In this episode of “The Other Streets of Philadelphia” we follow Sister Bernadette Kinniry, a Catholic nun who formed the spiritual wellness group Siloam. Our hosts, Mia and Mariel, help share Sister Bernadette’s story, as well as her words on prejudice, the Catholic Church, and spirituality. In this episode, we use Bernadette’s own words to illustrate her journey of quiet feminism and education to help those affected by the HIV/AIDs crisis by giving care to their spiritual needs. Using the Oral History Testimony of Sister Bernadette Kinniry from the John J. Willcox Jr. Archives, as well as outside sources, our hosts place Sister Bernadette within the larger context of not only the HIV/AIDS crisis but also the faith-based community that formed to support those affected and their families.

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00:00 – Intro by Summer a ...