Society of Helpers of the Holy Souls (SH)

65th Profession

Sister Patricia Hottinger

Birthplace: Mankato, Minnesota

Entrance: 1956

First profession: 1958

Final profession: 1964

Education: Associate arts degree, Mary Rogers College, Maryknoll New York, 1967-69

Bachelor’s in occupational therapy, Washington University in St. Louis 1971

Service in the archdiocese: DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, 1971-73

Cardinal Ritter Institute, 1973-77

Paraquad Inc, 1982-84

Gazette International Networking, 1985

St. Cronan Parish, 1986

St. Ann’s Church and Shrine, 1987-92

Institute for Peace and Justice, 1987-92

Jesuit Community Corporation, 1992-2011

Visitation-St. Ann Shrine, 2009-15

Volunteer service and participation: Hospice work, tutoring, retreat work with Bridges and Weeks of Guided Prayer, Healing Touch Practice, SLACO St. Louis Association of Community Organizations, North Side Deanery, St. Louis Women Associates

Service outside the archdiocese: Parish studies, Chicago, work with elderly, 1977-81

About Sister Patricia Hottinger: She is a Communion Minister for residents at Marian Village, Homer Glen, Illinois, where she now lives, as well as for a few sisters living in a memory care center. She volunteers at The Circle in Chicago once a week giving Healing Touch to a few women. The Circle/El Circulo is sponsored by the Society of Helpers to accompany women on their journey by offering a welcoming and nurturing space with opportunities that support, encourage, and empower. She enjoys keeping in touch with friends through phone calls, e-mails and cards. Jigsaw puzzles, solitaire cards, resident activities, a balcony with flowers and hummingbird visitors are a few of the many things that bring joy into her life.