b'VocationsEMBRACINGGODS CALLA thriving Dayton community helps two newMarianist Sisters on the path to a life of serviceBy Linda BehrensFOR INFORMATION Their vocation stories are different, yet the same: God hasabout the Marianist Sisters, called them. And thanks to a willingness to answer Godsvisit marianist.com/ call and the support of a thriving community in Dayton,Marianist-Sisters. Ohio, these young women are embracing their vocationswith the Marianist Sisters. After professing first vows in recent years, Marianist Sisters Emily Sandoval and Rose Rucoba are in discernmentto become perpetually professed as the religious congregation(known officially as Daughters of Mary Immaculate) celebrates75 years in the United States in 2024. Sisters Emily and Rose live in community with the MarianistSisters in Dayton and participate in the lay community Embrace, a vital step for young women in formation, whethertemporarily professed sisters or pre-novices.This lay community is comprised of young adults, manyof whom are University of Dayton alumni. They meet twicea month to talk about faith formation, have educationalmeetings, or provide social opportunities. 12 Call 1.800.348.4732'