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Anne McCarthy, OSB

Anne McCarthy, OSB coordinates Benedictines for Peace in Erie, PA, and is active in a number of local coalitions addressing climate, peace and policy for racial justice. A former National Coordinator of Pax Christi USA (1991-1994), she leads retreats on nonviolence, Benedictine spirituality, feminism and contemplative sitting prayer. On staff with Benetvision and Monasteries of the Heart, she is also one of the nurses for her monastic community. After living in a small Catholic Worker house in Erie, she enjoys gardening with children in a small neighborhood garden. In 2022, Pax Christi USA named Sr. Anne an Ambassador of Peace, a person chosen for their contributions in preaching and practicing gospel nonviolence, peacemaking, reconciliation, and justice.