At evening prayer on July 30, the sisters celebrated the diamond jubilees of Sr. Emmanuel Pieper and Sr. Dorothy Schuette. Sr. Emmanuel celebrated 75 years of vowed life and Sr. Dorothy celebrated 60 years. Sr. Aileen Bankemper presided. Following evening prayer, the celebration continued with a special dinner for all. Sr. Andrea Vasquez was also Read more »
May 24, 2022 Erlanger, KY–Following the school liturgy, Mary, Queen of Heaven School revealed a new piece of artwork that was commissioned for the school by Mr. Tom Rasp, a former student of MQH. His mother was also a long-time teacher at MQH. Sr. Emmanuel Pieper painted the piece with their school in mind. “We Read more »
St. Walburg Monastery joyfully announces the re-election of Sr. Aileen Bankemper as prioress. After setting direction statements this past year, the community entered a discernment weekend on April 22. Sr. Aileen is re-elected for a four-year term. The discernment process was led by Sr. Elaine Fischer, OSB of Atchison, Kansas. The election was presided over Read more »