Eventually she was able to recruit an alumna to continue her work when she left. After a year in support services in El Paso, Texas, she was called to serve as baker at St. Rose Convent. At age six, Sister Lydia went to school with her two older sisters. Sister Margaret Ann was involved in school consolidations, both in Ashland and Eau Claire. She was in the seventy-fifth year of her religious profession. Sister Geralyn Misura, 88, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She once commented that she thought she learned how to rip the same afternoon she learned how to sew. She also attended the Theological Institute at St. Norberts College over the course of several summers. Community members, family and friends, remember Sister Jean as someone that always loved life in any of its aspects. Felician Sisters of North America Home Page. But for one week, March 8-14, we shine the spotlight on . The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities was formed in 2004 when three New York-based congregations of Franciscan sisters joined together. After graduating Ladycliff College with a BA in History, she earned a Masters Degree from Seton Hall University in Reading and an MS . Community members, family, colleagues and friends will remember Sister Cecilienne as an excellent music teacher and a master organist. She served as a religious educator in Marion, Iowa for three years and as a religious education coordinator in St. Pius Parish in Cedar Rapids for three more years. Sister Ladonna Kassmeyer, FSPA, 84, died Monday night, August 3, 2020, of a massive heart attack at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Sister Clara Mae was born in Guttenberg, Iowa to John and Hildegarde (Lake) Kuempel on March 25, 1932. Entrance: August 1966 First profession: August 1969 Final profession: August 1972 Education: Bachelor's in American studies, Marillac College, 1972 They have responded to a call to incarnate the Good News, taking on Jesus . This academic year she still served as chaplain for the Viterbo University womens basketball team. The first 31 years of Sister Frances religious life were spent as a homemaker and dietitian at various convents in Wisconsin and Iowa, including periods of time at Aquinas High School, St. Rose Convent and Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse. She had waited a long time for this homecoming often asking what was taking the Lord so long. Posted June 15, 2022 Sister Anna Louise Aherne, O.S.F. In St. Louis, Father Dunne was looking for Sisters to staff and operate Newsboys Home, an institution for unwanted and neglected boys. Helen again pushed the idea of a vocation out of her mind until December 1944 when she was assigned to the Sisters ward at the hospital. After earning a graduate degree in communications and journalism from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Sister Patricia served as Central Region secretary for six years in Hiawatha, Iowa. She made her first profession of vows on August 12, 1945, and her final profession on August 5, 1951. She ignored it despite the persistent nature of the call. Over the years, Sister Rosile served on the board of directors for several health care institutions, including St. Francis Hospital, St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa and St. Joseph Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. She was devoted to little children and prayed daily for the children of the world. Sister Dorothy was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1959 and was given the name Sister Dorothy Ann. February 19 Discerning Young Women: St. Clare and Eucharist Zoom February 17 Novice Experiences Michigan Mission Site February 27 After completing her doctorate, she returned to Viterbo as assistant professor of Spanish from 1990 to 1993. Whether the need is for short- or long-term, our caring, trained personnel are here to help. August 15, 1930 July 18, 2022, by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Jul 11, 2022 | Franciscan Sisters News, LCWR, Obituaries, SISTER ANGELITA LAWS, OSF Florence Catherine was born on September 26, 1923, to Frank and Dorothy (Tritz) Goetz in Bellevue, Iowa. She was instrumental in expanding student life programming since, at the time, the college was rapidly growing its enrollment of lay students. Sister Karolyne continued to faithfully serve in a variety of ministry assignments that defined her loving commitment to religious life. During that time, she took additional bookkeeping courses at Indiana University. Yermo High School in El Paso. Having lived simply, joyfully and with great love and care for everyone, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Dorothy Ann. She was born in Rochester, NY to Jeremiah J. and Mary O'Connor Collins. Community members, family, colleagues and friends remember Sister Karolyne for her delicious baking and great love of the outdoors. The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany is a congregation of Catholic women religious and their Associates serving the poor and marginalized of Bolivia, Brazil, Jamaica, Mozambique and the United States for over 160 years. Alleluia! The Sisters of Saint Francis of Rochester, Minnesota, a Roman Catholic congregation for women religious, was founded in 1877 by Mother Mary Alfred Moes. Eventually, Sister Lydia outgrew her do things differently attitude and two years later she, too, joined FSPA. She loved biking and walking anything to be out in Gods creation. For six years she was the chapel tour guide coordinator at the convent. 