 Sister Pam Donelan, President
Sister Pam Donelan was born in Montrose, S.D., to Lucille (Kappenman) Donelan and the late Jerry Donelan. She received an associate's in art, a bachelor's in arts communication and theatre, and a master's in creative drama and children's theatre.
Prior to being elected president, Sister Pam served for eight years on the Presentation Sisters Leadership Council. Before that she was director of mission at Avera St. Luke's. Sister also has a great deal of experience working with students of all levels and co-founded the Presentation College Ice Cream Theatre.
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 Sister Kathleen Bierne, Vice President
Sister Kathleen Bierne was born in Watertown, S.D., to Lawrence and Jean (Waldron) Bierne. She received a bachelor's in home economics, a master's in family and child development, and a judicial degree in canon law.
Sister Kathleen serves as interim director of development for the Presentation Sisters and also completes contract work for several area diocesan tribunals. She previously ministered in diocesan tribunal offices and has served on the Leadership Council. Sister has experience in elementary and secondary education, religious education and parish ministry.
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 Sister Francene Evans, Councillor
Sister Francene Evans was born to Cyril and Ruth (Probstfield) Evans in Aberdeen, S.D. After attending school in Brentford for ten years, Sister graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. She went on to receive an associate's from Presentation College, Aberdeen, a bachelor's and master's in psychology from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisc.; and her doctorate from the University of Minnesota,
Sister Francene has been involved in education ministry for many years, first serving as a high school teacher and then going on to serve at several colleges and universities, including Minnesota West College from 1984 to 2004. She also served as vice president of the congregation from 1978 to 1982.
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 Sister Janice Mengenhauser, Councillor
Born in Ravinia, S.D., to Theodore and Evelyn (Wagner) Mengenhauser, Sister Janice Mengenhauser graduated from Plankinton High School. She received an associate's degree at Presentation College and nursing education at St. Luke's School of Nursing, both in Aberdeen, S.D. After completing an intensive Spanish language program in Mexico, Sister Janice went on to attain a bachelor's in nursing, with an emphasis in third world nursing, from St. Louis University, Mo. She earned a master's of pastoral studies from Loyola University, Chicago, Ill.; completed a post-graduate program in marriage and family therapy in Omaha from the Menninger Clinic, Topeka, Kan.; and went on to become a certified professional counselor and licensed mental health practitioner.
After many years in healthcare ministry, including several as a missionary nurse in Mexico, Sister became formation director for the Presentation Sisters. She served in the Omaha, Neb., Archdiocese as a Hispanic marriage and family specialist for 20 years. Most recently she was a bilingual therapist for Heartland Family Services, Omaha. Sister also assists with the LIVE Leadership Camp for Hispanic Girls and serves as a mentor for the Mujeres y Valores (Women and Values) group, serving on the board of directors for the Hispanic women's group.
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The Presentation Sisters’ Leadership Team is responsible for listening to, interpreting and guiding the life of the congregation. In administering the congregation, these sisters provide spiritual and material support and are corporate witness to the Presentation ministries. The Leadership Team is elected every four years, with the next election set for 2014.