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...commentary for Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer, who died Oct. 7. Eileen Dwyer entered this world Oct. 19, 1925, in Chicago to Russell and Ruth (Riddle) Dwyer. She was the oldest of three children. She attended St. Leo Grade School and the Academy of Our Lady, both in Chicago. Sister Ruth Eileen entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1944, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1946, and 1951, respectively. She earned a business degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a master’s...

...and St. Leo, Chicago; St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette; and St. Dennis, Lockport. She ministered six years at Blessed Sacrament, Burlington, N.C. In Indiana, she taught at St. Philip Neri and St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis; Sacred Heart, Evansville; and St. John the Baptist and St. Patrick, Fort Wayne. Upon her retirement from teaching, she ministered at the convent at Immaculate Conception, Chicago. Sister Ellen Catherine returned to the Woods in 2002. “In the year 2005, on the occasion of her...

...and perpetual vows Jan. 23, 1951, and 1956, respectively. Sister Ann Renee earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and an LPN degree from Ivy Tech College, Terre Haute, Ind. Sister Ann Renee spent more than two decades ministering in education. Her first classroom was at St. David, Chicago. In Illinois, she also ministered at St. Dennis, Lockport; Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago; and St. Alexander, Palos Heights. She spent three years at Ascension, Halethorpe, Md., and...

...family and background provided the environment that fostered the qualities of caring for others and finding practical ways to express that care,” continued Sister Ruth Eileen. Margaret Julia Sullivan was born March 14, 1923, in Evanston, Ill., to Daniel and Margaret (Deal) Sullivan. One of six children, she first attended Whittier Grade School, Oak Park, Ill., and later St. Thomas Aquinas, Chicago. She graduated from Providence High School, Chicago, and enrolled in Chicago State Teachers College. Margaret entered the Congregation...

...the Chicago diocesan newspaper, The New World, where she kept abreast of the happenings in her beloved Chicago,” continued Sister Ann. “She treasured her family and was very devoted to her nieces and nephews and their children. If you were Sister Marian Elizabeth’s family member or friend she kept in touch, writing, calling, wanting to know about you and your life. Like salt and light, her presence was never overwhelming. You just knew that she was there and that you...

...was born Nov. 24, 1908, in Chicago. She attended St. Agnes Grade School and the Josephinum, both in Chicago. Upon graduating from high school, she and her sister, Mary, worked at the Palmer House in Chicago. After three years of this work and much discernment, she entered the Congregation Aug. 22, 1931, and received the religious name Sister Mary Joanita. She professed first and perpetual vows Feb. 27, 1934, and Aug. 15, 1939, respectively. Sister Mary Joanita earned a bachelor’s...

Sister Gerry Cavanaugh “My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God.” (1 John 4:7) “Anyone who knew Sister Gerry Cavanaugh was aware that she loved God, loved life and the people in her life,” said Sister Rita Clare Gerardot in her commentary for Sister Gerry Cavanaugh, who died Oct. 14. Born Sept. 1, 1925, in Chicago, Geraldine Margaret Cavanaugh was one of two children of William and Mary (Walsh) Cavanaugh. She attended St....

...her commentary for Sister Ann Kathleen, who died March 12. Born June 18, 1919, in Chicago, Mary Kathleen Brawley was the daughter of John and Noreen (Doherty) Brawley. She and her two brothers attended St. Mel Grade School, Chicago. Sister Ann Kathleen graduated from Providence High School, Chicago. She entered the Congregation July 22, 1937, and professed first and perpetual vows Jan. 23, 1940, and 1946, respectively. Sister Ann Kathleen earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College...

Sister Virginia Broderick “For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on his suffering ones.” (Isaiah 49:13) “Just a few minutes after Sister Virginia Broderick breathed her last, we read these words at Mass. They bring many aspects of her life to mind,” said Sister Mary Ann Phelan in her commentary for Sister Virginia, who died April 6. Anna Cecelia Broderick entered this world June 3, 1907, in Chicago, to Patrick and Bridget Nelligan Broderick. One of...

...for the physically challenged at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She spent the next two years as a secretary or office clerk at Union Hospital and St. Margaret Mary Parish, both in Terre Haute. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, Sister Elizabeth Clare put her business acumen to use as a secretary, receptionist, treasurer or business teacher in the Chicago area. From 1984 to 1987, she ministered as the secretary of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council for the Archdiocese of Chicago. From 1991 to...