50th Entrance
Sister Joanne Vasa
Birthplace: Wahoo, Nebraska
Entrance: 1975
Education: Bachelor’s in education, John F. Kennedy College, Wahoo, Nebraska, 1973
Master’s in special education, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1981
Master’s in religious education, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1989
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, 1982-83, and religious education coordinator, 1983-89, Central Catholic Community School, St. Louis
Vincentian spiritual direction formation, Marillac Provincialate, St. Louis, 1998-2003
Pastoral associate, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, St. Louis, 1998-2003
Provincial councillor, Marillac Provincialate and Province of St. Louise, St. Louis, 2007-17, 2023-present
Board member, Guardian Angel Settlement Association, St. Louis, 1999-2003; Formation in Mission Task Force, Steering Committee and Commission, St. Louis, 2007-17; Ascension Sponsor, 2024-27
Local community superior, Flora Residence, St. Louis, 1999-2000; Meramec Residence, St. Louis, 2000-03
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, Kansas City, Missouri, 1976-80; West Plains, Missouri, 1980-82
Religious education and music director, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Blue Springs, Missouri, 1989-92
Assistant seminary directress, 1992-96, and seminary directress, 1996-98, Interprovincial Collaborative Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland
Mission associate and program developer, Seton Healthcare Network, Austin, 2003-07
Vincentian coordinator, Vincentian Family Ministry, Chicago, 2017-23
Mission integration, St. Vincent Early Learning Center, Evansville, Illinois, 2019-23
About Sister Joanne Vasa: I am most grateful for these fifty years of proclaiming the Gospel in the spirit of our inspired leaders St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Through the varied ministries of teaching, service of the poor, liturgical music, lay formation and governance assignments I have discovered God’s ever present Divine Providence guiding me along the way. It brings me great joy to celebrate this jubilee year of hope with the worldwide Church.
60th Entrance
Sister Rose Ann Aguilar
Birthplace: San Antonio
Entrance: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s in social work, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1972
Master’s in social work, Our Lady of the Lake, San Antonio, 1984
Licensed social worker in Texas
Service in the archdiocese: Provincial councillor, Marillac Provincialate, St. Louis, 2007-11
Provincial councillor, Province of St. Louise, St. Louis, 2011-17
Board member, Provincial Policy Committee, St. Louis, 2012, and Stewardship Assistance Fund, St. Louis, 2017-20
Service outside the archdiocese: Nurse’s aide, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, 1967-68
Parish minister, Sacred Heart Parish, Cotulla, Texas, 1972-81
Social worker, El Carmen Mission, San Antonio, 1981-84
Director of family services, Marillac Social Center, Dallas, 1984-87
Director, Marillac Social Center, Dallas, 1987-2001
Director of social services, Cathedral Parish, Dallas, 2002-11
Local community superior, Marillac Residence, 1986-94 and Lapsley Residence, 2004-07 in Dallas; DePaul House, 2016-19 and St. Louise House, 2019-20 in Albany, New York; and DePaul Residence in San Antonio, 2021-24
About Sister Rose Ann Aguilar: Sister Rose Ann currently serves at Hotel Hope, a shelter for women and children in New Orleans.
Sister Joan Kuester
Birthplace: St. Louis.
Entrance: 1965
Education: Registered nursing degree, DePaul School of Nursing, St. Louis, 1961
Bachelor’s in nursing, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1970
Master’s in hospital administration, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1975
Master’s in pastoral studies, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1996
Service in the archdiocese: Assistant administrator, St. Vincent Hospital, St. Louis, 1976-77
Assistant administrator, DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, 1977-81
Provincial treasurer, Marillac Provincialate, St. Louis, 1981-87
Governance, Board Chair, DCNHS-WC, St. Louis, 1992-96
Executive director regional foundation, DCNHS-WC, St. Louis, 1996-98
Executive director, DC Foundation, Clayton, 1998-2006
Executive director, Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis, 2006-09
Executive director, Marillac Mission Fund, St. Louis, 2019-24
Service outside the archdiocese: Orthopedic nurse, 1970-71, and director of nursing services, 1971-73, St. Joseph Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Hospital administrator residency, St. Mary Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, 1974-75
Assistant Administrator, Hotel Dieu Hospital, 1975-76
Senior vice president, Holy Cross Hospital, Austin, Texas, 1987-89
Operations vice president, Seton Medical Center, Austin, Texas, 1989-91
Ministry of prayer, Evansville, Indiana, 2024-present
70th Entrance
Sister Suzanne Baumgartner
Birthplace: St. Louis
Entrance: 1955
Education: Bachelor’s in chemistry, St. Joseph College, Emmitsburg, Maryland
Master’s in religious studies, Fordham University, New York
Certification in physical therapy, University of Pennsylvania
Certification in spiritual direction, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
Service in the archdiocese: Board member, Formation Commission, St. Louis
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia, 1956-72
Physical therapist, Washington, D.C., and Jamshedpur, India, 1973-77
Administrator and local community superior, St. Vincent’s Ashram, Adra, India, 1977-79
Secondary teacher and assistant principal, Bladensburg, Maryland, and Petersburg, Virginia, 1980-90
Pastoral associate at parishes in Richmond, Virginia; Martinsburg, West Virginia; and Baltimore, 1999-2010
Associate and retreat minister and archdiocese SVDP Board, Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C., 2010-19
Spiritual advisor, St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council, Washington, D.C., 2011-25
Associate and retreat minister and archdiocese SVDP Board, Providence Health Services, Washington, D.C., 2019-25
Ministry of prayer, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 2025-present
75th Entrance
Sister Anthony Barczykowski
Birth name: Mary Laverne Barczykowski
Birthplace: St. Louis.
