Widow, Mother of 4 Nuns and a Priest, Takes Perpetual Vows

Widow, mother of 4 nuns and a priest, takes perpetual vows

Sister Maria Zhang made her perpetual vows as an Augustinian Recollect on May 13, 2025. / Credit: Diocese of Salamanca Madrid, Spain, Jun 20, 2025 / 10:29 am (CNA). Sister Maria Zhang Yue Chun made her perpetual vows on May 13 at the convent of... [...]

Widow, Mother of 4 Nuns and a Priest, Takes Perpetual Vows

Courtesy photo Sister Maria Zhang made her perpetual vows as an Augustinian Recollect on May 13, 2025. Ever since her husband’s death, Maria felt a strong calling to live her faith more radically as a contemplative nun.

The incredible journey of Sister Maria: convert, widow, mother of five religious vocations - Deacon Greg Kandra

Amazing. Just…amazing. From CNA/National Catholic Register:  Sister Maria Zhang Yue Chun made her perpetual vows on May 13 at the convent of the Augustinian Recollects in Vitigudino, Salamanca province, Spain. Her prioress, Sister Berta, said she is “an example” for her community. Born in Shangqiu, Henan province, China, Maria lived without any connection to Catholicism. She was married and took care of her five children. During a serious illnes…