Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Mary Patricia Wagner died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the age of 91 at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Sister Mary Pat was born Mary Elizabeth Wagner on March 23, 1923, to Raymond F. and Myrtle (Kearney) Wagner in Lima, Ohio. She was a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 71 years.
Sister Mary Pat was the oldest of six children. She attended St. John Grade School and graduated from St. John High School, both in Lima, and was taught by the Sisters of Charity. She attributed the love, faith and prayer in her home as what influenced her to become a religious. At the time of her diamond jubilee Sister Mary Pat said: "I stayed home a year after graduating, reluctant to follow God's voice within me, urging me to enter religious life. God was right! It did not take me long to discover I belonged there – a connection that remained for 60 plus years with never a doubt."
Sister earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of Mount St. Joseph in 1955; she held a master's in education from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, 1965. Sister Mary Pat taught in schools in Cincinnati, Fayetteville, and Dayton in Ohio; St. Mary's and O'Rafferty in Lansing, Michigan; Albuquerque in New Mexico and Pueblo in Colorado. She began her teaching in 1944 at St. Mary School, Albuquerque, New Mexico; although she never wanted to teach she did so for 15 years in elementary grades, six in high school and three as a high school administrator.
After two years of post-graduate work at the University of Chicago, Sister ministered as a librarian at the College of Mount St. Joseph; while there she took courses in gerontology, concentrating on pastoral ministry. Upon earning a certificate she chose to put that knowledge to use, resigned from her position at the CMSJ after 18 years, but remained living with the College faculty on campus. She didn't have to wait long for the Holy Spirit to lead her; she was offered a position as a pastoral minister at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility on the Motherhouse campus. Sister Mary Pat loved these 11 years with her older Sisters, sharing their Christ moments and coming to appreciate what tremendous persons they were. Once again the Spirit, along with her prayer and discernment, led Sister to move, this time to Sharonville, Ohio, to St. Joseph Home where she volunteered in the Day Program; she worked with children who were too young and too fragile to go to school. In her autobiography Sister Mary Pat stated: "It is very easy to see Christ in these children, the embodiment of innocence and love. I do not bring Christ to them – they bring Christ to me."
Sister Katrinka Gunn recalls how Mary Pat relished reading articles offering challenging new ideas. "She was always ready for a good discussion and new insights. She often expressed gratitude for living in a renewed congregation. I admired Mary Pat and was inspired by her," Sister Katrinka said.
Sister Marge Kloos who ministered with Mary Pat at the College of Mount St. Joseph remembers her support and attention to all that the College was doing. "When I was in campus ministry she would drop by to give me encouragement and let me know that she would be part of any programming or liturgies we were planning. Her generous spirit, her hope-filled heart and her compassionate soul were a gift to the Community of Charity. She was a treasure," Sister Marge stated.
When she moved to Mother Margaret Hall in 2005 Sister Mary Pat appreciated the time to pray and to explore new areas of interest, especially art and writing. She entered into all activities, a true champion of trivia and bridge. She spoke of her life as having been exhilarating and exciting due to the great women who have been companions, confidants and friends along the way. She found Elizabeth Ann Seton, Margaret George and Mary all great models!
Sister Mary Patricia Wagner is survived by her sister Marie Clare (Tiz) Guagenti and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Mullenhour and brothers Raymond, Robert and Paul.
A Memorial Mass will take place this Friday, July 25, 2014, at 3 p.m. in the Motherhouse chapel. Family and friends of Sister Mary Pat are invited. Sister Mary Pat's burial took place on Tuesday in the Sisters of Charity cemetery; she was the first Sister of Charity to choose a green, natural burial.
The Lima News from July 30 to July 31, 2014
Sister Mary Pat was the oldest of six children. She attended St. John Grade School and graduated from St. John High School, both in Lima, and was taught by the Sisters of Charity. She attributed the love, faith and prayer in her home as what influenced her to become a religious. At the time of her diamond jubilee Sister Mary Pat said: "I stayed home a year after graduating, reluctant to follow God's voice within me, urging me to enter religious life. God was right! It did not take me long to discover I belonged there – a connection that remained for 60 plus years with never a doubt."
Sister earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of Mount St. Joseph in 1955; she held a master's in education from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, 1965. Sister Mary Pat taught in schools in Cincinnati, Fayetteville, and Dayton in Ohio; St. Mary's and O'Rafferty in Lansing, Michigan; Albuquerque in New Mexico and Pueblo in Colorado. She began her teaching in 1944 at St. Mary School, Albuquerque, New Mexico; although she never wanted to teach she did so for 15 years in elementary grades, six in high school and three as a high school administrator.
