PAGE 18 May 14, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES 2017 religious jubilarians Celebrating milestone years of service to the faith By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN are celebrating a significant jubilee in 2017. Associate Editor These people surely deserve our thanks, respect, admiration and prayers for selflessly Catholic Times is pleased to recognize the following religious sisters and one reli- and courageously answering the call to serve God’s people. Read on to see if you recog- gious brother who have lived in or served in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and nize someone who has made a difference in your life or in the life of someone you know.

bonne College (now University) in St. Sister Joan Marie Voss, ASC Parish in Taylorville. Outside of the United States, she was Louis in 1954. She went on to earn her 60 Years ADORERS of the master’s in education with a minor in a clinic administrator in Liberia, West Blood of Ch rist music education from the University of On July 1, 1957, St. Louis native Sister Africa. She was also a director of parish Illinois in Champaign-Urbana in 1960. Joan Marie Voss, ASC, professed vows clinic and Catholic social services in In the Springfield diocese, Sister Celeste with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Tucson, Ariz.; research and co-adminis- was a teacher and organist at the Catholic U.S. Region, in Ruma. trator of Project Unmet Needs in Cairo; Sister Mary Anthony Children’s Home in Alton. Her minis- A religious sister for 60 years, she has a liturgist and organist; and was director Mathews, ASC try included teaching music at both the a bachelor’s in business education from of community life and mission at Wichita Center in Wichita, Kan. 84 Years elementary and Fontbonne College (now University) in St. secondary levels, Louis, which she earned in 1965. In 1971, Presently Sister Janet Sue is a liturgist at This year Sister Mary Anthony directing orches- she earned a master’s degree in spiri- Ruma Center in Ruma. She will celebrate Mathews, ASC, is celebrating 84 years as tras and also tuality from St. Mary University in San with invited guests who will honor her at a member of the teaching history Antonio, Texas. In 1999, she completed Ruma Center in June. Adorers of the and geography a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) with Blood of Christ, at the secondary internships at Deaconess and Saint Louis United States level. University hospitals. Region. A native Sister Celeste In the Spring- Srsist e of DIVINE of Coulterville, is living mis- field diocese, PROVIDENCE she professed sion later in life Sister Joan Marie vows on July 2, at Red Bud, and was administra- 1933 in Ruma. Sister Celeste also continues as tor of the Catho- Sister Mary a musician, playing organ and trumpet and lic Children’s Sister Jacklyn Anthony earned singing in the choir. Home in Alton. a bachelor’s She has taught at Pritchard, CDP Sister Mary Anthony She will celebrate with her ASC com- degree in philos- munity members at the Ruma Center both elementary 60 Years ophy from Saint in September. and secondary Louis University in 1948 and later a mas- levels, has been Sister Jacklyn Pritchard, CDP, is from ter’s in education, also from Saint Louis a religion coor- Sacred Heart Parish (now Holy Family) in University in 1960. A long-time learner, Sister Alicia Drone, ASC dinator at the Sister Joan Marie Granite City. When she was 13, a friend she earned a certificate in the Corpo- 60 Years diocesan level, served as diocesan office invited her along to visit her sister — a rate Ministry Program, again from Saint executive of social concerns, been a forma- Sister of Divine Providence — at the Ridgeway native Sister Alicia Drone, motherhouse. Louis University in 1984 — more than 50 ASC, is celebrating 60 years as a member tion director, provincial leader and coun- years after her profession. cillor on ASC general administration. She recalls, “The of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, U.S. In the Diocese of Springfield in Illi- Now a spiritual director/retreat direc- motherhouse Region. She professed vows on July 1, 1957 nois she was a teacher at the Catholic tor, Sister Joan Marie resides in Belleville. appeared myste- Children’s Home in Alton. Her principal at Ruma. She plans a June celebration with invited rious to me. As areas of ministry were teacher, principal, Sister Alicia guests at Ruma Center. we approached education coordinator, corporate minis- has a bachelor’s the entrance, I try chaplain and adult educator. Outside degree in his- Sister Janet Sue Smith, ASC had eerie feel- tory from Saint the United States, she was a tutor in La 50 Years ings. But when Labor, Guatemala and was also a teacher Louis Univer- Sister Catherine and missionary in China during WWII, sity, which she Sister Janet Sue Smith, ASC, is a native Micka, CDP, where she was for a time held prisoner in earned in 1970. of Chester who professed vows with the opened the door, Sister Jacklyn a concentration camp. Ten years later, Adorers of the Blood of Christ, United she had the most Now living mission later in life, Sister she earned a States Region, on July 1, 1967 in Ruma. welcoming, peaceful smile on her face Mary Anthony resides at Red Bud and master’s in reli- She has been that I remember thinking, ‘I want to be will be honored by ASC community gious studies, a religious sister that happy.’” It was at that moment that members with a celebration in September also from Saint Sister Alicia for 50 years and Sister Jacklyn felt called to religious life. at Ruma Center. Louis University. earned her bach- Sister Jacklyn’s ministry began in edu- Her main areas of ministry have been as elor’s of science cation. She taught in Catholic schools in nursing from Sister Celeste Odorizzi, ASC a teacher; in community service as a voca- in Missouri, Illinois and Louisiana. As Saint Louis Uni- 75 Years tion and formation director; as a personnel principal, she served at St. Mary School versity in 1970. director; and as a director of religious edu- in Brussels; St. Mary School in Centra- Sister Celeste Odorizzi, ASC, is cele- She went on to lia; Providence Heights Alpha School cation in parishes, schools and prisons. brating 75 years as a member of the Ador- earn a master’s in Allison Park, Penn.; and St. Ambrose In the Springfield diocese Sister Alicia ers of the Blood of Christ, United States in pastoral stud- School in Chaffee, Mo. While principal at was director of religious education at St. Region. She was baptized at St. Agnes ies in 1983, from St. Mary in Centralia, Sister Jacklyn was Peter Parish in Quincy and coordinator of Sister Janet Sue Parish in Hillsboro and entered the reli- Aquinas Insti- also the Rainbows Director for the Dio- gious life from Ss. Peter and Paul Parish spiritual formation at St. Anthony of Padua tute of Theology in St. Louis. cese of Belleville. When she moved into in Alton. She professed vows in Ruma on Parish in Effingham. She is now living mis- In the Springfield diocese she was a parish ministry, she worked as parish life July 1, 1942. sion later in life at Red Bud. nurse at St. Vincent Hospital (now Tay- coordinator in Sandoval, and as pastoral She earned a bachelor’s in history with Sister Alicia and her invited guests will lorville Memorial Hospital) and liturgist a minor in music education from Font- celebrate her jubilee in June at Ruma Center. at St. Vincent Hospital and at St. Mary Continued on page 19: Ju bil a r ia n s CATHOLIC TIMES di o c esan l if e May 14, 2017 PAGE 19

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 18 also held this position from 2000 to 2007. S ister Robin N ordyke, c d P their charism of trust, something she felt Throughout her early ministry, Sister Bar- 25 Years she lacked in herself. She also recalls, “It just S ist ers of d iVIN E bara taught in elementary education, adult felt right to be with them.” faith formation, and served in parish min- Sister Robin Nordyke, CDP, entered reli- Sister Robin earned a bachelor’s degree in PRO Vid en c e istry. For 11 years she was involved in voca- gious life in 1992 from St. Michael the Arch- social justice administration from the Uni- tion, formation and leadership ministry in angel in Staunton. She credits her parents, versity of Illinois Springfield (formerly San- her community. Sister Barbara worked for especially her mother and how she lived her gamon State University) in Springfield, and associate at St. Elizabeth Church in Gran- the Catholic Health Association as a senior life, as well as women religious that she had a licentiate in Canon Law (J.C.L.) from The ite City (2012 to 2013). Since 2015, she associate in the Mission and Sponsorship encountered for influencing her decision to Catholic University of America in Wash- has been pastoral minister at Holy Family department (1995 to 2000), where she co- enter religious life. She had often thought ington, D.C. She was a patient service rep- Parish in Granite City and St. Mary and St. authored a book on alternative models of about becoming a sister because of her resentative at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Mark Parish in Madison. sponsorship, and published prayers and positive encounters with others in religious (now Gateway Regional Medical Center) in Sister Jacklyn finds everything about reli- reflections in Health Progress magazine. life while grow- Granite City, from 1995 to 2002. For nine gious life rewarding. She says, “One of the During her last term of leadership in the ing up in a small years (2005 to 2014), she was the tribunal most rewarding aspects of religious life for community (2007 to 2011), Sister Barbara, town in south- coordinator/promoter of justice for the Dio- me has been the joy of being in community. as assistant to the provincial, collaborated ern Illinois. She cese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Since We are family and that has always pleased with Mission Advancement in writing said, “How they 2014, she has been a tribunal judge in the me and has brought me much happiness. a mission manual and various mission- lived their lives Metropolitan Tribunal for the Archdiocese As the Divine Providence family, we are a related pieces for use