"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." These words from Ecclesiastes hold significance for Kathryn Camacho because her journey to become Sister Kathryn Camacho, SND, did not follow the traditional roadmap. It was a decision that needed its own time.

Sr. Kathy Camacho

After serving in parish ministry in Sacramento and as development director for Mission Dolores School in San Francisco, Sr. Kathy was named principal of St. Paul of the Shipwreck School in San Francisco. In this role she was instrumental in turning the school around financially. Later she became the founding principal of Cristo Rey High School in Sacramento where her administrative acumen, diplomacy, initiative and compassion helped form a vibrant school. Her work was hailed as fundamental to Cristo Rey's success, but perhaps more importantly to some, as one colleague shared, "Sr. Kathy demonstrated through her work that God is good and that each person is sacred."

Sr. Kathy (bottom left) with Newman Catholic Community staff.

During this--her 25^th year--as a Sister of Notre Dame, Sr. Kathy was appointed to the post of National Formation Minister for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.  She sees this appointment as an exciting opportunity to be part of the future of Notre Dame.

Sr. Kathy Camacho's commitment to a life of service as a Sister of Notre Dame has been guided by a resilient faith that her mother instilled in her.  Barbara Camacho lived through the Blitz in London and possessed an unwavering faith that God was good and to trust in Him.  She taught Kathy that, in the darkest moments, God is there.  "If I can't see, it's because I can't see, not because He's not there."  A mother's faith - that of both Barbara Camacho and Mere Julie [St. Julie Billiart] - has led Sr. Kathy through all the transitions and challenges of her life.  In spite of any circumstances, she still trusts that there is "a time to every purpose under heaven."