EP 41: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? "The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns" FIRST CAST REUNION

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
  • Tears, apologies, unfiltered opinions... it's the women of "The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns" in their own words! For the VERY FIRST TIME since the show ended, Christie, Stacey, Claire, Francesca and Eseni are reuniting and updating what we've been up to. It's also the first and only completely unfiltered interview where we get to talk about people's reactions to the show and how it changed our faith lives.
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Комментарии • 296

  • @biancac412
    @biancac412 4 года назад +179

    I was an ex-Catholic and have been a Christian (Protestant) for a few years, and this show and your respective journeys have brought me closer to my Catholic roots. I plan on returning to the church once the lockdown has been lifted in my state.

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +22

      Bianca, thank you for telling me! Yay!!! I'm praying for you and am thrilled our journeys have helped you come back to the Church. Welcome home :)

    • @biancac412
      @biancac412 4 года назад +2

      @@Seraphicallia Thank you!

    • @A.S2400
      @A.S2400 4 года назад +1

      Bianca C yay!! That’s awesome! I’m a convert and you’ll be a “revert” that’s great!

    • @debradonley3825
      @debradonley3825 4 года назад +3

      I'm a proud Protestant and am not likely to change. That being said, I have nothing but respect for people of all religions. Jesus died for us all, so that's good enough for me.

    • @emmabacon8844
      @emmabacon8844 4 года назад +3

      I’m also a revert!! Welcome home, friend!!

  • @terricolburn2011
    @terricolburn2011 4 года назад +106

    I'm so sorry, Francesca. I remember how much you loved your father, and how much he loved you. Such a loss.

    • @chescagavin
      @chescagavin 4 года назад +6

      thank you so much, Terri

    • @A.S2400
      @A.S2400 4 года назад +1

      Yes so sorry franchesca, what a hard time on planet earth right now

    • @CP-ot9xs
      @CP-ot9xs 4 года назад +2

      Francesca DiPaola I was battling ppl in the comments that didn’t understand what a panic attack was. I think you were misunderstood at that moment and I hope it wasn’t like the show was.

  • @karenhatton6002
    @karenhatton6002 4 года назад +157

    I became a Catholic after watching The sisterhood. I love you all. Thank you Stacey and Francesca for your friendship x

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +14

      It was AMAZING connecting with you through the show Karen! LOVE TO YOU over in England!!! Hope we get to meet in person someday!

    • @teambeining
      @teambeining 4 года назад +3

      Welcome!

  • @Cathleen425
    @Cathleen425 4 года назад +172

    you have no idea how much I've NEEDED this reunion in my life!

  • @aurorawolfe6060
    @aurorawolfe6060 4 года назад +154

    I'm an atheist but I really enjoyed watching the show. It's interesting to learn more about different religions. Seeing all the amazing things nuns do to help people (regardless if they have faith or not) really gave me hope in this very dark time we're in right now

    • @A.S2400
      @A.S2400 4 года назад +1

      A great place for some good answers is Catholic answers. A little intellectual- but I think easy enough to follow. They know their stuff , know a lot about all religions.

    • @jessacosta5195
      @jessacosta5195 4 года назад +1

      Girl same, like you I really enjoyed the show. And the nuns were so sweet and nice. It was so heartwarming seeing them help others in need.

    • @tattedupelizabeth5268
      @tattedupelizabeth5268 3 года назад

      Nuns are truly amazing! I my self almost became a nun. You (even as a non Catholic) can go to a local convent and help out. Go check out your local convents. They are so cool, could probably hold their liquor better than the priest, and have the best dirty jokes lol. They live being invited to parties too! Invite them to your next shindig

    • @maryreynolds5310
      @maryreynolds5310 3 года назад

      I feel you too young to feel your an atheist. My opinion…this is a step in the right direction hun, hope your well. 🙏

  • @katietamborski1
    @katietamborski1 4 года назад +92

    I am in the process of converting to Catholicism after watching The Sisterhood, thank you for leading me there

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +18

      NO WAY. You have no idea how cool it is to hear that. Praying for you. Let me know how I can support you/questions you have we could answer on the podcast!!

    • @katietamborski1
      @katietamborski1 4 года назад +4

      @@Seraphicallia thank you so much 💖

    • @olivialouise9117
      @olivialouise9117 4 года назад +2

      God bless you

    • @MargaretQ
      @MargaretQ 4 года назад +1

      God Bless you! I am always so happy to see people come home into the fullness of faiths! Best of luck

    • @Iwish387
      @Iwish387 4 года назад +3

      Katie Campbell girlll NOOO

  • @sophiapeach
    @sophiapeach 4 года назад +115

    holy crap I hardly recognized Stacey! What a super model!

