Adomaitis, Mother Mary Theophila, 1906-1996
Biographical
Sister M. Theophila Adomaitis, 90, of the Sisters of St. Casimir, was a former superior general, school supervisor, missionary in Argentina, and pastoral associate at St. Joseph Home and Loretto Hospital in Chicago. She died in Chicago's motherhouse infirmary. Sister Margaret Petcavage praised her warmth, energy, and quickness despite her age. From Mt. Carmel, she earned a bachelor's from Marywood College, taught in Chicago and Pennsylvania, and edited Lithuanian textbooks. In 1932, she studied at Vytautas the Great University in Lithuania. She later became supervisor of her congregation's schools and was elected third general superior in 1952, overseeing the opening of Maria High School and St. Joseph Home. She spent 13 years in Argentina teaching religion, English, and Lithuanian, then worked at St. Joseph Home and Loretto Hospital. Over 75, she volunteered in Mexico for three summers and was inducted into Chicago’s Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in 1981.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Folder: General Superior's Report & Bursar General's Report, 1958
The folder contains materials from the General Chapter of 1958, including the Superior General's Report and the Financial Report. It also features greetings and correspondence related to Mother Theophila.
Folder: Protocols, 1952
The folder contains the Protocol and Minutes of the Proceedings of the General Chapter of the Sisters of St. Casimir from 1952. It includes discussions and decisions related to governance, with notable contributions from M. Theophila.
Folder: Protocols, 1958
The folder contains the General Chapter Protocol from 1958, featuring meeting minutes available in both English and Lithuanian. Key figures such as M. Theophila are highlighted, with a focus on governance matters.