"I am happy as a Maryknoll Sister and proud to be who I am. I realize a deeper meaning of happiness as I appreciate the essence of life. I say 'Yes' fully to my daily life in God."

Sister Chiyoung Pak , a member of a Buddhist family, became a Roman Catholic at 12 years of age. She studied at the Catholic Catechetical Institute for two years. She became acquainted with the Maryknoll Sisters in Seoul and worked with them for four years, teaching Filipino migrants on the weekends. She entered the Congregation in 1995.

After her formation period and profession of vows, Sister Chiyoung was assigned to Zimbabwe in 1999, where she now works with street boys. Sister Chiyoung also volunteers at St. Charles Lwanga Learning Center, founded by the Jesuits in Zimbabwe, where she helps students with their studies so they can continue in their schooling. Having earned her black belt in Tae Kwan Do in Korea, Sister Chiyoung now teaches this martial art to Zimbabwe's street children as an aid to their self-esteem and self-discipline.