Sister Micaela had a variety of ministries over the years, teaching in elementary schools,  then worked in the Kansas City Archdiocesan Office in religious education.  Her other ministries included RCIA and pastoral assistant in several parishes,  director of initial formation for the Mount St. Scholastica community. and director of the Sophia Spirituality Center, where she remains on staff.

She enjoys playing the piano, tap dancing (on rare occasions) and embroidery.