by the community, and how happy of St. Louis. prayerful, joyful and caring group of sis- as well as conducting mission orienta- they seemed to Sister Robin enjoys spending time with ters and associates. Prayer has always been tions for employees. She is also published be, made a great family and friends and Cardinals baseball. a primary focus for us. I have appreciated in works by the Leadership Conference of impression on Her favorite color is St. Louis Cardinals me.” Eventually, the many prayerful experiences and mean- Women Religious. red! She enjoys reading, playing board she felt that God ingful rituals through the years. We have Of the aspects of her religious life that games, trivia contests and fixing things S ister Robin was calling her, always delighted in celebrating together she has found most satisfying, reward- around the house. and inviting others to join us. Laughter, joy ing or surprising, Sister Barbara says, “In and she chose and hospitality are trademarks of our com- the early years of my religious life I found the Sisters of Divine Providence because of Continued on page 20: Ju bila r ia n s munity. We continue to discover ways to teaching to be most satisfying and reward- extend God’s providential care and concern ing. I love children and I learned a lot just to those with whom we interact within our being with them, learning their different ministries and daily lives. These elements personalities and their awesome wonder at of religious life have been fulfilling for me life. I moved on to parish ministry, work- and have brought me peace.” ing with adults, particularly in faith for- Self-described as grateful, friendly and mation. I found that sharing my faith and community-centered, Sister Jacklyn enjoys pastoral gifts with others was rewarding, the outdoors, crocheting and reading and and accompanying others on a faith jour- has always been interested in finding ways ney was full of surprises. It is a humbling to help the homeless. and fulfilling experience to have others trust you with their deepest faith-seeking. I believe that being a woman of Providence S ister Barbara and living that charism daily is who I am McMullen, c d P meant to be. Providence is about openness, 50 Years trust and loving care. It is about bringing hope to a wounded world. That is the work Sister Barbara McMullen, CDP, entered I want to be about in my little corner of the religious life from St. Mary Parish in Mad- world. The God of Providence guides me ison. She credits the Sisters of Divine Prov- daily to be attuned to all the myriad and idence who taught her in grade school, surprising ways that God is present in my especially Sister life and in the lives of those around me. Leona Zimmer- Having a supportive family, community man and Sister and circle of friends is one of the greatest Mary Ann Haug, gifts in my life. Being with my sisters and for influencing associates in sharing this providence jour- her decision to ney, I believe, has made me a better person. enter religious Thinking about these 50 years in religious life. Both these life, the word which comes to mind is ‘grat- women dem- itude’ for God’s faithfulness to me.” onstrated hap- Sister Barbara grew up in the small town piness, peace, of Madison, and resides today in nearby a loving and Granite City. In 2013, she published her S ister Barbara caring spirit and first book, Soul Stretching: The Inner Land- a giving nature of service to others. Sister scape of an Ordinary Life. Self-described Barbara liked what she saw and wanted to as a woman of integrity who is loving, pas- give her life to God, as they did. In these 50 sionate and creative, Sister Barbara enjoys years of religious life, she has tried to live reading, especially historical biographies, in that same spirit and use the gifts God novels, and fiction — mostly mysteries. has given her for others. She likes to travel and learn about different Sister Barbara is the executive director cultures, geographies, cuisines and cus- of Women of Providence in Collaboration toms. For relaxation she enjoys adult col- (she was appointed in 2012), a national oring books, writing, giving retreats, days organization of Providence communities of reflection and being near water or out across the United States and Canada. She in nature. PAGE 20 May 14, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 19 She has a bachelor’s degree in English/ motherhouse in Germany, where she will FRANCISCAN secondary education from Franciscan celebrate her silver jubilee this September. DOMINICAN BROTHERS University of Steubenville. Since 1996 she SISTERS has been a middle school teacher in South Sister M. Hannah of the HOLY CROSS Amboy, N.J., and in Hastings, Neb. of SPRINGFIELD Sister M. Immaculata presently resides Minor, FSGM Brother Christian in Hastings, Neb. She will celebrate her 25 Years Guertin, FFSC silver jubilee with her community on Sister Martina Finn, OP Sept. 16 at the provincial house in Alton. Sister M. Hannah Minor, FSGM, hails 75 Years 50 Years from Norwalk, Conn., and is the daughter Brother Christian Guertin, FFSC, is cele- Sister M. Christina of James and Andrea Minor. She entered Sister Martina Finn, OP, professed vows with the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, brating 50 years as a member of the Francis- Hasler, FSGM the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr can Brothers of the Holy Cross. He received St. George on Sept. 8, 1992 at St. Francis Illinois at Sacred Heart Convent on Aug. 25 Years 4, 1942. She grew up in Arcola in St. John the habit of the Franciscan Brothers of the Convent in Alton. the Baptist Parish. Holy Cross on Jan. 25, 1967, at St. Anthony It was on Sept. 8, 1992 that St. Louis She earned a bachelor’s degree in ele- Sister Martina earned a bachelor’s of Novitiate in Riverton. He is a native of Bell- native Sister M. Christina Hasler, FSGM, mentary edu- philosophy from ingham, Mass. entered the Sis- cation from DePaul Univer- Brother Chris- ters of St. Francis tian holds a the University sity and has an of the Martyr St. of Missouri elementary teach- degree from George commu- at St. Louis. ing certificate. She Springfield Col- nity at St. Fran- lege in Illinois in From 1998 to spent many years cis Convent in in elementary edu- music; a bach- Alton. 2002, she was elor’s degree in cation and taught Sister M. an elementary child, family primary grades Christina, the school teacher in and community at St. Maurice daughter of Champaign. Fif- services, from in Morrisonville Deanna Hasler teen years ago, in from 1949 to 1959. Brother Christian Sangamon State Sister M. Hannah University; and Sister M. Christina and the late 2002, she began She was a first- Sister Martina a master’s degree in theology from Loyola George Hasler, her present assignment in Sapporo, Japan, grade teacher at University, in New Orleans. earned an associate’s degree in child devel- where she is a high school English teacher. St. Malachy School in Rantoul and at Holy In the Diocese of Springfield in Illi- opment at Lewis and Clark Community Sister M. Hannah will celebrate her Angels School in Aurora. Additionally, she nois, Brother Christian presently serves College. From 1995 to 1999 she served in silver jubilee with the community at the was a daycare center coordinator at St. domestic service at the Apostolic Nun- in ministry as the coordinator of liturgy provincial house in Sapporo. Mary-Rogers Memorial Hospital in Rogers, and music for the Hospital Sisters of St. ciature in Washington, D.C. For the next Ark. From 1991 through 2009, Sister Francis in Springfield. He served as theol- five years she was a teacher at St. Francis Martina was secretary for nursing care at ogy educator at Ursuline Academy, and in Day Care Center in Alton. She is presently Sister M. Angelica Sacred Heart Convent. She presently lives a community ministries in special education. serving as local superior of St. Francis Neumann, FSGM ministry of prayer at that convent. He responded to community needs being Convent in Alton. 25 Years “I grew up with prayerful parents. Dad stationed in Palos Park, Fayetteville, Ark., Sister M. Christina will celebrate her said the rosary while plowing behind the and Hannibal, Mo. In community, he min- silver jubilee with the community at the Sister M. Angelica Neumann, FSGM, horses in the field; Mom would take 30 istered in leadership, as a superior, vocation provincial house in Alton on Sept. 16. entered the Sisters of St. Francis of the minutes of prayer after noon meal every director and novicemaster. Martyr St. George on Sept. 8, 1992. She day,” she remembers. “Their example was a He currently resides at St. James Monas- Sister M. Agnes was born in Minneapolis, the daughter of big part of what drew me to religious life.” tery in Springfield. A jubilee Mass and cel- Lotar and Ramona Neumann. Sister Martina will celebrate privately ebration for the community will be held on Labbé, FSGM 25 Years She earned a bachelor’s in nursing from with the community on Aug. 6. the Feast of the Visitation of Mary, May 31. the Franciscan University of Steubenville Born in Opelousas, La., Sister M. Agnes and then a master’s in nursing adminis- Sister M. Angelene sisters of Labbé, FSGM, is the daughter of Ludrick tration from the University of Missouri, Biderbost, OP and Brenda Labbé. On Sept. 8, 1992, she St. Louis. ST. FRANCIS of the 60 Years entered the Sis- From 1995 to 2014 she was in nursing and MARTYR ST. GEORGE ters of St. Fran- nursing admin- On Jan. 4, 1957, Sister M. Angelene cis of the Martyr istration in Saint Biderbost, OP, professed vows with the Sister M. Immaculata St. George at St. Anthony’s Health Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois Francis Convent Center in Alton at Sacred Heart Convent. A Springfield Biskner, FSGM in Alton. native, she calls and Mother of 25 Years Sister M. Ss. Peter and Good Coun- Paul her home Sister M. Immaculata Biskner, FSGM, Agnes earned a sel Home in St. parish. entered the Sis- bachelor’s degree Louis. From 2014 Sister M. ters of St. Francis in mathematical to 2016, she was Angelene earned of the Martyr St. science/second- a nursing pro- her bachelor’s George commu- ary education Sister M. Agnes degree in edu- nity on Sept. 8, from the Francis- gram specialist at Sister M. Angelica cation from St. 1992 at St. Fran- can University of Steubenville, Ohio. From OSF Healthcare Xavier College cis Convent in 1998 to 2007, she taught high school in System in Peoria. and her master’s Alton. She was Rock Island and in Kansas City, Kan. From Beginning in 2016, Sister M. Angelica in administra- born in Pontiac, began serving as a hospice nurse for OSF 2007 to 2009, she was provincial secretary Sister M. Angelene tion and super- Mich., and is in Alton and then from 2009 to 2016, she Hospice/Home Health in Peoria. the daughter of vision from the was postulant director, also in Alton. She will celebrate her jubilee with the University of Illinois. She has spent much Sister M. Immaculata Ron and Sally Last year, Sister M. Agnes was named community on Sept. 16 at the provincial Biskner. general councilor, general governance of the house in Alton. Continued on page 21: Ju bil a r ia n s CATHOLIC TIMES dica o es n lif e May 14, 2017 PAGE 21

