Sr. Maria Paz was born and raised in the Philippines. Touched by the beauty of God at an early age, she lives her life with joy and enthusiasm. She became a Redemptoristine Nun after meeting the Redemptorists in Thailand, where she was working, and entered the Order of the Most Holy Redeemer in Ontario, before joining the Esopus community in the 1970's. Her ready smile welcomes all who come to our door.