Sr. Helen holds a B.A. in Math from St. Joseph College, Brooklyn, M.A. in Theology from St. John University, Jamaica, M.A. in Pastoral Ministry and Certificate in Spirituality, St. Joseph West Hartford.  

Prior to coming to St. Agnes in 1993 she was an Elementary School Teacher in the Brooklyn Diocese, 1956 -74, Director of Religious Education in the Brooklyn Diocese, 1974 - 93.  Here at St. Agnes, Sr. Helen is a Pastoral Associate for Adult Formation.  Specifically she is responsible for the Baptism Program, Coordinator and Catechist for R.C.I.A. Coordinator for Adult Education/Formation/Spirituality Programs, Directs Ignatian Retreats, Assists with Individual Spiritual Direction, Moderates and Coordinates the Senior Club, Coordinates Adult Formation Committee, Moderates the Rosary Society, and is an Advocate for Annulments for the Diocese.  

She particularly enjoys working with people of all ages, meeting young couples with new babies, and working with the Seniors on our wonderful Club.  During her spare time she likes reading, movies, photography and visiting family and friends.  She especially loves her ministry work at St. Agnes with our Pastoral Staff under the leadership of Msgr. Kelly.