Sister Mary Catherine Fodrocy, OP
2025 – 68 Years a Sister
Prayer Ministry
Pray for recent immigrants.
Sister Mary Catherine Fodrocy, OP, is a Laudato Si’ Animator, one of many people around the world actively studying and developing ways to Care for Creation and build a better world.
One way she is “animating” Laudato Si’ is creating study and reflection opportunities. She created a series of videos to help people learn about Laudato Si’ Goals and the transformative vision of Pope Francis.
“I think of the seven interlocking global goals of the Laudato Si Action Platform as the pieces of a puzzle that come together to form a whole. Each piece has a role to play, and all are needed to complete the picture. The pieces have a greater purpose together than separately. The purpose of the goals is to bring about a restored earth and environment as well as a healthy human family for now and for future generations,” said Sr. Mary Catherine.
A second way she is animating is by leading an online study community committed to learning about and living a sustainable lifestyle. The ever-expanding group meets monthly and includes Dominican Sisters and Associates and friends seeking inspiration and community.
“I look at my life with joy and gratitude. Both the smooth times and the rough times have contained their gift.”
Biography
I was baptized on September 25, 1938 at St. James Church in Montague, Michigan and grew up in Dalton Township about midway between Muskegon and Whitehall.
My very first contact with the Dominican Sisters from Marywood was through their religious correspondence course. Our pastor signed up all school children. Sr. Rosella would write encouraging notes on the completed lesson before she returned it with the new lesson. Meeting some Dominican Sisters in person didn’t come until I began the 8th Grade at St. Joseph School in Muskegon.
Ministry has taken me to several places in Michigan. Various ministry roles have been teaching, administration and pastoral ministry with people from 6 to 100 years old. The unifying thread going through these ministries has been walking with people through the ups and downs, twists and turns of our journey of faith. I have been touched by them and they have been touched by me.
My life has been enriched by the many blessings and opportunities for growth that have come to me through my family, community, co-workers, and friends. My prayer is gratitude for all of you.
