Sr. Colleen Loehmer Resting in God's Arms
Sr. Colleen Loehmer passed away on November 17, 2024. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1948, making perpetual vows in 1954.
Sister enjoyed a 35-year teaching career in our schools in Peru and Springfield, IL; Oroville and Paradise, CA; Hessen Castle, Schererville, and Dyer, IN. Following this, she tutored students and was a teacher aide, totaling 44 years of working with children, something she loved! She lived her belief that her reason for being on earth was to help others!
Preceded in death by parents Josephine (Schutz) and Paul Peter Loehmer; sisters Gloria and Collette. Survived by many relatives and friends.
Visitation at St. Francis Woods on Tuesday, November 19, at 3:00 p.m. with Wake Service at 4:00 p.m.; Visitation at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Queen of Angels Chapel, 9201 W. St. Francis Rd, Frankfort, IL. Interment: St. Michael Cemetery, Schererville, IN
programs were printed in English for Sisters from the U.S., and Father had copies of his homily in English so we could understand what he was saying. One thing we enjoyed very much was four young ladies dressed in gold who danced as the Word was brought in by a young boy dressed as St. Francis accompanied by a little girl dressed like St. Clare and carrying a monstrance. Sr. Viviane’s radiance and joy were so evident during the ceremony and the whole day. Afterwards there was a reception under three tents set up near the church. It is such a privilege to attend and see the joy and pride of all the people. What a day of blessings for us and our entire community! - Sr. Kim Marie Wolf
With much joy we share the news that Sister Edinalva Rodrigues Cordeiro made her Perpetual Profession of Vows in Barcarena, Brazil on January 27, 2024. The ceremony was celebrated by Bishop José Maria at Our Lady of Aparecida Base Community in the neighborhood of Betânia, where Sister Edinalva participated and began her faith walk. Festivities continued at an outdoor parish space with friends, family and fellow Franciscan Sisters from both Brazil and the United States. Showered with love, good wishes and gifts, Sister said she is grateful for this exciting milestone in her Franciscan journey as she continues to walk in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi.