25th Entrance

Sister Nancy Murphy

Birthplace: Parkersburg, W. Va.

Entrance: 1993

Education: Bachelor’s in medical technology, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Va., 1979

Bachelor’s, physician assistant, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga., 2001

Service in Archdiocese: Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise Provincial Councillor, 2017-present

Board of Directors, Criminal Justice Ministry, Inc., 2018-present

Volunteer physician assistant, Casa de Salud, 2018-present

Service outside of archdiocese: Patient care coordination and migrant medical outreach in Florida

Jail and prison ministry in Virginia, Florida and New York

Medical coordinator in Georgia

Physician assistant in Maryland and New York

About Sister Nancy Murphy: I am the younger of two children of John and Ann Finley Murphy (both deceased.) While I was born in West Virginia, I grew up in Connecticut where my older brother, John still lives. I attended Catholic junior high and high school which were big influences in my life, but I did not become a sister right away. I worked for the federal government at the National Institutes of Health, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Food and Drug Administration for 11 years prior to joining the Daughters of Charity. I was first drawn to service of the poor through the jail ministry I did as a member of the Legion of Mary in my parish. Since becoming a Daughter of Charity, I’ve never looked back — I love my vocation, I love the sisters with whom I’ve lived and served and am especially blessed to serve God in the person of those living in poverty. The charity of Christ crucified urges us!

50th Entrance

Sister Teresa Daly

Birthplace: Washington, D.C.

Entrance: 1968

Education: Bachelor’s in social studies with a minor in theology, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1973.

Master’s in religious education, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1984

Service in the archdiocese: Religion teacher, St. Vincent Grade School, Perryville, 1977-84

Director, Vincentian Service Corps, St. Louis, 2003-10

Vocation directress, St. Louis, 2004

Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher in Michigan, Maryland, Texas, northwest Missouri and Iowa

Health care Ministry in Virginia, Florida and Maryland

Daughters of Charity administrator in New York, Washington, D.C., Louisiana and Maryland

Pastoral ministry in central Missouri, Arkansas and North Carolina

Vincentian Family in Illinois

About Sister Teresa Daly: The oldest of four siblings, Sister Daly attended Catherine Labouré Elementary School in Wheaton, Md., and Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, Md. Her father’s work moved the family to New Orleans, where she completed high school. She entered the Daughters of Charity in 1968 in Emmitsburg, Md., influenced by the Daughters of Charity who taught her in school. She is currently ministering in New Orleans with the Society of St. Vincent DePaul. She assists the members of the Society in formation and spirituality. She has loved all her ministries and the communities she has lived with, especially parish ministry in diverse parishes. Community life and prayer have also been important supports to the ministry with people living in poverty. I thank God for 50 years of being blessed by those I serve, live with, and work with.

Sister Mary Louise Stubbs

Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Entrance: 1968

Education: Bachelor’s in nursing, minors in biology, philosophy, theology, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1973

Master’s in administration of health systems, minor in nursing, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1983

Service in the archdiocese: Nurse, DePaul Hospital and Health Center, St. Louis, 1975-77

DCHNS-WC, St. Louis, 1988

Daughters of Charity director of fund development, St. Louis, 1989-92

Staff member, Archbishop’s Committee on Community Health, St. Louis, 1992

Catholic Community Services, St. Louis, 1992-99

Catholic Charities, St. Louis, 1999-2001

Service outside the archdiocese: Nurse in Louisiana and Texas

Social ministry in Texas, northwest Missouri and Indiana

Director of Catholic Charities in Arkansas, Texas and New York

Currently serving as director of Daughters of Charity International Project Services in Michigan

About Sister Mary Louise Stubbs: Sister Mary Louise lives in Farmington Hills, Mich., where she directs Daughters of Charity International Project Services (DCIPS), which helps sisters in developing countries carry out their mission of service to those who are poor. DCIPS facilitates international funding and other resources for projects that minimize human suffering and foster sustainable solutions to global poverty at the local level.

60th entrance

Sister André Aycock

Birth name: Patricia Ann

Birthplace: Lockport, La.

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in Nursing, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1962

Master’s in public health nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1969

Service in the archdiocese: Assistant director of nursing, DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, 1963-69

Director of nursing, DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, 1975-77

Service outside the archdiocese: Health care ministry in Indiana, Louisiana and Taiwan

Governance in Louisiana

Parish ministry in Texas

Currently serving in ministry of prayer in Evansville, Ind.

About Sister André Aycock: Sister André served in Taiwan as a missionary for many years serving the very poor aboriginal peoples who lived in the mountains. “It was the love of my life.” She enjoys watching TV and visits from friends. Entertainment of any kind is always fully enjoyed, as is watching birds and quiet time. Winning at bingo makes her day!