    • @linal3489
      @linal3489 3 года назад +3

      I didn't know that was Stacey. Wow!

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  3 года назад +2

      Oh gee thanks :)

  • @alexandriawells9658
    @alexandriawells9658 4 года назад +49

    I'm a nontraditional Christian, our church has Baptist roots but it's very nondenominational. I watched you ladies in the show and it inspired me to learn more about your church. I've been to a few catholic churches and I felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb. I realised it's because of my ignorance toward Catholicism and I intend to educate myself now :)

    • @TT-hg8eo
      @TT-hg8eo 3 года назад +1

      Jesus lead and bless your journey to His Church 🙏.

    • @brynnkuntz1305
      @brynnkuntz1305 3 года назад +1

      It is amazing to hear this! I hope you come to see how beautiful the Catholic church is in your research. If you are still interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, this is a great channel as well as one called Lizzie Answers. God bless!

    • @sandyforro826
      @sandyforro826 3 года назад

      ONLY THING YOU NEED TO DO IS ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND GOD'S WORD;;ESPECIALLY ROMANS;;HELPED ME ALOT;;AND JOHN;;I GREW UP CATHOLIC BUT LEFT WHEN I ACCEPTED JESUS CHRIST AS MY LORD AND SAVIOR WHEN I WAS 35;;BEST DECISION I EVER MADE;;DEALING W LYME DISEASE FOR OVER 25+ YRS THE LORD HAS SUSTAINED ME AND MY RELATIONSHIP IS SO STRONG NOW;;I ==RELY==ON HIM;;NOT ON MYSELF OR MANMADE TRADITIONS ;;;WE CAN'T SAVE OURSELVES;;I ONLY WISH THE CATHOLIC RELIGION WOULD PREACH THIS;;LOOK AT THE POPE;;HE IS SO OUT OF LINE;;SO SCRIPTURELY INACCURATE;;SAYING EVEN ATHEIST GO TO HEAVEN;;NO WAY;;SORRY FOR CAPS;;VISUAL PROBLEMS

    • @DavidBrokke
      @DavidBrokke 2 года назад

      If you have questions let me know

  • @laurenclark5734
    @laurenclark5734 4 года назад +37

    I’m not Catholic but I thoroughly enjoyed watching the entire series on RUclips. The recap was wonderful to see all five young women really mature into womanhood and find themselves and yet maintain a relationship with God. I really wish each girl that had the equal one at a time so we could’ve heard more from Eseni.

  • @NoodleMutt
    @NoodleMutt 11 месяцев назад +6

    The Sisterhood was just released on Discovery+ and my husband and I binged the whole thing in two days. 😅 It was such a GOOD show!
    My husband is Catholic and I'm Mennonite (endless theological discussions in our house) and both of us feel refreshed in our faith after having watched your show.
    Thanks for this update! 😊

  • @mipoorboy1478
    @mipoorboy1478 3 года назад +23

    Oh! Francesca’s explanation makes so much more sense now when u look back at her behavior! I kept wondering why are these girls freaking out about the constant praying, no makeup, no phones, etc.

    • @devorahtucker-fick5178
      @devorahtucker-fick5178 3 года назад +4

      Yes, this makes things make much more sense. I thought while watching the show that F and E seemed like they really hadn’t prepared to be there emotionally or spiritually...and couldn’t figure that out. The other three seemed much more prepared to be there. Ah..so the producers wanted some excitement. I would have honestly preferred if they hadn’t done that. Not saying that against F and E, but I would like to see a version with 5 young women who really are discerning this and ready.

    • @devorahtucker-fick5178
      @devorahtucker-fick5178 3 года назад +5

      And I want to also add that God had purpose in F and E being there. I don’t want it to seem that I am minimizing that. For them, it seems this was really a life changing experience.

  • @lynseybowe8693
    @lynseybowe8693 4 года назад +65

    So sorry to hear about Francesca's father! This virus has taken so many people way too soon.

    • @chescagavin
      @chescagavin 4 года назад +2

      thank you

    • @sarablockinger5251
      @sarablockinger5251 4 года назад +1

      @@chescagavin I am so sorry to hear about your dad ,sending hugs and prayers to you and your family

    • @devorahtucker-fick5178
      @devorahtucker-fick5178 3 года назад +1

      I am so sad about this...and so glad that she told this story to remind people that this is REAL and can happen to any of us.

  • @Elizabeth-yx5on
    @Elizabeth-yx5on 4 года назад +36

    When I watched the show, I was very judgmental. I was one of those people who thought that drama meant that you weren't cut out to be a nun. Boy, was this eye-opening! It's so true that drama is inevitable...it's HUMAN.
    It was so nice to see you all together and hear you all's wisdom. I watched the show before my bout of severe depression that I am currently in, and seeing this brought back some feelings of joy and lightheartedness for me.
    Thank you for sharing such a personal experience on here.

