Prioress Sister Stephanie Schmidt was honored as the 2025 Religious of the Year by the Serra Club at a special liturgy and dinner on May 27. Sister Stephanie was nominated for the award by by Judge Stephanie Domitrovich. In her brief remarks, Sister Stephanie noted that we must cultivate “holy families,” the place where all our vocations begin. The Serra Club will make a $200 donation to a Benedictine ministry in her name. Serrans promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Pictured are Mike Elia, outgoing Serra Club president, and awardees Deacon Dennis Deiner, Layperson Charlie Rutkowski, Sister Stephanie, and Father Michael Kesicki.
