I was born in Camaguey, Cuba. I thought seriously about becoming a sister when I became a teenager. My spiritual director sent me to talk with the Oblate Sisters. I had seen the sisters on the street and they had piqued my curiosity. After spending time with the Oblates and other communities, I finally decided I wanted to be an Oblate Sister. I planned to be in the convent forever and never return home.

God had other plans, however. I was missioned for many years in Camaguey. There I was an elementary school teacher and worked with the students in the band. I also spent some time in our high school in Marianao. After Castro’s rise to power our Sisters fled to Baltimore. In the United States I have been missioned in Maryland, New Jersey and Florida.

I will always be grateful to God for His having

called me to religious life. My advice to those

who are considering religious life is to never

give up. I experienced many difficulties

throughout my 70+ years as a sister, but I

never thought about returning home. You

are not following people, you are following

Christ. Trust in Jesus and everything will be

ok.