 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 Phyllis Gill, Councillor
Sister Phyllis Gill was born in Timber Lake, S.D., to Lester L. and Genevieve (Schamp) Gill. She received a bachelor's in elementary education and a bachelor's in social work, as well as a master's in pastoral studies and a master's in social work.
Sister Phyllis continues to serve as vocation director for the Presentation Sisters. She was previously a counselor with Catholic Family Services and has experience in elementary and post-secondary education, as well as parish ministry. In addition, she previously served as a human services representative for Catholic Family Services, working with refugees on resettlement.
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 Sister Lucille Welbig, Councillor
Sister Lucille Welbig was born in Chester, S.D., to Leo and the late Eileen (Bucher) Welbig. She received an associate's and a bachelor's in medical technology, a master's in pastoral studies, and a master's in health services administration.
Sister Lucille recently served as staff development coordinator for the Good Samaritan Center, Canton, S.D. She is also a System Member of Avera Health and has experience in nursing home administration, pastoral care and medical technology. Sister has also served as dean of students and director of admissions at Presentation College.
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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 2010.