Sr. Eileen Marie Heckman, SL (1904 – 1908)

Sr. Eileen Marie Heckman, SL* (1904 – 1908): A native of Illinois, Sister Eileen Marie spent most of her religious life in Colorado, teaching in elementary and secondary schools and at Loretto Heights College.  In 1943 she moved into administration, serving as Dean of Students, Academic Dean, 8th President of the college from 1964 to …

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Sr. Patricia Jean Manion, SL

Sr. Patricia Jean Manion, SL*: Sister Patricia Jean Manion served as president of Loretto Heights College from 1967 – 1972. She presided over a time called “New Directions” and was innovative in aligning the college with the cultural changes of the time.  The governance of the school was put under a secular Board of Trustees …

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Mother Pancratia Bonfils (1852 – 1915)

Mother Pancratia Bonfils (1852 – 1915): Mary Louise Bonfils, born in St. Louis in 1852, was the daughter of Protestant parents who had her educated by the Sisters of Loretto. She joined the order at age 14 and was assigned to teach in Denver. By her 30th birthday, she had been appointed as Mother Superior …

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