Sister Julianne Blanchard

Birthplace: New Orleans

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in natural science, minor in biology, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1962

Master’s in teaching mathematics, Webster College, St. Louis, 1976

Master’s of religious education in theology, Loyola University, New Orleans, La., 2004

Service in the archdiocese: Math and science teacher, St. Matthias School, St. Louis, 1962-65

Math teacher, St. Louise de Marillac School, St. Louis, 1969-72

Math and science teacher, Central Catholic Community School, St. Louis, 1974-77

Science teacher, St. Catherine Laboure High School, St. Louis, 1977-79

Science teacher, Cardinal Ritter College Prep, St. Louis, 1979-83

Service outside the archdiocese: Educator in Nevada, Iowa, Louisiana and Taiwan

About Sister Julianne Blanchard: Sister Julianne is currently on mission in New Orleans; she is semi-retired. She presently teaches a Scripture course at a Catholic school where she has taught for 10 years, St. Augustine High School. She is also helping a native Chinese teacher within the Mandarin classes.

Sister Barbara Dingman

Birthplace: St. Louis

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in sociology, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1970

Master’s of social work, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1980

Service in the archdiocese: Day Care teacher, Guardian Angel Settlement, St. Louis, 1970-73

Daughters of Charity support, St. Louis, 1994-97

Parish ministry, Perryville, 1997-2002

Service outside the archdiocese: Daughters of Charity support services in Alabama and Louisiana

Social worker in Kansas City, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Texas.

About Sister Barbara Dingman: Sister Barbara lives in Evansville, Ind., where she serves the senior Daughters of Charity. She enjoys reading and computer games.

Sister Marcella Ewers

Birth name: Mary Catherine

Birthplace: Keokuk, Iowa

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in chemistry, minor in education/biology, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1962

Master’s in biology, minor in chemistry, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1965

Master’s in administration, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., 1988

Service in the archdiocese: Science teacher, St. Vincent High School in Perryville, 1965-72

Provincial councillor, St. Louis, 1980-89

Currently in ministry of prayer, The Sarah Community, St. Louis

Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher in Louisiana

School administration in Iowa and Illinois

Superintendent of Catholic schools in Texas

About Sister Marcella Ewers: Sister Marcella lives in Bridgeton, where she enjoys visits from friends and living in community.

Sister Karen Flaherty

Birthplace: St. Edward, Neb.

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in social studies, minor in history, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1961

Master’s in guidance and counseling, Xavier University, New Orleans, 1968

Master’s in historical theology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1974

Honorary doctorate for humane service, Our Lady of Holy Cross University, New Orleans, 2001

Service in the archdiocese: Daughters of Charity vocations, St. Louis, 1972-78

Teacher, St. Vincent High School, Perryville, 1978-83

Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, counselor and assistant principal in Louisiana and Texas

Pastoral ministry in Oklahoma and Arkansas

Social ministry in Texas, Louisiana and Pennsylvania

Served in foreign ministry in Kitale, Kenya

About Sister Karen Flaherty: Sister Karen lives in Evansville, Ind., where she ministers at St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and All Saints Parish Soup Kitchen. Hard to believe that 60 years has passed. Very grateful for each one of them, and especially for good health.

Sister Sharon Groetsch

Birthplace: New Orleans

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in psychology, minor in education and philosophy, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1961

Master’s in moral and pastoral theology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1973

Certificate in spiritual direction, Jesuit Center for Religious Development, Cambridge, Mass., 1991

Pastoral associate certificate, National U.S Catholic Conference

Service in the archdiocese: Teacher at St. Catherine Labouré School, St. Louis, 1970-71; 1977

Director of postulants, Daughters of Charity Community, St. Louis, 1973-75

Math teacher, Central Catholic Community School, St. Louis, 1975-76

Math teacher, Corpus Christi District School, St. Louis, 1976-77

Part-time spiritual direction ministry, Christ the King Parish, St. Louis, 2014-16

Service outside the archdiocese: Primary and upper elementary school teacher in Utah, Arizona and California

Director of chaplain ministry for Seton Hospitals in Texas

Pastoral ministry and spiritual direction at St. Austin Parish for 24 years

Trained leaders for parish small Christian communities in Austin, Texas

Currently retired and serving in ministry of prayer and spiritual direction at Seton Retirement Center in Evansville, Ind.

About Sister Sharon Groetsch: Sister Sharon was born the youngest of nine children in New Orleans. She loves Mardi Gras and eating her way through New Orleans when she goes to visit. Sister Sharon received her vocation to the Daughters of Charity from the sisters who taught her at St. Theresa of Avila Elementary School in New Orleans. Sister Sharon is deeply grateful for the blessed and happy life she has lived as a Daughter of Charity.

