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Sr. Bernard Gripshover 1961

Sister Bernard Gripshover, 1887-1961 Born May 19, 1887, Sandfordtown, KentuckyEntered St. Walburg Monastery, April 18, 1925First Profession March 21, 1927Died October 16, 1961 Sr. Bernard Gripshover was born to Bernard and Margaret Bilz Gripshover and given the name Elizabeth at her baptism. Elizabeth entered St. Walburg Monastery on April 18, 1925 and received the habit Read more »

Sr. Adelgunda Platz 1960

Sister Adelgunda Platz, 1882-1960 Born January 25, 1882, Allegheny, PennsylvaniaEntered St. Walburg Monastery, November 14, 1906First Profession August 10, 1908Died December 28, 1960 Sr. Adelgunda Platz was born to Christopher and Maria Dohrer Platz and given the name Louise at her baptism. Louise entered St. Walburg Monastery on November 14, 1906 and received the habit Read more »