Our lives of ministry and service are grounded in our experiences as members of our religious communities.  Prayer is also an essential component of our way of life.  The very nature of our lives is communal, not independent.  For this reason, we were disappointed and concerned by how we, as Sisters who are engaged in active ministry in the community, were presented on The Oprah Winfrey Show and on your website:

“Some sisters choose an independent path, which means they live alone, go to college, pursue careers and don’t wear a habit.”