Stories, Prayers, and Reflections

Sister Angelita Myerscough was an expert on St. Maria de Mattias, a writer, leader and survivor of the shipwreck of the S.S. Andrea Doria.

Sister Stella Rosenhamer was province treasurer, oversaw hospital construction in Nebraska and Brazil, and founded Center of Hope in Wichita.

Sister Vivian Miller served with the Adorers in Brazil, Africa and Rome where she navigated new cultures, languages and assignments.

Sister Mary Carmela Guito brought the small, private St. Anne’s Home from an obsolete center for the aged to a desirable retirement community.

Sister Rosemary Mulac taught, organized assistance to refugees, and created an independent living village at St. Anne’s Retirement Community.

Sister Emmanuel Palus taught school in the South, served in leadership in Europe, and worked with the homeless in New York City.

Sister Loretta Gegen wrote about Adorers’ history and spirituality, and translated community documents from Italian. She also served in Rome.

Sister Mary Matthew Janciar taught primary grades, enjoyed community life and was devoted to her Hispanic ministry of nearly 20 years.

Sister Rita Kampwerth worked for social reforms in her adopted home of East St. Louis, Illinois, where she loved and cared for needy people.