S. Janette LaPlante, OSB

Date Entered Community: January 1978

Date of Profession: November 1985

Ministry Highlights: Retired-Worked with at-risk youth and adults in Sioux Falls and Watertown through correctional facilities and the Dept. of Corrections

Current Ministry: Eldery Caregiving

Favorite Verse in the Holy Rule: “As we progress in this way of life and in faith, we shall run on the path of God's commandments, our hearts overflowing with the inexpressable delight of love.”

The JOY of being a Benedictine Sister in this community: the Joy of being a Benedictine Sister in this community is that this has been my personal and "best way" of seeking God. This community has been a place where I have been affirmed and given unbelievable opportunities. This does not mean there were no struggles, but the support and friendship of my Sisters has always been there along the way, bringing happiness and gratitude for the way the Lord has called me to this way of Benedictine community life.