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Category: Sisters Stories

Sister Carla smiling with one of her original artworks.
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Sr. Carla Huebner, SSND: Sharing Spirit and Life

When School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) “retire,” it is called Prayer and Presence. When Sister Carla Huebner retired, she entered Service,… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Carla Huebner, SSND: Sharing Spirit and Life
Sister Dora Zapf stomps down a box full of new jackets from Land's End that will be shipped to to a mission in Peru
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Sr. Dora Zapf: Sharing Her Blessings with Others

When German-born Sister Dora Zapf, SDS first requested permission to serve in the U.S., Salvatorian Sister leadership in Rome approved a two-year… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Dora Zapf: Sharing Her Blessings with Others
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Sr. Ruth Marie Soens: Life Lived with Gratitude Is a Rich Life

Sister Ruth Marie Soens claims Kenosha, Wis., as her home and grew up with three brothers and two sisters. An older sister,… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Ruth Marie Soens: Life Lived with Gratitude Is a Rich Life
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Sr. Lucina Halbur: Service Is My Way of Doing God’s Work

Sister Lucina Halbur, CSA, has served people in need since the day she joined the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, always… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Lucina Halbur: Service Is My Way of Doing God’s Work
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Sr. Mary Jacqueline Buckley: Embracing the Call to Be Sent

Sister Mary Jacqueline Buckley, SSND, made her first profession July 11, 1956. “Mary’s words, ‘Do whatever He tells you,’ finally became mine,”… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Mary Jacqueline Buckley: Embracing the Call to Be Sent
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Sr. Mary Jo Stoffel: Celebrating Catholic Education Year-Round

January 2021 marked 47 years since “National Catholic Schools Week” was officially declared a cause for celebration. Long before that proclamation, Sister… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Mary Jo Stoffel: Celebrating Catholic Education Year-Round
Sister Eileen at her 50th Jubilee
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Sr. Eileen Wendt: Keep Walking into the Next Moment

So many of our sisters were teachers in their active ministry. And those who taught in elementary school were challenged in some… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Eileen Wendt: Keep Walking into the Next Moment
Sister Bernardin (left) with an unidentified colleague in Alverno College’s Chapel of Mary Immaculate.
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Sr. Bernardin Deutsch: Called to Lift Up Others

It’s been said that true leadership is not about exalting ourselves but about lifting others up. That’s how School Sister of St…. Continue Reading Article: Sr. Bernardin Deutsch: Called to Lift Up Others
Sr. Pevas is shown at her computer, video conferencing with students.
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Sr. Mary Ann Pevas: Still a Teacher & Bridge-builder

Racine Dominican Mary Ann Pevas officially retired from teaching economics and Middle Eastern studies in 2013, but the teacher in her has… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Mary Ann Pevas: Still a Teacher & Bridge-builder
Sister Dolores Lytle and certificate recognizing her completion of the “Laudato Si’ Animator” course.
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Sr. Dolores Lytle, CSA: Inspired to Action

Retired Sister Dolores Lytle, CSA, was inspired to action when she saw the announcement that Sister Dulce María Rodríguez López, CSA, had… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Dolores Lytle, CSA: Inspired to Action
SIsters stand infront of their depictions on anniversary mural
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Sr. Ellen Lorenz, SSND: Continuing to Rejoice in Students’ Successes

Sister Ellen Lorenz, SSND, Ed.D., (formerly Sister Marie De Sales), made her First Profession July 17, 1957, in Milwaukee. “That was a… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Ellen Lorenz, SSND: Continuing to Rejoice in Students’ Successes
Sisters Jean Marie Hauck and Joan Wagner seated together and smiling
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Joan Wagner, SDS & Jean Marie Hauck, SDS: Legacy of Service Preserves Fond Memories

Sisters of the Divine Savior Jean Marie Hauck and Joan Wagner turned the page on a combined 80 years of service at… Continue Reading Article: Joan Wagner, SDS & Jean Marie Hauck, SDS: Legacy of Service Preserves Fond Memories
Sister Rose celebrated her 100th birthday by posing for a Christmas photo with family members
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Sr. Rose Mack, SSSF: A Life of Extraordinary Surprises

In her 85th year of consecrated life, School Sister of St. Francis Rose Mack exudes youthful energy and has an erect posture… Continue Reading Article: Sr. Rose Mack, SSSF: A Life of Extraordinary Surprises
Sister Patrice seated in a chair talking with a colleague
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Sister Patrice Rog, CSA: Maintaining Mindfulness & Tutoring Transitions

Prior to retirement, Sister Patrice Rog held roles of teacher, librarian, principal, retreat and spiritual director, and campus minister. She taught in… Continue Reading Article: Sister Patrice Rog, CSA: Maintaining Mindfulness & Tutoring Transitions