Curve Riders

This season finale follows the story of Sr Betty McKenzie, CSJ, and her journey as a civil disobedience and peace activist. For more information: Sr Betty McKenzie: http://womenspress.com/Content/Features/Profile/Article/Betty-McKenzie-locked-up-for-peace/1/20/4465 https://www.sisterstory.org/story/community-education/prisoner-peace   School of the Americas: http://www.soaw.org/about-the-soawhinsec/what-is-the-soawhinsec Peace House: http://www.peacehousecommunity.org/about.php Honeywell Project: http://slphistory.org/honeywellproject/

In this episode, we follow the story of Sr Dorothy Stang, a sister of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Warning: This episode contains audio reenactment of violence.   Further Information: Sr Dorothy Stang https://www.sndohio.org/sister-dorothy/expanded-story https://www.sndden.org/who-we-are/where-we-are/latin-america/the-amazing-grace-of-sr-dorothy-stang/   Pastoral Land Commission http://www.fundodireitoshumanos.org.br/en/projeto/pastoral-land-commission-cpt-ma/   Trial Coverage https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/religion/sister-dorothy-stang-died-fighting-for-brazils-landless-10-years-later-not-much-has-changed/2015/02/12/c68a64a0-b2f7-11e4-bf39-5560f3918d4b_story.html?utm_term=.97701d07cf9e

This episode was inspired by the viral images of the chainsaw-wielding nun; we follow the stories of women religious who have worked/are working to help the cleanup efforts of natural disasters throughout the world.   Further Information: Hurricane Irma https://www.npr.org/2018/06/17/620347667/some-survivors-of-category-5-hurricane-irma-want-a-category-6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Irma Sr Margaret Ann https://nypost.com/2017/09/12/nun-with-a-chainsaw-in-miami-helping-with-irma-cleanup/ Sr J. Arousiag Sajonian http://www.cnewa.org/default.aspx?ID=738&pagetypeID=4&sitecode=US&pageno=1 Climate Change https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/RisingCost/rising_cost5.php http://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/392500-connecting-the-dots-between-natural-disasters-and-climate-change Claire Anterea http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2016-6-november-december/feature/kiribati-former-catholic-nun-has-become-sort-paul-revere-for http://www.foto8.com/live/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Activist.mp3 Kiribati https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/23/waiting-for-the-tide-to-turn-kiribatis-fight-for-survival Sr Michael Marie https://www.guideposts.org/friends-and-family/pets/a-mission-of-mercy-inspired-by-faith-and-farm-life http://www.lastampa.it/2011/05/26/vaticaninsider/the-nun-who-saves-animals-in-fukushimas-japan-copia-7t06ygXL0GXzaaJw0goFTJ/pagina.html  

This episode marks the end of our two-part special on Roman Catholic Women Priests. We follow the story of Diane Dougherty, former nun and ordained Priest at First Metropolitan Church. For Further Information:Roman Catholic Women Priests:http://romancatholicwomenpriests.org/index.htmhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/aug/06/catholicism.religion Diane Dougherty:http://thecitizen.com/articles/10-14-2012/former-nun-be-ordained-first-female-catholic-priest-georgiahttps://www.ncronline.org/news/people/collisions-clericalism-put-woman-path-ordinationhttp://www.the-broad-side.com/female-priests-in-the-catholic-church-jennifer-leehttps://www.onfaith.co/onfaith/2012/10/12/why-a-former-nun-will-be-ordained-a-priest/15472?noredirect=on Mission Leading to Influence:https://www.sisterstory.org/story/community-education/mission-leading-influence Fr. Dwight Longenecker:http://www.patheos.com/blogs/standingonmyhead/2012/03/why-women-cannot-be-priests.html Rt. Rev. John Rodgers:https://virtueonline.org/serious-argument-against-ordination-women-priesthood-episcopat Photo Credit:Tympanum and lintel, Saint Trophime, photo: Claude Valette (CC BY-ND 2.0)https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/medieval-world/romanesque1/a/saint-trophime-arles

This episode is the first of a two part series on Roman Catholic Women Priest (RCWP). In this episode, we follow the story of Sr Letitia Rawles, ex-nun and ordained women priest. For more information: https://www.thedailybeast.com/nun-excommunicated-for-becoming-a-priest