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 20 Sister Bernice has been administrative ministry have been education and reli- of Springfield, Illinois on June 19, 1967 at assistant for the prioress general at Sacred gious education. Sacred Heart Convent in Springfield. She DMAO INI C N Heart Convent. In the Springfield diocese she was in the is a native of Philo, and calls St. Thomas SISTERS Looking back, she says: “The joy-filled diocesan Religious Education Office from her home parish. of SPRIN GF IELD witness of the Dominican Sisters of 1969 to 1971; taught English and theol- She has a bachelor’s degree in elemen- Springfield who taught me at Augus- ogy at Sacred Heart Academy from 1977 to tary education from St. Ambrose College tine High School in Richmond, Mich., 1985; worked in and primarily ministered in education, of her ministry in elementary education, attracted me to religious life. Living and adult formation including spending 18 years at the Domin- including the following assignments in sharing in my religious community of and cooked for ican Literacy Center in Aurora. She also Springfield Dominican Sisters, being an the Springfield diocese: junior high at Our the sisters at Our held the follow- active part of my family, and having sup- Lady of Lourdes in Decatur from 1985 to Saviour Parish in ing assignments portive friends are God’s blessings for me. 1986; principal and eighth-grade teacher at Jacksonville from in the Springfield Sacred Heart/St. Joseph School in Granite I am blessed.” 1986 to 1991; diocese: first City from 1986 to 1988; principal at Holy Sister Bernice will celebrate privately spent from 1991 grade teacher Family in Granite City from 1988 to 2000; with her community on Aug. 6. to 1993 teaching at Little Flower junior high at Little Flower in Springfield adult religious from 2000 to 2009; middle school then School in Spring- Sister Mary Jerome education at field from 1968 part-time substitute teacher at St. Agnes in the Arcola Reli- Springfield from 2009 to 2015. Quinn, OP Sister M. Linda to 1970; primary 60 Years gious Education grade teacher Sister M. Angelene is currently a tutor Center; and was pastoral associate at St. at St. Patrick School in Springfield; a at Sacred Heart Born in Newport, County Mayo, Ire- Mary Parish in Sainte Marie from 1993 to receptionist at Sacred Heart Convent; and School in Pana land, Sister Mary Jerome Quinn, OP, grew 1994. Since 2010, she has been curator of the Sister Ann a Parish School of Religion teacher at St. from 1970 to up there at St. Patrick Church. She came Heritage Room at Sacred Heart Convent. Agnes Parish in Springfield. 1974; and finally an eighth-grade teacher to the United States and professed vows “Reading books about Dominican saints Sister M. Angelene, who will cele- at Christ the King School in Springfield with the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, and having Dominican teachers were what brate privately with the community on Illinois on Jan. 4, 1957. from 1981 to 1983. Aug. 6, remembers her calling this way: brought me to the order,” she says. “I loved She earned her bachelor’s degree in Presently, Sister Ann is an event plan- “I was drawn to religious life because of my teachers and I was drawn to St. Cath- elementary education from St. Ambrose ner and assistant to the leadership team at my parents’ example in the practice of erine of Siena. I wanted to belong entirely College and her Sacred Heart Convent, an assignment she their faith, and the dedication and joy to Jesus. That may sound a little odd to our principal area has held since 2015. of the Dominican Sisters who taught modern ears, but it was the case and still is. of ministry was “My aunts, Dominican Sisters M. Agatha me at St. Agnes and Sacred Heart My relationship with Jesus is paramount in primary edu- and Mary Lois, and the sisters I had at St. Academy in Springfield.” my life.” cation. In the Thomas in Philo and Sacred Heart Acad- Springfield dio- Sister Ann Clennon, OP emy were a big influence on me,” she says. Sister Bernice Juip, OP cese she was a “I came because I was very aware that I 60 Years kindergarten 50 Years was receiving a ‘call.’ I have stayed because Sister Bernice Juip, OP (formerly teacher at Cathe- Sister Ann Clennon, OP, who was for- I believe I am still being called!” known as Sister M. Anthony) professed dral School from merly known as Sister Mary Patricia, pro- vows with the Dominican Sisters of 1960 to 1967. fessed vows with the Dominican Sisters Continued on page 22: Ju bil a r ia n s Springfield, Illinois on Jan. 4, 1957 at Since 2014, she Sacred Heart Convent. She calls Romeo, has been volun- Sister Mary Jerome Mich., her hometown. teering at Holy She earned her bachelor’s degree in Eng- Family in Decatur, where she now lives. lish from DePaul Sister Mary Jerome explains what University and brought her to America: “I was trying to then went on to make a decision about whether to enter a earn a master’s community in Ireland or go to the United of education, States. This was 1955, and my pastor administration wisely said to me, ‘The United States and supervision needs you more than Ireland.’ The faith from the Univer- life in Ireland was very strong at the time sity of Illinois. and there was a great need for teaching Her principle sisters in the midst of the post-war baby areas of minis- boom in the U.S. That made my decision.” Sister Mary Jerome will celebrate pri- Sister Bernice try have been elementary edu- vately with her community on Aug. 6. cation and administration. In the Springfield diocese, she was a pri- Sister M. Linda mary school teacher at St. Maurice School Tonellato, OP in Morrisonville from the late 1940s 60 Years until the late 1950s; and then at St. Fran- ces Xavier Cabrini School from 1957 to Sister M. Linda Tonellato, OP, professed 1960. She was principal at Christ the King vows with the Dominican Sisters of Spring- School from 1976 to 1981; taught eighth field, Illinois on Jan. 4, 1957. She grew up grade and was then principal at St. Domi- in Springfield, where she was a member of nic School in Quincy from 1984 to 1991. Cathedral Parish. She will celebrate pri- She returned to Springfield to serve as vately with her community on Aug. 6. assistant principal as Sacred Heart-Grif- She has her certificate in preaching from fin High School from 1991 to 1994 before Aquinas Institute of Theology and a mas- becoming Siena Hall coordinator at the ter’s in secondary education, English, from convent from 1994 to 1997. Since 2001, DePaul University. 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In honor of her jubilee, she had a private Her primary areas of ministry have Sister M. Katrina to a religious vocation. Not wanting to celebration with her Dominican sisters in been in elementary education and admit it, I began working at Prudential April, with another celebration planned administration, Lamkin, OP Insurance Company, but the compul- in August. including many 50 Years sive hunger never left me,” she says. “I happy years at On June 19, 1967, Sister M. Katrina decided to return to school — I would go Sister Jean Patrick St. Peter School Lamkin, OP, professed vows as a Domini- to Springfield Junior College — and began in Aurora and in Ehrhardt, OP can Sister of Springfield, Illinois at Sacred a secretarial position at St. John’s Hospi- the Springfield Heart Convent. She is a native of Hamp- tal. A Franciscan Sister was my boss, and 50 Years diocese at Our shire and calls St. Charles Borromeo her she took me for a visit to the convent. The Lady of Lourdes Rushville native Sister Jean Patrick home parish. ‘call’ continued so I finally decided it was School in Deca- Ehrhardt, OP, professed vows with the Sister M. Katrina earned a master’s of time to go in and get this wild idea over, so tur from 1978 Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, non-public education at St. Thomas Uni- I could get on with my life. Some 50 years to 1981. Since on June 19, 1967 at Sacred Heart Convent. versity and has served in the principal later, I thank God for the persistence of 2014, Sister She grew up in St. Rose of Lima Parish. Sister Kathleen areas of ministry of Catholic education that strong inner prompting to religious Kathleen has Sister Jean Patrick has a bachelor’s degree and administration. In the Springfield life. It has led to a life of happiness, peace in elementary education from St. Ambrose been general council for the Dominican diocese she was a and satisfaction.” College and a master’s in non-public Sisters of Springfield. teacher at Christ Sister Mary Corde had a private cel- elementary education from St. Thomas “Religious life has offered a God-cen- the King School ebration at the convent in April and will University. Her tered way of life for me,” she says. in Springfield have another private celebration with her primary areas of Sister Kathleen had a private celebra- from 1968 to Dominican sisters on Aug. 6. ministry were in tion with her Dominican sisters in April 1976; principal elementary edu- and will have another local private cel- of St. Maurice Sister M. Joan Sorge, OP cation and pas- ebration on Aug. 6. School in Mor- 50 Years toral ministry. risonville from In the Spring- Sister Martha Marie 1981 to 1983, and Sister M. Joan Sorge, OP, professed