Background
Braico, Carmella Elizabeth Lofrano was born on October 15, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Anthony Alexander and Margarita A. (Cracco) Lofrano.
Braico, Carmella Elizabeth Lofrano was born on October 15, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Anthony Alexander and Margarita A. (Cracco) Lofrano.
Student, Thornton Community College, 1972-1976; Bachelor magna cum laude, Elmhurst College, 1983; Master of Divinity, Eden Theological Seminary, 1987.
Preacher, Trinity United Church of Christ, Fayetteville, Illinois, 1984; chaplain, Good Samaritan Home for the Aged, St. Louis, 1983-1984; youth minister, Evangelical United Church of Christ, St. Louis, 1984-1985; student minister, Kirkwood (Missouri) United Church of Christ, 1985-1987; student minister, Faith Presbyterian Church, DesPeres, Missouri, 1985-1987; solo pastor, First Congressional United Church of Christ, LaSalle, Illinois, 1987-1993; early retired, First Congressional United Church of Christ, LaSalle, Illinois, 1993. Former president Clergy Council Illinois Valley.
Former clergy coordinator Hospice, St. Margaret's Hospital, Spring Valley, Illinois. Past board directors Justice & Peace Network Illinois. Former member missioner-in-residence committee Northern Association United Church of Christ.
Member the church and higher education committee Elmhurst (Illinois) College. Founding member, board directors Social Help and Rehabilitation Effort Program, LaSalle County, Illinois, The Excellence Foundation LaSalle School District. Board directors Community Concert Series Illinois Valley.
Founder St. Paul Community Players Theatrical Group, Homewood, Illinois. Leader, preacher Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Peru, Illinois. Leader Junior Girl Scout Troop, Thornton, Illinois.
Founding board member, secretary Thornridge Child Development, Dolton, Illinois. Member council Chicago Metro Association, United Church of Christ, 2002. Co-chair Faithrul Arts In The House Ministry, Covenant United Church of Christ, South Holland, Illinois.
Member National Association of Female Executives, Professional Association Clergy, International Society Poets (distinguished member 1995), Academy American Poets, Chicago Metro Association (elected council member), Illinois Conference United Church Christ, Convenant UCC, Faithful Artists in the House, Illinois Valley Newcomer's Club, LaSalle Federated Women's Club, Illinois Valley Christian Women's Club, The Women's Guild, Triple S Club, Evening Circle.
1 child, Kamie Lynn Plys.