Sister Mary Ann Catherine ND 4407 PDF Download
Martha Catherine Wehry
Immaculate Conception Province, USA
Date and Place of Birth May 12, 1929 Covington, KY
Date and Place of Profession August 8, 1951 Covington, KY
Date and Place of Death September 17, 2024 Covington, KY
Date and Place of Burial September 20, 2024 Covington, KY
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8)
Martha Catherine was born into the loving family of William and Aurelia Wehry as the second of three children and the only daughter. She said her parents gave her peace in knowing that they would provide and sacrifice anything for their family. It was a loving childhood. Martha attended Mother of God School, Covington, Kentucky, and Notre Dame Academy, graduating in 1947. After graduation, Martha volunteered as a “nursette” at St. Elizabeth Hospital, which sparked her interest in caring for the sick. She attended Villa Madonna College (Thomas More University) for two years in preparation for a B.S. degree. Next, she enrolled in St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. However, this phase of her education was interrupted when she decided to join the Sisters of Notre Dame, knowing that this was God’s plan for her. She entered in 1948 and made her first vows in 1951.
Sister Ann Catherine graduated in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Villa Madonna College; she earned a diploma in nursing from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1954. From 1954–1987, Sister ministered at various times in hospitals in Lynch and Morehead, Kentucky, which were administered by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Sister Ann Catherine was one of the pioneer sisters at our hospital in Lynch. She was then moved to St. Claire Regional Hospital shortly after it opened. In 1981 sister returned home to St. Joseph Heights where she continued her nursing care at St. Charles Community and Lourdes Hall Infirmary. She went on to serve for fourteen years in charge of health care for the Covington Province.
Sister retired in 2008, then later moved to Lourdes Hall where she continued to share her compassion and great love for her sisters and family. On September 17, 2024, Sister Mary Ann Catherine went home to God peacefully. Sister will be remembered for her unfiltered humor, unexpectedly making us all smile, often leaving us in stitches. Her passion for life will always inspire us.
May Sister Mary Ann Catherine now be embraced by the limitless love and peace of our good and gracious God.
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