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Catherine Therese was early recognized as having the qualities of a teacher. After teaching in grade school for a number of years, CT completed her doctoral degree in Mathematics at Saint Louis University where her CSJ friends who were also in Math remember the tutoring that this kind teacher gave for many hours, sometimes with her students in tears.

After completion of her studies she assumed the responsibilities of teaching, resident housing and campus ministry at Saint Mary of the Plains College. She was very active in diocesan renewal programs after Vatican II and in the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, both in the Dodge City and Wichita dioceses.

Surely one of Catherine Therese’s favorite scripture passages is “Let nothing trouble you, let nothing frighten you; God alone suffices,” is what enables her to work tirelessly in service of her God and her Church. One can see why she lists her trips to Rome and the Holy Land as among some of her unforgettable experiences.

The most significant people in Sister Catherine Therese’s life have been her parents. She fondly recalls Sister Aloysia Frederich, Sister Dorothea Childs and Sister Quentin Ryan as being the wisdom figures in her life. She also believes that the individuals whom she has companioned in RCIA have allowed her to be aware of God working actively in our world.

Sister Catherine Therese Paulie was born and raised in Southeast Kansas. Perhaps it was at her Baptism, where she was given the name, Alice Faye, that she received her calling to dedicate her life to Jesus in love and service, for she was baptized the day before Christmas in 1939. She was there waiting to welcome the baby Jesus as only a new born could.

C T, as she is fondly called by her friends, learned responsibility to duty and to Church early. She was trained to by her loving parents to be responsible to her farm chores, to her five younger brothers and sisters and to her duties as a student in a one room school house.

It was the encouragement of the Passionists at St. Paul, the influence of the Sisters of St. Joseph during her grade school years and the support of her parents and family that brought her to the doors of Mount St. Mary convent at the age of 14.

In 1984, Catherine Therese was missioned to Wichita State University where she taught mathematics and became involved in parish ministry at the Newman Center. Catherine Therese stays busy and responsible.

50 Years

Sister Caterine Therese Paulie

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