60th reception
SISTER MARY ELLEN McELROY
Birthplace: Kremmling, Colo.
Entrance: 1957
First profession: 1960
Final profession: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s in elementary education, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1961
Master’s of education, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1977
Certification in clinical pastoral education (CPE), Deaconess Hospital, St. Louis, with residency at Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder, Colo., 1987
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, middle grades, Mary Queen of Peace School, Webster Groves, 1961-65
Teacher, middle grades, St. Rose of Lima School, St. Louis, 1965-72
Principal, St. Rose of Lima School, 1972-75
Director of religious education, St. Justin Martyr Parish, Sunset Hills, 1976-86
Pastoral ministry, St. Justin Martyr Parish, 1977-86
Visiting the elderly, St. Engelbert Parish, north St. Louis, 1986
Service outside the archdiocese: Chaplaincy and manager of pastoral care, St. Anthony North Hospital, Denver
Bereavement counselor, Centura Hospice of Peace, Denver
Spiritual director, Loretto Spiritual Renewal Center, Kremmling, Colo.
Co-coordinator, Loretto Denver Center
About Sister Mary Ellen McElroy: She went to the Loretto novitiate after attending Loretto Heights College in Denver for three years. While at St. Justin Martyr Parish in Sunset Hills, Sister Mary Ellen began a group for divorced and widowed people in 1979. She also volunteered for 10 years with Spirituality at Work mentoring women in prison. She continues to give spiritual direction and to do grief counseling. She is a member of the Loretto Community Forum, a leadership group in the Loretto administrative structure. She resides in Lakewood, Colo.
SISTER JUDITH MARIE (MARY RALPH) POPP
Birthplace: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Entrance: 1957
First profession: 1960
Final profession: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s in elementary education, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1961
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, elementary schools, Springfield, Wyoming and Texas
Work with the poor, Marion County, Ky., Abbey of Gethsemani
Social work, part-time, in Kentucky in three parish areas and Abbey of Gethsemani
Interim executive director, The Caring Place, Lebanon, Ky.
About Sister Judith Marie Popp: Sister Judy was born in Cape Girardeau, which was within the St. Louis Archdiocese until 1956. She lived in St. Louis at the Loretto House of Studies while completing her degree at Webster University, 1960-62. She has lived at the Loretto Motherhouse since 1972. Besides the work Sister Judy does with the poor and the social work she does in parishes, in her work for the Abbey of Gethsemani and at the motherhouse, she has long been the sacristan for the Church of the Seven Dolors on the grounds of the motherhouse. There is a chaplain in residence on the property, daily Mass is celebrated and special liturgical celebrations and funeral services are usual occurrences for which Sister Judy prepares and plans. She served as chairperson of the committee that renovated the church in 1980.
65th reception
SISTER NANCY (MARY GERARD) FINNERAN
Birthplace: Granite City, Ill.
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1955
Final profession: 1958
Education: Bachelor’s in elementary education, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1957
Master’s in teaching mathematics, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1969
Graduate studies in community development, University of Louisville, Ky., 1977
Master’s in religious studies, Mundelein College, Chicago, 1982
Service in the archdiocese: Attended St. Rose of Lima School and Loretto Academy, both in St. Louis, 1941-52
Tutor, Loretto Learning Center, Webster Groves, 1971-72
Teacher, Visitation Academy, Town and Country, 1972-74
Volunteer, Senior Connections, St. Louis, 2007-13
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher at elementary schools in Colorado, Illnois and Kentucky
Regional coordinator, NETWORK, Peace and Justice Center, Colorado
Loretto NGO representative at United Nations, New York
About Sister Nancy Finneran: Her interest has continued to focus on social justice issues through her religious life. From 1975 through 1995, Sister Nancy’s mission was peace and justice work. She now participates in local social justice events, and having been a member of the Kiwanis Club since 2007, she continues her support of the charitable and civic-minded group because of its service to children throughout the world. Sister Nancy also volunteers at Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky. where she now lives.
SISTER PATRICIA (VINCENT MARIE) FRUEH
Birthplace: Afton, Iowa
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1955
Final profession: 1958
Education: Bachelor’s in elementary education, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1957
Master’s in teaching in religious education, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1969
Associate’s in nursing, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, Colo., 1987
Certification as registered nurse, 1987
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, St. Cronan School, St. Louis, 1957-58
Primary coordinator, St. Ferdinand School, Florissant, 1958-64
Teacher, St. Ann School, Normandy, 1964-68
Teacher and religion coordinator, Immaculate Conception School, Maplewood, 1969-71
Nurse, part-time, Loretto Center, Webster Groves, 2008-14
Caregiver and nurse, Senior Helpers, St. Louis, 2010-14
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher and religion coordinator in schools in Kentucky and Kansas City
Teacher in schools in Iowa
Infirmary nurse, Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky.
