Sister Mary Anne Poeshel, RSM celebrates 60th jubilee

CANTON – Pictured is Father Guy Wilson, ST conferring a blessing upon Sister Mary Anne Poeshel, RSM, celebrating her 60th anniversary as a religious sister on Sunday, Sept. 10 at Holy Child Jesus Church. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in St. Louis on Sept. 8, 1963, entering religious life in the midst of the Second Vatican Council. Sister Mary Anne has served “faithfully and dynamically” at Holy Child Jesus, Canton for 21 years, said Father Guy. With no resident priest living at the parish, Sister Mary Anne is the on site director of the church, coordinating the community’s activities and outreach. She also serves as director of religious ed at Holy Child Jesus and Sacred Heart Church in Camden. (Photo courtesy of Father Guy Wilson)