2009 Jubilarians
M. Frances Therese Gibson, SSND
Professed in 1939
Sister M. Frances Therese Gibson celebrates 70 years as a School Sister of Notre Dame. She ministered as teacher, coordinator / director and librarian / media specialist.
A meaningful time in my ministry…
For nine years, I taught adult Bible classes – a most meaningful experience. These were afternoon and evening classes for 10 to 18 adults in Logansport. I was blessed to spend four summers studying scripture at St. John’s in Collegeville, Minnesota.
During my mission time in Guam, I found the land snails intriguing – doing the will of God slowly. I enjoyed my ministries with library work, religious education and teaching English at Notre Dame High School in Talafofo, as well as Christmas plays and outreach work in CCD.
Another special time was when I helped to consolidate the libraries into one at Notre Dame of Elm Grove (NDEG).
What drew you to the SSND Community?
I was attracted to the School Sisters of Notre Dame by my grade school teachers.
What would you like people today to know about the School Sisters of Notre Dame?
I would like people to know that we are a mission community.
What is your current ministry?
I am retired and serve through my prayers and presence.
Sister M. Frances Therese’s missions:
St. Joseph, Milwaukee, Wis.
Holy Angels, West Bend, Wis.
St. Michael, Milwaukee, Wis.
San Vicente, Barrigada, Guam
St. Francis, Yona, Guam
St. Mary, Glen Haven, Wis.
St. John Nepomucene, Prairie du Chien, Wis.
St. Gabriel, Prairie du Chie, Wis.
St. James, Mukowonago, Wis.
St. Mary, Burlington, Wis.
St. Nicholas, Freedom, Wis.
St. Patrick, Menasha, Wis.
Holy Rosary, Darlington, Wis.
Christ King, Wauwatosa, Wis.
Notre Dame, Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Notre Dame High School, Talofofo, Guam
Xavier High School, Turk, Caroline Islands
Visitation, Elm Grove, Wis.
Our Lady of the Pines, Chatawa, Miss.
Sacred Heart, Allenton, Wis.
All Saints, Logansport, Ind.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mount Calvary, Wis.
The photo collage shows Sister M. Frances Therese in her original habit (1940s), pictured with her sister, Sister Mary Ernest Gibson (date unknown) and with Sister Elva Wiesner as they celebrated their respective anniversaries of profession (1999).
How to Reach Jubilarians
Cards and letters may be addressed to:
Sister's name c/o SSND Jubilarians,
Provincial Offices,
13105 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122-2291.
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