60th First Profession
Sister Pauline Bilbrough
Birth name: Pauline Bilbrough
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Entrance: 1961
First profession: 1964
Education: Bachelor’s in sociology and a minor in psychology, Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross, 1970
Master’s in health care administration, Mercer University, Georgia, 1995
Certificate in psychological aspects of aging, 1975
Certificate in holistic health perspectives, 1984
Service in the archdiocese: Local leader and co-leader, Immaculate Heart Convent at Mason Pointe-Lutheran Senior Services, Chesterfield, 2018-23
Service outside the archdiocese: Washington D.C. area group leader and program coordinator positions in residential and diagnostic programs, 1962-74
Administrator, St. Joseph Residence, a Good Shepherd retirement community for RGS sisters in Baltimore, 1974-77
Program director, Discovery Group Homes for delinquent and dependent adolescent girl, Philadelphia, 1977-80
Local coordinator, Philadelphia and Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, 1980-84
Provincial administrator for the Washington Province, 1984-90
Manager, Marian Manor elder care facility, Atlanta Georgia, 1990
Local administrator, St. Joseph Residence, Baltimore, 1995-2000
Local leader, Clark Summit Community in Pennsylvania 2000-09
About Sister Pauline Bilbrough: Sister Pauline enjoys reading books, walking in the country, sitting outdoors in the sun, playing challenging games, and praying for all the Good Shepherd sisters serving throughout the world.
Sister Mary Renee Scheich
Birth name: Marilynn Marie Scheich
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky
Entrance: 1963
First profession: 1966
Final profession: 1971
Education: Master’s in education, Xavier University, 1982
Service in the archdiocese: Adult literacy and reading specialist, St. Louis
Missioned to Mason Pointe Senior Living Community
Service outside the archdiocese: Adult literacy and reading specialist in Cincinnati Ohio; Louisville, Kentucky; Detroit, Michigan; Cleveland, Ohio; and Los Angeles, California
About Sister Mary Renee Scheich: I love my God who is always forgiving and is peace. I love my life, present, past and future. I love resurrections and the Eucharist. I love people, singing, praying, doing art, reading, writing, gardening, swimming and enjoying flowers and nature.
65th First Profession
Sister Sharon Rose of the Holy Spirit Authorson
Birth name: Sharon Rose Authorson
Birthplace: Alhambra, California
Entrance: 1956
First profession: 1959
Final profession: 1966
Service in the archdiocese: Altar bread ministry, Contemplative Sisters, St. Louis, 1968-2020
Province leadership team, 2015-present
Prayer and presence, Mason Pointe, 2020-present
About Sister Sharon Rose of the Holy Spirit Authorson: Sister Sharon Rose feels a deep joy and gratitude to God for calling her to an international congregation. For her it is a blessing to belong to an order with sisters in active ministry as well as those who are called to a contemplative lifestyle. Her fourth vow of zeal to “live and pray for the salvation of souls” motivates her prayer and her contemplative lifestyle. Sister Sharon Rose loves to read and listen to music and is energized by taking time and space for solitude. Sharing relaxation with her community members is also life-giving and an occasion of enjoyment for her.
Sister Mary Louise Nazaryk
Birth name: Leona Nazaryk
Birthplace: Carroll, Iowa
Entrance: 1957
First profession: 1959
Final profession: 1962
Education: Early Childhood Certificate, Chicago, Illinois
Service in the archdiocese: St. Ann’s Preschool, 2015-19
Prayer and presence, Lutheran Senior Services, 2019-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Teaching preschool and young girls in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Chicago and Los Angeles
About Sister Mary Louise Nazaryk: I am a lifelong learner. I like to walk and I enjoy word-search puzzles
Sister Nora Patricia (Sister Mary of St. James) O’Flannigan
Birth name: Nora Patricia O’Flannigan
Birthplace: Laramie, Wyoming
Entrance: 1956
First profession: 1959
Education: Graduated from Fontbonne College in St. Louis
Studied for three years at the Regina Mundi Institute in Rome
Service in the archdiocese: Principal, Good Shepherd High School, 1960-62
Program director and group leader, Marygrove, Florissant, 1970-75
Provincial superior, St. Louis Province, 1990-2000
Service outside the archdiocese: Principal, Our Lady of the River High School, New Orleans, 1962-66
Administrator of a program for women from prison, New Orleans, 1976-82
Director of programs and administrator of a program for homeless women living on the streets, Los Angeles
Group leader, DeNeuville Heights School, Memphis, 1982
Served in Guam, 2000-03
Served in Korea, 2003-06
Served in Baltimore, Maryland
About Sister Nora Patricia O’Flannigan: Sister Nora Pat loves gardening, classical and country music and Korean cooking. She also loves the liturgy and tries to be creative in her prayer experiences.
70th First Profession
Sister Mary Anita Kristofco
Birth name: Anna Kristofco
Birthplace: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1954
Final profession: 1957
Education: Bachelor’s in social studies, St. Joseph University, 1973
Master’s in counseling and human relations, Villanova University, 1985
Master’s in pastoral theology, St. Mary of the Woods College, 1994
Service in the archdiocese: Assistant, Good Shepherd Art Center, 2017-18
Prayer and presence, Mason Pointe, 2018-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Served at domestic violence shelter, Guam, 1982-95
Family services, Czech Republic, 1996-98
Bookkeeper, Good Shepherd Services, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998-2015
About Sister Mary Anita Kristofco: She enjoys jigsaw puzzles and art, especially acrylic painting
