Remembering the 13 nuns in Michigan that passed away at the same time. This is what happened
Four years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Felician Sisters convent in Livonia, Michigan, tragically lost 13 sisters, aged 69 to 99, within a month. These women, devoted to service, helped others through teaching, writing, and caring for at-risk children. Despite strict precautions, the virus spread through the convent, deeply impacting the community and disrupting their ability to mourn traditionally. This heartbreaking loss, one of the largest among religious communities in the U.S. since 1918, highlights the profound toll COVID-19 took on many convents across the country.
