13 nuns lost to COVID-19 in one month at Michigan convent: Their heartbreaking story

The Felician Sisters convent in Michigan was home to thirteen nuns who dedicated their lives to serving others. Unfortunately, the convent was hit hard by COVID-19, and twelve nuns passed away within a month. The sisters ranged in age from sixty-nine to ninety-nine and were teachers, authors, and even a Vatican secretary. The convent became a breeding ground for the virus, and the sisters were unable to attend the funerals of their fallen comrades due to health guidelines.

The loss of the thirteen nuns marked the worst tragedy to affect a community of women religious since the 1918 influenza pandemic. The advanced age and close-knit lifestyle of the sisters made them particularly vulnerable to the virus, and their unyielding bond became their greatest weakness. The story of these sisters serves as a somber reminder of the pandemic's far-reaching consequences and the importance of protecting ourselves and those around us.