Mary Louise Schabert, CSJ

Mary Louise Schabert, CSJ, was strong, smart, stubborn, quick witted, funny, and one of a kind! She was born the youngest of six in St. Paul, MN, on May 19, 1938, to Jacob and Magdaline (Axtman) Schabert, and died March 6th, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. Mary entered the Community of Sisters of St. Joseph in 1956 where she was given the name Mary Raphael. Her vast educational path included a BA in Elementary Education from the College of St. Catherine (CSC) in St. Paul (1961), an MA in Theology from Notre Dame (1972), and an MS in Media Tech from Stout University in Menomonie, Wisconsin (1978). Mary was first missioned to teach Grade School and Junior High School at many Twin City CSJ sponsored schools. Mary flourished when she was appointed Campus Minister at Stout University where she saw herself as on pilgrimage with students, each helping the other progress on a “faith journey,” rather than offering “pat answers.” Of this work colleagues wrote “when Mary is present with a group, there’s a sense of celebration, a feeling of warmth and love. Her ministry of welcome is probably her greatest gift.” From there Mary became Vocation Director for the CSJ Community (1984), and from 1989-94 was Coordinator of the Carondelet Center where she discovered a knack for decorating! From 2000-08 Mary shared yet another talent as Marketer for Good Ground Press. Mary, and her marvelous sense of humor, will truly be missed by those who knew her best.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Dolores Schabert VanderHeyden, Catherine Schabert De Sautels, Rita Schabert Krieglmeier, and brothers Edward and Richard Schabert. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; dear friends; and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Consociates. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of the Presentation Chapel, 1884 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, with burial following at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. Memorials in her honor preferred to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Paul Province Retirement Fund.

Dear Mary, rest in love and peace.

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