LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY - Key Persons
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- Retired Human Resources Executive
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- Emeritus / Retired ) Keswick, VA
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- Chairman / Hanna Holdings, Inc
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- Founder and President / Ralph a. Falbo, Inc.
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- Executive Vice President / PNC Bank
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- Award - Winning Professor
Award-winning professor Sister Kathleen Angel attended La Roche College at the beginning of its existence.
For 44 years, Sister Kathleen taught in the Pittsburgh, Omaha and Western North Dakota dioceses. She received the Excellence in Teaching Award from Belleview College in Nebraska and the Teaching Award for Postsecondary Education from the Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce. In North Dakota, she volunteered for St. Alexius Hospital and the Volunteer Caregivers Exchange, an agency funded by the United Way.
Sister Kathleen now serves as the director for the Sisters of Divine Providence at St. Clare's Villa, an assisted living facility in Alton, Ill. She is responsible for tracking the medical needs of retired Sisters of Divine Providence, scheduling their doctor appointments and supplying or arranging transportation. At La Roche, she earned the Women of Providence Award and currently serves on the board of trustees.
"My fondest memory was the opportunity to come back to La Roche and teach with Sister Mary Martin Hauser, who had been my teacher and mentor," Sister Kathleen said. "She formed the foundation for the excellent science programs that are found at La Roche today."
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- Associate Director
- Campus Minister / De LaSalle Collegiate High School / Warren, MI
Sister Kathleen Matz is the associate director of the office of evangelization and catechesis of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
As a representative and consultant to the Directors of Religious Education in the northwest region of the Archdiocese of Detroit, she oversees catechetical and ministerial formation and certification, sacramental preparation and adult faith formation. Sister Kathleen also provides ongoing information and support for catechetical leaders in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
As a professional mentor, she is involved with the Directors of Religious Education, youth ministers, liturgical musicians and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Facilitators and Christian Service Coordinators. She also presents catechetical topics at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and in Archdiocese of Detroit parishes. A liturgical dancer, Sister Kathleen coordinates groups of local praise dancers.
"My liturgical worship experience at La Roche College was very significant to me," she explained. "Liturgies at the dorm were vibrant and provided an opportunity for quality worship and community building. The singing was dynamic, and the structure of reflection evenings generated faith sharing, communal prayer and gospel witness."
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- Leader
- Assistant to the Provincial
Sister Maria now serves as assistant to the Provincial for the Sisters of Divine Providence, Marie de la Roche Province, canonical treasurer and provincial councilor for finance, property and human resources.
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- Bookkeeper / De LaSalle Collegiate High School / Warren, MI
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- Vice President, Human Resources / Mitsubishi Electric
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- President - PA Western Market / WesBanco Bank
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- Chief Compliance Officer / Great Gray Trust Company, LLC