Sister Clare

- Capital Campaign
Campaign Prayer

GOOD AND GRACIOUS GOD,
We thank You for those who built our parish, and for the sacrifices they made. May their example inspire us to display the same generosity and cooperation in our undertaking to preserve this legacy. May Your Holy Spirit be upon us to direct the work of our hands, that what we do would be pleasing to You, and a source of blessing for generations to come.
Amen.

Clare Elizabeth Hogan

Born on September 27, 1926, in her hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, Sister Clare embarked on her journey with the Daughters of Charity in 1943. Over her remarkable 66 years as a Daughter of Charity, Sister Clare’s initial role was that of a dedicated teacher in Keokuk, Iowa. Following her graduation from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., she extended her service as a compassionate social worker in various locations, including South San Gabriel, California, Covington, Kentucky, Jackson, Mississippi, and Evansville, Indiana. Notably, she was instrumental in establishing and overseeing the office of Catholic Charities in Natchez, Mississippi, for an extended period. Later, in Mobile, Alabama, she took on the role of Administrator at St. Mary’s Home, and her final assignment was as a counselor at 2-B Choices for Women, a program under Catholic Social Services.

She held a unique distinction as one of the last remaining Daughters of Charity to serve in the Diocese of Jackson

Throughout her life’s work, Sister Clare impacted the lives of countless individuals through a diverse array of programs, including initiatives focused on preventing child abuse, the nurturing of teen mothers and their infants through the HUGS program (Helping our Children Grow Stronger), the Healthy Start Program aimed at assisting families with at-risk newborns, emergency aid efforts, a Christmas Shoe Drive for those in need, support for battered families through the Guardian Shelter, and she shared numerous blessings with those fortunate enough to know her. Additionally, Sister Clare played a vital role in facilitating adoptions through Catholic Charities in Mississippi and worked as a social worker at the Sacred Heart Church orphanage in Fairhope, Alabama.

Sister Clare’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith, overflowing love, and boundless warmth and compassion. She held a unique distinction as one of the last remaining Daughters of Charity to serve in the Diocese of Jackson. On January 30, 2010, Sister Clare Hogan passed away, leaving an indelible mark on the Dioceses of Jackson, Mississippi, Mobile, Alabama, and Archdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, ensuring that her legacy of service and kindness will never fade from memory.