This episode is dedicated to the works of Sr Agnes Foley, CSJ and her journey with Learning in Style. “In learning you will teach and in teaching you will learn.” - Phil Collins Coverage of Sr Agnes’ retirement:www.twincities.com/2017/06/12/retiring-st-joseph-of-carondelet-nun-helped-thousands-of-immigrants-through-education/https://www.twincities.com/2017/06/12/retiring-st-joseph-of-carondelet-nun-helped-thousands-of-immigrants-through-education/ Statistics:http://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/data-hub/charts/immigrant-population-over-timehttps://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states-5

This episode is in honor of the lives of the four Sisters from the Missionaries of Charities who lost their lives in the midst of the Yemen crisis in 2016. “Do not avoid contact with suffering or close your eyes before suffering. Do not lose awareness of the existence of suffering in the life of the world. Find ways to be with those who are suffering by all means, including personal contact and visits, images, sounds. By such means, ...awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world. If we get in touch with the suffering of the world, and are moved by that suffering, we may come forward to help the people who are suffering.”  ― Thich Nhat Hanh   Coverage of Yemen Crisis: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29319423 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14704951 http://www.cfr.org/yemen/yemen-crisis/p36488 https://www.theguardian.com/news/2015/apr/01/yemen-collapse-the-guardian-briefing-houthi-saudi-arabia-sanaa http://www.vox.com/2015/3/26/8296021/yemen-war Coverage of Sisters’ death: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/theres-no-question-the-missionaries-of-charity-died-as-martyrs-52544 http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/here-are-the-faces-of-the-nuns-who-were-martyred-in-yemen-84893/ Statistics: http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Humanitarian%20Dashboard_Jan-Aug%20Final%20v2.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/aid/countries/factsheets/yemen_en.pdf  

This episode is a continuation of our journey with Sr Rita Steinhagen, CSJ. In this episode, we follow her journey in Latin America and her activism against the School of the Americas. To hear the first part of this story listen to the previous episode or visit SisterStory: https://www.sisterstory.org/story/community/bridge It should be noted that Sr Rita also established the Stillwater House of Prayer, where other sisters can come relax, reflect, and re-energize their souls. Sr Rita along with Char Madigan helped found the St. Joseph’s House, now known as Hope Community. For more information: Sr Rita Steinhagen: http://www.soaw.org/about-us/pocs/153-court-statements/1435 Coverage of Hurricane Joan: http://articles.latimes.com/1988-10-23/news/mn-344_1_lake-nicaragua https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1988-prelim/joan/prelim02.gif Veterans for Peace: https://www.veteransforpeace.org/who-we-are/our-mission School of the America Controversy: http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=81917&page=1 School of the America Watch: http://www.soaw.org/about-the-soawhinsec/what-is-the-soawhinsec Hope Community: http://hope-community.org/about/mission-values-vision/  

This episode is the first part of the journey of Sr Rita Steinhagen, CSJ. In this episode, we follow Sr Rita and her efforts to found The Bridge, an assistance program for homeless youths. Sr Rita’s journey will continue in the next episode. Additional Information:The Bridge for Youth: http://www.bridgeforyouth.org/behind-the-bridge/history/Rita’s House: http://www.bridgeforyouth.org/what-is-ritas-house/

Returning with a new season, this episode highlights the story of Sr Rose Tillemans, CSJ and her journey towards the development of Peace House Community.   “This the gift to recognize the gifts that you prize And to know you yourself are a gift on the rise If people look sideways at you're all about Turn, turn, turn and shout, shout shout. God knows the GIFT that you IS Even on the days when you don't pass the quiz And know you are a star midst the galaxies above Or even a meteor proclaiming your love This the gift to rebel, this the gift to dissent When things aren't going the way they should've went And if you're rocking a boat or a fort Rejoice in your cause or any support. Speak out the truth in your heart Be glad for this gift even tho' you fall apart Dance when you win and dance when you lose Even if you must buy a new pair of shoes.”     -A poem by Sr Rose Welch Tillemans   Sr Rose Tillemans: http://peacehousecommunity.org/pdf/PHC%20WEBSITE%20FOUNDER%20PDF.pdf Peace House Community: http://www.peacehousecommunity.org/about.php

After a year long haitus, Curve Riders is announcing it's return! The first episode of the new season will drop during National Catholic Sisters Week 2018! For more information on celebrating National Catholic Sisters Week 2018 please visit: http://www.nationalcatholicsistersweek.org/events-all.php  

