Mary Norbert News Today

Mary Norbert Korte, legendary poet, teacher, environmental and political activist left her body this past Monday. She was at her home in the forest in Irmulco, where she had lived for 50 years. She was not in pain, her organs were simply failing after 88 adventurous revolutions around the sun.

When it came time to profess her vows Saturday morning, there was no doubt Sister Hyeon Lee was ready for the lifelong commitment. “I am so resolved,” she said with emphasis, to laughter of about 100 friends, family and fellow sisters who had gathered at Caritas Christi in Greensburg to