Catherine Odelehr, CDP
Catherine Odelehr was one of six children born to Aloysius and Julia (Hill) Odelehr in St. Louis, Mo. After entering the Sisters of Divine Providence, while being prepared for her life as a vowed religious woman, Catherine also completed her high school education, followed by a bachelor of science in history and economics and a master’s degree in voice and music education. During her early years of study and ministry in education, Catherine was known as Sister Mary Aloysia, returning to her baptismal name in the years following Vatican II.