S. Marva J. Hoeckelman, OSB

Date Entered Community: August 1991

Date of Profession: June 1998

Ministry Highlights:  Retired Elementary Educator

Current Ministry: Community Archivist

Favorite Verse in the Holy Rule: All of Chapter 72 “The Good Zeal of a Monk”

The JOY of being a Benedictine Sister in this community: There are many aspects of monastic life that make living in this community a joy: sharing, forgiveness, flexibility, togetherness, Gospel, peace, companionship, prayer, work, play, study, freedom, journey, balance, life, support and love…almost heaven.