IHM: Temporary Professed

Temporary Professed

The following is presented first in Spanish and English further below.

Nombre:    María Antonia Aranda Díaz, IHM
Titulo:       Coordinadora Pastoral/Promotora de Derechos Humanos
Ministerio: Ministerio Pastoral/Derechos Humanos, Cd. Juárez,
                    Chihuahua, Mexico

A pocos meses de haber realizado mis primeros votos este Febrero en Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, me he dedicado a reconocer los cambios que ha habido en la ciudad, en las comunidades donde trabajamos y en la sociedad civil. Estoy colaborando en la misión de la Capilla Santa Elena con la Hna. Maureen Kelly. Participo en cursos de confirmaciones para Adultos y Jóvenes, formación a Monagillos, doy clases de quitarra y otras actividades. También estoy ayundando a reorganizando el Centro comunitario Mujer y Vida, en conjunto con una hermana de la comunidad Hermanas Dolorosas, quien trabaja en la Parroquia de Jesús Obrero a la que pertenecemos. Recientemente entre al equipo del Centro de Derechos Humanos Paso del Norte apoyandolos en la informatica y visitando colonias para preparar promotores en Derechos Humanos. Continuo estudiando Inglés en la Universidad de Cd. Juárez. Espero en Dios mantener el Puente amistoso de comunidad con todas aquellas personas que he conocido y amado en Monroe, Detroit y Puerto Rico.

Name:     Maria Antonia Aranda Diaz, IHM
Title:        Parish Coordinator/Technical Assistant
Ministry: Pastoral Ministries/Human Rights, Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Ministry Summary
Since professing my first vows in February in Juarez, Chihuahua, I have been reorienting myself. Many changes have occurred in the city, among the communities where we work, and in the civil society. I am collaborating in St. Helen's Chapel with Maureen Kelly, IHM in the Confirmation Course for Youth, adult education courses, guitar classes, and other supportive activities. Also, I am helping to reorganize the Community Center for Women and Life in cooperation with a Dolorosa Sister who works in the Parish of Jesus the Worker to which our chapel belongs. Recently I joined the team of Paso del Norte Human Rights Center giving technical support for their computer system and beginning to visit neighborhoods near the Center and preparing Promoters of Human Rights. I continue my study in English, now at the Juarez University. I hope to maintain a bridge of friendship and community with all those I've come to know and love in Monroe, Detroit and Puerto Rico.

Name:      Katherine Collard, IHM
Title:         Rector, Howard Hall
Ministry: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind.

Ministry Summary

In August 2007 I began an exciting new ministry as the rector of Howard Hall at the University of Notre Dame. I find that I am constantly challenged and delighted as I strive to adapt to my role as mentor, advisor and spiritual leader to 160 young women. My duties are too numerous to list, but my most important task is building a solid Christian community that lives, works and prays together. I am working hard getting to know all of the ladies entrusted to my care. This process takes time and effort, especially when I am pulled in so many directions.

My relationship with God, in the person of Jesus Christ, is the center and foundation of my life. Daily prayer and reflection are an important part of my day. Notre Dame is for me a welcome oasis, where I have many opportunities to nourish my spiritual needs in community with the large population of priests and religious that staff this university. I am truly blessed to have been called to Notre Dame at this time.

In my free time I enjoy going to the movies and walking around the lakes with my dogs, Cocoa and Scout. During my vacation time I love road trips that lead to new places and experiences.

Name:     Michele Denton, IHM
Title:        Teacher
Ministry: Marian High School, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Ministry Summary
I'm completing my third year as a theology teacher at Marian High School, an IHM sponsored school, in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. I'm honored to teach at a school where the students have the opportunity to truly shine and prepare to excel in our world as well as to grow in their love of God and neighborhood. Teaching is challenging, invigorating and life-giving.

I am also currently working on my master's degree in pastoral ministry at Assumption University in Windsor, Ontario.

During my free time when I'm not teaching or studying, I enjoy reading suspense novels, seeing movies, practicing Christian meditation, swimming and gardening.

When I look upon my life, I truly believe that I am my best possible self as an IHM Sister.



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