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Sr. Maria Frassati Jakupcak shares her journey to the Dominican Sisters and insights about her patron, St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, in a humorous conversation.

Sr. Maria Frassati Jakupcak, O.P., Ph.D., assistant professor of English and Fellow of the Core at University of St. Thomas-Houston, walks through her journey to the Sisters of Mary, explains the life of her patron – St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, and weaves in tales and insights from her own life. You won't want to miss this humorous and insightful conversation between two Sisters. Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Download the Torch App⁠ ⁠Teachers Pay Teachers⁠ ⁠Pinterest⁠ Linktree

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