After two years of post-graduate work at the University of Chicago, Sister ministered as a librarian at the College of Mount St. Joseph; while there she took courses in gerontology, concentrating on pastoral ministry. Upon earning a certificate she chose to put that knowledge to use, resigned from her position at the CMSJ after 18 years, but remained living with the College faculty on campus. She didn't have to wait long for the Holy Spirit to lead her; she was offered a position as a pastoral minister at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility on the Motherhouse campus. Sister Mary Pat loved these 11 years with her older Sisters, sharing their Christ moments and coming to appreciate what tremendous persons they were. Once again the Spirit, along with her prayer and discernment, led Sister to move, this time to Sharonville, Ohio, to St. Joseph Home where she volunteered in the Day Program; she worked with children who were too young and too fragile to go to school. In her autobiography Sister Mary Pat stated: "It is very easy to see Christ in these children, the embodiment of innocence and love. I do not bring Christ to them – they bring Christ to me."
Sister Katrinka Gunn recalls how Mary Pat relished reading articles offering challenging new ideas. "She was always ready for a good discussion and new insights. She often expressed gratitude for living in a renewed congregation. I admired Mary Pat and was inspired by her," Sister Katrinka said.
Sister Marge Kloos who ministered with Mary Pat at the College of Mount St. Joseph remembers her support and attention to all that the College was doing. "When I was in campus ministry she would drop by to give me encouragement and let me know that she would be part of any programming or liturgies we were planning. Her generous spirit, her hope-filled heart and her compassionate soul were a gift to the Community of Charity. She was a treasure," Sister Marge stated.
When she moved to Mother Margaret Hall in 2005 Sister Mary Pat appreciated the time to pray and to explore new areas of interest, especially art and writing. She entered into all activities, a true champion of trivia and bridge. She spoke of her life as having been exhilarating and exciting due to the great women who have been companions, confidants and friends along the way. She found Elizabeth Ann Seton, Margaret George and Mary all great models!
Sister Mary Patricia Wagner is survived by her sister Marie Clare (Tiz) Guagenti and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Mullenhour and brothers Raymond, Robert and Paul.
A Memorial Mass will take place this Friday, July 25, 2014, at 3 p.m. in the Motherhouse chapel. Family and friends of Sister Mary Pat are invited. Sister Mary Pat's burial took place on Tuesday in the Sisters of Charity cemetery; she was the first Sister of Charity to choose a green, natural burial.
The Lima News from July 30 to July 31, 2014
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Mary Patricia Wagner died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the age of 91 at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Sister Mary Pat was born Mary Elizabeth Wagner on March 23, 1923, to Raymond F. and Myrtle (Kearney) Wagner in Lima, Ohio. She was a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 71 years.
Sister Mary Pat was the oldest of six children. She attended St. John Grade School and graduated from St. John High School, both in Lima, and was taught by the Sisters of Charity. She attributed the love, faith and prayer in her home as what influenced her to become a religious. At the time of her diamond jubilee Sister Mary Pat said: "I stayed home a year after graduating, reluctant to follow God's voice within me, urging me to enter religious life. God was right! It did not take me long to discover I belonged there – a connection that remained for 60 plus years with never a doubt."
Sister earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of Mount St. Joseph in 1955; she held a master's in education from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, 1965. Sister Mary Pat taught in schools in Cincinnati, Fayetteville, and Dayton in Ohio; St. Mary's and O'Rafferty in Lansing, Michigan; Albuquerque in New Mexico and Pueblo in Colorado. She began her teaching in 1944 at St. Mary School, Albuquerque, New Mexico; although she never wanted to teach she did so for 15 years in elementary grades, six in high school and three as a high school administrator.
After two years of post-graduate work at the University of Chicago, Sister ministered as a librarian at the College of Mount St. Joseph; while there she took courses in gerontology, concentrating on pastoral ministry. Upon earning a certificate she chose to put that knowledge to use, resigned from her position at the CMSJ after 18 years, but remained living with the College faculty on campus. She didn't have to wait long for the Holy Spirit to lead her; she was offered a position as a pastoral minister at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility on the Motherhouse campus. Sister Mary Pat loved these 11 years with her older Sisters, sharing their Christ moments and coming to appreciate what tremendous persons they were. Once again the Spirit, along with her prayer and discernment, led Sister to move, this time to Sharonville, Ohio, to St. Joseph Home where she volunteered in the Day Program; she worked with children who were too young and too fragile to go to school. In her autobiography Sister Mary Pat stated: "It is very easy to see Christ in these children, the embodiment of innocence and love. I do not bring Christ to them – they bring Christ to me."
Sister Katrinka Gunn recalls how Mary Pat relished reading articles offering challenging new ideas. "She was always ready for a good discussion and new insights. She often expressed gratitude for living in a renewed congregation. I admired Mary Pat and was inspired by her," Sister Katrinka said.
Sister Marge Kloos who ministered with Mary Pat at the College of Mount St. Joseph remembers her support and attention to all that the College was doing. "When I was in campus ministry she would drop by to give me encouragement and let me know that she would be part of any programming or liturgies we were planning. Her generous spirit, her hope-filled heart and her compassionate soul were a gift to the Community of Charity. She was a treasure," Sister Marge stated.
When she moved to Mother Margaret Hall in 2005 Sister Mary Pat appreciated the time to pray and to explore new areas of interest, especially art and writing. She entered into all activities, a true champion of trivia and bridge. She spoke of her life as having been exhilarating and exciting due to the great women who have been companions, confidants and friends along the way. She found Elizabeth Ann Seton, Margaret George and Mary all great models!
Sister Mary Patricia Wagner is survived by her sister Marie Clare (Tiz) Guagenti and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Mullenhour and brothers Raymond, Robert and Paul.
A Memorial Mass will take place this Friday, July 25, 2014, at 3 p.m. in the Motherhouse chapel. Family and friends of Sister Mary Pat are invited. Sister Mary Pat's burial took place on Tuesday in the Sisters of Charity cemetery; she was the first Sister of Charity to choose a green, natural burial.
The Lima News from July 30 to July 31, 2014
Sister Mary Pat was the oldest of six children. She attended St. John Grade School and graduated from St. John High School, both in Lima, and was taught by the Sisters of Charity. She attributed the love, faith and prayer in her home as what influenced her to become a religious. At the time of her diamond jubilee Sister Mary Pat said: "I stayed home a year after graduating, reluctant to follow God's voice within me, urging me to enter religious life. God was right! It did not take me long to discover I belonged there – a connection that remained for 60 plus years with never a doubt."
Sister earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of Mount St. Joseph in 1955; she held a master's in education from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, 1965. Sister Mary Pat taught in schools in Cincinnati, Fayetteville, and Dayton in Ohio; St. Mary's and O'Rafferty in Lansing, Michigan; Albuquerque in New Mexico and Pueblo in Colorado. She began her teaching in 1944 at St. Mary School, Albuquerque, New Mexico; although she never wanted to teach she did so for 15 years in elementary grades, six in high school and three as a high school administrator.
After two years of post-graduate work at the University of Chicago, Sister ministered as a librarian at the College of Mount St. Joseph; while there she took courses in gerontology, concentrating on pastoral ministry. Upon earning a certificate she chose to put that knowledge to use, resigned from her position at the CMSJ after 18 years, but remained living with the College faculty on campus. She didn't have to wait long for the Holy Spirit to lead her; she was offered a position as a pastoral minister at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility on the Motherhouse campus. Sister Mary Pat loved these 11 years with her older Sisters, sharing their Christ moments and coming to appreciate what tremendous persons they were. Once again the Spirit, along with her prayer and discernment, led Sister to move, this time to Sharonville, Ohio, to St. Joseph Home where she volunteered in the Day Program; she worked with children who were too young and too fragile to go to school. In her autobiography Sister Mary Pat stated: "It is very easy to see Christ in these children, the embodiment of innocence and love. I do not bring Christ to them – they bring Christ to me."
Sister Katrinka Gunn recalls how Mary Pat relished reading articles offering challenging new ideas. "She was always ready for a good discussion and new insights. She often expressed gratitude for living in a renewed congregation. I admired Mary Pat and was inspired by her," Sister Katrinka said.
Sister Marge Kloos who ministered with Mary Pat at the College of Mount St. Joseph remembers her support and attention to all that the College was doing. "When I was in campus ministry she would drop by to give me encouragement and let me know that she would be part of any programming or liturgies we were planning. Her generous spirit, her hope-filled heart and her compassionate soul were a gift to the Community of Charity. She was a treasure," Sister Marge stated.
When she moved to Mother Margaret Hall in 2005 Sister Mary Pat appreciated the time to pray and to explore new areas of interest, especially art and writing. She entered into all activities, a true champion of trivia and bridge. She spoke of her life as having been exhilarating and exciting due to the great women who have been companions, confidants and friends along the way. She found Elizabeth Ann Seton, Margaret George and Mary all great models!
Sister Mary Patricia Wagner is survived by her sister Marie Clare (Tiz) Guagenti and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Mullenhour and brothers Raymond, Robert and Paul.
A Memorial Mass will take place this Friday, July 25, 2014, at 3 p.m. in the Motherhouse chapel. Family and friends of Sister Mary Pat are invited. Sister Mary Pat's burial took place on Tuesday in the Sisters of Charity cemetery; she was the first Sister of Charity to choose a green, natural burial.
The Lima News from July 30 to July 31, 2014
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