Sister, Soldier, Surgeon
Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.D.
Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.D., chronicles the extraordinary life of Sister Deirdre "Dede" Byrne, a professed religious sister, renowned surgeon, and retired U.S. Army colonel. The narrative details her journey in discerning and living her vocational calling, including providing free medical care to the poor, delivering a heroic national keynote address, and proposing Christ to everyone she meets with fearless abandon and determined love. Sister Dede's service spans from ministering at Ground Zero on September 11 to serving as St. Mother Teresa's personal physician, deploying as a surgeon to Afghanistan, and providing life-saving medical care in the war-torn Nuba Mountains of Sudan. Dubbed "the Mother Teresa of D.C.," she continues to care for the marginalized and advocate for the unborn.
Duration - 7h 33m.
Author - Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.D..
Narrator - Susan Fouche.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Leisa Marie Carzon ©.
Location:
United States
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Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.D.
Susan Fouche
Sophia Institute Press
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Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.D., chronicles the extraordinary life of Sister Deirdre "Dede" Byrne, a professed religious sister, renowned surgeon, and retired U.S. Army colonel. The narrative details her journey in discerning and living her vocational calling, including providing free medical care to the poor, delivering a heroic national keynote address, and proposing Christ to everyone she meets with fearless abandon and determined love. Sister Dede's service spans from ministering at Ground Zero on September 11 to serving as St. Mother Teresa's personal physician, deploying as a surgeon to Afghanistan, and providing life-saving medical care in the war-torn Nuba Mountains of Sudan. Dubbed "the Mother Teresa of D.C.," she continues to care for the marginalized and advocate for the unborn. Duration - 7h 33m. Author - Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.D.. Narrator - Susan Fouche. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Leisa Marie Carzon ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:19
Foreword
Duration:00:03:26
Preface
Duration:00:06:32
Prologue
Duration:00:01:52
Family Life and Early Years
Duration:00:53:26
Sinai, Korea, and Young Adulthood
Duration:00:56:59
Three Major Influences and Serving Others
Duration:00:26:55
September 11 and Finally Finding Her Fit
Duration:00:34:51
Serving Overseas
Duration:00:27:52
Final Vows and Continued Mission Work
Duration:00:23:53
COVID—The World Closed
Duration:00:08:29
Republican National Convention
Duration:00:22:09
The Feminine Genius and Continued Impact
Duration:00:11:19
Medical License Revoked and Lawsuit against D.C.
Duration:00:12:07
The Convent (Setting the Stage)
Duration:00:24:03
Day 1: Clinic Day
Duration:00:18:46
Day 2: Abortion Clinic Day
Duration:00:09:44
Day 3: Abortion Pill Reversal
Duration:00:14:10
Days 4 and 5: Maintenance Days
Duration:00:12:18
Day 6: Abortion-Pill-Reversal Follow-Ups
Duration:00:16:39
Day 7: Sister’s Faith in the Public Square
Duration:00:10:25
The Problem That Ails Us
Duration:00:09:47
The Remedy That Heals Us
Duration:00:07:04
Dr. Dede’s Prescriptions
Duration:00:25:24
A Call from the Upper Room
Duration:00:13:51
About the Author
Duration:00:00:46
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:29