DUBUQUE, Iowa (CNS) — Sister Helen Maher Garvey, former president of both the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and of …Read More
Sister Helen Garvey, former LCWR president, dies at 82
Category: Obituaries
Popular St. Ambrose professor had his heart in the right place
By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — Students loved Father Joe DeFrancisco, a professor of theology at St. Ambrose …Read More
Sr. Lietsch was a teacher, caregiver
CHICAGO — Sister Lucia Lietsch, RSM, a native of Burlington, died June 29. Born to Milburn Sr. and Clara (Hageman) …Read More
Sr. Holles served roles in education
Sister Harriet Holles, BVM (Agneda), 84, died June 17 at Marian Hall in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born in Ladysmith, …Read More
Deacon Rosenthal’s wife was a nurse
DAVENPORT — Mary Catherine “Kay” Rosenthal, 90, wife of Deacon Joseph Rosenthal, died June 2. Born Nov. 9, 1926, to …Read More
Sr. Scheer ministered with Carmelites
Sister Aiga Maria Scheer, OCD, (Sister Maria Antonia of the Infant Jesus) died April 26 at the Kahl Home in …Read More
Sr. Jacobs dedicated to teaching, music
DUBUQUE — Sister Therese Jacobs, BVM (Therese Carmelle), 87, died April 6 at Marian Hall. She was born in Des …Read More