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Kevin Korst

Kevin Korst has worked in the field of historic preservation for more than eighteen years in settings such as museums, public libraries, and archives. Currently, he serves as the Archivist for the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary where his responsibilities include collections care, research, digitization, and more. Kevin lives in the Joliet area with his wife and two children.

Mother M. Clara Pfänder, Foundress

Kevin Korst
October 4, 2023October 6, 2023
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Wheaton Franciscan History <<Return to Discover Our Heritage The life of Mother M. Clara Pfänder, foundress of the Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts… Read More »Mother M. Clara Pfänder, Foundress

Wreck of the Deutschland

Kevin Korst
June 28, 2023July 12, 2023
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A Moment in Wheaton Franciscan History <<Return to Discover Our Heritage In December 1875, five Franciscan Sisters ventured from the motherhouse in Salzkotten, Germany to… Read More »Wreck of the Deutschland

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