Curve Riders is revamping itself in the upcoming releases. We will be aligning with the efforts of the National Catholic Sisters Week Be Inspired to produce work that presents some of the historical inspirations behind the events and celebrations occurring in 2017. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann & Rocky Pierson. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang, a student at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode, Pa Ying talks about the life of Sr. Generose Gervais and her journey at Saint Marys Hospital and Mayo Clinic Hospital. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann & Rocky Pierson. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang, a student at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. More Information: -http://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic- remembers-sister-generose-gervais/?linkId=29708004 -http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postbulletin/obituary.aspx?pid=181828885 -http://www.kttc.com/story/33347290/2016/10/Saturday/mayo-clinic-family- mourns-the-passing-of-sister-generose-gervais -Lifetime Award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkeeZSlkIIU

In this episode, Pa Ying talks about the decline of women religious around the around and the changes that US communities are taking to maintain religious communities. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann & Rocky Pierson. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang, a student at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Links to the communities in the episode: Salesian Sisters (Daughters of Mary Help of Christians): https://www.salesiansisters.org/ Order of Discalced Carmelites: http://www.carmelite.com/ Claretian Missionary Sisters: http://www.claretiansisters.org/english/usa.html Franciscan Missionaries of Mary: http://fmmindia.org/home/homepage Congregation of the Mother of Carmel: http://www.cmcsisters.org/ Missionaries of Charity: http://www.motherteresa.org/ Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa: http://www.sccg.in/index.php Benedictine nuns: http://www.osb.org/ Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: http://www.sabscongregation.org/ Sisters of Mercy of the Americas: http://www.mercyworld.org/mercynetwork/index.cfm?loadref=81 More Information: Full Report from CARA: http://cara.georgetown.edu/Publications/WomenReligious.pdf Full statistics: http://cara.georgetown.edu/frequently-requested-church-statistics/ 2011 Full report: http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Item/663/nuns_worldwide.aspx

This episode is about Sister Jeannine Gramick, who has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of gays and lesbians in the Catholic Church despite repeated censures from the Vatican for her activities. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann & Rocky Pierson. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. More Information: newwaysministry.org/co-founders.html www.huffingtonpost.com/jo- piazza/thi…5752464.html www.lorettocommunity.org/my-week-with…ope-francis/ globalsistersreport.org/blog/justice-…francis-32446 www.catholic.com/tracts/homosexuality Music used: Podington Bear-Celadon freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…mbient/Celadon Podington Bear-Sunbeam freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…e1331/Sunbeam Gillicuddy-Springish freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicud…r/05-springish

In this episode of Curve Riders, we follow-up on the July episode, in which we could not find any stories about Catholic sisters in Zimbabwe. Thanks to contributing writer and editor from Global Sisters Report, Jill Day, some stories were found to share with you all. This episode shares the story of Sr Dominic Siegel. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann & Rocky Pierson. Links to music: Podington Bear http://freemusicarchive.org/search/?quicksearch=podington+bear Gillicuddy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/ Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode, Maakwe talks about the hope that sisters give other people. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Links to music: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/ArsSonor/Insikten/02-NeverGiveUp http://freemusicarchive.org/music/NicBommarito/20100416154638330/06Lhasa http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PodingtonBear/MelodicAmbient/Trillium http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PodingtonBear/Melodic_Ambient/Sepia

This episode is the second part of a two-part special on Mother Mary Angelica, PCPA, founder of Eternal Word Television Network, the largest religious media in the world. For more information: www.ewtn.com/motherangelica/life.asp Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Music Used: Blue Dot Session - The Stasis: freemusicarchive.org/music/BlueDot…ile/TheStasis Podington Bear - Raw Umber: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…ient/RawUmber Podington Bear - Floating in Space: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…InSpace1506 Podington Bear - Evenhanded: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…331/Evenhanded Podington Bear - Undersea Garden: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…nderseaGarden Podington Bear - Sepia: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…Ambient/Sepia Will Bangs - We hear things so differently: freemusicarchive.org/music/WillBan…SoDifferently Podington Bear - Trillium: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…bient/Trillium Podington Bear - Trinity Alps: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…t/TrinityAlps Blue Dot Sessions - More Weather: freemusicarchive.org/music/BlueDot…2/MoreWeather Will Bangs - Putting up with the bullshit: freemusicarchive.org/music/WillBan…hTheBullshit Blue Dot Session - Black Ballots: freemusicarchive.org/music/BlueDot…/BlackBallots Chris Zabriskie - Cylinder Six: freemusicarchive.org/music/ChrisZa…-CylinderSix Jahzzar - Family Tree: freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…/familytreef Anima - The Rain Dance: freemusicarchive.org/music/Anima/Co…theraindance Podington Bear - Florescence: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…t/Fluorescence Blue Dot Sessions - The Answer: freemusicarchive.org/music/BlueDot…ile/The_Answer

