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  • Sr. Angela Betsch

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon Ph.D.
    Description:
    In her oral history, Sister Angela Betsch reflects on her experience growing up in White Oak, Cincinnati and her path to becoming a Sister of Saint Francis, Oldenburg. Sr. Angela highlights her decision to follow her older...
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  • Sr. Ann Vonder Meulen

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    In her oral history, Sr. Ann Vonder Meulen discusses how her love for those who are underrepresented in society began as a young child with her family’s inclusion of Japanese American neighbors into their home. She describes...
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    Audio

  • Sr. Barbara Piller

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    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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  • Sr. Carol Ann Mause

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    In her oral history Sr. Carol Ann Mause describes her family upbringing in Cincinnati, OH, her Catholic schooling as well as her internal struggle in deciding to enter religious life at Oldenburg, Indiana. She goes on to detail...
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  • Sr. Claire Whalen

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    In this Interview Sr. Claire Whalen describes her early spirit of independence in Cincinnati OH, leading her toward an affinity for women leadership, and eventually her vocation at Oldenburg. She describes her role as an...
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  • Sr. Cleopha Werner

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    In this segment, Sr. Cleopha Werner discusses God's presence in her life as exemplified by her relationships with her family. Sr. Cleo relates how her sister's faith was strengthened through hardships in her life and even up...
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  • Sr. Delouise Menges

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    In this interview, Sister Delouise Menges discusses her decision to become a Sister of Saint Frances after witnessing her father’s strong Catholic faith. She reflects on her admiration for the sisters who taught her throughout...
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  • Sr. Diane Jamison

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    In her oral history, Sr. Diane Jamison describes how her mother and seventh grade teacher shaped her character and guided her decision to become a Sister of Saint Francis. A math and religious teacher, a director of religious...
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    Audio

  • Sr. Doris Holohan

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    In this oral history Sr. Doris Holohan describes her persistence (despite an initial setback) as well as her joy in eventually being able to serve the Sisters' mission work in Papua New Guinea. In addition to relating her...
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  • Sr. Evelyn Lindenmaier

    Creator:
    Mary Ellen Lennon
    Description:
    In this segment Sr. Evelyn Lindenmaier reflects on her decision to follow her twin sister, Rachel Lindenmaier, and her aunt, Sr. Leona, into the convent of the Sisters of Saint Francis, Oldenburg. Sr. Evelyn discusses her love...
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