  • @RuthS13
    @RuthS13 4 года назад +51

    I can't believe I just found the show, years after it aired. I really hope there can be a second season haha. Thank you so much for doing this. It was awesome. God bless you always!

  • @epichedgehehog
    @epichedgehehog 4 года назад +25

    I would love to here more from Claire on her vocation to consecrated virginity! I’m so happy that she’s found her place in the church and it really seems to suit her.

  • @casuallykat3188
    @casuallykat3188 4 года назад +16

    This is truly so inspiring! As a young catholic woman, I feel like there are so few people our age navigating a life with catholic faith. I watched the show and felt like our faith had finally gotten a voice. So happy to see you all again and see how you are doing! ❤️

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Kathleen! I'm thrilled you found the show! God bless you abundantly :)

    • @katiempojer
      @katiempojer 4 года назад +1

      I loved this show

  • @michellef7130
    @michellef7130 4 года назад +32

    I can't believe I didn't see this show when it originally aired! Cradle Catholic here and I loved seeing our faith on the tv.

    • @loulalucille8946
      @loulalucille8946 4 года назад

      Michelle, what's a Cradle Catholic? I've never heard that term before.

    • @auntbulldog
      @auntbulldog 4 года назад +4

      Loula Lucille cradle Catholic is a term used for someone who was born into a Catholic family and baptized as an infant.

    • @amberdodson7361
      @amberdodson7361 4 года назад

      Michelle F Same here!! I love seeing these beautiful examples of our religion!! I’ve always been so proud and thankful to have grown up in such a strong Catholic faith. But there has been so much negativity in the news about Catholics, this is so refreshing and awesome to see and watch! I’m so happy that other non-Catholics have this to see part of our beautiful traditions and faith!

  • @ashleybennett817
    @ashleybennett817 4 года назад +31

    I went to Dublin last summer and met Sr. Maria Therese! We ended up staying at the same retreat center! It was awesome because we spoke about you guys and your discernment, as I, too, am discerning a vocation to Religious Life!

    • @paulabirchbillingsley8422
      @paulabirchbillingsley8422 4 года назад +1

      Best of luck to you! Maria Therese was such an inspiration to me watching it. Loved her.

  • @katierotuno8600
    @katierotuno8600 4 года назад +8

    Awesome to see these 5 ladies back together and have this reunion! Sad to hear about Francesca’s dad. Glad she still has her faith. Amazing to see these women still have such fond memories and bonds from the show. I’d love to see Eseni have a more in depth conversation about her spiritual journey now on the podcast! Seeing her apologize to Claire was so heartfelt and you can tell she is still searching.

  • @hciperson
    @hciperson 4 года назад +21

    This is excellent ! People having discussions and learning rather than arguments and judgement.

  • @tracygibson6346
    @tracygibson6346 4 года назад +11

    Thank you for the update. I’m not Catholic or religious at all for that matter. I don’t know why the show came to my you tube feed, it must have been a God thing. It was a very interesting show and I have really wondered what became of all of you. Then, today this video came to answer my questions. I’m very happy to see that you all are finding your place in this world. I’ve learned a lot from all of you.

  • @amandachastain1884
    @amandachastain1884 4 года назад +9

    I loved watching this. As a single woman dating discerning marriage I’m inspired by your words that God wants what we want in our heart. Sometimes I have my doubts but I’m like yes Lord you want what I want. You want me happy. As I continue in this relationship please pray I have the eyes and heart to follow and let God lead me. Thanks Stacey for your ministry.

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +1

      You're so welcome Amanda! I'm completely thrilled that you're benefitting from what I'm doing. Keep going and let God lead! :)

  • @birdman9265
    @birdman9265 4 года назад +31

    Love the Sisterhood. So glad that there is a reunion because I was actually trying to see what happened to these girls, other than Stacey whom I follow regularly.

  • @jessnettgen
    @jessnettgen 4 года назад +28

    I just finished watching the sisterhood and found this! Wow crazy timing!

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +4

      Hows that for timing? Yay! Welcome :)

  • @ekaterini2957
    @ekaterini2957 4 года назад +29

    How about an annual reunion on this channel? Just thanks again, really. Just such a personal and lovely surprise to see this.

  • @amaliarubin5487
    @amaliarubin5487 4 года назад +17

    as someone figuring out their life as a part of another Religious tradition, I loved the show. Also, Francesca, my dad is in hospital with COVID. Sending you love and prayers.

