DO THE GOOD
Celebrating 200 years of Catholic Sisters in the Archdiocese of St. Louis
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Marriott Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Join us for a special afternoon honoring the legacies of the 110+ congregations of women religious who have impacted the lives of people in and beyond our Archdiocesan bounds over more than 200 years.
Special Guests
Most Reverend Mitchell Thomas Rozanski
The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski has served as the 10th Archbishop of St. Louis since 2020. Ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 1984, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore in 2004 and Bishop of Springfield, MA, in 2014 before Pope Francis named him Archbishop of St. Louis. Archbishop Rozanski is committed to strengthening the Church through evangelization, Catholic education, vocations, and service to those most in need.
Dr. Carol Coburn, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, Avila University
Dr. Coburn has published two books on American religious history and women’s history, including Spirited Lives: How Nuns Shaped Catholic Culture and American Life, 1836-1920. Researching and publishing for over three decades on the topics of Catholic sisters, religious history, and peace and justice, Professor Coburn has published numerous articles, essays, and book reviews, and presented over 40 papers at national and international venues.
Dr. Coburn has published two books on American religious history and women’s history, including Spirited Lives: How Nuns Shaped Catholic Culture and American Life, 1836-1920. Researching and publishing for over three decades on the topics of Catholic sisters, religious history, and peace and justice, Professor Coburn has published numerous articles, essays, and book reviews, and presented over 40 papers at national and international venues.
Wendy Wiese
Following a 40-year career, veteran broadcaster Wendy Wiese retired in 2024. During that time she served as a talk show host at KMOX, KTRS and as a panelist of the popular, “Donnybrook” program on Nine PBS.
With her long time partner, Bill Wilkerson, she was named, “Media Person of the Year” by the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis in 1999. Wendy was inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2024 and the St. Louis Media History Foundation Hall of Fame in 2025.
An alumna of Visitation Academy and Fontbonne College, she lives in Chesterfield with her husband, Chris. They have two daughters and three beautiful grandchildren.
All sisters and their friends are invited to attend!
More information to follow! Questions? Please contact:
Marie Kenyon, mariekenyon@archstl.org (314) 792-7062
Event Sponsors
Laura K. Richter
The Daesch Family
Special Thanks To
Mr. Joshua Allee
Dr. Michael Borts and Dr. Mary Jo Gorman