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Losing the habit: the life of a Catholic nun

At the age of 21 most people are graduating or starting their families, but not Sister Mary Lou Owczarzak.

 

On Sept. 8, 1964 just three months after her 21st birthday, Sister Mary Lou took a leap of faith and became a Catholic nun by joining the Mission Sisters of the Holy Spirit.

 

"I wasn't really thinking of the convent at those days, but I had this feeling that I should be doing something with my life," Sister Mary Lou said.

 

Sister Mary Lou visited her priest and he made an appointment for her to go and meet the Mission Sisters.

 

 

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