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Joan Chittister, OSB

No one was more surprised than Sister Joan Chittister when she was presented with a bronze sculpture of her likeness commissioned by Betsy and Bill Vorsheck. The idea was born when the Vorshecks had the occasion to meet Jerry McKenna, an award-winning American sculptor, notable for his bronze sculptures of military leaders, religious figures, and sports stars such as Notre Dame’s “The Four Horsemen” and Knute Rockne at the College Football Hall of Fame.  The bronze sculpture of Sister Joan has found a home in the Joan Chittister, OSB Archives room at Mt. St. Benedict Monastery. The room includes an exhibit of all of Sister Joan’s books, memorabilia from her national and international involvements, samplings of her many awards and recognitions and, on a designated computer, electronic access to most of her articles, interviews, books, online videos and a large display of photos.