A nun finds inspiration and hope in the face of daunting obstacles facing the Hispanic community in Western Appalachia.

“As madre, they can trust me to negotiate whatever the problem may be. I’m not always successful, and it’s not about success. It’s about being there.”

A woman stands in front of a cross and religious statue
A sign for a Catholic church stands in front of an electricity apparatus
A woman shows her book to a young girl
A congregation stands in the pews at mass
A woman works at the sink in a darkened kitchen
A group of women sit chatting in front of a picture of Jesus

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