This episode is the first of a two-part special on Mother Mary Angelica, PCPA, founder of Eternal Word Television Network, the largest religious media in the world. For more information: http://www.ewtn.com/motherangelica/life.asp Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Music Used: Blue Dot Session - The Stasis: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BlueDotSessions/Reptile/TheStasis Podington Bear - Florescence: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PodingtonBear/MelodicAmbient/Fluorescence Blue Dot Session - Black Ballots: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BlueDotSessions/UnionHall/BlackBallots Podington Bear - Turquoise: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PodingtonBear/MelodicAmbient/Turquoise Blue Dot Session - Mobile: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BlueDotSessions/nonegiven2132/Mobile1630 Podington Bear - Trillium: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PodingtonBear/MelodicAmbient/Trillium Podington Bear - Sepia: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PodingtonBear/MelodicAmbient/Sepia

All over the world, Catholic sisters are fighting for peace. In this episode, Maakwe talks about Sister Janet Cashman (SCL) and her work with Solidarity with South Sudan. For more info: http://globalsistersreport.org/blog/letters- south-sudan/ministry/letters-south-sudan-686 http://www.solidarityssudan.org /wau-catholic-health-institute-graduates-nurses/ http://ncronline.org/blogs /ncr-today/letters-south-sudan-3 http://www.scls.org/files/SCL-Voices- Summer2015-www.aspx Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Links to music: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/AndreaCarri/Frammenti/05-Frammenti http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BenCarey/ThePack/WaltzForT http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Umanzuki/TropicalNatureofTiaso/umanzuki- tropicalnatureof_tiaso

In this episode, Maakwe talks about the journey of Sr Joan Brown and her mission to protect the earth and prevent more harm to the environment. For more info: http://globalsistersreport.org/authors/joan-brown For more info: www.nytimes.com/2006/04/19/nyregi…tml?pagewant&_r=0 Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Music: Robin Allender -- Instar Robin Allender -- M Laurelle Lee Rosever -- Make a Wish for Christmas

In this episode of Curve Riders we follow the life of Sister Karen Klimczak, SSJ; a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo, New York, who was murdered there on April 14, 2006. She had just returned from Good Friday services. She lived her life through peace and nonviolence; performing an act of forgiveness many cannot imagine, inspiring others to live their lives for the betterment of the world. For more info: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/19/nyregion/19nun.html?pagewant&_r=0 Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Music: Ketsa-- By the dry banks Kai Engel-- Fading rays waltz Kai Engel-- The burden of empathy

This episode focuses on the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. It highlights some work that they do in their community. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Link to Maakwe's blog: https://www.sisterstory.org/blog/ncsw-dignity-and-charity Music used: http://freemusicarchive.org/search/?sort=trackdatepublished&d;=1&quicksearch;=kai+engel+sunset All music can be found at www.FreeMusicArchive.org

This episode focuses on Sr. Monica David's beautiful mission with the transgender community and the struggles that they all still face today. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Link to Sr. Monica David's essay: http://www.uscatholic.org/articles/201509/nuns-underground-ministry-trans- community-30344 Music used: Podington Bear - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/PodingtonBear/MelodicAmbient/Sepia Kai Engel - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KaiEngel/ChapterTwo_Mild /KaiEngel- _ChapterTwo_ - Mild -06DaylightPONII All music can be found at www.FreeMusicArchive.org

What were you doing when you were 6 years old? In this episode, Pa Ying Vang talks about Sister Ephigenia Gachiri and her efforts to eliminate FGM (female genital mutilation) for young girls in Kenya. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. More info on Sr. Ephigenia: http://globalsistersreport.org/ministry/sister-loreto-replaces- centuries-old-tradition-something-new-21851 Music used in this episode: Will Bangs: I'm so glad that you exist.

