Sr. Frances Ryan, D.C. Receives Award

Sister Frances Ryan, D.C., was honored at Founder’s Day for Bonaventure House, a residence for HIV-AIDS persons, by the Alexian Brothers and staff, with the highest award for Aids Ministry and a hand carved wooden statue of St. Bonaventure carrying a sick person in his arms. The award recognizes the establishment of Caritas Center at Bettendorf Place on the south side of Chicago. Caritas Center is a computer learning center funded by a grant from the Daughters of Charity. It offers computer-skills, GED classes, and support groups to residents of the facility and the surrounding community.