vows field diocese she Kirbach, OP a teacher at Little as a Dominican Sister of Springfield, Illi- was principal of Flower School in nois on June 19, 1967 at Sacred Heart Con- 50 Years Sister M. Katrina Christ the King Springfield from vent. She is a Jacksonville native and grew School from Sister Martha Marie Kirbach, OP, 1990 to 1993. up at Our Sav- Since 2014 she has been assistant princi- iour Parish. Sister Jean Patrick 1981 to 1983 formerly known as Sister Mary Mar- and taught sixth lene, professed vows as a Dominican pal at Rosary High School in Aurora. Sister Joan Sister M. Katrina lives in Aurora and grade at Cathedral School in Springfield Sister of Springfield, Illinois on June has a master’s of had a private celebration with her Domin- from 1992 to 1995. She was also a parish 19, 1967 at Sacred Heart Convent. She education from ican sisters in April. On Aug. 6, she will visitor at Holy Family Parish in Granite is a native of Carrollton and calls St. the University of take part in another private celebration at City from 1995 to 2005. Since 2005 she John her home parish. Illinois and her Sacred Heart Convent. has been serving as transportation coordi- She has a master’s degree in educa- principle areas nator for the Dominican sisters at Sacred tion, learning disabilities, from North- of ministry have Heart Convent. ern Illinois University and her principal Sister Mary Corde Lenn, OP been elementary Sister Jean Patrick had a private celebra- areas of minis- 50 Years education and tion with her Dominican sisters in April and school leader- try have been in Springfield native Sister Mary Corde Sister M. Joan will have another local private celebration ship. In the Dio- elementary edu- Lenn, OP, professed vows as a Dominican planned in August. Additionally, she will cese of Springfield in Illinois, she taught cation. In the Sister of Springfield, Illinois on June 19, have a public celebration late this summer primary grades and music at St. John Springfield dio- 1967 at Sacred Heart Convent. Growing at her home parish, St. Rose of Lima. School in Carrollton from 1968 to 1972, cese she taught up she called St. Patrick her home parish. “All the teachers I had a St. Mary’s in and then primary and middle grades and second grade Sister Mary Corde has a bachelor’s Mt. Sterling, and special priests who have at Little Flower degree in nursing science from St. Louis music at St. Francis School in Jerseyville mentored me and my family encouraged School from University and a master’s of gerontology from 1972 to 1977. In 1982 she was named my religious vocation,” she says. “I joined 2001 to 2005 from Sangamon principal of Holy Family School in Deca- the community at age 29 because I felt God and then spent State University tur and served there until 1989. From 1989 calling me to more than the family hard- Sister Martha Marie the next school (now UIS). She to 2000 she was principal at Little Flower ware store. I stayed because it is a wonder- year teaching has primarily School in Springfield. In 2004 she began ful life. All the children I have taught and at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School. served in health- her present assignment as principal at St. the people who have touched my life have Since 2015 she has been a teacher’s care and elemen- Agnes School in Springfield. been a gift from God.” aide at St. Agnes School in Springfield tary education. In April, Sister Joan was honored by a and serves in pastoral care at St. Joseph In the Spring- public reception at St. Agnes Parish and Sister Kathleen Parish in Springfield. field diocese, she also took part in a celebration at the con- Gallagher, OP Sister Martha Marie enjoyed a public was a primary vent. She will have another private celebra- tion with her Dominican sisters in August. 50 Years reception at St. Agnes Parish in April. teacher at Sacred Additionally, she had a private celebration Heart School “My two great-aunts, Sister Joan and Sister Mary Corde Sister Kathleen Gallagher, OP, for- with her Dominican sisters in April and in Granite City Sister Annunciata were Dominican Sis- merly known as Sister Joseph Anne, pro- will have another local private celebration from 1968 to 1972 and at Our Saviour ters and I used to sit at their feet and loved fessed vows with the Dominican Sisters of in August. School in Jacksonville from 1972 to 1977. hearing about their Dominican life when Springfield, Illinois at Sacred Heart Con- “The lived faith and active participation She was parish nurse at St. Agnes Parish they came home to visit each summer,” vent on June 19, 1967. A native of Steger, I witnessed and shared in with my parents in Springfield from 1999 to 2004 and then she remembers. “I also spent extra time she grew up a St. Liborius Parish. and grandparents, and the Dominican Sis- was director of nursing at Sacred Heart with each of my Dominican sister-teach- Sister Kathleen has two master’s degrees: ters of Springfield who taught me, were my Convent from 2004 to 2010. Since that ers as I loved being with them and helping a master’s of elementary education (learn- greatest influences,” she says. “The urging time she has been wellness co-coordina- after school. I was moved by their happy ing disabilities) from Northern Illinois call of Christ to ‘come and follow me’ as a tor at the convent. and joyful spirit.” University, and a master’s of multicultural Dominican Sister unfolded for me as ‘the “I graduated from Sacred Heart Acad- education from Columbia University. way, the truth and the life’ for my life.” emy and I had a feeling maybe I was called Continued on page 23: Ju bil a r ia n s CATHOLIC TIMES dcaio es n life May 14, 2017 PAGE 23

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 22 Sister Pacis Bao, OSF St. Francis Convent. She calls St. Joseph outside the Diocese of Springfield in HOSPL ITA 70 Years her home parish. Illinois and has been a nurse super- SISTERS She earned her RN diploma from St. visor in ICU and pediatrics and has Sister Pacis Bao, OSF, has for many John’s School of Nursing, and her bach- worked with kidney dialysis patients. of ST. FRAN CIS years, lived far away from her birth place elor’s from Sangamon State University She also taught a LPN program. At the con- of Shan Tung, (now University of Illinois, Springfield). vent she has been an assistant to the Loretto China. She pro- Sister Mary Lou has been a nurse serv- Home leader, directress of the temporary Sister Mellitene fessed vows with ing in geriatrics, professed and novice directress and a health Grunloh, OSF the Hospital Sis- the emergency office supervisor. She has also been associ- 75 Years ters of St. Fran- room, in long- ated with Catholic Charities of Springfield. cis on Sept. 24, term facility care Sister Jamesine, who is currently retreat On June 13, 1942 Sister Mellitene Grun- 1947 at St. Fran- and as a medical/ coordinator at St. Francis Convent, plans loh, OSF, professed vows with the Hos- cis Convent in surgical supervi- to celebrate with invited guests on July 8 at pital Sisters of St. Francis at St. Francis Springfield. sor. She has also St. Francis Convent. She is an RN Convent in Springfield. She was born in been a home Sister Mary Ann Minor, OSF Springfield but calls Sacred Heart Parish and graduated health nurse in Effingham her home parish. from St. John’s and a tutor. At 60 Years Sister Mellitene is an RN who earned a Sister Pacis School of Nurs- St. Francis Con- A Taylorville native who calls St. Mary ing in Spring- diploma from St. John’s School of Nurs- Sister Mary Lou vent she was a her home parish, Sister Mary Ann Minor, field. Her principal areas of ministry ing, obtained her bachelor’s degree from nurse and health OSF, professed vows with the Hospital Sis- have been in the mission field and as a Quincy Univer- services personal care assistant. She has ters of St. Francis on June 13, 1957 at St. hospital nurse. She was a missionary in sity and her mas- ministered at St. Francis Hospital, Litch- Francis Convent Taiwan, and a nurse at St. John’s Hospital ter’s of nursing field; St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland and in Springfield. in Springfield and at St. Francis Convent. She has her RN from Marquette St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She also Now living a ministry of prayer, Sister diploma from University. Her served at St. James Parish in Riverton. Pacis will celebrate on July 8 at St. Francis She now lives a ministry of prayer and St. John’s School principal minis- Convent with invited guests. will celebrate with invited guests at St. of Nursing, her tries have been Francis Convent on July 8. bachelor’s from as a local coordi- Sister Anne Carlino, OSF Loyola Univer- nator, in-service 60 Years Sister Jamesine Lamb, OSF sity and her mas- director, hospi- ter’s from DePaul A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Sister Anne tal emergency 60 Years University. Carlino, OSF, professed vows at St. Fran- room volunteer A native of Aud, Mo., Sister James- Sister Mary Sister Mellitene cis Convent in at St. Anthony’s Sister Mary Ann Ann has served Springfield on ine Lamb, OSF, professed vows with the Hospital in Effingham and as a nurse and at St. Mary’s June 13, 1957. Hospital Sisters of St. Francis on Sept. 8, in the medicine room at St. Francis Con- Hospital in Decatur and St. Joseph’s Hos- She obtained 1957 at St. Fran- vent, and a nursing instructor at St. John’s pital in Highland where she was a nurse/ her nursing cis Convent in School of Nursing. head nurse, and assistant director/direc- diploma from Springfield. She Sister Mellitene, who now lives a min- tor of nursing service. Her corporate ser- St. John’s School comes from a vice with Hospital Sisters Health System, istry of prayer, will celebrate with invited of Nursing, her large family and Springfield has included being chair of the guests on July 8 at St. Francis Convent. bachelor’s in followed two board of directors, secretary of the board nursing from of her sisters to of directors, a board member and vice St. Louis Uni- the Hospital Sis- Sister Augusta Sperl, OSF president of HSHS Illinois Hospitals. She versity and her ters: Sister Mary 75 Years was also provincial superior, provincial Sister Anne master’s degree Evelyn Lamb, councilor at the