May 18, 2016 // Uncategorized

Sisters of the Sacred Heart celebrate jubilees

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Frankfort, Illinois — Five Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart will celebrate jubilees as consecrated women religious on June 11. One was born in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and several of them have ministered in the Diocese.

60th Jubilee

Sister Judith A. Davies was born in Fort Wayne, IN.  During her years of ministry, she ministered as a teacher and principal in Catholic schools in Illinois. Presently she is the Delegate for Religious and the Chancellor of the Joliet Diocese.  Sister currently resides in Joliet, IL.

50th Jubilees

Sister M. Debrah Funfsinn was born in Spring Valley, IL.  In the Diocese of  Fort Wayne-South Bend, she taught at St. Charles Borromeo School, Fort Wayne, from 1973-1977 and at St. Mary School, Avilla, from 1983-2009. Sister currently resides in Morris, IL.

Sister Dominic Dybel was born in East Chicago, IN.  In the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, she taught at St. Joseph School, Garrett, from 1977-1978 and at St. Charles Borromeo School, Fort Wayne, from 1978-1980. Sister currently resides in Joliet, IL.

Sister Karen Marie Lanigan was born in Alexandria, MN.  In the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, she taught at St. Charles Borromeo School, Fort Wayne, from 1977-1978, and at St. Mary School, Avilla, from 1978-1985 where she was principal/teacher. Sister currently resides in Joliet, IL.

Sister Mary Paul Shisler was born in Chicago, IL.  In the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, she taught at St. Joseph School, Garrett, from 1970-1971. Sister currently resides in Mundelein, IL.