100 Years: Remembering Heroic Love
Celebrate the Centennial of the death of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB
A Witness to Redemptive Suffering
On August 14, 1926, Servant of God Annella Zervas, O.S.B., passed from this life into eternity. Yet her witness still speaks to the Church today.
Sister Annella embodied the heart of Christian discipleship: suffering united to the Passion of Christ, profound devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, and trustful surrender to the will of God. She shows us that suffering, when embraced in faith and offered with love, participates in Christ’s redemption of souls.
Join us as we honor Sister Annella, give thanks to God for the witness of her life, and pray for the advancement of her cause for canonization.
CENTENNIAL EVENTS
Guild Webinar: Sister Annella: “What Do I Do With My Pain?”
Join the Sister Annella Guild for its first webinar exploring the Church’s teaching on suffering through the life and witness of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB. Presented by Amanda Zurface, JCL, Diocesan Postulator, this reflection asks of the Church and Sister Annella: “What do I do with my pain?”
Radio Interview: Celebrating 100 Years of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB
Listen to Monsignor David Baumgartner, JCL, President and Episcopal Delegate, and Amanda Zurface, JCL, Diocesan Postulator, on Real Presence Radio. They will share the significance of the centennial year of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB, and how you can take part in the celebrations honoring her life and witness.
Recollection Day for Friends of Sister Annella
You are warmly invited to a Day of Recollection, a time set apart for prayer, reflection, and deeper intimacy with the Lord. Father Robert Schreiner, STL, Spiritual Director of the Sister Annella Guild, will draw on the spiritual similarities between Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB.
Centennial Celebration and Zervas Family Monument Dedication
Join Bishop Cozzens and the Sister Annella Guild to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB. The day begins with the dedication and blessing of a new monument at the Zervas family tombs, followed by Holy Mass and a reception.
Guild Webinar: Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB — Her Story and Cause for Canonization
An informative online presentation sharing the life, virtues, and witness of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB, along with an overview of her cause for canonization. Ideal for those seeking to learn more about her journey toward sainthood and how to support the cause.
Parish Mission: Exploring the Spirituality of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB
A multi-day parish mission designed to introduce and deepen understanding of the spirituality of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB. Through engaging talks, prayer, and participation in the Sacraments, participants are invited to encounter her life of complete trust in God.
Pilgrimage to Rome, Italy
Travel with the Sister Annella Guild to Rome, Italy, to pray for the canonization of Servant of God Annella Zervas, OSB, grow in your Catholic faith, and learn about the Benedictine charism she cherished by visiting Benedictine holy sites in and beyond the Eternal City.
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“What He has in store for me, I do not know, but all He does is well, so there is no need to worry.”
SERVANT OF GOD ANNELLA ZERVAS, OSB
SUPPORT SISTER ANNELLA’S CAUSE
Through a tax-deductible donation, you can help to share Sister Annella’s story and further her path to sainthood. Thank you for joining us in promoting love and knowledge of this holy Minnesotan, whose example of patient suffering can inspire millions of people living in pain today.