Mar 28, 2017 — The first woman, nun, and non-physician to serve as Minnesota Commissioner of Health, ​Mary Madonna Ashton, CSJ ’44 tackled big tobacco and HIV/AIDS, creating a healthier region.
Mar 20, 2017 — During her tenure as provincial superior, the CSJs established some 48 new institutions including five hospitals, 30 schools and achieved Mother Seraphim’s ultimate dream — opening a Catholic college for women.
Mar 15, 2017 — Sudmeier was the first female CIA agent to handle assets in a foreign field, conduct a full-cycle recruitment, and win recognition for key operational success.