Springfield Dominican Sister Ann Regina Baker, OP, died October 14, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent, in the 83rd year of her religious profession, at the age of 101. She was born in Lincoln, IL, to Daniel and Ada Cain Baker and christened Hazel Eileen. Sister Ann Regina made her profession of vows in 1938, at Sacred Heart Convent.
The scope and depth of her life of ministry were remarkable and far-reaching. The first thirty years were spent as a music educator primarily in Chicago, Springfield, and Odell. After the Second Vatican Council, Sister Ann Regina branched into catechetical ministries, first as religious education coordinator at Holy Angels in Aurora, 1970-1978, then as diocesan director of religious education, and assistant director of renewal for the Rockford Diocese, where she served in various roles, 1978-1990. In 1982, she completed a doctoral degree in pastoral ministry. In 1998, Sister Ann Regina returned to Springfield and began a third ministerial phase, providing spiritual direction for her Dominican Sisters and for guests at Benincasa Spiritual Renewal Center, Riverton. Beginning in 2000, she dedicated her days to helping sisters at Sacred Heart Convent deepen their vowed life by providing weekly classes in theology, spirituality, and human development alongside her longtime collaborator Sister Regina Marie Bernet, O.P.
Sister Ann Regina was preceded in death by her parents and her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Kay Baker.
She is survived by her nephew, Robert "Buzz" (Ellie) Baker of Sugar Pine, CA; many devoted and loving friends; and her Dominican Sisters.
Visitors are welcome; masks required. Visitation: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL. Visitation begins with a prayer service.
Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel with Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant.
Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Mass and graveside services will be streamed. For streaming information, watch https://springfieldop.org/sister-ann-regina-baker-op/
The Dominican Sisters and family of Sister Ann Regina are being served by Butler Funeral Home - Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
The scope and depth of her life of ministry were remarkable and far-reaching. The first thirty years were spent as a music educator primarily in Chicago, Springfield, and Odell. After the Second Vatican Council, Sister Ann Regina branched into catechetical ministries, first as religious education coordinator at Holy Angels in Aurora, 1970-1978, then as diocesan director of religious education, and assistant director of renewal for the Rockford Diocese, where she served in various roles, 1978-1990. In 1982, she completed a doctoral degree in pastoral ministry. In 1998, Sister Ann Regina returned to Springfield and began a third ministerial phase, providing spiritual direction for her Dominican Sisters and for guests at Benincasa Spiritual Renewal Center, Riverton. Beginning in 2000, she dedicated her days to helping sisters at Sacred Heart Convent deepen their vowed life by providing weekly classes in theology, spirituality, and human development alongside her longtime collaborator Sister Regina Marie Bernet, O.P.
Sister Ann Regina was preceded in death by her parents and her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Kay Baker.
She is survived by her nephew, Robert "Buzz" (Ellie) Baker of Sugar Pine, CA; many devoted and loving friends; and her Dominican Sisters.
Visitors are welcome; masks required. Visitation: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL. Visitation begins with a prayer service.
Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel with Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant.
Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Mass and graveside services will be streamed. For streaming information, watch https://springfieldop.org/sister-ann-regina-baker-op/
The Dominican Sisters and family of Sister Ann Regina are being served by Butler Funeral Home - Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Springfield Dominican Sister Ann Regina Baker, OP, died October 14, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent, in the 83rd year of her religious profession, at the age of 101. She was born in Lincoln, IL, to Daniel and Ada Cain Baker and christened Hazel Eileen. Sister Ann Regina made her profession of vows in 1938, at Sacred Heart Convent.
The scope and depth of her life of ministry were remarkable and far-reaching. The first thirty years were spent as a music educator primarily in Chicago, Springfield, and Odell. After the Second Vatican Council, Sister Ann Regina branched into catechetical ministries, first as religious education coordinator at Holy Angels in Aurora, 1970-1978, then as diocesan director of religious education, and assistant director of renewal for the Rockford Diocese, where she served in various roles, 1978-1990. In 1982, she completed a doctoral degree in pastoral ministry. In 1998, Sister Ann Regina returned to Springfield and began a third ministerial phase, providing spiritual direction for her Dominican Sisters and for guests at Benincasa Spiritual Renewal Center, Riverton. Beginning in 2000, she dedicated her days to helping sisters at Sacred Heart Convent deepen their vowed life by providing weekly classes in theology, spirituality, and human development alongside her longtime collaborator Sister Regina Marie Bernet, O.P.
Sister Ann Regina was preceded in death by her parents and her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Kay Baker.
She is survived by her nephew, Robert "Buzz" (Ellie) Baker of Sugar Pine, CA; many devoted and loving friends; and her Dominican Sisters.
Visitors are welcome; masks required. Visitation: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL. Visitation begins with a prayer service.
Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel with Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant.
Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Mass and graveside services will be streamed. For streaming information, watch https://springfieldop.org/sister-ann-regina-baker-op/
The Dominican Sisters and family of Sister Ann Regina are being served by Butler Funeral Home - Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
The scope and depth of her life of ministry were remarkable and far-reaching. The first thirty years were spent as a music educator primarily in Chicago, Springfield, and Odell. After the Second Vatican Council, Sister Ann Regina branched into catechetical ministries, first as religious education coordinator at Holy Angels in Aurora, 1970-1978, then as diocesan director of religious education, and assistant director of renewal for the Rockford Diocese, where she served in various roles, 1978-1990. In 1982, she completed a doctoral degree in pastoral ministry. In 1998, Sister Ann Regina returned to Springfield and began a third ministerial phase, providing spiritual direction for her Dominican Sisters and for guests at Benincasa Spiritual Renewal Center, Riverton. Beginning in 2000, she dedicated her days to helping sisters at Sacred Heart Convent deepen their vowed life by providing weekly classes in theology, spirituality, and human development alongside her longtime collaborator Sister Regina Marie Bernet, O.P.
Sister Ann Regina was preceded in death by her parents and her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Kay Baker.
She is survived by her nephew, Robert "Buzz" (Ellie) Baker of Sugar Pine, CA; many devoted and loving friends; and her Dominican Sisters.
Visitors are welcome; masks required. Visitation: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL. Visitation begins with a prayer service.
Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel with Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant.
Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Mass and graveside services will be streamed. For streaming information, watch https://springfieldop.org/sister-ann-regina-baker-op/
The Dominican Sisters and family of Sister Ann Regina are being served by Butler Funeral Home - Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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