Sister Francelle Clarke

Biography:

Sister Francelle taught elementary grades in Milbank, Sioux Falls, and Jefferson. She was appointed principal of Holy Family School, Mitchell, SD 1968-1971, and at St. Mary’s School, Willmar, MN. For twenty-six years, 1971-1997, Sister Francelle was professor of psychology, counselor and Director of Student Activities at Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD. In 1977, Sister launched the first Search for Christian Maturity Program at Presentation for the young people in the diocese of Sioux Falls, SD. For the next twenty years, she served as Coordinator of the program. Sister was also Vocation and Postulant Director for the Presentation Sisters. In 1966, she was elected the first president of the Sister’s Senate in the Diocese of Sioux Falls. For seven years, she was involved in a healing ministry for women Victims of Torture from Africa, in St. Paul, MN. She was active in the Pro-Life ministry, volunteering at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and Meals on Wheels.

1951-1954 - St. Mary, Sioux Falls, SD - Sixth Grade
1955-1959 - St. Lawrence, Milbank, SD - Fifth and Sixth Grades
1959-1962 - Sacred Heart, Aberdeen, SD - Eighth Grade
1962-1965 - St. Mary, Willmar, MN - Eighth Grade and Principal
1965-1968 - Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD - Vocation and Postulant Director
1968-1971 - Holy Family, Mitchell, SD - Eighth Grade and Principal
1971-1972 - St. Peter, Jefferson, SD - Eighth Grade
1972-1997 - Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD - Psychology Instructor, Counselor, Search and Director of Student Activities, Yearbook and School Paper
1997-1999 - St. Mary Convent, St. Paul, MN - Sarah’s House Ministry
1999-2007 - School of Massage Therapy, St. Paul, MN - Receptionist & Sarah’s Ministry