2024 Jubiliarian
“Look for the good and you will find it,” Sister Ann Francis Hanley says, recalling the joy of encountering “so many wonderful people” through her ministries of education, counseling, and social services.
A joyful soul who “loves people, loves to laugh, and loves the Mass,” her warmth, compassion, and radiant love were a gift to those receiving a helping hand in hard times at Pittsburgh’s Jubilee Kitchen, where she served for 12 years in adult education and career development.
Before entering social services, Sister Ann Francis spent a decade teaching elementary school students in the Pittsburgh Diocese and later, served for seven years as principal at St. Peter in Somerset and Annunciation in Pittsburgh. A public school student herself, she made a point to go to Mass every day before school. Sister Ann Francis also served in congregational leadership for six years.
“It’s amazing to me, the beauty of life and what God brings to you,” she says, reflecting on the blessings of life in community. “One life goes fast, but it is fun.”
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