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When she was five years old, Florence began her education at St. Josephs School, Bellevue. Born on June 20, 1939, in Festina, Iowa, Joan Marie was the youngest of Nicholas and Rosalia Imoehl Hagemans 11 children. After receiving a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Viterbo College (University), La Crosse, she continued her education with a Masters in Music Education from DePaul University, Chicago. Community members, family and friends remember Sister Evelyn as a lively, generous person. SISTER MARIA TESSARI, O.S.F. At her golden jubilee in 2015, Sister Patricia noted that she had walked with more than 200 young women in her membership ministry. Sister Kathleen taught at the high school level for the next 11 years in Cathedral (Superior, Wisconsin), Kuemper (Carroll, Iowa), Aquinas (La Crosse), Marquette (West Point, Iowa) and Marquette (Bellevue, Iowa). From 1995 to 1998, Sister Betty was asked to serve as treasurer for the FSPA Central Region in Hiawatha, Iowa. At the end of her time at Viterbo, Sister Anita was invited to serve as an FSPA representative on the inter-congregational coordinating team for the preparation and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the congregation. Sister Evelyn Schlosser, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 88, died on October 7, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania Ohio 6832 Convent Blvd. Sister Geralyn earned a bachelors degree in elementary education from Viterbo College with a minor in music. In 2022, with her health failing, she moved to Villa St. Joseph. Her life will be celebrated with a Mass of Resurrection Friday, September 23. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Jul 21, 2022 | Franciscan Sisters News, LCWR, Obituaries, SISTER CAROLYN MRUZ, OSF Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1928, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Sister Pat was the daughter of Frank and Willa (Cherrier) Keating. Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois in 1917, she entered the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in 1930 and by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Feb 16, 2017 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Her nursing students loved her; one wrote, She gave me incentive to finish what I started and made me want to be a better person and also a better nurse. She possessed a good sense of humor and loved to tease. Sister Helen taught one year at St. Marys School, Marathon, Wisconsinbefore devoting the rest of her life to the healthcare profession. She attended Holy Family Grade School and DePadua High School. She later went back to her baptismal name. In addressing all aspects of creation as either Sister or Brother, Francis demonstrated his desire to be in relationship with all of creation. She taught high school and was assistant principal in West Point (1958 1966) and Lansing (1966 1973), Iowa. At that time, she studied occupational therapy in Des Moines, and served as activity director at Willis Adult Day Care. Sister Cecilienne taught music in numerous elementary and secondary schools in Wisconsin at Blessed Sacrament School and Aquinas High School, La Crosse and elsewhere in Marathon and Ashland. Her early devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary stayed with her all through her life. In 1982, she moved to Waterloo, Iowa, to resume her ministry of occupational therapy, serving mainly children with severe disabilities at River Hills School. From 1964 to1967, she served as Marian Hall housekeeper at Viterbo College (University). She began her teaching career with middle grades in Carroll and Hills, Iowa and at St. Marys Ridge, Wisconsin before moving into high school teaching. Sister Ellen Mary MacDonell, who served 64 years in the health care field with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, died Dec. 27, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany. Franciscan Sister Elaine Urbanek passes away December 27, 2022, at the age of 99 years. For the next five years, Sister Helen served as a staff nurse at St. Rose Convent Health Center. In her spare time she became very involved in woodcarving, a hobby she took with her to St. Rose Convent in 2008 when she retired there. For almost 40 years, Sister Bernadette played background music once a month for televised Masses in the Madison Diocese as part of their Apostolate to the Handicapped. Her family ties grew deep and strong and continued through the years with Hageman family reunions almost every other year. In her first year in community, she was Co-Director for the La Crosse Diocese Hispanic Ministry. Sr. Mary Alodia Stozek was remembered on her 80th Jubilee. For recreation, Scrabble was her passion, along with a good card game now and then. Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, submitted the following from "the earliest materials in our archives." "During the early 1860s, Father Pamfilo had taken under his care four Sisters in the Congregation of the Holy Cross at St. Mary (Notre Dame), Indiana. From 1990 until 2008, she was pastoral associate at Sacred Heart Parish, Wauzeka, Wisconsin. RUTH JASINSKI OBITUARY Sister Ruth Jasinski, 94, of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Third Order Regular of St Francis, died on Monday morning, August 23, 2021, at Reading Hospital-Tower. In 1981, Sister Bernadette moved to Milwaukee where she ministeredas an instructor, associate professor, professor and assistant dean of the English department at Marquette Universityover 36 years. After high school, she helped on the farm, as two of her brothers were in the service. Since their grandparents lived near the school, the girls ate lunch with them. After three years in that position she resigned, was married and began raising her five children: Marianne, George, Pat, Susan and Tom. During Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14), join the congregations of Catholic Sisters and us throughout Illinois in refusing to use any single-use plastic beverage bottles. In 1995, Sister Pat became Director of Religious Education (DRE) at St. Joseph Parish (Kendall) and continued to serve as DRE and parish minister in Wisconsin at St. John the Baptist Parish (Wilton) and St. Patrick Parish (Elroy) until retiring five years later. Sister Jean maintained connection with her foreign exchange brother and sister throughout her life, even visiting them abroad. Community members, family and friends remember Sister Rita Marie as a naturally curious person who asked a lot of questions and read many books on a variety of topics. Numerous university students credit her for their search into the world of spirituality. She wanted to do things differently! After Sister Theas death, Sister Dorothy Ann remained in Canton as a volunteer hospice worker, ministering to people with HIV/AIDS. The 70th Jubilee group included Sr. Mary . When reflecting on her choice of vocation, she said, Upon visiting Maria Angelorum Chapel, I knew that I could never leave this.. From childhood Sister Jean dabbled in arts and crafts from woodworking to stained glass to photography to jewelry making. Sister Jeans ministry as an FSPA centered around her love of teaching and St. Francis and St. Clare. Having a sister (SisterMildred Weber, FSPA) and several other relatives in the FSPA community sparked the idea of a vocation in Donna. She was also a great entertainer, knowing how to make her audience laugh. Meet one of our Sisters responding to the needs of our community and the world. Celebrating the Life of Sr. Marcy Romine O.S.F. She was always ready to share something with whomever she met, including candy from the bag constantly over her arm. In 1992, she responded to a call by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to provide summer English classes to clergy and religious in the Czech Republic, a ministry she continued until 2015. During high school, she participated in various sports and clubs. Sister Sandra was born to Carroll and June (Nicholson) DeMann on October 12, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the eldest of four children. Sister Jeans most recent ministry was that of freelance writer and presenter. She was so well-known at Glacier Park for her pies that an Associated Press journalist wrote about her in an article that appeared across the country. Please wait a few minutes and try again. She made first profession of vows in 1956 and final vows in 1962. She then became pastoral assistant at St. Peters Parish in Spokane until her retirement in 2005. During her time with the Salvation Army, she earned a masters degree in guidance and counseling from Whitworth College in Spokane. She made her home at St. Rose Convent in 2006 and moved to Villa St. Joseph in 2015 when her health began to fail. A highlight of her life took place in 1995, when she was invited to participate in a pilgrimage to Rome, where she had the privilege of meeting Pope St. John Paul II. Sister Rita Marie developed her creative talents by crocheting, embroidering, cross stitching, creweling and recycling greeting cards. Her musical productions were outstanding. She was in the 73rd year of her religious profession. My high school experience has been better having had her as a teacher. When a new school was being built at David, the community took the opportunity to recognize Sister Mary Myrons significant