Carmelite Sisters welcome three new postulants

Rebekah Butler (from l.), Madeline Butta and Maria Mondello were welcomed into the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm as postulants on Oct. 1. (Photo provided)

The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm were pleased to welcome three young women into the Congregation on Oct. 1.

Rebekah Butler, 23, is from Humble, Texas, and is the third of four children of Troy and Lori Butler. Before entering religious life, Rebekah graduated from Lone Star College in Texas,  with an Associate of Science degree in physical therapy. She worked in home health care, in-home pet care, and just recently as a physical therapy assistant in Inpatient Rehab in Kingwood, Texas.

Madeline Butta, 25, is from Millbrook, N.Y., and is the youngest of three children of Gregory and Karen Butta. Prior to her entrance, Madeline graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Russell Sage College and worked as a summer camp counselor, ath­letic department event staff, women’s lacrosse coach and, just prior to her entrance, as a teacher’s assistant.

Maria Mondello, 32, is from Knoxville, Tenn., and is the middle of three children of John and Theresa Mondello. Before entering religious life, Maria graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child and family studies. She worked as substitute teacher, teacher assistant and resident assistant at a senior living facility in Tennessee.

The new postulants will begin their religious formation under the direction of Sister Lois Ann Wetzel, O.Carm. During their year of postulancy, they will be introduced more deeply to the life, spirituality and mission of the Congregation as they continue to discern their vocation. At the completion of this period, they will be received into the Novitiate.

The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm ask the faithful to join them in prayer for Rebekah, Madeline and Maria as they begin this important stage of their journey in religious life.