  • @JaneDoe-rc2vs
    @JaneDoe-rc2vs 4 года назад +13

    It is amazing to hear what God has done in all of your lives. I really enjoyed watching your show. I watched the show when it aired on RUclips. I am going through a difficult time now with Med School. Seeing how you all were trusting God, even when your path did not seem clear or easy, really encouraged me.
    I am praying for you all

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so very much, and I'm sorry for your difficult time. I will pray for you!

  • @monicaamargaret
    @monicaamargaret 4 года назад +13

    I just rewatched The Sisterhood so it was great that you did this! It's wonderful to see how God is working in each of your lives. :) I too have discerned religious life for a long time, but I know now that God is calling me to marriage. Finding your channel recently has been a blessing, making me truly realize that I can and must live holiness in marriage as well. It just really encourages me. Thank you so much! Praying for you all, and please pray for me. :)

  • @stephanie3848
    @stephanie3848 3 года назад +3

    Francesca has matured so much since the show. She seems independent and confident now. It's awesome how she attends daily mass at her young age. She still her old spunky self too. I see her going far life

  • @lindsayhorgan8173
    @lindsayhorgan8173 4 года назад +2

    I am SO thankful you ladies put this together and let us watch your reunion. I was raised Christian, went on plenty mission trips, led worship in my church, but was hurt by my pastor. I started loosing faith and now at 22, I have none. Watching The Sisterhood brought back feelings of faith and now watching this, especially with what Eseni shared, I feel like I’m going thru a similar situation except I used to have dreams and now I don’t. I don’t even know how to get enough faith to believe in someone like Christ again. But hearing me say that is crazy but true at the same time! My old me wouldn’t be able to believe that I would have a hard time believing but the current me yearns to believe something! After watching the show I thought about turning to catholicism.. but all I know is I need prayer to get me out of these YEARS of a spiritual rut. Thank you again for sharing this reunion!!

    • @cblw14
      @cblw14 4 года назад

      Praying you experience a relationship with God again

  • @mya1207
    @mya1207 4 года назад +9

    It’s so nice that they can all be friends, it’s beautiful.

  • @njvalueinvestor
    @njvalueinvestor 3 года назад +2

    The show was well done, showed character, service, and purpose. This reunion shows these ladies have strong conviction and good heads on there shoulders.

  • @loulalucille8946
    @loulalucille8946 4 года назад +6

    Thank you so much Ladies for this update! It's so nice to hear women proud to be catholic in today's climate!

  • @pollypocket2282
    @pollypocket2282 4 года назад +8

    Thank you sooo much for this update! I found the show on RUclips and wondered what happened next! Maybe you could do a monthly show... with all of you catching up and maybe discussing a topic., I love to see how each of you have grown... best of all I think
    God lead me to this video because I’ve been struggling for years with a lot of issues and hearing that I need to just be and surrender and stop to listen, God will lead me to the path meant for me... It is so hard to hear and I keep getting older and just feel lost. My life was on one path for so long and then it was taken away, sorry... anyway, thank you for taking time out of your schedules for this. God bless!

  • @violetpup4272
    @violetpup4272 4 года назад +6

    Thank you for doing this update. I watched the show when it got released on RUclips. I am not Catholic but the lifestyle in convents has interested me. I am glad you are all doing well and Francesca I am so sorry for the loss of your father.

  • @Meganmama
    @Meganmama 4 года назад +6

    What a blessing! Thank you so much for putting this together. I’ve watched The Sisterhood twice and have been SO curious about how everyone’s lives have progressed.

  • @rissymazz7463
    @rissymazz7463 4 года назад +2

    I’ve always been confused with my religion and who I am as a person. When I was much younger I was attending Catholic Churches and schools and as I got older I left that church and went to a Christian church and stayed their for years and went to church two to three times a week. Since then I’ve been very confused on my religion and finding where I belong and this show brought a new light on what I want to do.

  • @andreajerabek
    @andreajerabek 3 года назад +2

    I would have like to hear Eseni's story since the show. Really nice hearing them talk about their faith and how much they've grown and gotten stronger in their faith because of the show.

  • @margocatholic
    @margocatholic 4 года назад +5

    This was awesome Stacey! I may or may not have binge watched The Sisterhood before watching this haha great to see the reunion after 6 years! I had a feeling that there was some massive editing that went on to emphasize the drama of the show. And it's so special that the 5 of you have those special off-camera moments known only to you.

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +2

      Yes and amen! It was wonderful not to be edited :) Thanks Margo!!

  • @allenehunt8340
    @allenehunt8340 4 года назад +5

    I’m Episcopalian (so diet Catholic basically 😂). I enjoyed the show very much. It was a joy seeing all of you grow emotionally and spiritually and I’m really happy to see all of you ladies doing well today.

