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Sister Patricia Coughlin, OSB papers

 Collection
Identifier: OSBCHI-D-COUGPATR

Scope and Contents

This collection includes a personal data sheet, nearest of kin form, ministry lists, professional credentials, curriculum vitae, jubilee worship aids and photographs. Included also are her reflections from 1978-2018. These reflections were given for litugies throughout the liturgical year, special feast days, events, funerals and Benedictine tributes. Her personal correspondence includes e-mails, notes, postcards, itineraries from foreign countries, letters to and from members of the Benedictine Community. Newsletters from the Institute for Spiritual Leadership feature articles about and written by Sister Patricia Coughlin, OSB. These articles were written about dream work and stories and spiritual direction. Flyers and pamphlets advertizing retreats, workshops and presentations are also present. A specific presentation sponsored by the National Sisters Vocation Conference was given by Sister Patricia Coughlin, OSB on the various stages of formation in a community.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957-

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Sisters papers are restricted for 50 years after their death. Photographs, previously published, and widely distributed materials are unrestricted.

Biographical / Historical

Sister Patricia Coughlin, OSB was born on August 18, 1939. She entered the Benedictine Community in September 1957. She professed temporary vows in May,1959 and final profession in August, 1962. She celebrated her silver jubilee in June, 1984, and her golden jubilee on July 11, 2009 and celebrated 60 years in July, 2019. Her work experience included teaching, formation director, staff member at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership, and psychotherapy and clinical psychology. She directed many retreats and workshops in the US, Europe, Asia and Africa. She has worked as a spiritual director, practicum supervisor and continues to teach classes in dream interpretation.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
Sister Patricia Coughlin, OSB papers
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

Contact:
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Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
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Chicago Illinois 60645 United States
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