“The Felician Difference” Vocation Reflection
By: Sr. Beatrice Marie Plamondon
I was born on August 27, 1946, in Traverse City, Michigan as Beatrice Marie Plamondon. Sister Mary Bernardine Fabizak, my mom’s youngest sister, entered the Felician community the year my parents were married. Since I was born the same month as my aunt, who was also named Beatrice, my calling to become a sister began in the second grade.
My education continued at the Felician Academy in Detroit, where I attended High School. My parents had twelve children living on our Plamondon farm in Lake Leelanau. Many relatives on my parents’ side of the family entered religious life. My older sister, Rita entered as a postulant with me but was asked to leave because of health reasons. Sister Maxine Plamondon went to Grand Rapids in 1963 and is a Dominican Sister. We celebrate our anniversaries together. Another relative is my Dad’s cousin, Brother Andre Bessette. Sr. Maxine and I were privileged to attend his Canonization in October 2010.
My daily needs are met by the Holy Eucharistic Lord. I thank Him for the joy and opportunity to serve others the best I can.
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