Sisters of st. Francisbased on milwaukees south side. The community is remembering her for her concern and charity. 34 52 just a gentle, kind soul, a very warm smile. A very loving person. Early reports indicate held and merrill may have been robbedbut the investigation is ongoing. 35 17 the community will pull together, pray together, remember her life and ministry and all the many thousands of lives that shes touched through her will be lasting two women remembered for how they lived their livesinstead of their tragic end. 12 27 i have been so edified by the faith of the people that i care for. They challenge and inspire me. Milwaukee archbishop Jerome Listecki released a statement tonight only the School Sisters of st. Francis, but also the entire church of a woman whose life was spent in service. The School Sisters community is in the process of planning funeral arrangements and masses. Live in the newsroom, Ashley Sears Fox 6 news. And for the latest developments in the Homicide I
Milwaukee nun a victim of murder. Tonights big story shocked and saddened. Two sisters found stabbed to death at their mississippi home. One of those nuns has a milwaukee connection. Ashley sears has reaction from the School Sisters of st. Francis. Shes in the newsroom. Sister margaret held had been a member of that community for 49 years. Its based on milwaukees south side. Tonight those who knew her are heartbroken by her death. 09 35 this is one of the poorest counties in all of mississippi. For the past four decades. Sister margaret held has dedicated to her life to helping the people of rural mississippi. The nun worked as a her ministry. Her work was documented in an online video. 12 20 they know when you are genuine. I know when ive connected with them. But thursdaywhen held and sister Paula Merrill didnt show up to a clinic where they worked people worried. They were discovered stabbed to death inside their mississippi home. 33 16 shock and extremely sad. Held was a member of t
Visit fox6 now dot com or the fox6 news app youll find the post atop our home page. You can also search avery archive to view our collection of stories dating back to 2003. Officials are looking for the person or persons who murdered two nuns in mississippi. One of them grew up here in southeastern wisconsin. Julie collins spoke to a friend and colleague of theirs. She joins us live no good evening bev i spoke with Audrey Peterson a friend and colleague of both sisters margaret held and paula merrill. Peterson worked with them in mississippi shes calling their death an utter waste as these two nuns would do whatever they could to provide for the poorest of the community often paying for medications or providing services for those who couldnt afford it. Crime tape wrapped the home of two catholic nuns Sisters Police finding evidence of a break in a vehicle. Possibly stolen from the property. were going to cover every inch of this property to make sure that we dont miss anything and we p