Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer
Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer passed away on Sunday, August 23, in Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 92-years-old and was a Sister of Providence for 75 years.
Funeral services for Sister Joseph Ellen will be announced as soon as they become available.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Joseph Ellen to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer
Complete Ministry
In Texas: Teacher, St. John, Robstown (1952-54).
In New Hampshire: Teacher, Lady Isle, Portsmouth (1954-58).
In Illinois: Teacher, St. David, Chicago (1958-61); Parish Director of Religious Education/Part-Time Music Teacher, St. Angela Parish, Chicago (1987-94); Pastoral Associate/Director of Religious Education, St. Angela Parish, Chicago (1994-2001); Pastoral Associate, St. Angela Parish, Chicago (2001-05); Pastoral Ministry, Westside of Chicago (2005-08); Pastoral Ministry of Presence, Northwest Austin African American Community, Chicago (2008-22).
In Indiana: Teacher, St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1961-66); Teacher, St. Andrew, Indianapolis (1968-69);p Teacher, Immaculate Heart, Indianapolis (1969-76); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2023-26).
In California: Teacher, St. Therese, Los Angeles (1966-68).
