Our Sisters

Sister Sylvia Ahr, OSB was born in San Antonio and grew up in Corpus Christi with 8 brothers and sisters. In middle school, her family moved to San Antonio. Sister…

Sister Michael Brandt, OSB was born in San Antonio, Texas. She is the oldest in the family with three younger brothers. She became a Benedictine Sister in 1964. Her education…

Sister Frances Briseño, OSB is a native of Comfort, TX. She is the oldest of two children. She entered the Benedictines in 1967 and has served in many capacities in…

Sister Ursula Herrera, OSB was born in Brady, Texas, an old farming and ranching town. There were 8 children in her family, and their family was remarkably close. The family…

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Sister Kathleen Higgins, OSB, grew up in Mishawka, IN. Following high school, she enlisted in the United States Army where she received medical training as…

Sister Bernice has served in numerous ministries within the Archdioceses of the Military, Houston, and San Antonio, and the Diocese of Austin. She was a Pastoral Associate at Fort Hood,…

Sister Susan Mika, OSB currently serves as director of the Benedictine Coalition for Responsible Investment (CRI). As part of this ministry, she speaks to corporations about their practices, attends shareholder…

Sister Victoria Anne Olivares, OSB was born in San Antonio, one of 8 children. Her mother passed away when Sister was young, and she and her brothers and sisters were…

Sister Bernadine Reyes, OSB is a native of Falfurrias, TX. She currently serves as Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne. Sister holds a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the…

Sister Antoinette Van Galen, OSB has been a Benedictine Sister since 1946. She holds a BA and MA in Education and MA in Guidance and Counseling. Sister has served in…

Sister Mary Agnes Zinni, OSB was born in Batavia, New York to a family with 4 children. She grew up in a very loving Italian immigrant family environment, and her…