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Stories From Our Founders

"Entrusting the healing
ministry to us."

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Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother

Sister M. Therese Gottschalk

Sister M. Therese Gottschalk

Sr. Therese was always at the forefront of expanding services to meet the growing needs of the community, especially those living in poverty and most vulnerable.

1931 - 2020
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“A Day in the Life of a Sister”

“A Day in the Life of a Sister”

Stories abound of Sister Laurentia’s love for children.


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Sister Regina Bruen

Sister Regina Bruen

Sister accepted many leadership roles in healthcare, being on each Milwaukee province hospital board and serving as chairperson of several.

1921 - 2012
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Sister Bartholomea Betzen

Sister Bartholomea Betzen

Sister Barhtolomea played a major role in designing the addition to Mercy in 1937 as well as numerous other facilities...

1880 - 1975
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Sr. Josepha Wartner

Sr. Josepha Wartner

Sr. Josepha had the gift of listening and patients found it easy to talk to her.

1914 - 2011
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Daughters of Charity

Sister Andrea Vaughn

Sister Andrea Vaughn

Robust in both character and voice, Sister Andrea was never in doubt, and was never one to take “no” for an answer.


1920 - 2005
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Sister Margaret O’Dwyer

Sister Margaret O’Dwyer

Sister Margaret was an attorney by training, and served as a clinical ethicist during her appointment to the local health ministry in Nashville.


1954 - 2023
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Sister Mary Ann McAcleer

Sister Mary Ann McAcleer

Sister Mary Ann already had a reputation as a fearless and compassionate healer.


1815 - 1889
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Sister Carlos McDonnell

Sister Carlos McDonnell

Sister Carlos' gifted leadership, together with the support of many others, contributed to the successful move of St. Vincent Hospital.


1913 - 1996
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Sister Wahlburga Gehring

Sister Wahlburga Gehring

Their dedication won for them many friends and benefactors,...


1823 - 1883
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Sister Mary Rose McPhee

Sister Mary Rose McPhee

A careful planner, Sister always kept the needs of the people first.


1918 - 2014
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Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph & Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

Mother Bernard Sheridan

Mother Bernard Sheridan

Addressing the need for healthcare in the community...Mother Bernard opened Mount Carmel Hospital in 1903. She worked tirelessly to serve impoverished immigrants who worked in the coal mines nearby.

1860 - 1924
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Sister Catherine Berissimo Monahan

Sister Catherine Berissimo Monahan

Sister Catherine received special greetings from the White House.

1863 - 1965
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Sister Barbara Moore

Sister Barbara Moore

Sister Moore continues to be a guiding force for women of color. “Too often the poor, marginalized women and people of color do not have a voice when major decisions are made that affect their lives...”

1939 - Present
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Sister Martin “Marty” McEntee

Sister Martin “Marty” McEntee

Sister Marty lived her life in service to the dear neighbor. Whether CEO or committee chairperson, she was a welcoming presence.

1935 - 2023
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Sister Benedicta Fiechtl

Sister Benedicta Fiechtl

Sister Marty lived her life in service to the dear neighbor. Whether CEO or committee chairperson, she was a welcoming presence.

1905 - 1999
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Alexian Brothers

Brother Bonaventure Thelen

Brother Bonaventure Thelen

The Brothers remain committed to the healing ministry and the community, as they did more than seven centuries ago.

1825 - 1898
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Brother Maurice Wilson

Brother Maurice Wilson

“He truly lived a call to the poor and powerless wherever he found it. He did the work, he was faithful to his vocation, and he was present to the people.”

1925 - 2016
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Brother John Grider

Brother John Grider

“Brother John did most of Walter’s shopping, helped bathe him, checked his vitals and mostly just chatted with him... Brother John was his connection to the world.”

1919 - 2014
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Brother Philip Kennedy

Brother Philip Kennedy

“Brother Phil was a loved guy around here,... excellent to work with, a knowledgeable, personable and forward-looking CEO.”

1919 - 2014
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