Four years ago, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the Felician Sisters convent in Livonia, Michigan, experienced a devastating loss.
Over a single month, starting on Good Friday, 12 sisters ranging in age from 69 to 99 years old succumbed to the virus. Sadly, a 13th sister, who initially survived the virus, later passed away due to complications related to COVID-19.
These sisters, all longtime members of the convent, left behind a profound legacy of service. Their contributions varied widely, from teaching and aiding at-risk children to playing music and authoring a 586-page book on the convent’s history. The sisters resided and worked on a sprawling 360-acre campus that once housed 800 sisters but now is home to only about 50.