    • @brandydinsmore8214
      @brandydinsmore8214 3 года назад +1

      Same here (Episcopalian). This was fascinating. Glad to see the ladies found ways to serve God in their own creative ways based on their personalities and callings. We Episcopalians seem to really believe in showing Gods love in day to day quiet ways while interacting with others maybe, and not so charismatic. But i do admire the gusto these ladies have for their faith.

  • @alexandradawn1154
    @alexandradawn1154 2 года назад +2

    So great to hear from you guys!! Francesca- so sorry about your father. Prayers for you!

  • @ferretrunner09
    @ferretrunner09 3 года назад +4

    I “fell down the RUclips rabbit hole” and found The Sisterhood. I was fascinated. Thanks for doing the followup. I wondered what/where you all were.

  • @brianabluhm
    @brianabluhm 4 года назад +8

    I finished the series not that long ago but finding ur chanal was great and see all of yall now years later is like wow and all of ur stories are encouraging in different ways

  • @jaleesaf7701
    @jaleesaf7701 4 года назад +15

    Eseni's boyfriend was on My Super Sweet 16 on MTV. I immediately recognized him and thought maybe that was her link to the show. Nice to hear how it all actually went down.

    • @jamaicanbaby876
      @jamaicanbaby876 4 года назад

      I kept looking at him trying to place where I knew him from. OMG lol

  • @ilovewinterforever
    @ilovewinterforever Год назад +1

    Can't believe it's been several years since the show. I too was discerning several years ago, and was in a benedictine convent for a year. I still keep in touch with them till this day. I loved the show and have a silly sense of humor my favorite convent in appearance was the Carmelites, they have beautiful flowers and I loved their chapel. Mother mark was very nice and sister Theresa was funny. my favorite nun was sister Beth Ann, she was witty and funny and made me laugh often. Wish there would be a reunion at each convent again. I know some of the ladies married, which is wonderful and a vocation too. Honestly I'm a introvert but when I'm feeling a little down, besides reading my Bible or story of a soul, I'll watch this and my husband will say oh didn't you watch that six months ago and I'm like, oh well, I like to watch it twice a year, I really enjoyed the whole show. I think it's wonderful all the convents had different charisms. I admire the work the sisters of Mary of Providence do, I think they will definitely see their eternal reward in heaven and I loved the Carmelites taking care of the elderly as well. God bless!

  • @laurasteenerson4711
    @laurasteenerson4711 4 года назад +56

    I wanted to know, and still do, is Eseni still with her boyfriend?

    • @afullchalicevlogs7979
      @afullchalicevlogs7979 4 года назад +11

      Laura Steenerson i think since she didn’t say they are still together, most likely they are not.

    • @amparonavarrete5165
      @amparonavarrete5165 4 года назад +11

      No i think she’s with another person . Check her instagram

    • @A.S2400
      @A.S2400 4 года назад +1

      Wondered that too thanks

    • @MyUnfilteredDiary
      @MyUnfilteredDiary 4 года назад +1

      Omg, that's exactly what i said!!!

    • @cblw14
      @cblw14 4 года назад

      What's her ig

  • @gabriellacorrea5846
    @gabriellacorrea5846 4 года назад +1

    When I found out I was pregnant (I am only 20 years old) I stop crying and sat there and asked God to give me a sign as to why that was happening and I got my answer instantly. I would love to share this experience privately, this answer came to me so recent. I found out I was pregnant a week ago and then I found out I was 16 week into my pregnancy.

  • @teris3030
    @teris3030 4 года назад +3

    You women are amazing! Thank you for sharing this reunion to the world. I had seen the show on RUclips and enjoyed hearing all your updates and beautiful spiritual journeys in this video. Also, for someone who struggles with prayer, it helped to hear that it's ok to just sit with God. 😊 And Francesca, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My prayers for him and you and your family.🙏🏻💕

  • @didi.a8567
    @didi.a8567 3 года назад +1

    So grateful that I found the show! I'm growing in my faith as young Catholic person and discerning discerning lol and after just having binged it all I think it really showed the grit as well as the beauty of the process and possibility of the monastic life! It's made a massive difference in my thinking.. Bless you all and the sisters that supported you :')

  • @jennadolezan2604
    @jennadolezan2604 4 года назад +5

    Yes! I watched this series during quarantine and I'm so happy for this

  • @kellycutright5959
    @kellycutright5959 3 года назад +1

    love love love this show so much. I didn't realize that this show was so old until now. You ladies are beautiful inside and out. I am glad that I stumbled upon this show because it has put purpose back into my life through time of struggle. I am not catholic or anything but the show puts things into perspective. Thank you girls.

  • @YTistooannoying
    @YTistooannoying 4 года назад +30

    Can we just stop for a moment and mention Stacey's beautiful skin? Wow. Other than living a good spiritual life, what's your secret?

