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Biography
Sister Thomas Jeanne was born in Fort Wayne, Ind. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Thomas Jeanne entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1960, from St. Patrick Parish, Fort Wayne. She professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1967.
She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and also has a master’s degree in English from Indiana University.
Sister Thomas Jeanne ministered in Indiana, Illinois, California and Nevada.
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In Indiana: Teacher, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1962-64); Teacher, Chartrand High School, Indianapolis (1966-69); Education Editor, The News Sentinel, Fort Wayne (1971-72); Public Relations/Journalism, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1972-75); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-2022).
In Illinois: Teacher, Marywood, Evanston (1964-66); Journalist, Pioneer Press, Evanston (1969-71).
In California: Teacher, Marywood, Orange (1978-79); Associate Editor of Catholic Herald, Sacramento (1987-92); Director of Health Services/Director of Religious Education, Bakersfield Catholic Charities, San Clemente Mission, Bakersfield (1992); Director of Religious Education, San Clemente Mission, Bakersfield (1993-97); Paralegal, Archdiocesan Tribunal of Los Angeles (1998-99); Administrative Assistant to Executive Director, Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters, Los Angeles (1999-2005); Administrative Associate, Saint John Health Center Foundation, Santa Monica (2006-09); Outreach Ministry, Providence St. John Health Center, Santa Monica (2010-15); Residential Services, Los Angeles (2015-19).
In Nevada: Associate Director, Home for Juvenile Girls, Nevada Catholic Welfare Bureau, Henderson (1979-83); Pastoral Associate, Guardian Angel Cathedral, Las Vegas (1983-87).
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