Her journey to religious life began when her family moved to a home near a Catholic church. This proximity allowed her to participate in Church activities from a young age.
“Growing up near a Catholic church, I was drawn to the nuns I saw attending Mass and working in the community, and I longed to be like them,” she said.
She shared that the daily interactions with Nuns, coupled with the deep spiritual environment, nurtured her calling.
“I see the reverend sisters as people who are holy, and I was moved by their holiness,” she said.
The member of the Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver (MSSPC) underscored the importance of prayer in her journey.
Despite her early convictions, Sr. Okwaraku admitted that choosing a congregation was not easy.
“There are so many congregations in the country, and I wasn’t sure which one to choose,” she said.
However, a friend introduced her to the Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver, and from the moment she entered their community, she felt at home.
“As soon as I entered, I told myself ‘this is my home. This is where God is calling me to be,’” she recounted, adding that she felt immense gratitude as she made her final vows, dedicating her life entirely to God and the Church.
MSSPC, founded in 1894 by Mary Theresa Ledóchowska, is known for its missionary and charitable work, particularly in education, healthcare, and spiritual guidance in underserved communities.