contribution to the area by establishing a Sister Mary Myron Remedial Reading Room. She received her call to be a Franciscan Sister at a young age, and loved being a Franciscan Sister of Our by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | May 6, 2020 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Sister Rosile taught eight years in middle schools in Wisconsin (Wausau, Plum City and Ashland) and Iowa (Luxemburg and Festina) and one year at DePadua High School in Ashland, Wisconsin. Sister Karolyne began her ministry as a homemaker at various congregational homes and institutions, primarily in Wisconsin and Washington, before branching out into other areas. A second church, that could hold 500, was built in 1930. In 1992, she retired to St. Rose Convent and moved to Villa St. Joseph in 2012. Her teaching ministry continued at St. Paul School in Mosinee, Wisconsin (1969-1977) and St. John the Baptist School in Plum City, Wisconsin (1977-1982). St. Francis and St. Clare saw the good and holy possibility in the culture of everyday life. Sister Pat made first profession of vows on August 12, 1949, and final profession on August 9, 1955. Community members, family, colleagues and friends remember Sister Pat as an excellent music teacher. She later went back to her Baptismal name, Frances. Community members, family and friends remember Sister Kathleen as a true mystic. These four congregations originated from the same Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . Sister Rose Marie Przybylowicz, OSF, passed away September 9, 2022. She was in the seventy-fourth year of her religious profession. She thrived on helping people and especially loved her adoration hours. We bring the presence of the loving, serving, compassionate, healing Jesus to all people, especially those who are lonely . She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2016where she continued her organ ministry and began volunteering as receptionist at Catholic Charities. Being a Thanksgiving baby has been a great asset to me, she reflected. Its great to be Irish, she would proudly proclaim. Possessing excellent office skills, she was tapped for clerical work at Viterbo College (University) from 1962 to 1966. List of Sisters, Brothers, Priests. Her love of teaching, sports and cross-cultural experiences were always part of her life. She attended Glenrose Public Grade School, just a half mile from her home, until her graduation from eighth grade. On August 12, 1954, she made her first profession of vows as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration. In 2009, she received the Bishop Robert F. Morneau Distinguished Service Award from the conference. Her favorite subject was American history. When funding ended, she was invited to join the staff at the Salvation Army in Spokane as Family Welfare Director. She later went back to her baptismal name. Sister Elizabeth Anne was born on September 12, 1934 in Boyd, Wisconsin to Leo and Frances (Schesel) Shakal. She was in the sixty-ninth year of her religious profession. Franciscan Spirituality; Franciscan Charism Modules; Franciscan Charism Team; History; Land Ethic; Leadership Team; . While in La Crosse, she served at St. Rose Convent for two years, Villa St. Joseph for six years and as dietitian at St. Joseph Nursing Home for three years. She was eager to go to school with her sisters. So on September 1, 1946, she entered St. Rose Convent. After completing high school, Sister Lois entered the novitiate on August 12, 1942, and was given the name Sister Caroleen. Her gift of music was shared in many ways instrumentally, vocally and even to the point of creating enjoyable parodies for special occasions. There she met the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA). From 1984 to 1989 she ministered to the elderly in Las Vegas and was instrumental in developing Pastoral Care Outreach at Sunrise Hospital. A second sister, Kathy, was born following the familys return to the States. While she spent 18 years in parish ministry, she would not be able to say she loved it more or less than her years teaching. Saint of the Day. Sister Mary Philip Patin died on April 28 at the age of 93. She enjoyed attending St. Marys School in Festina. How surprised, and disappointed, was Sister Lydia when Louise (Sister Joan Marie) entered FSPA in La Crosse. She grew up on the family farm with her four brothers and two sisters, all younger. She often said that her work in development began when she was teaching at Fr. Born on April 4, 1928, in Ashland, Wisconsin, Sister Margaret Ann was the oldest child of Carl and Josephine (Rogalski) Mason. In 2015, Sister Betty made her home at Villa St. Joseph. Active nonviolence is a creative power for good available to everyone. September 9,1941 July 1, 2022, by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Oct 28, 2021 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Obituaries We thank God for the lives of our Sisters who have moved on to Eternal Life and their impact throughout their many years of service within the vowed religious life. 