Sister Francis Cordis Bernardo

Background

Bernardo, Sister Francis Cordis was born on February 27, 1939 in Newark. Daughter of Frank and Lena (Petraccaro) Bernardo.

Education

Bachelor of Science, College St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, New Jersey, 1965; Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Seton Hall U., 1971; Master of Arts Relations Education, LaSalle U., 1980; Advanced Professional Diploma Family Ministry, Fordham University, 1986.

Career

Director religious education, Our Lady of Lourdes, West Orange, New Jersey, 1975-1976; director religious education, St. Rose of Lima, East Hanover, New Jersey, 1973-1976; director religious education, Sacred Heart, Haworth, New Jersey, 1976-1978; director religious education, St. Catherine, Hillside, New Jersey, 1978-1980; director religious education, St. Margaret, Morristown, New Jersey, 1980-1981; director religious education, St. Joseph Parish, West Milford, New Jersey, 1981-1985; principal, Nativity School, Midland Park, New Jersey, 1985-1989; pastoral associate, St. Nicholas, Passaic, New Jersey, since 1989. Vice president Executive Board Paterson Diocesan Director Religious Education Association, 1983-1985.

Achievements

• Sister Francis Cordis Bernardo has been listed as a noteworthy Principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Catholic Education Association, National Association Parish Coords., New Jersey Association Director Religious Education F C.

Connections

Father:

Frank Bernardo

Mother:

Lena (Petraccaro) Bernardo