  • @A.S2400
    @A.S2400 4 года назад +14

    I am SO SO glad you ladies did this update!! I’m a new catholic convert and your lifetime show was my binge watch for a week during this awful time in history. I can’t wait to get back to rcia love you ladies!! Ps. What would you have to say to adult converts?

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  3 года назад +1

      So sorry it's taken me this long to get back to you! YAY for your conversion- big belated WELCOME!!!! Advice for converts: 1) expect everyone in the Catholic Church to be imperfect and don't expect anyone to be perfect... they can't. 2) Seek community with all your heart, and if you can't find it, pray to the Holy Spirit (actually do that regardless). You're gonna need people in real life as our culture moves farther away from God. 3) Any time you hit a dry spell recognize that this isn't your faith leaving; it's a natural up and down in the spiritual life. St. Ignatius advises to keep praying, don't change your routine, keep availing yourself of the sacraments, and don't give up!

  • @rebeccasanders2812
    @rebeccasanders2812 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for putting this together! I loved this update! It is so cool to see how you girls have grown the past five years. And I loved just hearing the real experiences.

  • @EmilyS27
    @EmilyS27 4 года назад

    I am so excited to watch this! Stacey, you are an inspiration to me! I am a Catholic young woman on a journey to strengthen my relationship with Christ. You and all of the sisters are just simply a blessing! Thank you so very much!!

  • @jmjalways
    @jmjalways 4 года назад +5

    Oh my gosh- this made me happy watching the follow up!

  • @KR-ms6km
    @KR-ms6km 3 года назад +2

    You are great young women! God bless!! Greetings from an apostolic hermit sister/ Germany!

  • @Lawrencesbabygirl
    @Lawrencesbabygirl 4 года назад +7

    I'm becoming catholic, hopefully pretty shortly (I have to get an annulment from my first marriage, which was not a catholic marriage, hoping it goes through) and watching the show has answered a lot of questions that I had about catholicism. Continually praying my husband (who was raised catholic) and I are meant to have a catholic marriage. ❤❤

  • @daynahudson1877
    @daynahudson1877 4 года назад +2

    Thank you all so much for sharing your spiritual journey! The show was amazing and I’m glad we got an update on how everyone is doing. Keep doing great things 💕

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +2

      Thank you Dayna! i so appreciate your kindness!

  • @kassandrab665
    @kassandrab665 4 года назад +1

    I’m so excited to see that you guys got together for a reunion video! I went on the real deal sisterhood discernment retreat at the daughters of providence in the summer of 2015. I got to meet Kristi and hear a lot of the behind the scene stories from the show. She lead the retreat and did a wonderful job. I’m so grateful that I got to experience it with such wonderful women and the nuns were amazing too! I can confirm as well that Sister Beth Ann is totally the same in person! They were all so sweet and a lot of fun. We got to experience similar things to the girls on the show. It was really cool to gain a different perspective from the other girls as well because many of them were actually converts and had so much more of a passion for the lord than What I’m used to seeing among my peers who are cradle Catholics. I’m happy to have found this video. I think it came at a good time. A lot has happened to me since. I got married to a Dutch man 3 1/2 years ago and together we have a beautiful daughter. Although I enjoyed my time at the retreat I knew when I left that marriage was what I’d want to one day pursue. Little did I know that I’d be married so soon. Since having my daughter I’ve distanced myself from the church. I’m currently trying to see how I can bring it back into my life and rekindle my relationship with God. I enjoyed listening to all of your stories and where life has taken you since the show. Thank you for getting together to make this video! Hopefully you can do another sometime soon!

  • @shirleywhitt8740
    @shirleywhitt8740 3 года назад +2

    I was a member of an Episcopalian teaching order. I recognize each one of those people in my sisters.

  • @indiablunt9053
    @indiablunt9053 4 года назад +5

    I just got hooked on this show!!! And watched the whole thing on here thanks for doing this!!

  • @heme831
    @heme831 4 года назад +4

    This was so awesome Stacy thank you girls for this beautiful reunion I really wanted to know how have you girls been and I hoped for you girls to be very happy in your lives

  • @arigirl4536
    @arigirl4536 4 года назад +1

    Stacey!! What a beauty you've become! You are the only one I did not recognize. I had to go back to the show to figure it out. So lovely and poised. Great seeing you all.

  • @jenm4137
    @jenm4137 4 года назад +2

    I love Eseni she is so sweet and I loved her story! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @anniekochera
    @anniekochera 4 года назад

    starting at 38:35, when Enesi was saying that being "Judging is a Serious Disease" and everything she says after that, it was so absolutely profound, i wished that more people have that mentality and level of maturity. What she said is sooooo very true. I will always think of it that way for the rest of my life, and thus something i will always have to watch out for, upon myself. God Bless

  • @paulabirchbillingsley8422
    @paulabirchbillingsley8422 4 года назад

    I can't believe this just came up because i just finally watched it and wondered where everyone was. I loved the show and the people in it. Thank you Stacey for sharing and your thoughts on God's will and our own deepest need being the same- he made us to want it for a reason after all. its not what you do so much as how you do it for him, maybe? anyway, glad I found this. Praying everyone is healthy and well.

