25th First Profession
Sister Monique Tarabeh
Birth name: Ellen Gordon Tarabeh
Birthplace: Damascus, Syria
Entrance: 1997
First profession: 2000
Final profession: 2005
Education: Bachelor’s in theology study, Higher Institute of Religious Formation, Lebanon, 1998
Psychosocial and social education study, St. Joseph University, Lebanon, 2003
Master’s in graphic design and communications, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon, 2014
Women Leadership Program, Yale University Certification, 2024
Leading teams, Yale University Certification, 2025
Service in the archdiocese: Helping on various projects with sister congregations, 2024-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Girls home director, Lebanon, 2001-08
Director, Open Center for Women and Children, Lebanon, 2009-11
Girls home director, Lebanon, 2011-14
Formation team member, Lebanon, 2008-14
Director of the Congregational Communication Office, Rome, Italy, 2015-22 Vocation Team for the U.S. Region, 2022-24
About Sister Monique Tarabeh: I am deeply committed to a mission of compassion, justice and reconciliation. My journey from Syria to Lebanon, Rome, and now the United States has woven a rich tapestry of cultures and callings. With a background in social service, communication, and spiritual leadership, I find joy in helping others grow, connect, and discover their purpose. Rooted in St. Mary Euphrasia’s words, “Just love!” I try to embody an inclusive, active, healing love in all I do — whether facilitating leadership workshops, accompanying new members, or writing reflections. I believe each person is of infinite value and that true leadership grows from relationship, authenticity, and shared hope. These truths remind me that we are called not just to serve, but to love, radically and without limits.
65th First Profession
Sister Barbara Gail Beasley
Birthplace: Marysville, California
Entrance: 1957
First profession: 1959
Final profession: 1963
Education: Bachelor’s of arts, Duchesne College, Omaha, 1965
Master’s in social work, Denver University, Denver, 1968
Service in the archdiocese: Congregational service, 2000-08
Prayer and presence, 2021-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Served at Good Shepherd agencies in Omaha, Denver, Honolulu, St. Paul, Los Angeles and San Francisco, 1970-99
About Sister Barbara Gail Beasley: Religious life for me is life-giving: prayer, community living and service are compelling and purposeful. Religious life calls for ongoing openness to what’s happening locally and globally; it involves a conversion of heart and prayer to serve as a mission bearer on behalf of women and girls who require special support and ministry.
Sister Rose Henry Kern
Birth name: Miriam Cecilia Kern
Birth place: Indianapolis
Entrance: 1957
First profession: 1960
Final profession: 1965
Education: Bachelor’s and teacher certificate, Marian College, 1955
Master’s in education guidance administration, Xavier University, Cincinnati, 1963
Degree in learning and behavior disorders, special education, OSU, 1970
Service in the archdiocese: Prayer and presence, Mason Pointe, 2001-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Educational leadership, Good Shepherd Residential Programs in Cincinnati, Louisville and Columbus,1959-83
Apostolic service as a missionary, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1991-97
Hand crafting justice ministry, 1998-2000
About Sister Rose Henry Kern: I love reading, walking and watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals baseball, but what I enjoy most is spending time in nature, especially surrounded by Missouri’s beautiful forests and scenery. Here, I feel especially close to God in the natural beauty that surrounds me.
70th First Profession
Sister Dorothy Jean Doyle
Birthplace: Lockport, Illinois
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1954
Final profession: 1958
Education: Bachelor’s in sociology, Edgecliff College, Cincinnati
Master’s in counseling psychology, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
Certificate in religious education, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
Licensed by the Counselor and Social Work Board of Ohio
Service in the archdiocese: Prayer and presence, Mason Pointe, 2023-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Mission work in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, Detroit; Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati; Cleveland; 1955-78
Vocation director, Cincinnati Province, 1966-71
Vista Maria Advisory Board of Directors, 30 years
Counseling in Columbus and Cleveland, 1980-2005
Director of the senior citizen group, Our Lady of Victory Church in Columbus, Ohio, 2005-15
Local leader, St. Marguerite Nursing Home, 2016-23
Member of Council of Religious in Columbus and Cincinnati, present
About Sister Dorothy Jean Doyle: My personal journey as a Good Shepherd Sister was to live our charism of zeal with the merciful love of God. My ministry to girls, women and their disadvantaged families continued throughout my religious life. This also included follow-up ministry over the years. It is humbling to serve others who have endured years of pain, abuse and loss; they have been an inspiration to me. Prayer and a relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd, have been my guide. I enjoy music, physical exercise, water aerobics, walking, Taichi, yoga, outdoors, and reading.
Sister Virginia Gordon
Birth name: Ellen Gordon
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1955
Final profession: 1958
Education: Bachelor’s in psychology, Loyola University, Baltimore, 1973
Gerontology certificate, New England Hospital, 1983
Service in the archdiocese: Leadership team, Formator of New Province, 2000-05
Inter-Congregational Novitiate (ICN) program for formation, St. Louis, 2002-06
International director for sisters training and teaching English, 2006-21
Prayer and presence, Mason Pointe, 2021-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Local leadership superior, 1983-97
Provincial council, 1984-90
Formation director, 1985-91
Traveled and supported ministries in Italy, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland and France, 1992-99
About Sister Virginia Gordon: I enjoy writing poetry.
Sister Sarah Tolento
Birthplace: Lorain, Ohio
Entrance: 1952
First profession: 1955
Final profession: 1961
Education: None
Service in the archdiocese: Prayer and presence, Mason Pointe, 1995-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Altar bread ministry for churches in Fremont and Cincinnati; Detroit, Freemont and Grand Rapids, Michigan; 1962-95
About Sister Sarah Tolento: I’m very close to my family, and one of my greatest joys has been teaching my nieces and nephews how to pray the Rosary and other prayers. I also love Chinese and Mexican food, and I’m a big fan of Detroit Tigers baseball!
