The St. Helen Catholic School community is proud to announce that Sister Mary Kathleen Dowling has received the Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Sr. Mary Kay by the Archdiocese of Chicago at a gala on February 21, 2010 hosted by Francis Cardinal George and Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, Superintendent of Schools.
Sr. Mary Kay was honored for her dedicated service throughout the Archdiocese as well as her commitment to St. Helen as the fourth grade teacher. Sr. Mary Kay has inspired children to strive to be their personal best as well as make a commitment to be of service to those within their community. Whether she is conducting "hermit crab races", chaperoning student carolers at the hospital, cheering at a basketball game , or mentoring colleagues, Sr. Mary Kay accepts each day with renewed vigor and passion for helping others to succeed. We congratulate Sr. Mary Kay!











