Sister Bianca Camilleri, FMIHM, was celebrated by students Nov. 11 at Saint Michael the Archangel Regional School, Clayton, after accomplishing a goal she has been striving toward for years: becoming an American citizen.
Originally from Malta, Sister Bianca was among seven people to be sworn in Oct. 31 at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Mount Laurel.
“I always wanted to be an American citizen. In fact, in my heart I always was one,” she said. “I would celebrate the national American holidays and participate in the festivities with the schoolchildren; I would go to parades and wave the American flag with great pride.”
She continued, “I love America and its friendly people. The freedom one has as an American citizen is very important to me, as well as the opportunities one has to voice your opinion.”
Sister Bianca came to the United States in 1971 and taught at Catholic schools in New Jersey including those in Westmont, Blackwood, Glassboro and Clayton before retiring in 2012. She continues to volunteer at Saint Michael the Archangel in the library and wherever she is needed.
“I always taught the students to be proud and respect their country. For me, up until now, it had not been possible because I thought I would be transferred somewhere else. Finally, I made up my mind no matter what to make it happen,” she said.
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