Former W’Burg nun celebrates 75 years in ministry

A nun, who ministered in Williamsburg during the 1980s doing adult education, is celebrating 75 years with her Congregation this year.

Sister Joann Quinkert ministered as the director of adult education at the Friendship Center in Williamsburg from 1984-1989.

Sister Joann is a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and is celebrating a Jubilee this year.

Sister Joann, formerly Sister Joan Margaret, was born in New Albany. Currently, she ministers in the clinical care office at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as well as a volunteer at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Sister Joann entered the Congregation on Jan. 6, 1949, from Holy Trinity Parish in New Albany. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1951, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1956.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University.

Sister Joann has also ministered in Indiana, North Carolina, Iowa, Alabama and Illinois.

The Sisters of Providence, a Congregation of nearly 200 women religious, with more than 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy.