Sister Bernadette Ward, OSB, celebrated her 25th anniversary as a member of St. Martin Monastery on February 10.  A native of Michigan, after high school she served in the U. S. Army for over two years, including time in Germany. She married and raised a  son, Stephen, who currently lives in Cushing, OK.  After obtaining an annulment, she entered St. Martin Monastery in 1996 and was professed in 1998. Sister Bernadette says her favorite ministry has been serving as monastery chapel sacristan.