This episode highlights the story of Sister Mary Antona Ebo and her role in the March in Selma. Music by: Will Bangs Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

This episode focuses on the musical mission of Sr. Pushpanjali Paul of Northern India. Through her motivation and hard work her music has been able to heal others. Together music shall bridge the world and calm our stressed souls. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

What happens when a nun has an amazing voice? She becomes a star! In celebrating NCSW, we decided to do a five part podcast special showing how different nuns have different ways of giving witness. In this episode, Maakwe talks about Sister Cristina Scuccia who won The Voice of Italy in 2014. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Music used in this episode: Dexter Britian: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/DexterBritain/ Chris Zabriskie: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/ChrisZabriskie/ Sister Cristina's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LKjEoK57BhcncCBo3stEw

This episode was produced to commence the celebration of Catholic sisters during the National Catholic Sisters Week by Curve Riders. Maakwe and Pa Ying discuss what they learned from the sisters they were paired with as oral historians during the Fall of 2015. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org. Music Featured: Podington Bear freemusicarchive.org/music/PodingtonBear/ Jahzzar freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/ Chris Zabriskie freemusicarchive.org/music/ChrisZabriskie/

This episode was produced in honor of Black History month. The Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans and the Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary are among the first few and remaining religious community of African descent. They faced several backtracks in their journey, but their faith remains stronger than anything else. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Music by: Will Bangs Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

This episode was produced in honor of Black History month. The Oblate Sisters of Providence are a predominantly Black religious community and have used education to empower the communities they serve. Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

This episode is introducing the new co-producers of Curve Riders. Music/Sound used in this episode: joedeshon filmstatic04.wav - https://freesound.org/people/joedeshon/sounds/329673/ Curve Riders is a short narrative podcast of women who didn't make the history books. Produced by Pa Ying Vang and Maakwe Cumanzala, students at St. Catherine University, and the oral history project SisterStory; the series presents achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In the final episode of Curve Riders until February 2016, EJ airs interviews with Sr. Jane McDonald, CSJ, and Srs. Karen Mohan & Katherine Mullin, VHM to explore the 4th Precinct Occupation in North Minneapolis. EJ speaks about engaging the system on a larger scale from a variety of perspectives, as well as using protest as a form of embodied faith and community. Music by Will Bangs: http://willbangs.com/ Sound clips from “Four Sisters for Peace” provided by local filmmaker Mike Hazard. To see the full film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMAEQ-a7dys For more information on the VHMs: http://www.visitationmonasteryminneapolis.org/ For more information on the CSJs: http://csjstpaul.org For more information on Black Lives Matter actions in Minneapolis: https://twitter.com/BlackLivesMpls

In this episode, EJ talks about a blog post that Sr. Mary Shaw, ASC posted about scapegoating Syrian refugees. Through her words, Sr. Shaw is using her gift to build peace and understanding in her own community. "The Syrian Refugee As Scapegoat" - http://adorers.org/2015/12/08/the-syrian-refugee-as- scapegoat/ Video clip of Sr. Mary Shaw on "Adorers in View" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUWWGA0MX4s Music in this episode was provided by A Ninja Slob Drew Me. More of their music can be found at http://ninjaslob.co.uk/ For more information on Curve Riders and other SisterStory productions, visit sisterstory.org.

In this episode, we pause for a moment to reflect on the world around us, and to thank all of the women religious who have dedicated their lives to peace. To see Pope Francis's statement on Christmas: http://time.com/4123703/pope- francis-christmas-charade/ To see more SisterStory content with Sr. Tanya Williams: https://www.sisterstory.org/oral-history/sister-tanya-and-caterina- taronna

In Part 2 of Making Radio Waves, Alicia and EJ talk more about the life of Sr. Camille D'Arienzo, RSM, in the larger theme of why women in tech, radio, and podcasting are so important. Featuring interviews from Za'Nia Coleman and Rocky Pierson, as well as a segment on the Kitchen Sisters piece on WHER, the first all-women radio station. Music: Doctor Turtle - Doctor Talos Answers The Door Doctor Turtle - Jolenta Clears The Table Tha Silent Partner - Secret Agent Man A Ninja Slob Drew Me - Nallikari Robin Mitchell - trapped in its teeth To read some of Camille D'Arienzo's work, visit: http://ncronline.org/authors/sr-camille-darienzo To learn more about the Kitchen Sisters, visit: http://www.kitchensisters.org/ For more information on SisterStory, visit sisterstory.org.

