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...in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in education and earned a master’s degree in education from Marquette University in 1967. Sister Marie Alexis taught grades two through eight in schools in Indiana, Illinois and Washington, D.C. IN addition to being an excellent teacher, she was a talented baton twirler. So at St. Francis Borgia in Chicago, she taught baton and paraded with Sister Carol Nolan and her students on State Street on Christmas Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Columbus Day....

Sister Margaret Gallagher “Jesus said, ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.’” (John 14:6) “Jesus is the path — the way — that Sister Margaret Gallagher trod. Her travel along the way began 90 years ago on Jan. 20, 1915, in Chicago. Her parents, James and Margaret (Bates) Gallagher, had two other children, Eileen (Denning) and James, both now deceased. Margaret Therese Gallagher attended grade school at Our Lady of Sorrows and graduated from Providence High School, Chicago,”...

...children. The children were sent to orphanages, the girls going to St. Vincent’s Home for Girls in Fort Wayne, Ind. After seventh grade, Augusta went to Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago, where she earned her education by working in the convent. She then went to Providence High School, Chicago. She entered the Congregation Sept. 14, 1927, and professed first and perpetual vows Feb. 26, 1930, and Feb. 23, 1935, respectively. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Wood...

...for Sister Maureen Cecile Palmer, who died July 18. Born Dorothy Evelyn Palmer March 20, 1918, in Chicago, she was one of three girls of Theodore and Christine (Peiffer) Palmer. “Sister Maureen Cecile lost her mother at a very early age which is always traumatic for a small child, but her stepmother was a wise, loving and prudent woman who united the two families in close bonds that have remained through the years. This has been very evident by the...

Sister Claudia Lewis “I give you thanks that I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are your works.” (Psalm 139:14) “In reflecting on the life of Sister Claudia, we can see why she liked Psalm 139. The happenings in her life caused her to trust in her God who never let her down,” said Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Claudia Lewis, who died May 23. Born Dec. 8, 1907, in Chicago, Mary Margaret Lewis was one of...

...to work and live among us,” said Sister Ruth Johnson in her commentary for Sister Catherine Aloyse Butler, who died March 22. Born March 17, 1914, in Chicago, to Frank and Catherine Busch Butler, Blanche Patricia Butler was one of seven children. She attended St. Frances of Rome Grade School, Cicero, Ill., and graduated from Providence High School, Chicago. She entered the Congregation July 16, 1935, and professed first and perpetual vows Jan. 23, 1938, and Aug. 15, 1943, respectively....

...Madden in her commentary for Sister Mary Irene Krohn. Eleanor Lillian Krohn was born to John and Mae Copp Krohn on Oct. 12, 1914, in Chicago. As Sister Mary Roger shared, Sister Mary Irene had a most unusual path to Catholicism. Her mother, who was not Catholic, “married a fervent Irish Catholic.” After bearing two sons, Mae found herself a widow. Later, she married another Catholic, and the couple brought two more children into this world. Mae’s second husband also...

...to an early close and an eternal Christmas celebration began,” said Sister Mary Roger Madden in her commentary for Sister Marie Benson, who died Sunday, Dec. 6. Winifred Mary Benson was born July 8, 1921, in Chicago to Ralph and Winifred (Ryan) Benson. She had one brother, Joseph, who preceded her in death. Sister Marie attended St. Leo Grade School, Chicago, and graduated from Providence Juniorate at the Woods. She entered the Congregation Jan. 5, 1939, and received the religious...

...earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a master’s degree in education administration from Indiana State University and another master’s degree in religious education from Spalding University in Louisville, Ky. Sister Mary Julia ministered more than three decades in primary education as either a teacher or principal. She commenced at St. Mel-Holy Ghost, Chicago, in 1941. In Chicago, she also taught at St. David. In Indiana, she ministered at St. Ann and St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute;...

...to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary Roger in the comment section below. Sister Mary Roger Madden Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1943-45); Teacher, St. Agnes, Chicago (1950-52); Teacher, St. Leo, Chicago (1958-61); Teacher, Marywood, Evanston (1965-68). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, Immaculata (1961-64); Teacher, Immaculata Prep (1971-74). In California: Teacher, St. Anthony, Gardena (1974-77); Adult English as a Second Language Tutor, Los Angeles (1977-78); Teacher,...

...in her commentary for Sister Donna O’Neill, who died April 22. Born Donna Joan O’Neill on May 11, 1930, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Thomas and Gladys (Dilley) O’Neill. She was one of three children. She attended Our Lady of Mercy Grade School and Providence High School, both in Chicago. Sister Donna entered the Congregation July 22, 1948, and received the religious name Sister Laurence Therese. She professed first and perpetual vows Jan. 23, 1951, and 1956, respectively....