Sister Victoria Davis, OSB papers

Sister Victoria Anne Davis, OSB was born on December 27th, 1947, the youngest of four children. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School, St. Scholastica High School, Rosary College-Dominican University, and DePaul University. Sr. Victoria joined the community in 1978, making her perpetual vows in 1984. During her novitiate years, she participated in a tutoring program at Cook County Jail under the supervision of Sister Miriam Wilson, OSB, as well as ministering to the elderly of St. Joseph Parish in Salida Colorado. As a high school mathematics teacher she was nominated as outstanding teacher for Tandy Technology and the Golden Apple Award. She also served in various roles in education, including assistant principal, dean of discipline, math tutor, teacher of Christian Doctrine in St. Monica's Parish, and director of student activities. In community, Sister Victoria joined the Schola and participated in many liturgical celebrations. She also served on several boards and committees: the Communication Board, the Government Committee, On-Going Formation Committee, and Monastic Council. Sister Victoria died in St. Joseph Court at the age of 60 on October 20th, 2008, and was buried in All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois.