After 52 years, leader of Misericordia Home steps down
Posted December 09, 2021 12:00 am
She took over at Misericordia Home not long after Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon.
Some 52 years later, Sister Rosemary Connelly has stepped down as the North Side charity's executive director.
"It's been a wonderful journey, and I'll continue as long as I can because I feel I do continue to have something to offer," said Connelly, 90.
Connelly is now chair of the newly created Misericordia Foundation. The Rev. Jack Clair has taken over as the facility's president and executive director.
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