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Sister Sharon Richards

Formerly Sister Charlene

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Biography

Sister Sharon is a native of Owosso, Michigan. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer in the ministry of care t St. Michel Parish in Orland Park, Ill.

Sister Sharon, formerly Sister Charlene, entered the Congregation on February 2, 1957, from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also earned a master’s degree in education from Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan.

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Providence Associate Nancy Dannels walks the grounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with Sister Sharon Richards.
Sisters of Providence 60-year Jubilarians along with General Councilors included (front, from left) General Councilor Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, Sisters Janet Gilligan, Carol Lindly, Carol Meyers and General Councilor Sister Mary Beth Klingel. (Back) General Councilor Sister Lisa Stallings, Sister Arlene Knarzer, General Councilor Sister Jenny Howard, Sisters Mary Catherine Keene and Susanne Gallagher, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, Sister Elizabeth Smigla and Sister Sharon Richards.
Sister Sharon Richards, front, and other associate retreatants during a prayer time.

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