New Orleans - Sister Mary Innocente Wiltz, S.S.F.—affectionately known as “Sister Innocente” or simply “Inn”, a native of St. Martinville, celebrated her Historical Jubilation of her 80th Year of Ordination as a Nun last Saturday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in New Orleans.
Born on April 16, 1927, Sister Innocente was one of nine children of Gabriel and Felicia (née Dugas) Wiltz. Raised in a loving, faith-filled family, she and her siblings— Martin, Harold, Jack, Hilda (Robertson), Anita (James), Rita (Rattliff), Mary (Hebert), Theresa, and Philomena “Alice” (Andrews)—shared a strong bond, though all have now passed on. Notably, her sister Theresa also became a Catholic nun, joining the Holy Family Order in New Orleans.
Sister Innocente answered her call to serve at the young age of 17, bravely boarding a train to the Mother House in New Orleans, accompanied by her sister Rita. There, she began a life of joyful dedication to Christ—a journey that has spanned over 80 years.
