Sister Profile

Sister Janet Craven

Biography

Sister Jan Craven was born on January 25, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio. Currently, she is in between ministries. Prior to that, she ministered as the Co-Director of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and as Director of Shrines at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Jan entered the Ursuline Community in Youngstown on September 15, 1968. She transferred her vows to the Sisters of Providence on July 4, 1981.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Youngstown State University and a master’s degree in theology from Fordham University. She also has a master’s degree in religion from Claremont University.

As a Sister of Providence, Sister Jan has also ministered as the Director of Postulants from 2004 to 2010.

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Sister Jan Craven and Sister Marsha Speth (left) toss tobacco bags into the sacred fire during the blessing of the green space.
Sister Jan Craven and DNR DHPA grant writer Malia Vanaman.
(From left) Sisters Paula Damiano, Jan Craven, Jessica Vitente and Jeanne Hagelskamp with others at a peaceful protest/vigil prior to the federal execution of Dustin Lee Honken.
Sister Jan Craven prepares to speak during Friday’s vigil during the execution of Dustin Honken
Celebrating 50 years as Sisters of Providence in 2018 were, from back left, Sisters Jody O’Neil, Jan Craven and Marianne Ridgell. Celebrating 25 years are, seated, Sisters Kathleen Bernadette Smith and Patricia Linehan.