About

I am Sister Pat Farrell, OP – a Dominican Sister of San Rafael. We are known as the Order of Preachers, and this Dominican charism of Preaching is very real in my life. The words of St. Paul resonate within me:
“Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16)

I live at St. Margaret Convent in San Rafael with 5 other sisters. I enjoy walking, hiking, photography, and I play the guitar and the banjo. The San Francisco Bay Area is a perfect place to do all these things! I am the Vocation Minister for my congregation. One friend of mine who does the same for her congregation calls herself a Talent Scout for God. I like that! And I just have to give credit to Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC, for those words. That means that I work with women who are thinking about becoming a sister/becoming a nun. It is a great joy and privilege to share in the spiritual journeys of both women and men who are considering religious life. Yes, I have great conversations with men who are thinking about becoming a priest or brother.

Where is your heart drawing you?

Please email me at: sisterpat@opreach.org.

The views expressed in these pages are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael.