Sister María Eva Flores, CDP
July 18, 1940 – August 13, 2018
Sister María Eva Flores, CDP (formerly known as Sister María Carolina or simply “MC”), entered eternal life on August 13, 2018 at the age of 78. Sister María Eva was born July 18, 1940 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Ramón Salas Flores and Josefina González. She professed first vows as a Sister of Divine Providence on August 2, 1965.
In the succeeding 53 years, she made numerous significant contributions to her Congregation and its mission. Her service to God’s people was multi-faceted. She was an educator, advisor, mentor, colleague, writer, lecturer, organizer, historian, theatrical director, and passionate, courageous, strong advocate and activist for the cultural evolution of Latinas in Church, society and the world. She was a most authentic critic and strongest supporter of Mexican-American/Latino/Hispanic and all first generation students. Her legacy lives in the many individuals who learned from her that they are called to carry on the vital work that remains to be done.
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