Dominican Sister Monica Myers Dies at 98

The longtime Louisiana resident and religious sister passed away at a Kentucky care center.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Dominican Sister of Peace Monica Myers, OP, a 98-year-old native of Estherwood, Louisiana, died on February 13, 2026 at Sansbury Care Center in St. Catharine, Kentucky. Sr. Monica is survived by a brother and sister and had a 76-year career as a Dominican sister, earning certifications in religious education, Reiki, and foot reflexology. She ministered as a seamstress and in religious education throughout Louisiana before moving to Kentucky in 2012 to begin a ministry of prayer and presence.

Why it matters

Sr. Monica's long life and service as a Dominican sister reflects the important role that religious orders have played in Louisiana communities for generations, providing education, healthcare, and spiritual guidance. Her transition between religious congregations also highlights the evolution of Catholic orders in the 21st century.

The details

Sr. Monica was a member of the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic in New Orleans before transitioning with other sisters to become part of the Dominican Sisters of Peace in 2009. Over her 76-year career, she ministered as a seamstress and in religious education in many locations across Louisiana. In 2012, she moved to the Sansbury Care Center in Kentucky, where she began a ministry of prayer and presence until her passing.

  • Sr. Monica died on February 13, 2026.
  • The visitation and sharing of memories will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25 at the Sansbury Care Center Chapel.
  • The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 26 at the Sansbury Care Center Chapel.
  • A Memorial Mass will take place in Jennings, Louisiana with burial in Estherwood Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

The players

Monica Myers

A 98-year-old Dominican Sister of Peace who was a native of Estherwood, Louisiana and spent 76 years as a member of various Dominican religious orders, ministering as a seamstress and in religious education throughout the state.

Phil Myers

Sr. Monica's brother, who lives in Jennings, Louisiana.

Marjorie Broussard

Sr. Monica's sister, who lives in Lake Arthur, Louisiana.

Dominican Sisters of Peace

The religious congregation that Sr. Monica transitioned to in 2009 after previously being a member of the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic in New Orleans.

Sansbury Care Center

The care center in St. Catharine, Kentucky where Sr. Monica lived and ministered from 2012 until her passing.

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The takeaway

Sr. Monica's life and service as a Dominican sister for over seven decades reflects the enduring role that religious orders have played in shaping the spiritual and social fabric of communities across Louisiana. Her transition between congregations also highlights the evolving nature of Catholic religious life in the 21st century.