Catholic teachers leave for public schools for pay
In Joliet Diocese and Chicago area Catholic schools a wave of lay teachers exits for higher pay in public schools. Salaries for new and veteran teachers lag behind Chicago Public Schools, while religious orders shrink. Diocesan leaders stress training and values to retain staff as recruitment continues. Ed Pilolla.
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Helen Jean Kormelink
Diocese of
Joliet
Kormelink
U.S
Chicago
Cook County
Lake County
Will County
Karmelini
Judith Cauley
Archdiocese
Jonet
Cauley
Nuns recall teaching era across Sacred Heart schools
Sister Doris reflects on good times at Sacred Heart and other Illinois and California schools. She recalls teaching on porches and in recess, staying after hours for extra lessons, and praising lay teachers for dedication. Sister Frances Clare taught 66 years and treasured penmanship, while Sister Mary Benedict Becker emphasizes discipline and maternal talks. The 1970s question from a student about “which mother” marks a turning point in memories.
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Doris
Sacred Heart
Illinois
California
Aurora
Sister Scholasti
M. Frances Clare
Frances Clare
Siser Mary Benedict Becker
Sister Mary
Mary
Stuents
Sisters Defy Stereotypes on Community Life and Faith
Sisters Catherine Wingert and Lou Cota of Markham, with 99 years of service, volunteer and stay connected through teaching, ministry, and online life. They note fewer new entrants to the convent as younger generations face modern challenges, but stress staying active and open to lay service in today’s world.
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Catherine Wingert
Lou Cota
Markham
Presentation Congregation
Denzel Washington
Catherine
St. Dorothy's Elementary
Chicagos South Side
Lou
Sister Lou
JoAnn Yerkes
St. Dorothy's School
St. Dorothy Convent
Enuiaren
Pistos
Jack Toure
St. Gerard's Church
St. Dorothy's
Sister Catherine
Towa
Tom Swade
Chicago Archdiocese Pastoral Center
St. Gerard's Convent
Chicago Heights Urgently Needs Homes for Workers
The city faces a house famine as factories attract workers from distant towns. With housing scarce, employees struggle to relocate families, causing discontent and reduced productivity. Daily arrivals of workers settle elsewhere, draining local earnings and commerce. The remedy calls for building hundreds of houses this summer by factory workers, merchants, and residents with spare funds.
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Chicago Heights
Tengo Heights
Bimety
Oth
Benefit for Frisco Folks at Bonath Opera House
Frisco sufferers will receive a relief benefit Friday evening April 27 at Bonath opera house. J Embree Strong leads a home talent program with readings by Miss Elliott vocal selections by Miss Bornbolt clog dancing by F H Riebling a quartet Hook Mee Ryerson Rigby a country band Nantz Carreau Brooke Rigby Ryerson Mee Hook talks by Father Eye Attorneys Cresap Lindhout Brinkman Hood and other features. Curns brass band will play before the show. Attend to aid a worthy cause.
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J. Embree Strong
Bonath Opera House
Miss Elliott
Miss Bornbolt
F. H. Riebling
Hook
Mee
Ryerson
Rigby
Nantz
Carreau
Brooke
Father Eye
Cresap, Lindhout
Brinkman
Hood
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