The Valley Catholic February 3, 2015 | Page 13

The Valley Catholic SPIRITUALITY February 3, 2015 13 Sister Rosalie Pizzo, SNDdeN, Welcomes the Year of Consecrated Life By Audry L. Lynch Sister Rosalie Pizzo, SNDdeN, whose official job in our diocese, the Bishop’s Delegate to Religious, is delighted that Pope Francis has dedicated the year 2015 as the Year of Consecrated Life. In a recent talk to the Santa Clara Serra Club she said, “It’s making our Church come alive again. It’s making religious life a real and credible choice for many people.” In the Santa Clara Valley Sister Rosalie’s job is to represent 42 religious congregations, 475 members plus associates and those in discernment. “We also must not exclude our retired members who aid our work