These 13 Sisters From The Same Convent All Passed Away At The Same Time

Between April and June 2020, thirteen sisters from the Felician congregation in Livonia, Michigan, succumbed to COVID-19. Most of them were aged 69 to 99.

The virus spread rapidly after being unknowingly brought in by two aides. Experts later criticized the lack of proper precautions, especially given the nuns’ vulnerability.

This tragic loss severely impacted the convent’s daily operations and was the worst religious community tragedy since the 1918 influenza pandemic. Survivors emphasized the importance of masks and unity during the crisis.