convent and general supe- Sister Augusta Sperl, OSF, professed from Sangamon OSF, and the late rior (Germany). vows with the Hospital Sisters of St. State University (now University of Illi- Sister Jane Marie Sister Jamesine Now a Samaritan volunteer at HSHS Francis at St. nois, Springfield). Lamb, OSF. St. John’s Hospital, she will celebrate with Francis Convent Sister Anne has been a hospital nurse She has her RN diploma from St. John’s invited guests on July 8 at St. Francis Con- in Springfield supervisor in the emergency room, out- School of Nursing and her bachelor’s from vent, where she resides. on Oct. 4, 1942. patient orthopedic and diagnostics, gen- St. Louis University. She is a Spring- eral surgical nursing and obstetrics, and She has served at a few hospitals Continued on page 24: Ju bil a r ia n s field native and the director of cardiovascular surgery and was a member services at St. John’s Hospital in Spring- of Ss. Peter and field. She was healthcare coordinator and Paul Parish in healthcare supervisor at St. Francis Con- Springfield. vent and community services coordinator Sister Augusta for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. earned her nurs- She has also been a corporate board Sister Augusta ing diploma from member at HSHS hospitals. For many St. John’s School years she has been a missionary nurse in of Nursing. At St. Mary’s Hospital in Deca- Bukoba, Tanzania, East Africa. tur she was a nurse, administrator, director She will celebrate with invited guests at of pastoral care, medical records librarian St. Francis Convent in Springfield on July 8. and a volunteer. At St. Francis Convent she was in province leadership. Additionally Sister Mary Lou Hurley Funeral Homes she served as a corporate board member at Durbin, OSF Pre Need Funeral Plans • Complete Personal Service • Serving All Faiths Jerome J. Hurley HSHS hospitals. 60 Years 122 W. Douglas 123 W. Adams Sister Augusta now lives a ministry of Petersburg Daniel Nottke Greenview prayer and will celebrate on July 8 with Ramsey native Sister Mary Lou Durbin, (217) 632-2500 James Sipes (217) 968-5504 invited guests at St. Francis Convent. OSF, professed vows on June 13, 1957 at PAGE 24 May 14, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 23 field from 1959 to 1962. She was also and a master’s degree in special educa- HOSPITAL FRANCISCAN finance agent for the Ursuline commu- tion from Cardinal Stritch University in nity in Springfield from 1959 to 1962 and Milwaukee. She received her LPN from SISTERS SISTERS of OUR LADY local assistant from 1963 to 1969. She was St. John’s Hospital in Springfield before of ST. FRANCIS of PERPETUAL HELP bursar at Springfield College from 1963 earning her bachelor’s in nursing from St. to 1971. She was the finance agent for the Louis University. Central Province from 1971 to 1977 and Sister Mary Evalyn taught in Springfield Sister Maureen Fagan, OSF Sister Carol was local prioress for the Ursuline com- at St. Aloysius School from 1963 to 1965 50 Years Beckermann, OSF munity in New Orleans from 1977 to and again from 1967 to 1971. She also 1981. She was assistant provincial for the taught at Blessed Sacrament School from A native of Madison, Wis., Sister Mau- 50 Years Central Province from 1981 to 1984 and 1965 to 1967. She taught special education reen Fagan, OSF, professed vows with the Sister Carol Beckermann, OSF, of the provincial from 1984 to 1990. She then at Corpus Christi Hospital Sisters of St. Francis on Aug. 22, Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Per- served as local treasurer for several Ursu- Grade School in 1967 at St. Francis Convent in Springfield. petual Help, professed first vows on Aug. line communities and as assistant to the Jennings, Mo., She has her 12, 1967 at the motherhouse chapel in provincial treasurer. and at St. Antho- bachelor’s in Ferguson, Mo. She received the habit two She returned to her native Springfield ny’s Center in nursing from years before that in 2008 and lives a ministry of prayer at St. Louis. She Marillac College on May 29, 1965. Loretto Home. then went on to and her NNP Born in St. Louis, pursue her edu- (neonatal nurse she is the daugh- Sister Lorene Grif�n, OSU cation in nursing practitioner) ter of Magdalene 60 Years and was a nurse from George- B e c k e r m a n n in Ursuline infir- town University. and her father is A native of Pensacola, Fla., Sister maries in San She served at deceased. Lorene Griffin, OSU, professed vows with Antonio, Texas Sister Mary Evalyn St. Mary’s Hos- Sister Carol the Ursulines of the Roman Union, Cen- and Waterville, pital in Decatur has a bachelor’s tral Province on July 16, 1957 at the Ursu- Maine, as well as the Ursuline’s Queen of and St. John’s Sister Maureen degree from line Novitiate in Peace Health Care Center in Alton. She Hospital in Sister Carol Marillac Col- Crystal City, Mo. was a nurse supervisor at Forum Health Springfield, where she was a staff nurse lege, a master’s She has a bach- Care Center and a teaching assistant at in the neonatal unit, neonatal nurse cli- degree from the University of Missouri elor’s in music the University of Texas, both in San Anto- nician, nurse and nurse aide. She was a and a master’s from St. Thomas Univer- from the Uni- nio, from 1992 to 1999. She held local home health nurse/supervisor, and at St. sity. She has ministered in a number of versity of Texas leadership positions in several Ursuline Francis Convent she was pre-novitiate ways, including serving as a teacher, prin- in Dallas; a mas- communities, including Alton and pro- minister. She has also been a corporate vided community service in Alton from cipal, in congregational leadership and in ter’s in music board member for HSHS hospitals. from Eastman 2007 to 2017. social work. She is presently serving the Now a spiritual director in Chicago, she School of Music She now lives a ministry of prayer at Diocese of Springfield in Illinois as area will celebrate on July 8 at St. Francis Con- in Rochester, St. Clare’s Villa in Alton and celebrated director of Effingham Catholic Charities vent with invited guests. N.Y., a bachelor’s her jubilee with community, family and and lives in Teutopolis. Sister Lorene in history from friends in January. A celebration by invitation only is Sister Janice Schneider, OSF The College of planned for June 24 at St. Justin the New Rochelle in New Rochelle, N.Y., and 25 Years Martyr Church in Sunset Hills, Mo. Sister Donna a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Hyndman, OSU Olney native Sister Janice Schneider, the University of North Texas in Denton, OSF, professed vows on Aug. 12, 1992 URSULINES of the Texas. 60 Years with the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis at Sister Lorene taught high school in Decatur native Sister Donna Hyndman, St. Francis Convent in Springfield. She is ROMAN UNION, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and Texas OSU, is celebrating 60 years with the the daughter of Joseph H. Schneider and CENTRAL PROVINCE for nearly 20 years. She also served in Ursulines of the Roman Union, Central Ethel G. Ochs Schneider. parish ministry and was a family thera- Province. She Sister Janice has her associate’s degree pist in Dallas. In the Springfield diocese, professed vows from Olney Cen- Sister Celeste Cour, OSU she taught at St. Teresa High School in on Jan. 16, 1957 tral College, a 70 Years Decatur from 1960 to 1963 and served in bachelor’s from at the Ursuline Sister Celeste Cour, OSU, professed the diocesan Office of Religious Educa- Novitiate in the University of tion from 1973 to 1976. She transferred Illinois at Spring- vows with the Ursulines of the Roman Crystal City, Mo. to the Ursuline Sisters’ Western Province field, a master’s Union, Central She has a in 1991, where she ministered as therapist from Lakeland Province on Jan. bachelor’s degree in Alaska until 2014, when she returned College and a 16, 1947 at the in English from to the Central Province. She now pro- master’s in health Ursuline Novi- Webster Univer- vides community service and is a local care mission from tiate in Crystal sity in St. Louis councilor for the Ursuline community in Aquinas Institute City, Mo. She is a as well as a mas- Dallas. of Theology. native of Spring- Sister Donna ter’s degree in Sister Janice She has served field and has a special educa- in accounting at bachelor’s degree Sister Mary Evalyn tion from Cardinal Stritch University in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, St. Joseph’s from The College House, OSU Milwaukee. Hospital in Highland and St. John’s Hospi- of New Rochelle 60 Years Sister Donna taught at Ursuline acad- tal in Springfield. In 2015, she was elected in New Rochelle, emies in St. Louis, New Orleans and provincial councilor/canonical treasurer Sister Celeste N.Y., and a mas- Sister Mary Evalyn House, OSU, pro- Santa Rosa, Calif. She served on the sec- for the 2015 to 2019 leadership team and ter’s in theology fessed vows with the Ursulines of the retarial staff at the Ursuline Generalate prior to that she served as provincial sec- from St. Mary’s University in San Anto- Roman Union, Central Province on Jan. in Rome from 1984 to 2008. She also held retary/treasurer. She also serves as a board nio, Texas. 16, 1957 at the Ursuline Novitiate in Crys- many local leadership positions. Since member at several HSHS hospitals. Sister Celeste served in missions in tal City, Mo. She is a native of Granite City. returning from Rome in 2008, she has She will celebrate with invited guests at South America from 1950 to 1958. She She has a bachelor’s degree in English St. Francis Convent on July 8. taught at Ursuline Academy in Spring- from Webster University in St. Louis Continued on page 25: Ju bil a r ia n s CATHOLIC TIMES deaioc s n l if e May 14, 2017 PAGE 25

