Epiphany – November 20, 2023

Sr. Maria Fatima is a native Rhode Islander turned Michigander and then some. Since entering the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in 2005, Sister has lived in Michigan, California, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and MA in Theology from the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, MN. Sister is joyfully working off her purgatory time, here on earth, as a middle school religion and history teacher. Sister currently the 8th grade homeroom teacher at Spiritus Sanctus Academy in Ann Arbor, MI. One of her greatest joy is helping her students draw closer to Jesus through the Eucharist and helping them explore the great mysteries of the Faith and discovering their truest identity as beloved sons and daughters of the Father.

Seamus Henley is 13 years old, the second oldest-and only boy-of six children and son of Stephen and Krista. He was born in Naples, FL, spending his first few years living in Ave Maria before moving to Texas and eventually to Ann Arbor, MI. Seamus is currently in 8th grade at Spiritus Sanctus Academy. He plays football for the Ann Arbor Saints and basketball for the Spiritus Sanctus Cardinals. Having attended both national and state Pro-Life marches previously, Seamus understands the gravity of standing for life and looks forward to being a part of the upcoming National March for Life with his classmates.

 Josephine Judge was born in Brooklyn, NY 13 years ago. She moved to Ann Arbor in June, 2020 with her parents, Kevin and Emily and siblings Cecilia and Henry. Josie is currently an 8th grade student at Spiritus Sanctus Academy in Ann Arbor. She is part of the drama club, soccer team, and a member of the American Heritage Girls. This year, she started a Corporal Works of Mercy Club at the school. Josie enjoys playing the piano, foraging, baking, crafting and spinning wool. She recently attended the MI March for Life and is looking forward to attending the March for Life in Washington D.C. in January with her classmates.