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Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak

Sister Agnes Eugene was born on September 14, 1941 and died on October 18, 2021.

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Biography

Sister Agnes Eugene was a native of Chicago. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Agnes Eugene entered the Congregation on September 14, 1941. She professed final vows on January 23, 1950.

She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in education and history – both from Indiana State University.

Sister Agnes Eugene has ministered in health care and in various capacities at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Here is Sister Agnes Eugene’s complete ministry:

Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak

Complete Ministry

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary, Richmond (1946-48); Teacher, St. Joseph, Hammond (1950-52); Teacher, St. Ann, Terre Haute (1954-55); Teacher, St. Andrew, Indianapolis (1955-56); Sacristan/Local Treasurer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1968-70); Teacher, Gilbault Home for Boys, Terre Haute (1971-72); Teacher, Terre Haute Schulte High School, Terre Haute (1972-73); Driver, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1981-82); Manager/Buyer for Personal Supplies, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1982-84); Coordinator of Transportation/Buyer and Manager of Supplies, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1984-86); Gift Shop Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-98); Resource Center Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1999-2001); Coordinator of Transportation, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001); Resource Center Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-05); Residential Services/Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2005-2011); Prayer (2011-2021).

In Illinois: Teacher, St. Joseph, Galesburg (1944-46); Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago (1956-58); Teacher, St. Leo, Chicago (1958-62); Teacher, St. Andrew, Chicago (1962-66); Teacher, St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette (1966-68); Bookstore Supervisor/Manager, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1977-80); Teacher, St. Dennis, Lockport (1980-81); Teacher, Cathedral High School, Chicago (1987-90); Substitute Teacher, Cathedral High School, Chicago (1990-91).

In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, St. Ann (1948-50).

In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Rose, Chelsea (1952-54).

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