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Born in Chicago on January 23, 1933, to Polish immigrant parents, Phyllis Siedlecki was raised in a deeply faith-filled family where prayer, Mass, and community life nurtured her vocation. Answering God’s call, she entered the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth on January 23, 1952, later becoming Sister Phyllis and embracing a vowed life rooted in her mystery, Love of Jesus Crucified.
For forty-eight years, Sister Phyllis faithfully served as an elementary school teacher, forming generations of children academically and spiritually across schools in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. She was especially devoted to preparing children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, and later continued her service through leadership roles and as a full-time driver for her sisters, always offering humble, attentive care.
Known for her resilience, meticulousness, love of prayer, and quiet generosity, Sister Phyllis cherished community, family, and a life of gratitude. On January 23 — her birthday and the anniversary of her entrance into religious life — she peacefully returned home to God, completing a life of beautiful faithfulness from beginning to end.