Sister Judith Hebert

Birthplace: Boston

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in history, minor in education, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1961

Master’s in special education, George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn., 1969

Certification in testing children with learning disorders, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas, 1974-78

Master’s in counseling,Webster University, Webster Groves, 1998

Service in the archdiocese: School examiner/consultant, Archdiocesan Department of Special Education, St. Louis, 1986-98

Served at Life Crisis Hotline, St. Louis; Kathy Weinman Child Advocacy Center, UMSL, St. Louis; St. Vincent School, Perryville, as a part of training toward counseling license, 1996-99

Counseling, Catholic Family Counseling, St. Louis, 1999-2014

Criminal Justice Ministry, St. Louis, 2014-present

Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher and educational diagnostician in Dallas and Kansas City, Mo.

About Sister Judith Hebert: Sister Judith lives in St. Louis, where she is participating in the parish choir, playing recorder in some of the liturgies, and experimenting in the kitchen, along with the surprises that just happen.

Sister Carol Hoelscher

Birthplace: St. Louis

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in English, minor in philosophy and history, Maryville College, St. Louis, 1957

Master’s in English, DePaul University, Chicago, 1968

Master’s in library science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La., 1974

Service in the archdiocese: Daughters of Charity support, councillor, secretary, and coordinator, St. Louis, 1984-present

Hospitality coordinator and receptionist at the Provincial Office, St. Louis, present

Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher in Illinois and Louisiana

About Sister Carol Hoelscher: Sister Carol currently lives in St. Louis. She ministers as hospitality coordinator and receptionist at the Provincial Office. She enjoys the variety afforded by her contact with many people and appreciates the daily opportunities to assist others. She is committed to preserving the environment and coordinates recycling efforts for a number of community houses and the provincial office.

Sister Kieran Kneaves

Birth name: Frances Jean

Birthplace: Kansas City, Mo.

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in chemistry, minor in education, philosophy, math and physics, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1962

Master’s in Chemistry, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Ill., 1970

Master’s in pastoral studies, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1989

Certification, Ovulation Method Teacher, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.

Certificate in Missouri for math, science grades 9-12

Service in the archdiocese: Teacher at Labouré High School, St. Louis, 1967-68, 1970-77

Director, North Area Youth Program, St. Louis, 1977-84

Daughters of Charity community vocation coordinator, St. Louis, 1984-90

DCNHS, vice-president of mission, St. Louis, 1995-99

Ascension Health, vice-president of mission, St. Louis, 1999-2002

Director of education and spiritual formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul National Office, St. Louis, 2002-present

Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher in Utah

Social ministry in Louisiana

Health ministry in Louisiana

About Sister Kieran Kneaves: As the national director, Sister Kieran has created a Vincentian Formation Program that serves the 60,000 members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States.

Sister Annette LeDuc

Birth name: Onita Mary

Birthplace: Highland, Ill.

Entrance: 1958

Service in the archdiocese: Registrar’s Office, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1959-60

Director of purchases, DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, 1975-76

Daughters of Charity accountant, St. Louis, 1976-89

Daughters of Charity support services hospitality, St. Louis, 1991-94

Volunteer at DePaul Hospital Auxiliary, St. Louis, 2006

Ministry of prayer, St. Louis, 2004-present

Service outside the archdiocese: Accountant in California and Louisiana

Secretary and volunteer in Texas

About Sister Annette LeDuc: Sister Annette, a lifelong nature enthusiast, enjoys flowers and birds. An avid photographer, she enjoys reminiscing and sharing about the many photos she took through the years. She spent many years in what used to be called “indirect service.” She assisted treasurers and accountants with her secretarial and bookkeeping skills. Still, she found time to appreciate nature and beauty by taking pictures. Sister Annette shared her creativity by making cards with the pictures she took. She used the money she received from selling the cards to support projects for people who are poor. Her gifts and talents united in her simple, humble personality as she interacted with sisters and laity.

Sister Germaine Price

Birthplace: Stockbridge, Wis.

Entrance: 1958

Education: Bachelor’s in math and English, minor in psychology, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1962

Master’s in teaching in math, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1968

Master’s in pastoral studies, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1989

Service in the archdiocese: Teacher at Laboure High School, St. Louis, 1963-66, 1972-73

Daughters of Charity formation director, St. Louis, 1985-89

Daughters of Charity provincial council 1989-98

Service, St. Vincent Parish, St. Louis, 2017-present

Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher in Utah, Puerto Rico and Istanbul, Turkey

Formation director in Burundi and Romania

Parish ministry in Odesssa, Texas, and Milot, Haiti

NGO respresentative at the United Nations, New York

Director of mission integration in Chicago

About Sister Germaine Price: Each of my diverse and varied ministries have brought me countless blessings for which I am very grateful. After almost 20 years, I am happy to be back in St. Louis where I have served more than 20 years.

70th entrance

Sister Juanita Chenevert

Birthplace: Plaucheville, La.

Entrance: 1948

Education: Bachelor’s in math, minor in philosophy and social studies, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1961

Master’s in education administration, minor in learning disabled supervision, Xavier University, New Orleans, 1975

Service in the archdiocese: Elementary teacher, St. Catherine Laboure School, St. Louis, 1957-61

Teacher, St. Vincent Grade School, Perryville, 1961-66

Principal and teacher, Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Brewer, 1966-72

Principal, St. Vincent Grade School, 1988-91

Service outside the archdiocese: Elementary teacher in California and Iowa

Principal in Louisiana

Health ministry in Louisiana

About Sister Juanita Chenevert: Sister Juanita serves in New Orleans, where she works as a bookkeeper at St. Joseph Church.

Sister Mary Theresa Fox

Birthplace: Indianapolis

Entrance: 1948

Education: Bachelor’s in nursing education, DePaul University, Chicago, 1952

Master’s in psychiatric nursing, minor in nursing service, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1958

Service in the archdiocese: Psychiatric nurse/CSR supervisor, St. Vincent Hospital, St. Louis, 1953-62

Clinical specialist/nurse practitioner, St. Vincent Hospital, St. Louis, 1972-75

Mental health clinical specialist instructor, DePaul Health Center and Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, 1978-87

Service outside the archdiocese: Nursing in Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana and central Missouri

Serving in ministry of prayer in Evansville, Ind.

About Sister Mary Theresa Fox: Sister Mary Theresa lives in Evansville, where she enjoys sitting outside in the sunshine and the summer flowers. Any and all celebrations bring joy to the heart. Ice cream makes any day special for Sister Theresa’s sweet tooth. TV shows are a great pastime and she especially enjoys comedies.

Sister Mary Louise Hoeller

Birth name: Delores May

Birthplace: Fond Du Lac, Wis.

Entrance: 1948

Education: Bachelor’s in nursing education, DePaul University, Chicago, 1954

Master’s in nursing, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, 1977

Service in the archdiocese: Operating room supervisor and nurse, DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, 1956-62

Daughters of Charity support, St. Louis, 1968

Home health visiting nurse, Cardinal Ritter Institute, St. Louis, 1970

MDTA project director and surgical tech program, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, 1970-75

Executive director, Interprovincial Peace, Justice and Human Development, St. Louis, 1987-90

Service outside the archdiocese: Nursing and education in Louisiana, California, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin

Social ministry in Louisiana

Currently serving in Ministry of Prayer in Evansville, Ind.

About Sister Mary Louise Hoeller: Reading is a great pastime especially with medical topics and of course the news of the day. Puzzles are a great challenge and the harder the better. Sister Mary Louise enjoys doing them with companions. There is always time to have a treat or two at a coffee break. The beautiful surroundings at Seton are a blessing.

75th entrance

Sister Jeanne Parrish

Birth name: Mary Jeanne

Birthplace: Nashville, Tenn.

Entrance: 1943

Education: Bachelor’s in math, minor in philosophy and history, Fontbonne College, St. Louis, 1951

Master’s in guidance, minor in social work, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1956

Master’s in psychology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1963

Post-graduate work in St. Louis at Saint Louis University, Aquinas Institute and Kenrick Seminary; and Duchesne University, Pittsburgh

Service in the archdiocese: Daughters of Charity support, Seminary, St. Louis, 1948-49

Teacher, counselor and principal, St. Catherine Labouré High School, St. Louis, 1952-61, 1972-74

Coordinator, Our Lady of Grace Child Center, St. Louis, 1961-66

Daughters of Charity counselor and generalist, St. Louis, 1974-80

Counselor, Kenrick/Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, 1981-94

Daughters of Charity spiritual retreat director, St. Louis, 1994-2008

Currently serving in ministry of prayer in Evansville, Ind.

Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher in Louisiana and California

Education administrator in northeast Missouri

About Sister Jeanne Parrish: Sister Jeanne loves reading and always has a book in hand. Visiting and supporting her sisters keeps her on the go at Seton. Friend visits are also important, as well as keeping up with writing to friends and family. Shopping trips are enjoyed with companions and stopping for ice cream on the way home is great! Being upbeat and friendly keeps one happy.