Schildkamp, Sr. Mary Agnes

An oral history of Sister Mary Agnes Schildkamp, a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill from 1928 until 2006. The interview was conducted by Sister Marie Corona Miller on November 19, 1986, February 18, 1988, February 20, 1988, March 3, 1989, and October 28, 1989.

Sister Mary Agnes Schildkamp was born on April 21st, 1912 in Scottdale, Pa. Daughter of Henry Schildkamp and Mary Kosler, Florence Catherine Schildkamp entered the community on July 2nd, 1928 at the age of 16 as Sister Mary Agnes Schildkamp. 

Sister Mary Agnes taught upper elementary for 12 years and secondary for 20 years. She was an administrator in elementary for 3 years and in secondary for 13 years. She was the Director of Project Forward for 4 years. She taught at Elizabeth Seton High School, St. Luke's, and St. Pancratius. 

Sister Mary Agnes received her B.A. in English from the University of Pittsburgh in 1943 where she also studied biology and history. Then, in 1956, she received her M.A. in English and Philosophy from Catholic University. 

Sister Mary Agnes Schildkamp passed on November 3rd, 2006 at the age of 94.