Sr. Filotea is originally from New York City.  She is a member of the community The Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara.

Sr. Filotea studied in New York City at The City College of New York and earned a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication Arts. She has served as Director of Religious education and as Youth minister at her previous missions in New York City. Her greatest joys are sharing the faith with all and engaging and encouraging them to learn about God and His love for each of them. Sister also enjoys to sing, read and to write.