Religious sister describes her journey through kidney failure, her hope for the gift of life

Religious sister describes her journey through kidney failure, her hope for the gift of life

Kidney failure "has prevented me from traveling to Vietnam, Peru and Cuba to serve as a missionary to the poor there, which brings me great joy."

Kidney failure tests missionary sister’s faith as she awaits transplant: 'God can decide when to heal' - The Dialog

BILOXI, Miss. — Sister Cecilia Nguyen has spent decades shaping the faith of others. Now, as she faces kidney failure and a long wait for a transplant, she leans on that same faith to sustain her. “I am a member of the Sisters, Community of Charity and Social Services,” she said, reflecting on a vocation that began in 1985. “I’ve joined the religious life since 1985 and have served as director of religious education at several parishes since 199…