Plans are being made to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Sister Rita Marie Raffaele, Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, on the weekend of April 5.

Sister resides at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent and teaches at St. Pius X High School.

Sister Rita Marie was born in Philadelphia, Pa. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Raffaele, who now resides in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. She has three sisters: Mrs. Jean Cevitille, Mrs. Marion Manco and Mrs. Phyllis Jones who resides in Philadelphia, Pa.

Sister Rita Marie received her B.A. degree in history from D’Youville College, Buffalo, N.Y., and her M. A. Degree in American history from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Sister has studied under grants at Georgia State, the University of Georgia, and the University of North Carolina.

At St. Pius, Sister Rita Marie is the head of the history department. She teaches American history. Her other duties include Moderator of Student Council, Girls’ Dean of Discipline and vice-president for the local Georgia Social Science Council, 4th District.

Sister entered the Grey Nuns of Sacred Heart in 1942. She made her first profession in August 1945 and final profession in 1948. On Sunday, April 5th, Sister Rita Marie will renew her vows publicly at the 1 p.m. Mass in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.