Sr. Mary Rose (Irene) Solivay, SLW

September 3, 1923 - December 18, 2004 

Sr. Mary Rose was born September 3, 1923.  She grew up on the near north side of Chicago.  She attended Josephinum and Maria Immaculata Academy.  She received her BA from St. Louis University, an MA from Loyola University in Chicago and an MA from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas.  In 1975, she joined with others to form the new religious group, the Sisters of the Living Word.

From 1942 until 1964, Mary Rose was an elementary school teacher and principal.  With her background in film study and English, she moved into the high school classroom and after an advanced degree in Theology, she taught at the university level.  She remained in the classroom until 1983, when she took her skills to adult learners and flourished in her work with the Associate Program and the Partners in Prayer group of the Sisters of the Living Word.

In 1996, Mary Rose was diagnosed with cancer.  She died peacefully on December 18, 2004 and is buried in Queen of All Saints Cemetery.

Sr. Mary Rose ministered at the following locations:

Resurrection School, St. Louis, MO

St. Boniface School, St. Louis, MO

St. Raphael School, New Orleans, LA

St. Mary School, Westphalia, MI

St. Boniface School, St. Louis, MO

Notre Dame School, Clarendon Hills, IL

St. Gregory High School, Chicago, IL

East Catholic High School, Detroit, MI

Heelan High School, Sioux City, IA

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

St. Benedict Nursing Home, Niles, IL

Forest Villa Nursing Center, Niles, IL

Volunteer Ministry after retirement:

Bible Study Group St. Juliana, Chicago, IL

Director of Prayer Associates

Coordinator of Partners in Prayer

Circulation Manager of OutWORD