Sister Agnes Dreher — 80 years

BORN: Schoenchen, Kan.
ENTERED CONGREGATION: March 19, 1930

When I was a young girl, my family moved to Grainfield, Kan., where there was a St. Agnes parish, and the celebration of St. Agnes’ Day in January was a special treat for me!

In 1930, when I entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, I received the religious name of Sister Mary Olivia, but I returned to my baptismal name as soon as that was possible.

Over these 80 years, I have served God’s people in at least five states, in a wide range of ministries.

In 2004, I came home to the Motherhouse, and here I continue my journey back to God.

As I celebrate my 80th jubilee, it seems like only yesterday that I was young and walking though the doors of Nazareth for the first time. These 80 years have passed so quickly, and are packed full of wonderful experiences and memories.

I am deeply grateful for God’s faithful call, loving family, friends and community. Thank you to all who have been companions on this journey.

— Written with assistance from Sister Clarene Kennedy