Sion Charism Stories
Mary Ellen's Story
25 Years: Mary Ellen Coombe
Celebrated: 1982 in Toronto – 2007 in Chicago
Sister Mary Ellen Coombe celebrated her 25th anniversary of vows and her 18th year in Chicago where she serves as Associate Director at the Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Archdiocese of Chicago and Director of the Institute of Catholic-Jewish education, a special project of the Sisters of Sion, the American Jewish Committee and the Archdiocese. Surrounded by her co-workers, friends and Sisters, she was honored at the American Jewish Committee's annual dinner on September 19.
"Sister Mary Ellen Coombe has lived her education and charism (mission) of the Sisters of Sion through teaching, preaching, and her ability to bring together Christians, Jews and Muslims in openness and peace." (Program citation)
By Margaret Ramirez (Tribune religion reporter)
October 5, 2007
The crosses on the living room wall and the collection of menorahs along the bookcase of Sister Mary Ellen Coombe's cozy Edgewater apartment tell the story of her mission to build bridges between faiths.
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