Sister Agnette, 107, to celebrate 90 years of religious life

Sally Turbov, director of nursing, speaks in Sister Agnette’s ear and makes her laugh, while Sister Monica Cormier joins in. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

While holding a bowl of ice cream, Sister of Christian Charity Agnette Bengal points out members of her family in photos to her fellow sisters, Sister Anastasia Sanford (left) and Sister Monica Cormier (right) at Sacred Heart Convent in Wilmette. Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic

Sister Agnette (before she was a religious), left, poses for a photo with one of her sisters who entered the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Photo provided

Sister Agnette in 1969. Photo provided

Sister Agnette and her biological Sister Marina pose for a photo. Photo provided

Sister Agnette poses with her biological sisters. From left to right, Sister of Christian Charity Marina Bengal, Teresa Bengal Spitzley, Poor Handmaid Sister Bernard Bengal, Sister Agnette, Matilda Bengal, Poor Handmaid Sister Dorothea Bengal, and Anna Bengal Spitzley. Photos provided