Background
Smeltz, Sister Judith Anne was born on October 28, 1942 in Kingston, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert Arthur and Margaret Mary (Bracken) Smeltz.
Smeltz, Sister Judith Anne was born on October 28, 1942 in Kingston, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert Arthur and Margaret Mary (Bracken) Smeltz.
Bachelor in Education, Elms College, 1965. Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, Emmanuel College, 1976. Advanced certified in pastoral counciling, Emmanuel College, 1990.
Teacher Holy Family School, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1965-1970. Director religious education, pastoral minister Spanish Apostolate, Springfield, Holyoke, 1970-1981, St. Matthews Parish, Indian Orchard, 1981-1983. Co-director of renew Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts, 1983-1986, director Jericho homes, 1986-1987.
Director religious education and youth Our Lady of Hope Parish, Springfield, since 1987. Vocational education team Sisters of St. Joseph, Holyoke, since 1989, wellness committee chairperson, since 1989.
Member Holyoke (Massachusetts) Model Cities Housing, 1973-1976. Member Parish Religious Educators (diocese board since 1989, diocese youth board since 1988).