Sister Nancy Booth

I met the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh in Ohio where they taught me in elementary school. As I grew up I used to go to Church and listen to them say the Divine Office and really liked to pray with them. I’d often accompany my Dad when he would be doing small jobs for the sisters. As a result, when I was 18 I ventured to Pittsburgh to join the sisters. Next year will be my 50th anniversary of profession in our community.

I’ve always liked to help people. One of the ministries I loved was doing child care which I was trained for. I mostly cared for infants and toddlers. I gave lots of hugs and picked them up to hold them but one sidewise look and they knew I meant business.

If you visit our gift shop you will find a selection of the greeting cards which I have had the happiness of making for years. It’s nice to hear people “ooh and aah” when they pick them up and look at them. I also enjoy preparing our dining room for festive occasions and making it a special place for the sisters and guests to celebrate.

My prayer gives me life; personal prayer and lectio divina. I love to watch nature in our little part of the world: the birds, the animals and flowers on our property. I enjoy spending time with good friends and listening to the symphony on CD. I am the chief Portress these days, the person who meets and greets in person and by phone. I hope that I am able to share a little of our Benedictine values as I speak with our families, friends and guests.