Background
Lynch, Sister Francis Xavier was born on October 21, 1918 in Watertown, New York, United States. Daughter of George Francis and Sarah Emma (Nicholson) Lynch.
Lynch, Sister Francis Xavier was born on October 21, 1918 in Watertown, New York, United States. Daughter of George Francis and Sarah Emma (Nicholson) Lynch.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Catholic University America, 1944. Master of Science in Administration, Catholic University America, 1948. Postgraduate in chemistry, Catholic University America, 1951.
Doctor Humane Letters (honorary), Long Island University, 1967.
Teacher St. Leo School, New York City, 1939-1940, Holy Angels School, Buffalo, 1940-1941. Operating room supervisor Champlain Valley Hospital, Plattsburgh, 1941-1942. Instructor Biology & Biological Sciences D'Youville College, Buffalo, 1944-1948, head department Biology, 1948-1951, dean School of Nursing, 1951-1962, president, 1962-1968.
Initiator expansion program Grey Nuns Motherhouse, Yardley, Pennsylvania, 1969-1971. Director development Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, 1971-1992. Volunteer patient representative Capital Health Systems, Trenton, New Jersey, from 1993.
Consultant to Hospitals operated by Grey Nuns and their schools of Nursing, 1955-1962. Member New York State Board Nurse Examiners (Regents), 1952-1964.
Board directors A. Barton Hepburn Hospital, Ogdensburg, New York, 1976-1988, director emeritus, since 1988. Member Capital Health Systems. Member National Catholic Development Conference (charter, vice president, board director, Distinguished Service award), Philadelphia Museum Art, Center for Study of the Presidency, World Affairs Council.