Her interest in history remained current. The Bernet sisters are identical twins who are celebrating 70 years of religious life. She was in the midst of writing a book on Pieces of the Parchment-Rubrics for Daily Living. Shethen served as director of religious education at Sacred Heart Religious Education Center in Palos Hills, Illinoisfor four years. Sister Evelyn was born on January 12, 1934, the seventh of eight children to Harold and Eva (Hamses) Schlosser in Yakima, Washington. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Sep 13, 2022 | Franciscan Sisters News, LCWR, Obituaries, Uncategorized Sister Rose Marie Przybylowicz, OSF, passed away September 9, 2022. Her father worked there for a large U.S. copper mining company. She also attended the Theological Institute at St. Norberts College over the course of several summers. Community members, family and friends will remember the long and rich life of Sister Lydia, for her deep love of God and her faith, her loyal dedication to her work with little children and the elderly and her positive approach to life. Our dear Sister Jovita went to her rest in the arms of our loving God on February 16. She always sought to make life better for others. She described her family as rich when it comes to happiness and love. She began school at St. Josephs Academy in Yakima, and completed her elementary education at St. Aloysius School after her family moved to Spokane, Washington. She completed high school at St. Marys Academy in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. With a bachelors degree in education from Viterbo College (University) and a masters degree from Clark College in reading, Sister Rita was well-prepared for 39 years in the field of education. In God's providential plan, these women . Sister Donna served as an elementary teacher for 14 years in schools in Washington (St. Augustines, Spokane [1952-1955 and 1963-1964]) and Wisconsin (Sacred Heart, Ashland [1950-1952]), La Crosse (St. Wenceslaus [1956-1963] and Blessed Sacrament [1964-1965]). Her life of prayer, service and love for others has absolutely represented the Spirit of St. Francis. In 2005, she retired to St. Rose Convent and later moved to Villa St. Joseph. She and her siblings enjoyed the ride to school in their carriage in the spring and fall and on the bobsled in the winter. One evening as the family gathered on the porch, next to a very full rain barrel, her father teasingly picked her up and saying he was going to put her headfirst into the barrel. Born on Oct. 7, 1927 in Sparta, Wisconsin, to William and Alice (Senogles) Sheridan, Sister Patricia grew up in Kendall, Wisconsin where her father worked for the Sheridan Lumber Company. In addition to her great devotion to education, prayer and spirituality, her family held a very dear spot in her heart. Later she returned to her baptismal name. For six years she was the chapel tour guide coordinator at the convent. On August 6, 1983 Sister Jean made her first profession of vows as a FSPA. She was an elementary school teacher for the majority of her active religious life, teaching grades one through four. She once said, The opportunities [in Cameroon] for creativity, reconciliation, leadership, inter-congregational collaboration and personal involvement have been a pure gift.. Her favorite subject was American history. In 1982, Joanne became an affiliate of the FSPA. Because of her keen eye, one could also count on Sister Patricia to know the latest on political issuesand to encourage prayer and political action. She ministered in schools in La Crosse, Plum City, Allouez and Stratford, Wisconsin; in Carroll, Calmar and Hiawatha, Iowa; in Bozeman, Montana; in Spokane, Washington and in David, Kentucky. After completing her doctorate, she returned to Viterbo as assistant professor of Spanish from 1990 to 1993. Sister Bernadette Milada Prochaska was born on June 15, 1932 in Montfort (Castle Rock), Wisconsin to Frank and Victoria (Roh) Prochaska, where she grew up with her nine brothers and sisters. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education with a minor in biology from Viterbo College (University). Her delight was combining two of her passions: teaching and working with international students, as she spent many hours in retirement helping solve a math problem or chemistry equation. After 13 years as a classroom teacher, Sister Patricia took courses at the Center for Pastoral Ministry in Kansas City and then moved into parish ministry in Davenport, Iowa, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Kansas City, Missouri. Focus on reducing and eliminating single-use plastic drink bottles (water, soda, tea, coffee, etc.). Carmel and West Bend) Washington (Spokane) and Wisconsin (Eau Galle and Halder) for 42 years. Sister Evelyn entered St. Rose Convent in the fall of 1958. Franciscan Sister Elaine Urbanek passes away December 27, 2022, at the age of 99 years. There she and her two brothers and three sisters grew up, helping with chores when they were not attending school at Sac County School. Community members, family, colleagues and friends remember Sister Karolyne for her delicious baking and great love of the outdoors. During the seventh grade at St. Marys School in Auburndale, Sister Dorothy began hearing a faint call to religious life. Jubilarians: Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OSF) Submitted October 4, 2019 | 3:46 PM 50th First Profession Sister Renita Brummer Birth name: Jeanette Birthplace: Effingham, Ill. Three years later cancer prevented her from performing all of her duties there but she continued on as an assistant to the new parish administrator. Her mother worked as a stenographer. Sister Valerie Lemansky, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She often said that religious life was an extension of a gift that was nurtured in her home. The Congregation's headquarters are located at Assisi Heights in Rochester, Minnesota. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Sister Ceciliennes ministry was in the area of music. She went on to teach for eight years in Calmar, Iowa, and then in Wisconsin in Genoa, St. Marys Ridge and La Crosse (St. Michaels Orphanage) before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Our dear Sister Victoria took flight and went home to the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021. There was a problem volunteering for this cemetery. Our dear Sister (Joan) Charlotte Struckhoff left this world peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Sep 9, 2020 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. The person we lost is Sister Annette Fessler, who died on Oct. 29 at the age of 95. There was always a twinkle in her eye and a story on her lips. While at Marquette, sheplayed the organ at Gesu Parish and after retiring from teaching English, she ministered as receptionist at the parish until she moved to St. Rose Convent in December of 2016. She was eager to go to school with her sisters. She later returned to her baptismal name. Her first two years of grade school were at St. Jude the Apostle School in Wauwatosa. She was a great baseball fan, which she kept up with weekly. Since she couldn't stop doing for others, a special aspect of her Marywood ministry was baking mini loaves of bread to welcome visitors. She served as a program assistant at Cabrini House in Minneapolis for 14 years. Bernardine Franciscan Sisters: Our Story In 1894 Mother Veronica Grzedowska and three companions left their cloister in Poland to respond to the educational needs of children of immigrant coal miners in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Her motto of living life in union with Christ was evident in her recent celebration of her 70th jubilee. She ignored it despite the persistent nature of the call. Gertrude was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1946 and was given the name Sister Barbara Jean. Obituary - Sr. Miriam Sitarz OSF Sister Miriam, 100, a sister for 84 years, died June 3, 2017 at Mary, Queen and Mother Center in St. Louis. That is when she started to deeply listen to the many messages in life God had been giving her, ultimately calling her to religious life. Her mother was a homemaker, but as Sister Joanne would say, also an activist, who was involved in many civic and social justice activities as she raised Joanne and her two brothers. In 2010, Sister Margaret Ann retired to Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse where she continued to volunteer until her health weakened. She also taught in Blackfoot, Idaho and St. Paul, Iowa. On September 9, 1921, Sister Rosile was born to Kilian and Katherine (Hertert) Pernsteiner on a farm near Spokane, Washingon. Returning to her home in 1973 in Guttenberg to care for her father, Sister Clara Mae also ministered as an activities director and home care aid. Sister Jean Moore, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 67, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born in Sand Lake, Michigan, Sister Patin entered the by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Jun 4, 2019 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Villa St. Joseph became her home again, retiring in 2018. Obituaries Bernardine Franciscan Sister Laetitia Okoniewski, a graduate of St. Hedwig School. This gave Sister Evelyn time to think if God might be calling her. The day after her 21st birthday she was in a serious car accident. When reflecting on her choice of vocation, she said, Upon visiting Maria Angelorum Chapel, I knew that I could never leave this.. On October 27, 2021, Sister Gale Bednarek, our resident Scripture scholar, left us for the fullness of Gods light and love. She pronounced first vows on August 12, 1953 and made final profession on August 11, 1959. Sister Lydia then served as Pastoral Care Minister at St. Annes Parish, also in Las Vegas, until she retired to St. Rose Convent in 2001. Gertrude was the youngest player on the basketball team when they won the Archdiocese of Dubuque tournament. Instead, she worked at Kaufer Catholic Bookstore in Spokane, then enrolled at Holy Names College (Fort Wright College) with a major in journalism and a minor in dramatics. She made first profession of vows on August 12, 1944, and final profession on August 9, 1950. These four congregations originated from the same Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . Posted June 15, 2022 Sister Anna Louise Aherne, O.S.F. During this time, she began taking classes part-time at Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis. She was an excellent teacher, a compassionate pastoral by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Jun 5, 2017 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. . She was privileged to attend Father Solanus beautification ceremony in Detroit. She was very fond of Pope Francis and talked often about his vision and teaching. She had taken several business subjects in high school, so she did secretarial work for three years before entering St. Rose Convent in La Crosse on July 29, 1941. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. She was in the 73rd year of her religious profession. After completing eighth grade, Sister Lydia wanted to attend high school. Upon her retirement, the executive director of David School, Danny Greene, summed up her impact, Sister Mary Myron has truly been a gift from God. Catherine was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1942, and was given the name Sister Rosile. Sister Kathleen Kenkel, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 91, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Friends had always been important to Sister Jean. Posted on March 1, 2023 February 6, 2023. At age six, Sister Lydia went to school with her two older sisters. In 2003 Sister Rosile retired and volunteered at Clare Center in Spokane. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School there, taught by the FSPA. She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2008, where she continued sharing her artistic creativity. Our dear Sister Loraine went to her rest in the arms of our loving God on August 19. She started out in the primary grades and quickly moved to middle and junior high, eventually serving as principal for seven years while at Holy Family School, Ashland and Sacred Heart School, Eau Claire. From there she moved back to Arizona and worked as a medical support staff member and Initial Loss Reporting (ILR) claims associate for State Farm Insurance. On Oct. 18, 1926, natural gas was discovered on the property which was used to heat the buildings. Sister Rita was born on August 12, 1928 in Early, Iowa to Elizabeth (Faber) and Leo Jansen. After graduating Ladycliff College with a BA in History, she earned a Masters Degree from Seton Hall University in Reading and an MS .