Kemper, Sister Mary Beth, 1944-
Biographical
Sr. Mary Beth was born in Maryville, MO (about 90 miles north of Kansas City), the oldest child of a large farming family. Growing up on a farm gave her a love of nature as she was surrounded by hogs, cattle, chickens and lots of cats. The farm is still in the Kemper family, under the guidance of Sr. Mary Beth’s brother. Sr. Mary Beth encountered the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood at any early age. Her aunt on her father’s side was a CPPS sister (Sr. Faith Community and has been part of this group for the past five years. Sr. Mary Beth has had exciting opportunities to travel abroad and she especially enjoyed her time in Machu Picchu, Peru with Sr. Mary Cecile Gunelson visiting Sr. Rosa Maria Ludena. Her own work has been enriched by seeing great works of art in European museums. Sr. Mary Beth was blessed with an artistic talent that she developed as a Ceramics major (with an Art History minor) at Webster University and Missouri University. These skills were put to use teaching art at St. Mary’s College and creating silk screened church banners. Sr. Mary Beth considers her opportunity to study art and create art for the community—like the example shown here—to be among her greatest gifts from God. She believes everyone has a capacity for art, you simply need the teachClarissa) and Sr. Mary Beth was taught by CPPS sisters in grade school and as a boarding student at St. Elizabeth’s Academy. The early 1960s were an important time for Sr. Mary Beth. She entered the Precious Blood order in 1962 and made her first profession of vows in 1965. Sr. Mary Beth is currently the sister mentor with Sr. Barbara Payne for the Taste & See Partners in Mission Small ing and the time. Sr. Mary Beth’s dream for the world is that all nations come to appreciate and cherish each other’s cultures and differences—certainly a wonderful hope for the new year! -- from Partners on the Journey, Winter 2023
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Christ the Teacher Enthroned
PAX (Peace Lamb)
The silk embroidered piece was designed by Sister Anselma Lang who was director of the Ecclesiastical Art Department from 1905 to 1945 The Department used the PAX and lamb symbol in much of its art cards banners paintings wall paintings liturgical garments and displays The writing on the back of the piece states that the piece was stitched by Sister Angelita Dittmaier in the 1930s written by Sister Mary Beth Kemper.
Sister Mary Beth Kemper Artwork
This file contains information about Sister Mary Beth Kempers artwork with biography and multiple prints.
The Good Shepherd Painted Silk
The painted silk piece entitled The Good Shepherd (Christ holding lamb) was created by Sister Anselma Lange The work of art was won by Mrs. Henry Abel at the picnic honoring the dedication of the new novitiate building The painting was originally hung in one of the Ecclesiastical Art Department workrooms The painting is 16 L x 11 W Information provided by Sister Mary Beth Kemper CPPS.
The Sun of Righteousness, Wood Plaque
The wood with silkscreen paint and enameled brass sun entitled The Sun of Righteousness was created by Sister Mary Beth Kemper in the late 1970s The piece originally hung in Saint Joseph Hall (now Abbey Senior Health) at the east end of Saint Mary's Institute convent It was later hung in the hall of leadership offices.