Motherhouse community nurse, part-time
Secretary to motherhouse coordinator, Nerinx, Ky.
Home health and community nurse, rural Kentucky
About Sister Patricia Frueh: She enjoys gardening, is an excellent cook and baker and is a practitioner of Healing Touch Massage. At the Loretto Motherhouse where she now lives, she assists with driving the sisters, continues her gardening and serves as a Eucharistic minister in the Loretto Infirmary. Sister Pat also continues her way of random acts of kindness, which give the recipients unexpected delight.
SISTER ANTHONY MARY SARTORIUS
Birth name: Sydna Mary
Birthplace: Garden City, Kan.
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1955
Final profession: 1958
Education: Bachelor’s in education, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1957
Master’s of education in earth science, Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pa., 1971
Certification as emergency medical technician, Kentucky Department for Human Resources, 1981
Certification as dietetic assistant, State of Kentucky, 1981
Graduate study, School of Applied Theology, Berkeley, Calif., 2009
Service in the archdiocese: Coordinator, Loretto Center, Webster Groves, 1995-2000
Member of planning committee that initiated The Sarah Community residential care center, Bridgeton
Board member of the intercommunity Housing Association and oversaw renovation of Compton Place Town Houses, St. Louis, 1997-2000
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher and school administrator in Colorado, Illinois and Texas
Assistant and retirement director, Community Life Development Staff, Loretto Central Office, Colorado
Resource person, Health Care and Community Services, Loretto Community
Administrator, Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky.
Project director for infirmary addition, Loretto Motherhouse
Teacher, Webster University Master’s Arts Teaching (MAT) Program, Kansas City
About Sister Anthony Mary Sartorius: She was the first president of Loretto Academy in El Paso, Texas. Sister Anthony Mary volunteered in Kentucky at Humana Hospital-University, Emergency Room, receiving a certificate of appreciation and pin for outstanding volunteer services of 118 hours. She has supervised and encouraged the development of the motherhouse property’s woodlands and grounds. Sister Anthony Mary oversaw the renovation of the auditorium on the motherhouse grounds into the new home of the Heritage Center and Archives. Currently and for a third time, she is the service coordinator of the Loretto Motherhouse, where she lives. Sister Antoinette Doyle, SL, said of Sister Anthony Mary, “Her life as a Sister of Loretto has been open to whatever God and the community called her to do.”
70th reception
SISTER CABRINI BARTOLO
Birth name: Minnie
Birthplace: Shinnston, W. Va.
Entrance: 1947
First profession: 1950
Final profession: 1953
Education: Bachelor’s in education, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1958
Certified as a Catholic Chaplain by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, St. Ann School, Normandy, 1950-52, 1970-71
Teacher, St. Pius School, St. Louis, 1952-58
Teacher and coordinator, St. Pius Ungraded Primary School, 1958-65
Teacher, St. Cronan School, St. Louis, 1965-67
Teacher, St. Ferdinand School, Florissant, 1967-68
Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Maplewood, 1968-70
Teacher, Visitation-Holy Ghost,
St. Louis, 1970-71
Aftercare counselor in chemical dependency Lutheran Medical Center, St. Louis, 1982-84
Faculty, Draughon’s Business College, St. Louis, 1986-88
Pastoral associate, Incarnate Word Hospital, St. Louis, 1988-89
Service outside the archdiocese: Parish ministry team, St. Mary’s Parish, Taylorville, Ill., 1975-80
Pastoral team, Holy Comforter Church, Charlottesville, Va., 1974-75
Pastoral ministry, Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa
Health care apostolate, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1976-81
Director of care center, Fairmont, W.Va., 1994-98
Pastoral assistant, Baptist Temple, Fairmont, 2000-01
Minister of congregational care, Baptist Temple, Fairmont, 2001-03
Retired as chaplain emeritus, advocacy volunteer, Denver, 2004-06
About Sister Cabrini Bartolo: Her work in Canada was in response to Bishop Paul O’Byrne’s invitation to be coordinator of the Diocesan Health Care Office. She also worked with those on the reserves regarding chemical dependency and was a consultant to volunteers, hospitals and nursing homes. She was elected to the National Clergy Council on Alcoholism and Related Drugs board in 1978, serving six years. In 2000, she received the Women of Distinction Award from the Soroptimist International of Fairmont, W.Va., for her human rights work. She was a member of the Loretto Hunger Fund Allocation Committee, 2007-2010. Sister Cabrini lives at the Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky., where she is active in community service.
SISTER THERESA (JOHN BOSCO) COYLE
Birthplace: New Haven, Ky.
Entrance: 1947
First profession: 1950
Final profession: 1953
Education: Bachelor’s in education, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1957
Master’s in reading specialist, Cardinal Stritch College, Milwaukee, 1971
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, St. Michael the Archangel School, St. Louis City, 1950-54
Teacher, Immaculate Conception School, St. Louis City, 1954-57
Teacher, St. Ann School, Normandy, 1957-58
Teacher, Mary Queen of Peace School, Webster Groves, 1958-66
Teacher, Archdiocesan Reading Clinic, 1966-70
Teacher, Visitation-Holy Ghost School, St. Louis, 1970-73
Service outside the archdiocese: Reading coordinator, Divine Saviour School, Los Angeles
Teacher, St. Mary’s Academy Lower School, Englewood, Colo.
Teacher, Havern School for Exceptional Children, Littleton, Colo.
Office assistant, Colorado Catholic Conference, Denver
Office assistant, St. Joseph Home for Children, Louisville, Ky.
Secretarial services, Change Associates under Sister Rose Colley, SL, Louisville
Part-time secretarial services at Louisville Sister Visitor Center of Catholic Charities
Administrative services, Council on Peacemaking, Louisville
Administrative services at Just Solution Mediation Center, Louisville
About Sister Theresa Coyle: Retiring in 2000 from professional work, she volunteered with the National Association for the Mentally Ill and helped to provide services to benefit the sick and elderly in Louisville, Ky. Sister Theresa moved in 2009 to Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky., where she volunteered as a medical driver and remains active in community service. In 2014, Sister Theresa became a resident of Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary. She is known for bringing a smile and good stories to conversations and continues her compassionate nature and joyful outlook on life in community service and prayer.
SISTER ANN (M. FIDALIA) GOHL
Birth name: Lois Ann
Birthplace: Webster Groves
Entrance: 1947
First profession: 1950
Final profession: 1953
Education: Bachelor’s in history, Loretto Heights College, Denver, 1959
Master’s in history, Loyola University, Chicago, 1967
Doctorate in British history, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1976
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, St. Paul the Apostle School, Pine Lawn, 1951-53
Volunteer community service, The Sarah Community, Bridgeton, 2002-10
Volunteer community service, Loretto Center, Webster Groves, 2010-11
Service outside the archdiocese: Elementary and high school teacher in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky and Texas
University faculty at community colleges and universities in Colorado and Missouri
Travel consultant in California and Colorado
Historical museum docent in California and Colorado
About Sister Ann Gohl: Sister Ann always has been a student, a helper, a teacher, always off on an adventure, reading a new book. Her volunteer service at The Sarah Community included setting up an efficient and successful environmental waste-paper collection that with the support of volunteers has been operating for 16 years and counting. In 2011, Sister Ann moved to Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky., where she maintains a ministry of prayer.
75th reception
SISTER MARY DENIS BRUCK
Birth name: Hedwig
Birthplace: Quincy, Ill.
Entrance: 1942
First profession: 1945
Final profession: 1948
Education: Bachelor’s in sociology, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1952
Master’s in business education, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1961
Service in the archdiocese: Attended St. Alphonsus (Rock) Elementary School
Community service, Webster University, Webster Groves, 1945-46
Teacher, St. Ann School, Normandy, 1946-53
Service outside the archdiocese: Shorthand and typing teacher in high schools in Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Sterling, Ill.; and Louisville, Ky.
Superior and high school principal in Denver, and Taos, N.M.
Coordinator, Loretto Center, Littleton, Colo.
Parish secretary and research assistant, San Diego
Teacher, Junior High CCD, San Diego
About Sister Mary Denis Bruck: In retirement in San Diego, she remained active in that city for the next 17 years in parish volunteer ministries. In her 80s, Sister Mary Denis began painting. She studied with Sumi-e ink painting artist Takashi Ijichi, and at his urging exhibited her work at the Asian Art Festival, where she received an award for her artistry. Sister Mary Denis moved to Loretto Motherhouse, Nerinx, Ky., in 2011, where her ministry is community service and prayer.