Sister Rita Powell

Background

Powell, Sister Rita was born on November 30, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Arthur C. and Mary C. (Sullivan) Powell.

Education

Bachelor, Villanova University, 1951. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, 1954.

Career

Teacher various schools, Pennsylvania, 1943-1948. Teacher Academy Sisters of Mercy, Gwynedd Valley, 1948-1949, 50-55, 56-70, Mater Misericordiae Academy, Merion, 1949-1950, 55-59, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, 1951-1954, 56-62, also chairman board directors. Principal Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, 1962-1970.

Member general council Sisters of Mercy Council, Merion, 1970-1985, superior general, since 1985. Chairman Mercy Health Corporation, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 1985. President Sisters of Mercy Corporation, Merion, 1985.

Achievements

• Sister Rita Powell has been listed as a noteworthy nun, religious order superior by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman board directors Walsingham Academy, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1985. Member Leadership Conference Women Religious (region III).

Connections

Father:

Arthur C. Powell

Mother:

Mary C. (Sullivan) Powell