by Kim Miller | Jan 24, 2024 | Double Diamond - 70 Years
Sister Ann Rubly was the second of five children born to Ray and Amanda (Bruggeman) Rubly in Petersburg, Iowa. She attended SS Peter and Paul School, Petersburg; St. Boniface, New Vienna, Iowa; and Immaculate Conception Academy, Dubuque. She entered into the... 
by Kim Miller | Jan 24, 2024 | Double Diamond - 70 Years
Sister Lene Rubly was born to Ray and Amanda (Bruggeman) Rubly in Petersburg, Iowa. She entered into the congregation in 1953 with her sister, Ann, and was received in 1954. Sister was an elementary school teacher at Holy Ghost, Dubuque; St. William, Alta Vista,... 
by Kim Miller | Jan 29, 2024 | Diamond - 60 Years
Sister Donna Schmitt was born in Rickardsville, Iowa, to Anna Marie and Raymond Schmitt. She attended St. Joseph School, Rickardsville, and Leo High School, Holy Cross, Iowa. Sister Donna received her bachelor’s degree from Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa,... 
by Kim Miller | Jan 24, 2024 | Double Diamond - 70 Years
Sister Susan Seitz is the daughter of Raymond and Aileen (Takes) Seitz. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Cascade. In 1953, she entered Mount St. Francis and professed her final vows in 1956. Sister’s teaching ministry included Mater Christi Catholic... 
by Kim Miller | Jan 8, 2024 | News
Shalom Spirituality Center celebrated its 35th anniversary on January 4, 2024. Sisters, associates, donors, volunteers, staff, and friends gathered at Shalom to mark the occasion with a blessing by Dubuque Archbishop Thomas Zinkula and a new video that featured the...