Sister Ann Shaw Chapel Dedication

DEDICATION OF SISTER ANN SHAW, CSC ’56 CHAPEL

In August 2021, Holy Cross dedicated the Sister Ann Shaw, CSC ’56 Chapel in Moreau Hall on campus with a special ceremony attended by Sister Ann, her family, a group of classmates and close friends. The blessing of the chapel was officiated by Msgr. John Enzler. Sister Ann’s brother, Bill Shaw, spoke about how she has dedicated her life to the welfare of others and has been an inspiration to so many. To conclude the ceremony, Sister Ann’s classmates provided a rousing rendition of the Holy Cross Upton Street campus alma mater “Fair Are Thy Towers”.

Sister Ann taught in Catholic elementary schools for 10 years. She also served as a hospital chaplain and as a case manager for homeless men and women in Catholic Charities housing. She worked in Thailand assisting in a Cambodian refugee camp. For over 10 years, Sister Ann ministered at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup, where she served as Assistant Chaplain and Coordinator of Emotional Awareness-Emotional Healing Course. She is a 2006 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnae Award. Sister Ann currently lives at St. Mary’s Convent in South Bend, IN, but often returns to Maryland to enjoy her family and an occasional trip to the beach!

(L-R) Msgr. John Enzler, Nancy Shaw, Jennifer Fosko, Diane Shaw, Bill Shaw, Sister Ann Shaw, CSC ’65, Amy Shaw Palumbo ’91, Karen Ewing, Jim Shaw, President Katy Prebble