Felician Sisters of North America

 

2024 JUBILARIANS

 

Sister Mary Alexander Klawinski
75th Jubilee

Entered Postulancy: July 1, 1949, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent in Coraopolis, Pa.

Home Parish: St. Josaphat Parish in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Sister Alexander dedicated 18 years (1953-1971) to teaching at various Catholic schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, including St. Joseph School in Coraopolis, St. Adalbert High School in Pittsburgh, and Quigley High School in Baden. She then transitioned to provincial leadership at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Province, where she served for 38 years, including nearly 20 years as Provincial Minister (1983-1995). Sister Alexander currently lives and serves at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, where she has been the liaison to the provincial treasurer since 2009

Sister Mary Justice Przybocki
70th Jubilee

Entered Postulancy: August 2, 1954, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent in Coraopolis, Pa.

Home Parish: St. Stanislaus Kostka in Spangler, Pa.

Sister Justice served for 50 faithful years (1957-2006) in various provincial leadership roles at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Province, including Provincial Councilor and Vicar. She also joyfully taught for 10 years (1999-2009) at schools throughout the Dioceses of Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Greensburg and Altoona. Currently, Sister Justice volunteers with West Hills Food Pantry in Moon Township and is the sacristan at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, where she also resides.

 

Sister Mary Jeanine Morozowich
60th Jubilee

Entered Postulancy: August 6, 1964, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent in Coraopolis, Pa.

Home Parish: Immaculate Conception Parish in Irwin, Pa.

Sister Justice served for 50 faithful years (1957-2006) in various provincial leadership roles at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Province, including Provincial Councilor and Vicar. She also joyfully taught for 10 years (1999-2009) at schools throughout the Dioceses of Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Greensburg and Altoona. Currently, Sister Justice volunteers with the West Hills Food Pantry in Moon Township and is the sacristan at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, where she also resides.

Sister Judith Marie Kubicki
60th Jubilee

Entered Postulancy: June 28, 1964, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in Buffalo, N.Y.

Home Parish: St. John Gualbert Parish in Buffalo, N.Y.

Sister Judith served in the ministry of teaching for 35 years, first at Christ the King Seminary as the director of music (1986-2001) and academic dean (1997-2001). She then spent 20 years (2001-2021) at Fordham University as an associate professor in the Department of Theology. She is a member of the North American Academy of Liturgy, Societas Liturgica, Universa Lausand the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Currently, Sister Judith lives and serves in Beaver Falls, Pa., where she was elected provincial minister of Our Lady of Hope Province in 2021 and oversees the spiritual life of the congregation.

Sister Suzanne Marie Kush
60th Jubilee

Entered Postulancy: June 21, 1964, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in Buffalo, N.Y.

Home Parish: St. John Gualbert Parish in Buffalo, N.Y.

Sister Suzanne currently lives and serves in Beaver Falls, Pa., where she was elected to the Provincial Council of Our Lady of Hope Province in 2015. Prior to this role, she served on the faculty and board of trustees at Villa Maria College, Felician University and St. Bonaventure University, where she directed the Franciscan Center for Social Concern (2006-2015). Sister Suzanne is also the president of the Franciscan Federation.