I wish to share a special event. It coincided with International Women's s Day and Sisters Week on March 8th, 2020.
St. Pius X parish had a reception for me to celebrate my 60th anniversary as a Marist Missionary Sister and to send me forth to my new mission in Massachusetts.
The hall was decorated in pink and friends gathered in line and at tables. Giant wrap around hugs defied the Coronavirus (an elbow bump could not convey the love and gratitude we felt).
A surprise visit by friend and colleague, Summer Stephan District Attorney, was special.
Then she really amazed all of us as she praised my work of the past 8 years in embracing the plight of human trafficking victims. I shared life with them at Mary's Guest House and educated the wider community about this modern-day slavery.
Thus, this photo shows me receiving the:
San Diego County District Attorney "Community Justice Champion Award".
This seems a fitting summary to my vocation. A lifetime in service to the poor and suffering. What a beautiful life! To God Be the Glory!!😘
Sister Judy