Background
Bernadetta, Sister Maria was born on April 25, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Anthony and Maria Grace (Rizzo) Beninato.
Bernadetta, Sister Maria was born on April 25, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Anthony and Maria Grace (Rizzo) Beninato.
Student, Pestolozzi Frobel College, 1970. Certified teacher, DePaul University, 1985. Degree in special education, National-Louis University, 1990.
Secretary bishop Sacred Heart Church, Chicago, 1965-1989, catechism teacher, 1967. Founder, teacher, administrator Little Sisters School, 1970-1990. Founder, special education teacher, administrator St. Bernadette's School, since 1991.
Mistress of novices Queen of Peace Order, 1972-1982, review mother superior, since 1985. President St. Bernadette's Corporation. Member Case Research Committee.
Organist Sacred Heart Church, 1955. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association Private School for Exceptional Children, Illinois Council for Exceptional Children, Illinois Affiliation of Private School for Exceptional Children, Illinois Council for Behavioral Disorders.