Doherty, William

"This chapter deals with a set of movements that Bishop Chatard, a religious, social, and political conservative, had to deal with. Born into comfort, rector of the American College in Rome, Chatard, so far as he was able,...

Mary Ellen Lennon

In this segment Sr. Barbara Piller reflects on the great influence of family on her vocation, leading to sixty-five years in religious life at the time of recording. She describes the spirit of independence as one of her gifts,...

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Mary Ellen Lennon

In her oral history, Sr. Madonna Bishop discusses her life as a Sister of Saint Francis, having a unique background as both a school teacher and a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Initially reluctant to enter the religious life,...

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Mary Ellen Lennon

In her oral history, Sister Mildred Millie Speed discusses how she learned the importance of love and the true value of family from seeing the relationship between her mother and father at a young age. She reflects on how her...

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Mary Ellen Lennon

In her oral history Sr. Rachel Lindenmaier reflects on her upbringing in Indianapolis and the appeal of the Franciscans who helped in her deciding to enter religious life. Also, she describes joining religious service alongside...

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