Sister Adele Beacham
Formerly Sister Joseph Therese
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Sister Adele is a native of Toronto, Canada. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Adele, formerly Sister Joseph Therese, entered the Congregation on July 22, 1946. She professed final vows on January 23, 1954.
She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in reading from Cardinal Stritch University, as well as another master’s degree in theological studies from St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology.
She has ministered as a teacher and in religious education in Indiana and Illinois.
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Sister Adele is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
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- Prisoners & Probationers of Conscience
- Three Sisters of Providence arrested in Georgia for participation in non-violent protest at Army base
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