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New Orleans. She served in parish minis- She earned her bachelor’s degree in the- as local councilor URSUl in eS of the try in San Antonio from 1980 to 1992 and ology from Marillac College in St. Louis, as for the Ursuline was co-director of Villa Maria Retreat well as her master’s degree in philosophy communities in ROMAN UNI ON , and Conference from St. Louis University, also in St. Louis. Springfield and C EN TRAL PROVIN c e Center in Fronte- Sister Thomas More taught at Corpus Alton. nac, Minn., from Christi Grade School in Jennings, Mo., and In 1997, Sister 1992 to 2000. at St. Peter’s School and Ursuline Academy Anne Dorothy ministered in many ways in New Orleans, She was also the in Kirkwood, Mo. She taught at St. Teresa transferred to including assisting at the Shrine of Our program direc- High School in Decatur from 1991 to 1992. the Ursuline’s Lady of Prompt Succor and tutoring in an tor of Bible Land She also taught religious education at St. Western Prov- adult education program. Study Tours and Alphonsus Parish in Brighton from 1994 ince and contin- She celebrated her jubilee with commu- Research for St. to 1995. From 1995 to 2014, she taught at Sister Anne Dorothy ued her teaching nity, family and friends in January. Mary’s Univer- Marquette Catholic High School in Alton. ministry in Cali- sity in San Anto- She has held many local leadership posi- fornia, where she Sister Mary Ursula nio from 1979 to tions, including remains today. She resides in Winnetka, McGann, OSU 2009. She stud- Sister Mary K. serving as trea- Calif. ied in Jerusalem surer, councilor 60 Years in 2000 and ministered there from 2000 and prioress of URSUl in eS Electra, Texas native Sister Mary Ursula to 2009. In addition to her current inner- the Frontenac, McGann, OSU, professed vows with the city ministry at St. Patrick Center in St. Minn., Ursuline SISTERS of Ursulines of the Roman Union, Central Louis, Sister Mary K. does an annual community. She SAIN T JOSEPH Province on Jan 16, 1957 at the Ursuline Christmas project for children in Bethle- currently lives in hem, Palestine. Godfrey and is Novitiate in Crystal City, Mo. Sister Suzanne Sims, OSU She holds a bachelor’s degree in business province archi- administration from Our Lady of the Lake Sister Marian Pelikan, OSU vist for the Ursu- 50 Years College in Baton Rouge, La., as well as a 60 Years lines’ Central Sister Suzanne Sims, OSU, an Ursuline Province. master’s degree in theology from St. Mary’s Hailing from Potosi, Mo., Sister Marian Sister Thomas More Sister of Mount Saint Joseph (Maple Mount, Sister Thomas University in San Antonio, Texas. Pelikan, OSU, professed vows with the Ky.) who was president of Springfield Col- More celebrated her jubilee with her com- Sister Ursula Ursulines of the Roman Union, Central lege in Illinois from 1997-2000, is celebrat- munity, family and friends in January. taught at Ursu- Province on Jan. 16, 1957 at the Ursuline ing 50 years as an Ursuline Sister. line academies Novitiate in Crystal City, Mo. A native of Owensboro, Ky., she’s had a in Galveston and She has a bachelor’s degree in elemen- Sister Anne Dorothy varied career, including as a professor at San Antonio in tary education from Webster University Schober, OSU Brescia College, Texas and at Villa in St. Louis and ministered as an elemen- 50 Years Owensboro, a Maria Academy tary teacher and principal for 40 years. She twice-elected A native of Jamaica, N.Y., Sister Anne in Frontenac, served in Springfield, Alton, Collinsville member of the Dorothy Schober, OSU, professed vows Minn. She was and Oak Park in Illinois; and in Kirkwood, Ursuline Coun- with the Ursulines of the Roman Union, cil and direc- bursar of Spring- Herculaneum, De Soto, Arcadia, Kinloch Central Province on Jan. 20, 1967. Her pro- tor of Mission field College in and Arnold in fession took place at the Ursuline Novitiate Advancement for Illinois from Missouri. In Sister Mary Ursula in Crystal City, Mo. the Ursuline Sis- 1971 to 1974 and the Springfield She earned her bachelor’s degree in his- ters. Since Janu- served in the diocese she was tory from Marillac College in St. Louis and ary 2017, she has Office of Religious Education in the Diocese teacher and her master’s degree in theology from St. served as director of Springfield in Illinois from 1976 to 1978. principal at Ss. Sister Suzanne She has held numerous positions in Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. of faith forma- Peter and Paul tion at St. Pius X local leadership of Ursuline communities, Among her many teaching assignments, in Springfield Church in Owensboro. including serving as prioress and treasurer. Sister Anne Dorothy taught at St. Aloysius from 1970 to School in Springfield from 1970 to 1976 and Jubilee congratulations may be sent to From 1978 to 1981 she was a councilor of 1971; teacher and again from 1982 to 1986. She taught at Ss. the Ursuline Sisters, 8001 Cummings Road, the Central Province leadership team. She principal at Alton Peter and Paul School in Collinsville from Maple Mount, KY 42356. now lives a life of volunteer and prayer min- Consolidated 1979 to 1980 and at St. Ambrose School in istry at St. Agnes Home in St. Louis. Sister Marian School from 1971 Godfrey from 1986 to 1991. She also served Continued on page 26: Ju bil a r ia n s to 1974, and a Sister Mary K. Milne, OSU teacher at Ss. Peter and Paul School in Col- 60 Years linsville from 1974 to 1975. She has also held several local leadership positions in A native of Springfield, Sister Mary Ursuline communities. Since 1999, she has K. Milne, OSU, professed vows with the been providing pastoral care in Alton. Ursulines of the Roman Union, Central Sister Marian, who resides at St. Clare’s Province at the Ursuline Novitiate in Villa in Alton, celebrated with her com- Crystal City, Mo., on Jan. 16, 1957. munity, family and friends in January. Her advanced education includes a bach- elor’s degree in English from The College Sister Thomas More of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, N.Y., Daly, OSU as well as a master’s in Scripture from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. 50 Years Sister Mary K. began her ministry as Alton native Sister Thomas More Daly, a teacher at Ss. Peter and Paul School in OSU, is celebrating her golden jubilee. Alton from 1960 to 1961. She also taught She professed vows with the Ursulines of in New Orleans, San Antonio, Texas, and the Roman Union, Central Province on Kirkwood, Mo. She was principal of the Jan. 20, 1967 at the Ursuline Novitiate in Ursuline Academy elementary school in Crystal City, Mo. PAGE 26 May 14, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 25 and Belleville. She served in health care tions are planned at Anna House and at Missouri, California and Texas. Addition- POOR in Indiana and is currently coordinator of Theresa Center in St. Louis. ally, she was a missionary in Honduras, HANDMAIDS sister residents at Catherine Kasper Home serving as a school treasurer. in Donaldson, Ind. Sister Theresa She now lives a ministry of prayer and of JESUS CHRIST Sister Deanne plans an individual cel- Duerfahrd, SSND presence at Anna House in Bridgeton, ebration on May 13 and a community cel- Mo., and will take part in private celebra- ebration on July 8, both in Donaldson. 70 Years tions there as well as at Theresa Center in Sister Jolise May, PHJC Seventy years ago on July 30, 1947, Sister St. Louis. 60 Years Sister Kathleen Kelley, PHJC Theresa Duerfahrd, SSND, professed vows with the School Sisters of Notre Dame at Sister Mary Ann Chicago native Sister Jolise May, PHJC, 50 Years the motherhouse in St. Louis. is celebrating 60 years since she took first Huelsing, SSND Sister Kathleen Kelley, PHJC, was born in Sister Theresa earned her bachelor’s vows with the Poor Handmaids of Jesus 70 Years Acushnet, Mass. She is celebrating 50 years degree in elementary education from Notre Christ on July 16, 1957. since she took first vows with the Poor Dame College in St. Louis. From 1947 to Sister Mary Ann Huelsing, SSND, for- She has her bachelor’s in English from Handmaids of Jesus Christ on Aug. 6, 1967. 1953 she taught at St. Mary School in Alton merly known as Sister Paul Francis, took Alverno College in Milwaukee; her master’s She has an associate’s degree from and then from 1983 to 1984 at St. Louis in vows with the School Sisters of Notre in English/history from Purdue Calumet Ancilla College in Donaldson, Ind.; a Nokomis. She also taught in Louisiana, Dame on July 30, 1947 at the mother- in Hammond, Ind., and took coursework bachelor’s degree in home economics/ Iowa, Missouri and California. In St. Louis house in St. Louis. toward a doctorate at Loyola University. human devel- she was also a seamstress of liturgical fab- She completed her bachelor’s degree Her ministries have included education, opment from rics arts, a tutor and a driver. in education from Notre Dame College administration and leadership. Mundelein Col- She now lives a ministry of prayer and in St. Louis in 1957 and her master’s in In the Diocese of Springfield in Illi- lege in Chicago; presence at Veronica House in Bridge- education from Western Illinois Univer- nois, Sister Jolise served at St. John School and a cosmetol- ton, Mo., and will take part in private sity in Macomb in 1979. In the Springfield in Quincy. She ogy license from celebrations there and at Theresa Center diocese she taught at St. Boniface School has also served Vogue School of in St. Louis. in Quincy from 1955 to 1958; St. Francis in Chicago; Cosmetology in Solanus School in Quincy from 1973 to Fort Wayne- Mishawaka, Ind. 1978; and at St. Anthony School in Eff- She has served Sister Charlotte South Bend; Gaughan, SSND ingham from 1978 to 1979. She was also Coatzacoalcos, in health care, a teacher and administrator in Missouri. Mexico; and in child care, edu- 70 Years She was a special education teacher as Sister Kathleen Limburg, Ger- cation, senior a missionary in Japan. In St. Louis she care and cosme- Sister Charlotte Gaughan, SSND, for- many. She is cur- merly known as Sister Carol Therese, was administrator of Cardinal Ritter rently director of tology. In the Diocese of Springfield in Institute; on the secretarial staff at Maria Illinois she ministered at St. John School professed vows with the School Sisters of mission integra- Notre Dame 70 years ago on July 30, 1947 Center; registrar at Cardinal Ritter Prep tion at Ancilla in Quincy. She also worked in orphan- School; ministered to families at Ronald Sister Jolise ages, schools, hospitals, and in senior care at the motherhouse in St. Louis. She was College and lives born in Pana and lists her home parish as McDonald House; and was coordinator at Convent Ancilla Domini in Donaldson, in various places, including in Chicago, of hospitality at the Caroline Conference Belleville, Gary, Ind., and in Fort Wayne- St. Anthony of Padua in Effingham. Ind. She earned a bachelor’s degree in ele- Retreat Center at the motherhouse. She plans an individual celebration on South Bend, Ind. She is currently a com- Sister Mary Ann is living a ministry of munity volunteer and lives at Convent mentary education from Notre Dame May 13 and a community celebration on College in St. Louis in 1958. She then prayer and presence at Veronica House July 8, both in Donaldson. Ancilla Domini in Donaldson. in Bridgeton. She will celebrate there Sister Kathleen plans an individual cel- earned her master’s in education from Xavier University in New Orleans in and at Theresa Center in St. Louis during ebration on May 13 and a community cel- upcoming private celebrations. Sister Deanne Blume, PHJC ebration on July 8, both in Donaldson. 