Sister Angela Schrage, ASC, celebrated 60 years as a vowed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the chapel of Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine. Sister Angela made her first vows on July 1, 1965 and her final vows on June 29, 1969 in the Ruma Center Chapel. She marked her anniversary with a Mass at Benedictine Living Community, followed by a reception. She was joined in celebration by the ASC community.
Sister Angela was born in St. Rose, IL, to Edward and Christine Schrage. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Theology from St. Louis University in 1968, and her master’s degree in education at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, in 1973. She received certificates in Religious Formation from St. Louis University in 1978 and in Pastoral Administration from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Tex. in 1995.
Sister’s Angela’s ministry began in the elementary school classroom at St. Albert the Great in Fairview Heights, St Joseph in Olney, and Holy Family in Cahokia, all in Illinois. She held positions in community service, both as Formation Director and as secretary on the leadership team of the former Ruma province. She was the Director of Religious Education at St. Joseph Parish in Equality, St. Clement in McLeansboro, St. Mary in Shawneetown, and St. Mary in Litchfield, all in Illinois. After receiving her certificate in Pastoral Administration, she held the position of Pastoral Associate at St. Mary’s in Trenton, IL, and St. Mary’s in Centralia, IL. She served as part-time secretary and organist for St. John the Baptist Parish in Smithton, IL
Sister Angela was a member of the Novitiate Formation Community at Maria Place in Belleville, IL. Her community service also included being Co-Director of Pastoral Care as well as a member of the Community Life Team at Ruma. When the sisters at Ruma transitioned to Benedictine Living Community, she was named Coordinator for the sisters in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Care. She continues in that position today.