A View of the Candidacy
From not knowing any religious sisters to suddenly living with a whole community of them, I discuss my first step into Felician sisterhood—my introduction into their lifestyle and spiritualty.
July 1, 2026
Sister Grace Marie Del Priore
Provincial Archivist
Sister Grace Marie Del Priore has been a member of the Felician Sisters of North America since 2007 and serves as the provincial archivist. Originally from New Jersey, she currently resides in Livonia, Michigan where the Felician Sisters of North America Heritage Center & Archives is located. She has a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh and has been the archivist for her community since 2016.
An avid reader and writer, Sister Grace has kept a journal since childhood. She is an active member of Giving Voice, where she founded a writer's group. She is also a graduate of the Collaborative Leadership Development Program at LCWR (Leadership Conferences Women Religious).
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Step by Step to Sisterhood
"How do you become a sister?" Join us as we explore the steps to becoming a Felician Sister, the first post in a new series called Formation, diving in-depth into the past and current steps of Felician sisterhood.
May 1, 2026
