Q&A: New DOS employee hopes to grow in holiness, virtue

From The Superior Catholic Herald...
 

Editor’s note: Emily Wald recently joined the Chancery staff as a coordinator of employee benefits and insurance.

Please tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Emily Wald, I was born and raised in Antigo, which is just outside the Diocese of Superior. I enjoyed growing up in a small town – I was involved in many sports and activities that kept me very busy!

As I was finishing high school, I knew that I wanted to attend a small college because I enjoyed learning in a small-class-size setting. I almost had my mind made up about where to go when my Dad suggested checking out University of Wisconsin–Superior. My plans soon changed! It was the ideal distance from home, I had the opportunity to play tennis, and it was small! I earned a degree in business management with a minor in sports management during my four years at UW-S, while also playing on the UW-S women’s tennis team. I was very involved while at UW-S – mostly with sports and my faith. I participated in the Newman Club at UW-S, and the Lord also led me across the bridge to University of Minnesota-Duluth, where I was able to be a part of the Newman Center there. The Lord richly blessed me with great friendships from both of those communities, which allowed me to experience him ever more deeply.

Following the Lord’s invitation, after graduating from college, I entered a religious order. I was with the community for a year-and-a-half when I found the Lord inviting me to step back into the world. It was a very hard decision to leave – living religious life is such a beautiful gift! But ultimately, I left for the same reason I entered: I want to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

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