Sister Profile

Sister Jane Michael Dwyer

Biography

Sister Jane Michael is a native of Arlington, Massachusetts. Currently, she ministers in residential services and health care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Jane Michael entered the Congregation on July 22, 1948. She professed final vows on January 23, 1956.

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 from Rivier University in New Hampshire.

Sister Jane Michael has ministered as a teacher and secretary. She was also Principal at Holy Redeemer in College Park, Maryland, from 1970 to 1976.

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Photographs

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Sister Jane Michael Dwyer during the 2023 Sisters of Providence Senior Jubilee luncheon. Sister Jane Michael is celebrating 75 years of being a Sister of Providence this year.
The 2023 75-year Jubilarians included (front row, from left) Sister Laurette Bellamy, Sister Grace Marie Meehan and Sister Eileen Dede, (middle) Sister Dorothy Gartland, Sister Jane Michael Dwyer, Sister Joan Mary Schaefer and Sister James Michael Kesterson. They are photographed with (back) General Councilors Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. Not photographed: General Councilor Sister Laura Parker.
Sisters enjoying the art therapy demonstration. From left, Sisters Mary Rita Griffin, Jane Michael Dwyer, Kathleen Leonard and Delan Ma.