In this episode Alexa talks about Sr. Camille D'Arienzo, RSM a Sister of Mercy, who has been working in radio for over 40 years. Sr. Camille's radio show, Stories of Forgiveness, centers around forgiveness of others and maybe even ourselves. She lives in Brooklyn, is the writer and producer of Stories of Forgiveness, and has worked on radio interviews in New York. EJ then talks about how Alicia Beyer of Here's My Secret is joining the Curve Riders team! New episodes are now dropping every other Wednesday instead of every other Monday. Music: Wolf Nilson Trio Blue Dot Sessions For more information on SisterStory, visit www.sisterstory.org.

In this episode, Alexa talks about Sr. Jessica Powers, a Carmelite nun who was a contemporary poet from Wisconsin. She was a mystic, meaning she would have visions or moments with God, and then used those as inspiration for her poems. Her ongoing themes are the greatness of God, the mortality of humans, and Midwest scenery. EJ connects her poetry to the Christian mystery of incarnation, and draws a lesson from women mystics about how to be more present in the world. For more of Sr. Powers’ poetry: http://www.spondee.net/JessicaPowers/selected_poetry.html Music: Joao Picoito - Joy Plusplus - Piano Song Caritas abundat in omnia - composed by Hildegard van Bingen, sung by Johanna Barwari-Mennes and Gemma Huisman Lisa Germano - Strange Bird (Instrumental) For more information on SisterStory, visit www.sisterstory.org.

In this episode Alexa Harnagel tells the story of Sister Annette Walters, CSJ, who was a human rights advocate, professor, and author. She has been honored for her work and leadership capabilities by national women’s organizations. Music used in this episode: Gillicuddy: Springish http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/Plays_Guitar/05-springish Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. To listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e0U1ge2qFJs To read about the making of this episode: https://www.sisterstory.org/blog/making-difference Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

EJ and Alexa talk about (and with) Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB, who is a best- selling author, and a well-known lecturer and activist. She focuses on bringing peace to women worldwide. A few of her best-selling books are Joan Chittister: Essential Writings and The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully. For a full list of her works visit: http://store.benetvision.org/books.html Music: Plusplus - Dieter Rams Tonality Star - Dream 4 Alialujah Choir - Little Picture (Instrumental) For more information on SisterStory, visit sisterstory.org.

EJ, the show's new producer, briefly introduces herself and explains some reformatting as Alexa phases out of Curve Riders. Music: Winter in Beirut - happiness in aeroplanes On a Wing - Podington Bear For more information on SisterStory, visit www.sisterstory.org. Curve Riders Social Media: www.twitter.com/curveriders curveriders.tumblr.com

