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A U.S. nun living in a Tijuana prison served ‘a life sentence by choice’ to help inmates
There is one woman who has a special place in my memory and in my heart. She is, to borrow a phrase from Reader’s Digest, my most unforgettable character. Her name is Mother Antonia Brenner.
Eudist Servants Key Events
Our Eudist Servants of the 11th Hour would like to give you a sample of impactful activities for this year.
A Tribute To Sister Carmen
Sister Maria del Carmen Reyes Miranda passed away peacefully in the care of Sanatorio San Francisco, a facility run by Franciscan Sisters in Tijuana, Mexico on Monday, July 24, 2023 around 6 pm. Sister Elaine, a beloved friend and Servant of the Eleventh Hour, was...
Tribute to R. Merrel Olesen, MD
Dr. R Merrel Olesen passed away in May 2023. He was a faithful and impactful supporter of the Eudist Servants of the 11th Hour. When asked by his brother how he wanted to be remembered, Merrel said, “I wanted my life to do as much good as it could. I wanted my life to...
How an 82-Year-Old Nun Is Changing Lives
Sr. Viola Ramirez is prayerful, persistent, and fearless. This resilient, joy-filled woman brings to her ministry the mission and mercy of Jesus’ gospel, and its hope to many who feel hopeless. “We can’t throw them away,” she says of the male and female inmates she...
Eudist Sister Featured On EWTN
Sister Mary Francis is from an Irish Catholic family who attended Mass regularly. She is the third of 11 children and helped raise her brothers and sisters. Her father was an Air Force pilot and the family relocated frequently in the U.S. and around the world. Sister...
Robert Cass: A Transformational Story
Robert Cass, a former inmate at La Mesa Penitentiary in Tijuana, Mexico, gave his testimony at the Fiesta Fundraiser on September 23rd, 2022. He spoke about how Mother Antonia had transformed his life over thirty years ago. A “rough and tough” surfer and drug dealer...
Mother Antonia’s Legacy: October 17, 2022 Celebration
October 17th, 2022 marked the 9th anniversary of Mother Antonia's passing. Mother Antonia’s picture was placed at the altar for the 10 o'clock Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption, celebrated by Padre José Maria. Padre called all the children forward to tell them about...
Las Posadas: Gifts for Prisoners, Families, and Guards
Las Posadas (“The Inns”) is a celebration commemorating the journey of the Holy Family (Joseph and Mary), who while pregnant with Jesus, traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge for Mary to give birth. Since they weren’t able to find lodging,...
‘The Prison Angel’ coming soon to Audible
'The Prison Angel,' a book about Mother Antonia's journey from Beverly Hills to a life of service in a Mexican jail will be available soon on Audible. The book was recorded and narrated by Mary Sullivan this April, and releases June 14th, 2022 on Audible. Follow this...
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