  • @keepingupwithcarson
    @keepingupwithcarson 4 года назад +2

    I am so thankful you guys did this! Thank you! It means so much to hear your sides of the stories!

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад

      Thank you so much Carson! I'm grateful to hear that!

  • @maryreynolds5310
    @maryreynolds5310 3 года назад +1

    Hi Stacy, well I’m a little late, but so glad to hear how you ladies are doing..Thank you! Be well all and God bless 🙏

  • @prayertous
    @prayertous 4 года назад +2

    it's about a personal relationship with Christ. Finally some Scripture verses mentioned...

  • @veronicag4593
    @veronicag4593 4 года назад +2

    I just finished watching the sisterhood and I loved it! I’m so excited to see you all together again

  • @mya1207
    @mya1207 4 года назад +2

    So amazing to here Eseni speak on her experience.

  • @taniyadavis1097
    @taniyadavis1097 3 года назад +2

    omg 😱 I just watched this whole series last night since 4 years and now this yea

  • @jci8972
    @jci8972 4 года назад +2

    ❤️ aww bless you ladies! I loved the show and just finished it early today. So glad I got to see the update. Wish you all the best and continue keeping in touch!

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Judi! Much love to you!

  • @kristenmanifold5359
    @kristenmanifold5359 4 года назад +30

    Did Eseni do a recap? I feel like we heard about everyone besides Eseni. I loved this, please do a part 2!

    • @Seraphicallia
      @Seraphicallia  4 года назад +9

      She kind of did a recap...more her journey before the show than afterward. I know she's on social too so you can catch up with her there :) Thanks so much for watching!!!

    • @eatmorchikin13
      @eatmorchikin13 4 года назад +7

      According to her Instagram, she’s in a different relationship! Curious to know Stacey’s thoughts on lgbt? Thank you.

    • @modernmodest5659
      @modernmodest5659 4 года назад +1

      @@eatmorchikin13 Do you believe in the bible? If so, no need for Stacey's thoughts. It's all in the bible. She has no Heaven or Hell to put anyone in.

    • @jennifermarea8011
      @jennifermarea8011 2 года назад

      @@eatmorchikin13 What does that have to do with anything? Is Eseni in an LGBTQIA+ relationship?

  • @GreenPenguin82
    @GreenPenguin82 4 года назад

    Thank you for this update/interview! I saw today on Lifetime's channel they uploaded the episodes of the show. I remember watching when it originally aired. I immediately jumped on Google to see what everyone was up to. It was funny for Francesca to acknowledge that if you were to Google her name and see what she is up to now you might be surprised and think she just went on the show for exposure. I was so happy to hear her whole story, her whole journey and where she is now 🙂 along with the other women.

  • @hollywebster6844
    @hollywebster6844 3 года назад +1

    This is so great! Thank you for posting this video.

  • @cecemaintainfanspage
    @cecemaintainfanspage 3 года назад +5

    You still didn't ask Eseni if she and her boyfriend Donnell are still together and what's she's doing now .

    • @coloritgreenbehappy
      @coloritgreenbehappy 3 года назад

      Eseni was in a same sex relationship when they filmed this. I think that’s why they didn’t bring it up as to not highlight that.

    • @brandydinsmore8214
      @brandydinsmore8214 3 года назад

      @@coloritgreenbehappy Not terribly surprised. The issue with her dad really rocked her world. And the prev photographer’s assault. I Wish her the best no matter who she is with. She looks well grounded and happy. Besides, I was a lil worried abt Darnell not just letting her figure this out. Not sure he was best for her. Lil red flags, you know.

  • @maryreinhardt8661
    @maryreinhardt8661 3 года назад +1

    This is such a brilliant, funny, and inspiring conversation. Thank you for posting it!

  • @krystletrevino5296
    @krystletrevino5296 4 года назад +6

    Clarie I meet you when I was a teenager in Joliet I believe I had a meal with your family your amazing.

  • @rebella8898
    @rebella8898 4 года назад +8

    I wish that Claire spoke more. You should do an episode with each girl.

    • @paulabirchbillingsley8422
      @paulabirchbillingsley8422 4 года назад +1

      She shares a lot on her twitter, mostly anti trans stuff. was hoping her faith would kind of lead her away from the judgy-ness or that it was just show editing, but who knows?

