Member Spotlight
Pamela Brookens from Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Family
Pamela Brookens
Communications Director
Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Family
Dubuque, Iowa How long have you been with the Sisters of St Francis? 7 years
What is the mission of your congregation? Rooted in the gospel and in the spirit of St. Francis and Clare, the Sisters of St. Francis live in right relationship with all creation.
List the major ministries in which your congregation is engaged. Familiarly known as Dubuque Franciscans, the congregation began its years of service in the United States in Iowa City, establishing the first Catholic orphanage in the state. Dubuque became home in 1878 when Bishop Hennessy invited Mother Xavier to come and establish a diocesan orphanage. Sisters live and work in 23 states in the U.S., from California to Washington D.C., and from Alaska to Texas. They also serve in Honduras. The sisters minister in many different ways through education, healthcare, social work, pastoral ministry and in a variety of other works.
What do you find most rewarding about your work? I love what I do and working with the Franciscan Sisters just makes it all that much better. They are very loving and are always there to lend an encouraging word. The Franciscans have a deep reverence for all creation which fits into my values. Their commitment to peacemaking and standing with persons who are poor are inspiring to me. I have since become an Associate and I feel closer to the Franciscans more than ever which makes my job a little easier.
What is most challenging about your position? Struggling to balance work and family are the most challenging. My strengths are in marketing and graphic design so the writing aspect of this position is sometimes challenging for me but I enjoy it.
How long have you been a member of NCNWR? 7 years
What aspects of your NCNWR membership are you most appreciative of? I enjoy the sharing of information through our list serve and especially like getting together for our annual conference. It is always fun to see the faces behind the emails and listen to what others are doing in their congregations.
Personal Information
 Education: Associate Degree in Graphic Design, MATC, Madison, WI BS in Marketing Management - Kaplan University
Affiliations: A member of SUN - Sisters United News Publicity Board Member, Platteville Power Soccer Club Newletter Editor - Women's Leadership Network, Dubuque, IA
Family: I have been married to my husband, Scott for 17 years and have 2 children Tyler (12) and Sami (9). We live in Platteville, WI.
Past Member Spotlights:
Debbi Della Porta. Sisters of Mercy Mid-Atlantic Community READ MORE >
Ann Marie Slavin, OSF. Sisters of St Francis of Philadelphia READ MORE >
Lisa Helene Donovan. Sisters of Notre Dame READ MORE >
Pamela Brookens. Sisters of St Francis of the Holy Family READ MORE >
Teri Bockstahler. Sisters of Notre Dame, Toledo Province READ MORE >
Louise Koselak. Sisters of the Holy Cross READ MORE >
Jane Comeau. Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration READ MORE >
Tricia Buxton. Sinsinawa Dominicans READ MORE >
Kim Cavallero. Society of the Holy Child Jesus - American Province READ MORE >
Russ Mancl. Holy Cross Sisters READ MORE >
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