Mother Dolores Hart, who lived in the Abbey of Regina Laudis make a dramatic change in her life. She left her acting life of fame and future to pursue a life of faith as a sister and eventually a mother. She used the power she did have to help change the stigma that surrounds sisters and used her wealth to improve the abbey. For more information visit: http://abbeyofreginalaudis.org /community-mdh.html Music used in this episode is by Silas Hite. www.Silashite.com Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sist…rs-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa shares the story of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Bangui, Central African Republic. The Sisters, through the St. Joseph's Hospital, are finding new ways to fight the hunger in Bangui. Music and Sound used in this episode: We Are All Alone: 100 Seconds (Sounds of April EP) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/WeAreAllAlone/SoundsOfAprilEP/02100Seconds Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sist…rs-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa shares the story of Sister Mary Bride, RSM. A Sister of Mercy, who was a ball player in the 1940s. She started playing when she was a young girl and tried out for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. While she did not play since she was in high school she made the team and had a major effect on baseball during this time. Music and Sound used in this episode: CGeffex: Hitting Baseball with a Wooden Bat http://www.freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/93136/ TrebelBooster: Baseball Organ http://www.freesound.org/people/treblebooster/sounds/151373/ AmishRob: Baseball Hit and Crowd Cheer http://www.freesound.org/people/AmishRob/sounds/214989/ Singvogel: Pegasus http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Singvgel/C3SIX_TheC3SIgnitionMix/01- _Singvgel - JETZT -Pegasus1015 Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. To listen to this episode on YouTube: http://youtu.be/Bwm1zyQj5tc To read about the making of this episode: https://www.sisterstory.org/blog/baseball Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa Shares the story of Sister Mary Emil Penet, IHM, who spent most of her time planning the first national organization of American Women Religious and helping sisters get the education they needed. She planned a lot of the curriculum they would need and got many sisters into school. Music used in this episode: Chris Zabriskie: That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos http://freemusicarchive.org/music/ChrisZabriskie/UndercoverVampirePoliceman /06-ThatKidinFourthGradeWhoReallyLikedtheDenverBroncos1128 Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. To listen to this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT7CRkafylo Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa tells the story of Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, or just Sister Mary Beth, MPF who is a member of the order of the Religious Teachers Filippinia, a runner and an advocate. With these passions she has managed to combine all that is valuable and makes her life worth living. She often participates in races, or walks to raise money for orphans effected by AIDS, and works with them hands on when she can. She has found balance, and the best of both worlds. To learn more about Sister Mary Beth, MPF: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?id=5135783 Music used in this episode is by Silas Hite http://www.silashite.com Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of- influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa tells the story of Sister Vicky Larson, CSJ who is a professor of nursing at St. Catherine University, and was part of the SisterStory oral history project in the Spring of 2014. She is a big part of the St. Kate’s community and the CSJ community in St. Paul. Music used in this episode: Less Rosevere: The Last Question http://freemusicarchive.org/music/LeeRosevere/Asimovmusicinspiredbythewritingsof /LeeRosevere- Asimov - 09-TheLastQuestion Chris Zabrinskie: Cyclinder Six http://freemusicarchive.org/music/ChrisZabriskie/2014010103336111 /ChrisZabriskie - Cylinders - 06 -CylinderSix Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. To listen to this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EPbHBlu780 To read about the making of this episode: https://www.sisterstory.org/blog/why-its-okay-feel-lost Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa tells the story of Sister Mary Kenneth Keller, BVM who is a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and one of the first women to get her Ph.D. in computer science, which was male dominated. During her life she started a small computer science program at Clarke University, and has authored 4 books with IBM. Music used in this podcast: Garrett D. Tiedemann: Parts Hopeful http://americanresiduerecords.bandcamp.com/track /parts-hopeful Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. To listen to this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl3Lc1QwqAo To read about the making of this episode: https://www.sisterstory.org/blog/making-strides- science Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa tells the story of Sister Rosalie Bertell, GNSH, PhD was a sister of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart. She spent her life trying to inform the public about harmful radiation after she worked in a research lab. As an informed scientist and passionate activist she helped pass many laws and bills that would protect the public, laborers, and the environment. To learn more about Sr. Rosalie visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RosalieBertell Music used in this episode: Doron Deutsch: Bruce Lee http://freemusicarchive.org/music/DoronDeutsch/Seed64/Various_Artists seed64 18 Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa tells the story of Sister Augusta Zimmer who spent her life teaching and making art. She spent a chunk of time in Europe, the Middle East, and Egypt studying art and eventually went back to Chicago, Illinois where she taught at College of Mount St. Joseph for 33 years. To read more about Sister Augusta Zimmer: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/515310382335428273/ To read Alexa's reflections on making this episode: https://www.sisterstory.org/blog/curve-riders-power-art Music used in this podcast: Lee Rosevere: Music to Brush Your Teeth By http://freemusicarchive.org/music/LeeRosevere/DisquietJuntoVolume2/02- _Musictobrushyourteethby Lee Rosevere: The Last Question http://freemusicarchive.org/music/LeeRosevere/Asimovmusicinspiredbythewritingsof /LeeRosevere - Asimov -09-TheLast_Question Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. To listen to this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqL1U-Oj-qs Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

In this episode Alexa tells the story of A Nun's Life. Founded in 2006 by Catholic Sisters Julie Vieira, IHM and Maxine Kollasch, IHM. A Nun's Life is an online faith community and nonprofit ministry reaching out with a pastoral presence to thousands of people worldwide each day through content on their site and a podcast. Julie Vieria, IHM and Maxine Kollasch, IHM, are writers and theologians. Their backgrounds in communication and technology have developed into their podcast series, a nuns life where they bring together generations and different cultures to gain insight on what a nuns life is and how to get involved in the Catholic Community. To learn more visit http://anunslife.org/ Music used in this episode: Plusplus: Game Over http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Plusplus/GameOver/06Plusplus-Game_Over Curve Riders series art by Garrett Tiedemann. Curve Riders is a storytelling podcast produced by Alexa Harnagel and the oral history project SisterStory about the achievements and cultural impacts of women religious. Inspired by SisterStory's coverage "Sisters of Influence" on pinterest (www.pinterest.com/sisterstory/sisters-of-influence/) the podcast aims to present these stories anew with an emphasis on storytelling through writing, sound design, and music. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.