    • @rebella8898
      @rebella8898 4 года назад

      Paula Birch Billingsley that makes me sad. Everyone is entitled to their views and beliefs. But I feel like her family seemed more fundamental Baptist than Catholic. But I’m not catholic, so I can only judge based on the Catholics I know. It seems like she is a minority in the Catholic Church, does that make sense?

  • @50249895oo
    @50249895oo 4 года назад +4

    Thank you ladies for this reunion. I fell in love with each of you watching the sisterhood. So glad to know how things worked out.

  • @shippermd
    @shippermd 4 года назад +2

    Love this, thank you so much for the update! 🙂
    I almost became a Cloistered Nun at the age of 18, myself! I never went thru any official discerment period or retreat, tho.
    I instead, later, got married. Had 2 beautiful children and now am a proud grandmother of 3 precious grandchildren! 🥰
    I do still reflect and cherish my potential Calling with fondness, tho.
    But anyways, I am still a little unclear how many of you joined, and for how long. So Essie joined as well, then?
    Could you perhaps post in the video description or in the comments, a concise list of who did, and who didn't and for how long?
    Btw, if you have them, I would love to see pics of those of you who did join, in your Habits! 🙂

  • @jessicarenae5107
    @jessicarenae5107 4 года назад +3

    *Fans, who was your fav Sister?? I loved Sister Bethann!! She seemed so down to earth, fun, sweet, and she just had the most perfect personality!!!*

  • @riceCrispycake
    @riceCrispycake 3 года назад +1

    Can I get a heart just to know you are really here reading our comments 😭😭😭♥️🙏🏼

  • @SummerAngelKinz
    @SummerAngelKinz 4 года назад

    My life is coming together... the only reunion I needed 🥰✝️

  • @raggedyanndidit6777
    @raggedyanndidit6777 3 года назад +3

    No Darnell talk?!?!?

  • @anncarnes3562
    @anncarnes3562 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the update. I had been social media trolling to see where everyone was now after watching the season on youtube.

  • @michellebaker6302
    @michellebaker6302 2 года назад

    So thankful that your appearance on this show brought you into my "real life"! Love you dear friend.

  • @ekaterini2957
    @ekaterini2957 4 года назад +4

    Wow thank you for this -- I always wanted to know how y'all are doing. Thanks from an Orthodox fan. God bless you all and keep you.

  • @marjigferg6060
    @marjigferg6060 4 года назад +4

    Wait! What is Esini doing now?

  • @vivadream2337
    @vivadream2337 4 года назад +3

    Just discovered this channel. I absolutely love it! Subscribed!

  • @joannarakoski9620
    @joannarakoski9620 4 года назад +8

    Stacey, you mentioned a prayer of surrender… Could you paste it as a reply? I

    • @gingersnap5012
      @gingersnap5012 3 года назад

      There's also a surrender novena if you're interested:) catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything

  • @e.b.squared
    @e.b.squared 11 месяцев назад

    Extremely edifying to listen to you ladies. Thank you!

  • @annanutshell9586
    @annanutshell9586 4 года назад +2

    Loved the show so much. So fun to watch this!

  • @MyUnfilteredDiary
    @MyUnfilteredDiary 4 года назад +10

    Francesca got on my nerve playing with that camera. She made me anxious!!!

  • @CasianaCarmazan
    @CasianaCarmazan 4 года назад +6

    RUclips recommended this to me and I don’t know why. What is The Sisterhood and where can I watch it? I assume it’s a show about these ladies thinking about becoming nuns?

    • @lisamedla
      @lisamedla 4 года назад +1

      I also don't know why it was recommended to me😅
      Anyway I think it's a show about these ladies joining a convent for 6 weeks to try and discern whether they are called to religious life and their calling in general

    • @A.S2400
      @A.S2400 4 года назад +2

      RUclips. Awesome show that originally aired on lifetime

    • @MrsFawncyPawnts
      @MrsFawncyPawnts 4 года назад

      The first episode is on youtube. That's how I got here

    • @kaylaa8092
      @kaylaa8092 4 года назад +1

      It's on RUclips on the lifetime channel

  • @florinamartinez4282
    @florinamartinez4282 4 года назад +1

    Nuns and those who chose sacred singlehood make the Duggars and Bates look weak. These women truly devote themselves to God.

  • @chriskershaw4164
    @chriskershaw4164 3 года назад

    Good update and actually deep. It's such a challenge to discern God's will for you. But it seems like all of them are at peace and the show actually helped him in making future decisions.

  • @SeeingHimNow
    @SeeingHimNow 4 года назад +3

    I loved the documentary you all were in and I first got to see those episodes! Stacey, you crack me up-garbage collector? Really? I’m glad you’ve all remained friends. Claire, I think you may have found the compromise In committing to your beliefs and not be limited to one group of nuns.