Sisters of the Living Word

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 developmentall

y 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)

An Easter Story of Renewed HOPEhttps://www.slw.org/news-updates-1/easter-2026We rejoice this Easter season when we witne...
04/03/2026

An Easter Story of Renewed HOPE

https://www.slw.org/news-updates-1/easter-2026

We rejoice this Easter season when we witness how the message of Hope blooms forth again in the lives of so many who recall the comforting and life-given presence of Christ in their midst.

May we all we live as hope-filled people. May we awaken to the many ways we are gifted with hope and sent forth to free the oppressed and bring new life with God promise to give us a future filled with HOPE. (Jer. 29;11)

We rejoice this Easter season when we witness how the message of Hope blooms forth again in the lives of so many who recall the comforting and life-given presence of Christ in their midst. May we all we live as hope-filled people. May we awaken to the many ways we are gifted with hope and sent fo

Wishing a very Blessed and Happy Birthday to Sister Barbara Mass!
03/29/2026

Wishing a very Blessed and Happy Birthday to Sister Barbara Mass!

Wishing Sister Eileen Geimer a very Happy Birthday! May your day and year be filled with peace and love!
03/25/2026

Wishing Sister Eileen Geimer a very Happy Birthday! May your day and year be filled with peace and love!

May the blessing of light be on you, light without and light within 🍀
03/17/2026

May the blessing of light be on you, light without and light within 🍀

May the blessing of light be on you, light without and light within.

Wishing Sister Sharon Glumb a very Happy Birthday!
02/23/2026

Wishing Sister Sharon Glumb a very Happy Birthday!

Wishing Sister M. Fidelis Rolfes a very Happy Birthday!
02/23/2026

Wishing Sister M. Fidelis Rolfes a very Happy Birthday!

Dear Friends,Ash Wednesday is upon us! In some ways the world feels so full of tragedy. We grieve as we see so much crue...
02/23/2026

Dear Friends,

Ash Wednesday is upon us!

In some ways the world feels so full of tragedy. We grieve as we see so much cruelty, and struggle in countries everywhere. If we ever need a Lenten season it seems now is the time. Time for each of us to reflect on the mercy of God for all people. Time to pray that God’s ways reign and bless all people, especially those who are suffering all around the world.

Isaiah cries out:
“Is not this the fast I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness…
to let the oppressed go free...
to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house…?
Then shall your light break forth like the dawn and your healing shall spring up rapidly…
then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry and he will say, Here I am.”

Merciful God, create in us a new heart. Guide us into your heart of mercy that being touched by your merciful love we may learn what that means for our world. As we listen to your Word daily through this Lenten season speak to us what you need us to hear and give us the courage to be your faithful disciples.

Amen.

In some ways the world feels so full of tragedy. We grieve as we see so much cruelty, and struggle in countries everywhere. If we ever need a Lenten season it seems now is the time. Time for each of us to reflect on the mercy of God for all people. Time to pray that God’s ways reign and bless all ...

Happy Birthday, Sister Judiann! May your day be filled with many happy surprises, and your year with peace and love!
02/17/2026

Happy Birthday, Sister Judiann! May your day be filled with many happy surprises, and your year with peace and love!

Wishing a Happy Birthday to Luanne Wilhelm! May your year be filled with peace and love!
02/10/2026

Wishing a Happy Birthday to Luanne Wilhelm! May your year be filled with peace and love!

Our beloved Sister Mary Ann Zrust, SLW passed away on January 23, 2026 and after 96 years is enjoying eternal life. Read...
02/10/2026

Our beloved Sister Mary Ann Zrust, SLW passed away on January 23, 2026 and after 96 years is enjoying eternal life. Read more about her life in this reflection she shared before her passing.

Sister Mary Ann Zrust passed away on January 23, 2026 and after 96 years is enjoying eternal life. She prepared the following autobiography to share her life’s story.

Happy Birthday, Sister Elizabeth Hebert! Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year filled with happiness! May this new...
01/12/2026

Happy Birthday, Sister Elizabeth Hebert! Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year filled with happiness! May this new year bring you many joyful days, sweet surprises, and steady peace.

Wishing a Happy Birthday to Sister Kristine Vorenkamp! May your your year be filled with peace and love!
01/12/2026

Wishing a Happy Birthday to Sister Kristine Vorenkamp! May your your year be filled with peace and love!

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950 Lee Street , Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL
60016

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

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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, Florida, and Mississippi. The Sisters of the Living Word minister in Catholic parishes, schools, low income housing developments, soup kitchens, and women’s health clinics. We 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)