Hilary Hooks, CDP

Sister Hilary Hooks entered the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1961 from Ascension parish in St. Louis. She was most influenced to enter religious life by her mother, who encouraged her in her spiritual life and by the life  of St. Frances Cabrini.

Sister Hilary taught elementary school for 25 years and then served in a variety of ministries, including director of La Posada Providence, a refugee shelter in San Benito, TX (1989-1995); liturgist in St. Louis (1998-2007); director of senior center at Ascension of the Lord parish in the Dominican Republic (2007-09); associate pastor at St. Helen Parish in Jackson, MS (2010); adjunct ESL instructor at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA (2011-13); ESL instructor at La Roche University in Pittsburgh (2013-18); co-director of Charity House, a refugee shelter in Pittsburgh (2018-20); and community service for the Sisters of Divine Providence (2020-present).

A Scripture quote that inspires Sr. Hilary is: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thes. 5:18)

Self-described as tenacious, helpful and a lover of birds, Sister Hilary enjoys making baskets. 

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