Sisters Barbara Flores, Michelle Grgurich and Camille Panich reflect on their responsibilities as Provincial Leadership Team members ahead of Assembly 2027

Sisters Barbara Flores, Michelle Grgurich, and Camille Panich shared reflections on their roles within the Western Province Provincial Leadership Team during a recent podcast. As the province prepares for Assembly 2027, the leaders discussed their responsibilities in managing daily operations, supporting the mission, and accompanying sisters through various life stages.

Sister Barbara Flores noted that the province has seen significant changes since the leadership team began its term in June 2022, when the number of sisters was 186. At the time of the podcast, the province had 128 sisters. Flores reported that the team has accompanied 58 sisters through death and approximately 63 sisters through discernment or transitions to higher levels of care. This ministry involves communicating with family members, friends, and healthcare surrogates, as well as discussing community living.

Sister Camille Panich stated that phone calls and visits with sisters often serve as the most important parts of her daily schedule. The leaders described their ministry as including assistance with sabbaticals, changes in ministry, and celebrating milestones such as birthdays and jubilees.