- Birth Name: Francene
- Current Name: Francene
- Religious Name: Ruth Ann
- Last Name: Evans
- Mother's Name: Mary Ruth Evans
- Father's Name: Cyril Evans
- Hometown: Aberdeen, SD
- Entry Date: January 4, 1957
Education:
Aberdeen Central High School, Aberdeen, SD
1963 – Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI – Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
1965 – Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI – Master of Arts Degree in Psychology
1973 – University of Minnesota, MN – PhD in Psychology in Higher Education
Biography:
Sister Francene’s ministries include teaching in high schools and colleges for many years. She also served as congregational vice president, assisted in resettling Vietnamese refugees, ministered as a hospital chaplain and as an adult faith formation leader. A semester in spent in Japan, teaching psychology and studying Japanese history and culture was a highlight of her sabbatical experience. Sister served on the Congregational Leadership Council from 2010-2018.
1964-1965 – Presentation Junior College, Aberdeen, SD – Psychology and Sociology
1963-1967 – Sacred Heart High School, Miles City, MT – Teacher; Counselor
1967-1968 – Notre Dame Academy, Mitchell, SD – English
1968-1970 – Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD – Psychology and Sociology
1970-1972 – Hospital Chaplaincy, Aberdeen, SD and Rochester, MN
1972-1974 – National Institute of Mental Health, Minneapolis, MN – Seminar Consultant; Coordinator
1974-1978 – Sioux Falls College, Sioux Falls, SD – Psychology
1978-1982 – Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD – Congregational Vice President
1981-1983 – Lutheran Social Services, Aberdeen, SD – Vietnamese Refugee Resettlement
1984-2004 – Worthington Community College, Worthington, MN – Psychology; Sociology; Human Services Coordinator
2004-2005 – Student at the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, CA
2005-2007 – Presentation Convent & College, Aberdeen, SD – Library Aide; Grant Writer
2008-2010 – Formative Community Coordinator
2010-2018 – Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD – Leadership Council