A Woman of Faith
Woman of deep faith, educator, leader, historian, writer … these are just a few of the words that describe Maria Vincent Brocato, SCN. She is indeed very accomplished, and very approachable. Anyone who meets Sister Maria Vincent cannot help but be charmed by her southern accent and abundant hospitality. Come to her door and she’s likely to invite you in to sit down and enjoy a meal, one she’s prepared from fresh herbs and vegetables grown in her garden. Sister Maria Vincent is grateful to have known SCNs nearly all her life. A native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, Sister Maria Vincent came to know the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth when she attended Sacred Heart Academy in Helena, Arkansas, followed by Nazareth
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