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. The family later settled in Menomonie, Wisconsin where Donna was in the first freshman class at the new St. Joseph High School. She taught in Calmar, Mallard, St. Lucas and Balltown, Iowa and La Crosse from 1945 to 1962. As most little girls are inclined to feel when first coming in contact with a real, honest-to-goodness Sister, I felt that I wanted to become a Sister, too, she wrote in her autobiography. What a thrill it was for Florence to play for Christmas Midnight Mass and Easter Sunday High Mass. She was in the 70th year of religious profession as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA). Barbara Jane entered St. Rose Convent in the fall of 1951. The day after her 21st birthday she was in a serious car accident. will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. She joined FSPA in 1950 and was given the name, Sister Joene, but later went back to her baptismal name. Sister Rita Marie Bechel, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 97, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. As a loyal companion to many, her interests focused on what was happening in other peoples lives, both family and community members. She was privileged to attend Father Solanus beautification ceremony in Detroit. From 2016 to 2019, Sister Jean was back at Viterbo University teaching classes in Franciscan Traditions and Values. Her profession of vows was made on August 12, 1959, and final profession on August 10, 1964. After high school, Sister Helen completed coursework at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing and served as an RN at St. Marys Hospital, Sparta, Wisconsin. As the Shakal family grew, they eventually moved to a larger farmhouse, close to Holy Family School in Stanley where Sister Betty completed her elementary education. From 1990 to 1993, she served as Director of Pastoral Care at St. Anthony Hospital and Nursing Home, Carroll, Iowa and then pastoral minister at St. Jude Parish in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1975, Sister Kathleen earned a second masters degree, this one in theology from Notre Dame University. Sister Helen served her FSPA community as Director of Nursing at Villa St. Joseph 1964 to 1965, prior to completing her Masters Degree in nursing education at Columbia University in New York City, New York from 1965 to 1967. Many remember the fun time Sister Jean provided through her Annual Doctor Sister Dean Jean Golf Scramble at the end of each school year at Viterbo University. Saint of the Day. During that time, her roommate responded to a call to religious life. Her father was a lumberman and later worked for the railroad. read more . 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. On August 12, 1961, she made her first profession of vows. In her retirement years, she took every opportunity possible to get out into nature and take long walks. She was a people person, warm and giving of her time and helpful to anyone in need. Her mother called her Betty because she did not want her to be called Lizzie or Liz. Sewing was one of her hidden talents. In 1999, she was officially incorporated as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration. Sister Anita returned to California with her grandparents and stayed with them, beginning school there. Gertrude was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1946 and was given the name Sister Barbara Jean. Sister Donna Weber, FSPA, 91, died on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. Rose Convent, La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, is a community of Roman Catholic women religious who follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ, walking in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Sister Margaret was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1946, and was given the name Sister Mary Joel. Her parents moved to Chile five months after they were married. She later went back to her baptismal name. 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. Sister Mary Klisart, OSF. Helping to connect people to faith. She pronounced first vows on August 12, 1953 and made final profession on August 11, 1959. She was an excellent teacher, a compassionate pastoral by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Jun 5, 2017 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Assoc. In 1994, she moved to Mobile, Alabama and ministered as a teachers aide and resource teacher for eight years before retiring to St. Rose Convent in 2002. Her high school days were spent at Marycliff High School where she took clerical courses, so that she could get an office job right after graduation. Sister Patricia was received into the novitiate in 1963 and given the name, Sister Mary Owen. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education with a minor in biology from Viterbo College (University).
