Background
Kelley, Sister Elvira was born on September 8, 1930 in Early, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Ralph Aloysius and Elvira Barbara (Gard) Kelley.
Kelley, Sister Elvira was born on September 8, 1930 in Early, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Ralph Aloysius and Elvira Barbara (Gard) Kelley.
Bachelor, Briar Cliff College, 1953. Master of Science in Mathematics, Notre Dame University, 1962. Master of Arts, Duquesne University, 1966.
Teacher St. Joseph High School, Granville, Iowa, 1953-1959, Wahlert High School, Dubuque, 1959-1964, 69-72, Briar Cliff College extension, Dubuque, 1964, 66-67, director formation religious community, 1966-1980. 2d councilor Sisters of St. Francis, 1972-1980, archivist, since 1994. Director office of pastoral planning Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1980-1994.
President Dubuque Area Christians United, 1979.