Remembering those who have gone before us

We celebrate the lives of our Dear Sisters who have gone before us. We invite you to read about our SSND ancestors who greatly contributed to the mission of Christ here in Africa and now intercede for us in Heaven.

Dearly departed SSND who contributed to the congregation's presence and mission in Africa:

• Sister Gloria Marie Foret, August 1, 2024, served in Ghana
• Sister Julie Brady, August 25, 2022, served in Ghana
• Sister Michael Marie Laux, December 14, 2020, served in Kenya
• Sister Mary Martin Colbert, April 7, 2020, served in Kenya and Nigeria
• Sister Elizabeth Rosser, March 14, 2020, served in Nigeria
• Sister Sylvia Borgmeier, March 5, 2020, served in Kenya and Ghana
• Sister Bernice Orscheln, February 15, 2020, served in Ghana
• Sister Mary Gabriel Roeder, August 7, 2019, served in Nigeria
• Sister Dorothy A. Hunt, October 24, 2018, served in Nigeria
• Sister Marie Inez Bocklage, April 21, 2018, served in Sierra Leone and Nigeria
• Sister Mary Jo Hofmeier, March 3, 2018, served in Ghana
• Sister Dorothy Ann Balser, January 28, 2018, served in Ghana
• Sister Doreen Schommer, August 2, 2017, served in Nigeria
• Sister Mary Kyllene Bodum, January 15, 2017, served in Liberia and Kenya
• Sister Joan Bellew, January 1, 2017, served in Ghana
• Sister Carol Schmitz, December 28, 2016, served in Nigeria
• Sister Ruth Saddler, October 25, 2016, served in Sierra Leone
• Sister Frances Ann Eveler, June 13, 2015, served in Sierra Leone
• Sister Mary Busson, November 9, 2013, served in Ghana
• Sister Kathleen Wahl, July 6, 2013, served in Liberia
• Sister Carol Kleba, February 26, 2013, served in Sierra Leone and The Gambia
• Sister Helen Reed, April 30, 2012, served in Liberia
• Sister Joanella Bextermiller, October 15, 2011, served in Sierra Leone