as director of education, where she served until July 2021. In 2019, she received the Bishop Amadeus Rappe Award from Ursuline College, Cleveland for her work with the Collaborative.  Sr. Cheryl Rose is a member of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in Cleveland, Ohio. She served for 26 years as a high school educator, teaching chemistry, physics, theology, and prayer, as well as holding ministerial roles. She currently provides spiritual direction for individuals and groups, leads retreats, and is engaged in programming focused on spiritual growth and contemplation. Sr. Cheryl has co-led the year-long retreat, JOY: Just One Year, which offers women a one-year immersion in spiritual growth and formation, and she continues to provide virtual and in-person retreats during the pandemic. Links: 1. To learn more about the Covenant Companion Relationship, contact Sr. Cheryl Rose, HM or Sr. Anne Victory, HM, visit https://www.humilityofmary.org/join-us/covenant-companions/  2. To learn more about the JOY: Just One Year program, a one year immersion in spiritual growth and formation for women, visit https://www.humilityofmary.org/join-us/just-one-year-joy/  Tags: #CatholicSisters #Humility #Community #Sistersofthehumilityofmary #GenerativeSpirits

    56 min
  2. 09/09/2022

    Season 3, Ep. 7: Sister Podcasting & Ministry in the Virtual Space with Sr. Réjane Cytacki, SCL

    For our September episode, we are joined by Sr. Réjane Cytacki, SCL, Executive Director of A Nuns Life, an online ministry that welcomes people from around the world to gather to explore God’s calling in their lives. A  member of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) in Leavenworth, Kansas, Sr. Réjane has previously served as the Executive Director of the Racine Dominican Eco-Justice Center and on the Core Team for Giving Voice. We discuss the unique nature of having an online ministry, our experience in sharing community with a group of sister podcasters, and how love shows up in our relationships with each other and with God. Touching on the process of podcast production from behind the scenes, Sr. Réjane brings joy and enthusiasm to Generative Spirits. She recounts the ministries that led her to her vocation and to being Executive Director of A Nuns Life. Founded by Catholic Sisters Maxine Kollasch and Julie Vieira in 2006, A Nuns Life believes that each person is called by God to a vocation that enriches the individual and the world, helping people discover and grow in their vocation by engaging questions about God, faith, and religious life by connecting Catholic sisters.  Links: 1. To learn more about A Nuns Life ministry, visit https://anunslife.org/  2. To listen to the podcasts of the sisters in the podcast cohort, visit https://anunslife.org/podcasts/other-nun-podcasts  Tags: #CatholicSisters #ANunsLife #Community #Podcasting #GenerativeSpirits

    36 min
  3. 06/15/2022

    Season 3, Ep. 5: Family Partners and Community Relationships with Richaun Bunton

    For our June episode, we are joined by Richaun Bunton, Managing Director of the Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood. Richaun is a member of the foundation with a long commitment to the Central Neighborhood, allowing her to understand the needs of the community and highlight the champions she works with in the neighborhood. We discuss the many roles she has held during her time at the foundation, as well as centering her work with family partners, a group of community members and friends that work together to support families in the central community in their ability to thrive. Richaun shares about how her spirituality is infused into her life and work, and how can we honor God in everything we do. In several episodes of generative spirits this season, we will feature the work of sisters by giving particular focus to their ministries, including the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland. We look forward to incorporating other essential voices in this conversation in the months to come. Links: 1. To find out more about the Cleveland Promise  Neighborhood or to provide support, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandPromiseNeighborhood/  2. To learn more about Richaun and her role at the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, visit https://socfcleveland.org/about-us/staff-and-board/staff/richaun-n-bunton,-lsw,-msw  Tags: #Promise #ClevelandCentralPromise #CatholicSisters #Community

    32 min

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“Generative Spirits: Conversations with Catholic Sisters” is a Catholic Sister podcast that explores how members of Northeast Ohio congregations respond to the signs of the times in ways only Sisters can - with personal insights and a collective knowledge of life and ministry over a century old. We will take a look inside the lives of Catholic Sisters in a changing world. Made possible by the Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.