Two years after stroke, Mother Angelica lives quietly in cloister

Published: 2003-12-30

IRONDALE, Ala. (CNS) -- In the two years since she suffered her second major stroke, Mother Angelica "has improved greatly while quietly living a cloistered life," according to the vicar of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery where the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network lives. "She has shown tremendous improvement since her stroke, although her verbal communication is still difficult," said Sister Mary Catherine in a statement. "Mother is able to lead prayers and gently encourages her sisters in their daily lives." Mother Angelica and Sister Mary Catherine are sisters of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration order. A Christmas Eve 2001 stroke left Mother Angelica with partial paralysis and a speech impediment.

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