Background
Schmidt, Sister Mary Sylvia was born on February 8, 1937 in Devine, Texas, United States. Daughter of George Martin and Ella Mary (Brieden) Schmidt.
Schmidt, Sister Mary Sylvia was born on February 8, 1937 in Devine, Texas, United States. Daughter of George Martin and Ella Mary (Brieden) Schmidt.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Our Lady of the Lake College, 1956. Postgraduate, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1986.
Teacher St. Joseph's Elementary School, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1956-1961, Bishop Forest High School, Schulenburg, Texas, 1961-1962, St. Mary's High School, Fredericksburg, 1962-1966, St. Louis High School, Castroville, 1966-1967. Teacher, head department religion Bishop Kelly High School, Tulsa, 1967-1970. Coordinator youth program, 1970-1972.
Resource worker office of education Diocese of Tulsa, 1971-1973. Pastoral assistant St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Tulsa, 1973-1982. Associate director Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry, 1982-1988, executive director, since 1988.
Executive secretary pastoral council Diocese of Tulsa, since 1981. Chairman high challenge school board Tulsa Public Schools.
Chair Tulsa Fire and Police Chaplaincy Board, 1983-1985, Tulsa Human Rights Commission, 1984-1991. Board directors Family and Children Services, Tulsa, 1986-1990. Member National Association Ecumenical Staff (chair 1989-1990), League of Women Voters (board directors local chapter).