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Sisters of the Living Word Our community of women religious advocates for the homeless, immigrants, and the environment

In 1975, 90 Roman Catholic nuns formed a new community now known as the Sisters of the Living Word (SLW). Led by Annamarie Cook, SLW, the sisters serve humanitarian needs in Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Mississippi. The Sisters of the Living Word minister in Catholic parishes, low income housing developments, soup kitchens, and women’s health clinics. They teach children, the developmentally disabled, and computer classes to adults. The Sisters seek “to reflect and affirm the Word in the world, the Word who continually frees the oppressed and gives new life.” (Mission Statement)

Join us from the comfort of your own home for the 2026 All That Jazz virtual fundraising event taking place from October...
10/06/2026

Join us from the comfort of your own home for the 2026 All That Jazz virtual fundraising event taking place from October 19, 2026 through October 25, 2026!

Visit the event website here: https://aesbid.com/ELP/SLW/

Our event this year will include:
- Free daily prize giveaways
- Our beloved annual silent auction
- The “Take A Chance” cash raffle, with prizes of $2,000, $1,000, and $500
- 2026 SLW Partner in Mission Award

Participating in this online event is free, but registration through the event’s website is required! Every person who registers for the event will be entered into our daily prize giveaways!

We thank you in advance for your support of this event, which supports the efforts of the Sisters of the Living Word toward justice in the areas of immigration reform, dismantling racism, and care of the Earth!

Sincerely,

The All That Jazz 2026 Event Committee

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sister Mary Joel Curcio! May your birthday be a joyful celebration of all the blessings...
09/17/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sister Mary Joel Curcio! May your birthday be a joyful celebration of all the blessings that have filled your years and all the goodness still waiting ahead. May God surround you with His love, brighten your days with laughter, and continue to fill your life with meaningful moments and wonderful people. Wishing you a year ahead full of reasons to rejoice.

Happy Birthday to Sister Eileen Lowe! Wishing you a beautiful birthday filled with joy, peace, and the warmth of knowing...
09/17/2026

Happy Birthday to Sister Eileen Lowe! Wishing you a beautiful birthday filled with joy, peace, and the warmth of knowing how deeply your life has touched others. May God continue to bless you with abundant grace, treasured friendships, and many moments of happiness in the year ahead.

Sister Stella Stacken passed into eternal life on August 10, 2026.Sister Stella began and concluded her autobiography wi...
08/24/2026

Sister Stella Stacken passed into eternal life on August 10, 2026.

Sister Stella began and concluded her autobiography with, “My soul, too, magnifies the Lord, for He has done great things for me!” As did the scripture writers, Stella attributed all that happened to her as a gift of God’s providential care.

Read her autobiography here:

Sister Stella Passed Into Eternal Life on August 10, 2026 Sister Stella began and concluded her autobiography with, “My soul, too, magnifies the Lord, for He has done great things for me!” As did the scripture writers, Stella attributed all that happened to her as a gift of God’s providential ...

Special 50th Anniversary Edition of OutWORD Now Available Online!https://online.fliphtml5.com/nznet/mvad/ =1Due to curre...
08/19/2026

Special 50th Anniversary Edition of OutWORD Now Available Online!

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Due to current delays with printing and mail delivery, we’ve made SLW’s Special 50th Anniversary Edition of OutWORD available electronically! Keep your eyes peeled on your mailboxes for the print version, which will be arriving directly to everybody
on or mailing list as well.

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sister Marlene Geimer!
08/19/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sister Marlene Geimer!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sister Marilita Roy! May your heart be filled with peace, your days with sunshine, and ...
07/08/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sister Marilita Roy! May your heart be filled with peace, your days with sunshine, and your year with blessings!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sister Donna Williams! May your heart be filled with peace, your days filled with sunsh...
07/08/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Sister Donna Williams! May your heart be filled with peace, your days filled with sunshine, and your year filled with blessings!

07/08/2026

Sister Kathleen Heer went to God on June 15, 2026 at Resurrection Life Center. At 75, four years after a debilitating stroke she received loving care from the nursing and aide staff, chaplain and hospice, her community and family.

Address

950 Lee Street , Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

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