Jubilarian 2023 - Sister Rose Philippine Hoormann

Sister Rose, baptized Elizabeth, was born in Florissant, Missouri. She was received into the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1948. She earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Fontbonne College in 1959 and a certificate as a nurse aide from Nazareth Home in 1986.

Sister Rose served as a cook at Nazareth Convent in St. Louis from 1950 until 1952, and the following year at St. Joseph Industrial School in Keshena, Wisconsin. She then served as the dining room manager at the St. Joseph Provincial House in St. Louis for a year.

In 1954, Sister Rose completed her education at Academy of Our Lady/Spalding and continued on to earn her bachelor’s degree in 1959. After a year-long internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sister Rose began her 26-year ministry as a registered dietitian. She served at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, St. Joseph Hospital - Center for Life in Augusta, Georgia, and at St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Following her ministry as a registered dietitian, Sister Rose went on to serve for two years as a certified nurse assistant at St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood. She served her CSJ community at Nazareth Convent/Nazareth Living Center in community service and as a residential care assistant until 1990.

From there, she served for four years at St. Joseph’s Academy Convent in St. Louis, beginning as the assistant administrator and then as an administrative staff member. Sister Rose then volunteered for a year in the CSJ Care home service for seniors.

After a few years caring for family, Sister Rose retired in 2008. During that time, she also volunteered at Nazareth Living Center, and continued until 2009.

Since then, Sister Rose has resided at Nazareth Living Center where she continues to carry out her mission of prayer and presence.

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