We invite all to honor Sister Miriam Ann Walter on her 100th birthday by praying a rosary today. This prayerful action reflects Sister Miriam Ann’s life of prayer and her custom of offering the rosary for others on their birthday. May this day bring her peace and joy as we offer warm wishes for her hundredth birthday!
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At the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth campus in Kentucky, one Sister is about to reach a rare milestone. On Jan. 2, Sister Miriam Ann Walter will turn 100! Those around her describe a positive presence as being shaped by daily prayer.
She often pauses in the chapel near a statue of Saint Joseph. It is a brief stop, used to hold the concerns of others and to ask for guidance. Prayer is a large part of her daily routine.
For many years, she has marked the birthdays of people she knows in a simple way. She prays the rosary for each person on their birthday. Friends say they value this more than any card. She believes each bead places the person in the care of the Creator through the intersection of Mother Mary, and that sincere prayer can bring strength even across a long distance.
Sister Miriam Ann Walter holds her rosary, a reminder of her long tradition of praying a rosary for each person on their birthday.
Her long life in the Community includes a small effort that grew into something larger. She noticed that used postage stamps were often thrown away. She began trimming and sorting them, then passing them along to help support mission work. The practice became known as the stamp ministry.
Sister Evelyn Fugazzi honors her by saying, “When I moved into the room across from Sister Miriam Ann, I told myself to look each day for a way to bring some happiness to my neighbor. In time, I learned how orderly she is, and how she puts care into small things like saving stamps for mission work. I also learned a part of her childhood that few know. She faced real problems as an infant, yet she grew strong and has lived a full century. I see her long life as a sign of strength and grace, and I am grateful to know her.”
As Sister Miriam Ann reaches her 100th year, we invite everyone to mark her birthday by praying a rosary on her birthday, Jan. 2, 2025. It is a simple way to honor a Sister whose life has been shaped by prayer and has done so much for others.
Those wishing to make a donation in her honor for her birthday may do so here.