
The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
The Catholic sister ministering to migrants at our border
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45 min·January 27, 2026
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Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J., the executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, joins “The Spiritual Life” podcast to talk with host Fr. James Martin, S.J., about her four decades of ministry with migrants and refugees on the U.S.-Mexico border, in South Texas.
Together, they discuss:
- Sister Norma’s call to religious life, what prayer practices have sustained her over the years and the big boost she received from Pope Francis.
- Misconceptions about migrants and refugees and how best to address them.
- The powe...
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