Sister Profile

Sister Joseph Fillenwarth

Biography

Sister Joseph is a native of Indianapolis. Currently, she ministers in outreach and residential services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Joseph entered the Congregation on January 4, 1954. She professed final vows on August 15, 1961.

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 Ball State University.

Sister Joseph has also ministered as a teacher in Indiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky, including serving at St. Joan of Arc in Indianapolis from 1967 to 1978.

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Sister Joseph Fillenwarth (center) with General Councilor Sister Laura Parker (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski.
Sister Joseph Fillenwarth (front row, center) and Sister Maureen Fallon display the 2022 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk donation from organizers on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
Sister Joseph Fillenwarth at prayer