She's been a nun for 80 years, and Sister Dominic Montalvi is now 100 years old!

FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Quite the celebration in Franklin Wednesday, January 14th for a nun who is now 100 years old!

Sister Dominic Montalvi's birthday party was held at her senior apartment complex in Franklin.

Montalvi has been a nun for 80 years, and during that time, she was a kindergarten and preschool teacher.

She says her faith is the reason behind her longevity.