Entrance: 1950
Education: Bachelor’s in education, Fontbonne College, St. Louis, 1957
Master’s in social work, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1958
Service in the archdiocese: Provincial councillor, Marillac Provincial House, St. Louis, 1989-95
Board Member, DCNHS-WC Hospitals, St. Louis, 1989-94
Service outside the archdiocese: Group mother and teacher, St. Mary Home, Mobile, Alabama, 1951-56
Social worker, Los Angeles, 1958-71
Administrator, St. Elizabeth Home, New Orleans, 1972-73
Associate director, Associated Catholic Charities, New Orleans, 1973-80
Chief executive officer, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New Orleans, 1980-2001
Executive director, Department of Community Services, Archdiocese of New Orleans, 2001-14
Ministry of prayer, Evansville, Indiana, 2015-present
About Sister Anthony Barczykowski: I am now almost 95 years old and look back over my 75 years as a Daughter of Charity grateful to God for his many blessings. At this time in my life’s journey, I have so many memories and am so thankful for all the sisters, friends and co-workers who have been part of this journey.
Sister Mary John Code
Birth name: Marjorie Ann Code
Birthplace: New Orleans
Entrance: 1950
Education: Nursing degree, Hotel Dieu School of Nursing, New Orleans, 1950
Bachelor’s in nursing, DePaul University, Chicago, 1954
Master’s in nursing, Boston University, Mass, 1970
Service in the archdiocese: Rehabilitation nurse, DePaul Hospital, Kingshighway, St. Louis, 1971-75
Pastoral volunteer, Mark Twain Manor, Bridgeton, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Medical-surgical staff nurse, St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, 1951-54
Clinics and emergency room supervisor, St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, 1954-59
Medical-surgical and pediatrics supervisor, Providence Hospital, Mobile, Alabama, 1959-63
Orthopedic department supervisor, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, 1963-67
Head nurse, care field nurse and home health care case manager, Hotel Dieu Hospital, New Orleans, 1979-93
Home health care case manager nurse, 1994-96, and supervisor, 1996-99, Medical Center, Louisiana University Campus, New Orleans
Quality assurance and staff development coordinator, Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, New Orleans, 1999-2006
Wellness educator, Daughters of Charity Services of New Orleans, 2007-15
Nurse, Rebuild Center St. Joseph Parish, New Orleans, 2015-18
Hospice minister, Notre Dame Hospice, New Orleans, 2020-23
Sister Carmela Molini
Birth name: Mary Louise Molini
Birthplace: St. Louis.
Entrance: 1950
Education: Bachelor’s in history, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1960
Service in the archdiocese: Middle grades teacher, St. Catherine Labouré School, St. Louis, 1959-60
Teacher, St. Boniface School, Perryville, 1975-79
Tutor, Holy Spirit and Our Lady of Guadalupe schools, The Sarah Community, Bridgeton, 2016-17
Ministry of prayer, The Sarah Community, Bridgeton, 2013-25
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, Natchez, Mississippi, 1951-59; Donaldsonville, Louisiana, 1960-63; Keokuk, Iowa, 1980-84; San Antonio, 1985-94; El Paso, Texas, 1999-2005, 2008-11
Teacher, 1966-88, and principal, 1968-74, Arabi, Louisiana
Teacher and pastoral minister; West Plains, Missouri, 1979-80
Docent, Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 2007-08, 2008-11
Ministry of prayer, Evansville, Indiana, 2025-present
About Sister Carmela Molini: I spent one summer in Guatemala visiting homes of the people and one visit to the people in the jail there. The people were very kind. In all the places I have been the people were very welcoming. God bless them.
80th Entrance
Sister Mary John Lindner
Birth name: Frances Louise Lindner
Birthplace: Cumberland, Maryland
Entrance: 1945
Education: Bachelor’s in English, Fontbonne College, St. Louis, 1951
Master’s in education, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, 1956
Doctorate in education, St. John’s University, Jamaica, New York, 1966
Service in the archdiocese: Teacher, Labouré High School, St. Louis, 1952-57
Instructor, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1957-61
Generalist for president, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1966
Teacher education chairperson, Marillac College, St. Louis, 1966-71
Provincial councillor, Marillac Provincialate, St. Louis, 1971-74
Visitatrix (provincial), Marillac Provincialate, St. Louis, 1974-83
Local community superior, Anna House, The Sarah Community, Bridgeton, 1999-2005
Teacher, St. Ann Elementary School, Normandy, 2006
Tutor, Parkwood Elementary School and Holy Spirit School, Maryland Heights, 2006-12
Board Member, DC Shared Services, St. Louis, 1974-83
Service outside the archdiocese: Teacher, St. Theresa School, New Orleans, 1946-52
Parish minister, St. Anthony Parish and St. Joseph Parish, Odessa, Texas, 1983-85
Superintendent of schools, Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, 1985-90
Ministry of Prayer, Villa St. Michael, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 2012-present
About Sister Mary John Lindner: Sister Mary John Lindner is the youngest of five sisters who entered the Daughters of Charity. Her four older sisters entered in Emmitsburg, but she was asked to enter the St. Louis Province. She credits her parents for her faith and devotion to Blessed Mother. She is very close to her family who live in Cumberland, especially her one remaining sibling, Loretta “Boo” Lippold. Her favorite pastime has been to write spiritual poems and then read and pray with them. Her favorite expression is “we truly have the hundredfold.” By her life of gratitude, Sister Mary John has truly witnessed to her name, Daughter of Charity.
