Sister
Nelda, presently employed at St. Gregory Parish
in Milwaukee is ministerial secretary supporting
those in adult faith formation, liturgy, music
and parish business. Sister Nelda’s
studies in music, English, counseling and
computer applications provide her with a wide
background for parish work. Noted for her
considerable expertise in computer programs
from spread sheets to brochures and communicative
work, she enjoys creative work as well as
data analysis. Sister enjoys being a member
of her parish choir as well as singing in
the choir for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
which provides liturgical music for Archdiocesan
events.
Sister
Nelda lives in a local community of five
called “Providence House” at Mary, Queen of
Martyrs Parish. Sister Nelda is grateful for
the sharing with members of her local
Community. Sister Maureen Hopkins is retired
from provincial administration, and diocesan
ecumenical work and stays active as a volunteer
at St. Anne’s home, as well as facilitating
discussion groups. Sister Elaine Czarnezki
has had a varied career as teacher,
administrator of Divine Savior Holy Angels
High School, and founder of the mission high
school in southern Tanzania, as well as
having been a hospital chaplain. Most
recently Sister Elaine ministered among the
poor in Mississippi. Presently Sister Elaine
is our social justice action coordinator.
Sister Patrice Colletti has been
involved in advocacy for people with
disabilities and is presently runs a
consulting firm that provides nonprofits
with training and technical assistance.
Sister
Elizabeth Seglau recently celebrated her
perpetual vows and is a social worker.
In the photo
above, Sister Nelda (left) is serving the
homeless at
St. Benedict the Moor Parish with Sister Charitas
Elverman,
and Sister Maureen Hopkins, a member of her
local community.
Sister
Nelda Hernandez, SDS, is originally from Laramie,
Wyoming. Sister Nelda is a widowed “Sister
Mom,” and the proud mother of A.J. Hernandez,
who writes the daily briefings for MyTrafficNews™.com
in Denver, Colorado.
You may
contact Sister Nelda at Nelda@uwyo.edu.