1964. In the Springfield diocese she was 50 Years a teacher at Sacred Heart School in Eff- ingham from 1970 to 1971. From 1985 to Sister Sharon Aalbers, SSND A native of South Bend, Ind., Sister 1998 she ministered in food service at the 60 Years Deanne Blume, PHJC, is celebrating 50 SCHOOL SISTERS Oblate novitiate in Godfrey. She was also years since she took first vows with the Poor of NOTRE DAME a teacher in Louisiana, Iowa, Missouri Quincy native Sister Sharon Aalbers, Handmaids of Jesus Christ on Aug. 6, 1967. and Mississippi. SSND, formerly known as Sister Mary Sister Deanne has an associate’s degree Sister Charlotte now lives a ministry Andrene, professed vows with the School in education from Ancilla College in Sister Mary Bede of prayer and presence at Anna House Sisters of Notre Dame on Aug. 3, 1957 in Donaldson, Ind.; Hurst, SSND in Bridgeton, Mo., and will take part in St. Louis at the motherhouse. She calls St. a bachelor’s in private celebrations there and at Theresa Boniface her home parish. education from 75 Years Center in St. Louis. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music theory from Notre Dame College in St. Alverno College Sister Mary Bede Hurst, SSND, is cel- Louis in 1959 and a master’s in music in Milwaukee; ebrating 75 years with the School Sisters Sister Regina Marie theory from Southern Illinois University, an M.Ed./PDT in of Notre Dame. She professed vows on Grohman, SSND Edwardsville in 1974. In the Springfield education from July 31, 1942. 70 Years diocese she taught from 1973 to 1975 at Cardinal Stritch She earned her bachelor’s degree in ele- St. Anthony School in Effingham and in Milwaukee; mentary education from Quincy College It was on July 30, 1947 in the moth- then from 1975 to 1978 at St. Francis and a paralegal in 1950. In the Diocese of Springfield in erhouse in St. Louis, that Sister Regina certificate from Illinois she ministered at St. Francis Sola- Marie Grohman, SSND, professed vows Solanus School in Quincy. She also taught Indiana Uni- nus School in Quincy from 1942 to 1951 with the School Sisters of Notre Dame. in Texas, Iowa, California and Missouri. Sister Deanne versity in South and at St. Francis of Assisi School in Teu- Sister Regina Marie earned her bach- Additionally she was agency relations Bend. She also completed computer topolis from 1970 to 1971. She also was a elor’s degree in education from Immacu- manager for Second Harvest Food Bank courses at Olive Harvey in Chicago. teacher in Missouri and California, and late Heart in Los Angeles in 1953. In 1962, in Watsonville, Calif., and a receptionist She has served in education, health care, was a teacher and an aide at Notre Dame she her earned a master’s in education at St. James in Glendale, Ariz. administration, leadership and senior Preschool in St. Louis. from St. Louis University in St. Louis. She Sister Sharon now lives in Phoe- care. In the Springfield diocese she served Currently Sister Mary Bede lives a spent one year (1965 to 1966) teaching nix, Ariz., where she volunteers at Life at St. John School in Quincy. She has also ministry of prayer and presence at Anna in the Springfield diocese at St. Anthony Choices Women’s Clinics and takes part served in schools in Gary, Ind., Chicago House in Bridgeton, Mo. Private celebra- School in Effingham. She also taught in Continued on page 27: Ju bil a r ia n s CATHOLIC TIMES danio ces l if e May 14, 2017 PAGE 27

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 26 Notre Dame at the motherhouse in St. where she volunteers in various places Redempta, she professed vows on Aug. 3, Louis on Aug. 3, 1957. and lives a life of prayer and presence. She 1957 at the motherhouse in St. Louis. SCH O ol SISTERS She has a bachelor’s degree in history will take part in a private celebration at St. Sister Christine earned her bachelor’s in of NO TRE DAME from Notre Dame College in St. Louis, Theresa Center in St. Louis on Aug. 6. biology from Notre Dame College in St. which she earned in 1960. She went on to Louis in 1961 and went on to earn her mas- earn a master’s degree in elementary edu- Sister Geraldine ter’s in elementary education from St. Louis cation from the University of Missouri in Neier, SSND University in 1974. She taught in Missouri in the ministry of prayer and presence. She Columbia in 1975. A teacher in Missouri and was an elementary administrator in will celebrate at St. Theresa Center in St. and Illinois, she taught at St. Louis School 60 Years Illinois and Missouri. She moved to Sierra Louis in a private celebration this August. in Nokomis from 1969 to 1970 and at St. Sister Geraldine Neier, SSND, a native Leone and The Gambia in East Africa to Francis Solanus School in Quincy from of Highland who calls St. Paul her home become a missionary, where she served as Sister Barbara 1974 to 1978. She was also a director of parish, is celebrating 60 years as a School a teacher, head mistress and in leadership. Habing, SSND religious education in Illinois; a guidance Sister of Notre Dame. She professed She currently is a volunteer in the devel- counselor at Family Shelter Service in 60 Years vows on Aug. 3, 1967 at the motherhouse opment office for the province of Africa Naperville; a pastoral care and hospital in St. Louis. and lives a ministry of prayer and pres- Born in Effingham, Sister Barbara chaplain in both Missouri and Illinois; Sister Geraldine earned a bachelor’s in ence. She had a private celebration on May Habing, SSND, calls St. Anthony her and a teacher for the Immigrant/Refugee biology from Notre Dame College in St. 7 and plans another private celebration at home parish. She is celebrating 60 years Women’s Program in St. Louis. Louis in 1960. She earned a master’s in St. Theresa Center in St. Louis in August. with the School Sisters of Notre Dame Sister Patricia lives in St. Louis where earth science from the University of North and professed vows Aug. 3, 1957 at the she volunteers and lives a ministry of Dakota in Grand Forks in 1972 and another Sister Miriam Catherine motherhouse in St. Louis. prayer and presence. She will take part in master’s — this time in theology — from Wesselmann, SSND She earned a bachelor’s degree in eco- a private celebration in St. Louis at The- Loyola University in New Orleans in 1989. nomics from Notre Dame College in St. resa Center in August. From 1965 to 1973, Sister Geraldine 60 Years Louis in 1964 and her master’s in elemen- taught at St. Paul High School in High- Sister Miriam Catherine Wesselmann, tary administration from Southern Illi- Sister Barbara Geers, SSND land. She also taught in Missouri, Arkan- SSND, a School Sister of Notre Dame for nois University in Edwardsville in 1973. 60 Years sas and Iowa and was an elementary/ 60 years, was born in Pierron and calls In the Springfield diocese, Sister Barbara secondary administrator in Iowa and Immaculate Conception her home parish. Sister Barbara Geers, SSND, was for- served at St. Louis School in Nokomis Missouri. She was a provincial councilor She professed vows at the motherhouse in from 2008 to 2012. She also taught and merly known as Sister Marie Rosaire and for the St. Louis Province and a director has been a School Sister of Notre Dame St. Louis on Aug. 3, 1957. was an elementary school administrator of religious education in Illinois. She was She has a bachelor’s degree in history in Missouri and Illinois. She now volun- for 60 years. She professed vows on Aug. also a missionary in Kabala, Sierra Leone, 3, 1957 at the motherhouse in St. Louis. from Notre Dame College in St. Louis teers in various places and serves a min- West Africa, ministering as a teacher. earned in 1961; a master’s in history from istry of prayer and presence in St. Louis. She earned a bachelor’s degree in theol- Sister Geraldine lives in St. Louis and ogy from Notre Dame College in St. Louis St. Louis University earned in 1971; a She will take part in a private celebra- ministers in the criminal justice minis- in 1962. Over 30 years later, in 1994, she master’s in educational counseling/guid- tion this August at St. Theresa Center in try as entry essential assistant. She had earned her master’s degree in pastoral ance from the University of Missouri, St. St. Louis. a private celebration on May 7 and plans studies at Loyola University of Chicago. Louis earned in 1977; and finally a mas- another private celebration at St. Theresa ter’s in spirituality from Holy Name Col- She was a teacher in Missouri, Illinois, Center in St. Louis. Sister Patricia California and Florida. In the Springfield lege in Oakland, Calif., earned in 1989. A teacher in Illinois and Missouri, Delaney, SSND diocese, she taught at St. Francis Solanus Sister Christine Spour, SSND 60 Years School in Quincy in 1971. She returned to Sister Miriam Catherine taught at Quincy the diocese in 1989 where she ministered 60 Years Notre Dame High School from 1965 to Sister Patricia Delaney, SSND, is cel- 1969. She was also a secondary adminis- at St. Gertrude in Grantfork, St. James A native of the Diocese of Springfield ebrating 60 years with the School Sisters trator, campus minister, guidance coun- in St. Jacob, and St. Elizabeth in Marine in Illinois, Sister Christine Spour, SSND, of Notre Dame. She professed vows Aug. selor, spiritual director and executive until 1996. She also ministered to the calls St. Anthony in Effingham her home 3, 1957 at the motherhouse in St. Louis. elderly in Missouri. parish. Formerly known as Sister Mary Continued on page 28: Ju bil a r ia n s She earned a bachelor’s in sociology Sister Barbara now lives in St. Louis from Notre Dame College in St. Louis where she is a volunteer. She plans to take in 1963 and a master’s in elementary part in a private celebration at Theresa administration from St. Louis University Center in St. Louis during August. in St. Louis in 1974. From 1968 to 1973 she served in the Diocese of Springfield Sister Ann Koch, SSND in Illinois at St. Francis Solanus School Pilgrimages for Catholics and people of all faiths in Quincy. She also was a teacher/admin- 60 Years istrator in Missouri and Illinois. She was Born in Highland and calling St. Paul Travel to the South American Shrines with Bishop Kemme; also education consultant and supervisor Parish her home parish, Sister Ann Koch, Catholic Diocese of Wichita; of schools for the Belleville diocese, pro- SSND, professed vows with the School A benefit pilgrimage to help the Guadalupe Clinic; vincial councilor for the St. Louis Prov- Sisters of Notre Dame at the motherhouse January 29– February 8, 2018; $3,850 ince, and adjunct consultant for Catholic in St. Louis on Aug. 3, 1957. She was for- school management in Los Angeles. merly known as Sister Janelle. We also offer several trips to different destinations: the Holy Land; Italy; Sister Patricia lives in Shiloh where she Sister Ann earned her bachelor’s degree France, Portugal, & Spain; Poland; Medjugorje, Lourdes, & Fatima; volunteers and lives a life of prayer and in music theory from Notre Dame College Ireland & Scotland; England; Austria, Germany, & Switzerland; Greece & presence. She has plans to take part in a in St. Louis in 1962. In 1973, she earned Turkey; Budapest; Prague; Our Lady of Guadalupe; Colombia; Brazil; private celebration at St. Theresa Center her master’s in elementary administration Argentina; Domestic Destinations; etc… in St. Louis this August. from St. Louis University in St. Louis. She taught in Illinois, Alabama and Missouri. We also specialize in custom trips for Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Sister Patricia Dooley, SSND Her other ministries in Missouri included 60 Years elementary administration, acting as a Call us 24/7 508-340-9370 director of religious education and serv- Hablamos Español 855-842-8001 Sister Patricia Dooley, SSND, formerly ing on the secretarial staffas an adminis- known as Sister Brigid Maureen, pro- trative assistant. www.proximotravel.com fessed vows with the School Sisters of Sister Ann now resides in St. Louis [email protected] PAGE 28 May 14, 2017 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 27 Currently, Sister Diane Marie lives in St. Sisters of Notre Dame on July 29, 1967 at Highland from 1979 to 1980 and also was a Louis and is a video production special- the St. Louis motherhouse. She was for- teacher and coordinator of religious educa- SCHOOL SISTERS ist. She had a private celebration on May merly called Sister Colin Marie. tion in Missouri. She ministered as a mis- 7 and will participate in another private She earned her bachelor’s degree in sionary in Honduras, as a teacher, director of NOTRE DAME celebration at Theresa Center in August. chemistry from Notre Dame College in of initial formation and pastoral associate. St. Louis in 1969. In 1978 she went on to In New Haven, Ky., she was administra- Sister Linda Kremer, SSND earn her master’s degree in physical sci- tor of Bethany Springs Retreat Center. She director of Bridges Foundation, all in Mis- 50 Years ence from Emporia State University in was also a novice director in St. Louis. souri. In addition, she was also a guidance Emporia, Kan. Presently, Sister Marie Danielle is assis- counselor and teacher in Talofofo, Guam. Sister Linda Kremer, SSND, formerly Sister Kathy spent two years, from 1971 tant director of the St. Anthony Retreat Currently, she lives in St. Louis, where known as Sister Stephanie Marie, is cel- to 1973, teaching at Quincy Notre Dame Center in Three Rivers, Calif., and is she ministers in spiritual direction and ebrating her golden jubilee as a School High School and she also taught in Mis- expected to celebrate her jubilee on Aug. 6 lives a life of prayer and presence. She will Sister of Notre Dame. She professed souri. She was a missionary teaching sec- at a private celebration at Theresa Center take part in a private celebration at St. vows on July 29, 1967 at the motherhouse ondary education in Sierra Leone, West in St. Louis. Theresa Center in St. Louis on Aug. 6. in St. Louis. Africa; associate director of the Office for Sister Linda has a bachelor’s degree in the Missions in San Diego; and provin- Sister Paulette American studies earned in 1969 from cial counselor for the St. Louis Province. Zimmerman, SSND Sister John LaLande She was also development director for the Notre Dame College in St. Louis. In 1983 50 Years Baricevic, SSND she earned a master’s degree in education/ Province of Africa. 50 Years counseling, guidance from Emporia State Now residing in Rome, Sister Kathy is Sister Paulette Zimmerman, SSND, the Shalom International coordinator. She Sister John LaLande Baricevic, SSND, University in Emporia, Kan. was born in Highland and calls St. Paul A teacher/administrator in Missouri is set to celebrate at a private celebration her home parish. She is celebrating her is celebrating her golden jubilee as a on Aug. 6 at Theresa Center in St. Louis. School Sister of Notre Dame. She pro- and Illinois, she spent five years in the golden jubilee with the School Sisters of Springfield diocese, teaching at St. Fran- Notre Dame and professed vows on July fessed vows on July 29, 1967 at the moth- Sister Marie Danielle erhouse in St. Louis. cis Solanus School in Quincy from 1972 29, 1967 at the motherhouse in St. Louis. She has a bachelor’s degree in English She has a bachelor’s degree in math- to 1977. She was a guidance counselor Witt, SSND earned in 1969 from Notre Dame College ematics from Notre Dame College in in Missouri and took park in social work 50 Years in St. Louis as well as a master’s in English, St. Louis, earned in 1969 and a mas- and case work at Evergreen Hills Homes Celebrating her golden jubilee as a earned in 1977 from St. Louis University. ter’s in computers earned in 1989 at the for Girls in Dittmer, Mo. She ministered School Sister of Notre Dame is Sister Sister Paulette was a teacher in Mis- University of Illinois, Champaign. She to unwed mothers at Almost Home in St. Marie Danielle Witt, SSND. She pro- souri and in Illinois. She was also co- was a teacher in Illinois, Missouri and Louis. She was also a director of religious fessed vows on July 29, 1967 at the St. administrator of the SSND motherhouse Nebraska. In the Springfield diocese she education in Cumberland, RI. Louis motherhouse. in Wilton, Conn. Additionally, she was taught from 1973 to 1974 at St. Paul High Sister Linda currently resides in St. Louis and is a community leader at The- Sister Marie Danielle earned her bach- Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation School in Highland. She was also technol- elor’s degree in biology from Notre Dame coordinator in Missouri. Now living in ogy coordinator for St. Peter Cathedral in resa Center. She participated in a May 7 private celebration and will participate College in St. Louis in 1969. A number of St. Louis, she is ministering in an English Belleville, a computer support technician years later, in 1982, she earned a master’s tutoring project. for the SSNDs of St. Louis Province and in in another private celebration at Theresa Center on Aug. 6. in theology from the Catholic Theological She plans to take part in a private cel- IT educational services in St. Louis. Union in Chicago. ebration at St. Theresa Center in St. Louis Sister John LaLande presently lives in Bel- She taught at St. Paul High School in in August. leville, where she provides volunteer techni- Sister Urban Maureen cal support to the SSND membership. She Molitor, SSND will take part in a private celebration on 50 Years Aug. 6 at Theresa Center in St. Louis. Celebrating her golden jubilee with the Sister Diane Marie School Sisters of Notre Dame is Sister Fatima Buckman, SSND Urban Maureen Molitor, SSND. She pro- fessed vows at the SSND motherhouse in 50 Years St. Louis on July 29, 1967. Pilgrimage Celebrating her golden jubilee this year Sister Urban Maureen earned a bach- is Sister Diane Marie Buckman, SSND. elor’s in American studies from Notre Formerly known as Sister Marie Quentin, Dame College in St. Louis in 1969. Ten she professed vows on July 29, 1967 at the years later, in 1979, she earned a master’s Sunday, May 15 motherhouse in St. Louis. in education, mathematics from the Uni- Sister Diane Marie earned her bach- versity of Illinois, Champaign. 2 p.m. elor’s degree in American studies in 1969 She was a teacher and administrator in from Notre Dame College in St. Louis Illinois, Missouri and California. From and went on to earn her master’s in edu- 1984 to 1986 she served at St. Francis cation from St. Francis University in Fort Solanus School in Quincy. She was also a Blessed Sacrament Wayne, Ind., in 1983. tutor in Missouri and taught special needs She ministered for a number of years in students in St. Louis. She is currently a Parish the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, serv- substitute teacher who lives in St. Louis. ing from 1970 to 1972 at St. Francis Sola- Sister Urban Maureen plans to take Springfield nus School in Quincy; from 1972 to 1976 part in a private celebration scheduled for at St. Paul School in Highland; and from Aug. 6 at Theresa Center in St. Louis. 1984 to 1986 at St. Mary School in Alton. Speaker: She also taught in Missouri and California. Sister Kathy Father James Isaacson Later she was coordinator for television, Schmittgens, SSND radio, media at Wordnet Communications 50 Years in San Bernadino, Calif., and a video pro- All of the diocese is invited and urged to attend. ducer/director for Cor Productions, Char- Sister Kathy Schmittgens, SSND, pro- ter Cable, SSND Productions in St. Louis. fessed vows 50 years ago with the School