With Loving Concern

About the Book

With Loving Care is a book that describes the history of the American Province of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ from the time of its founding by five sisters who came from Germany to Hessen Cassel, Indiana, to serve the German-speaking people of Northwestern Indiana until the present day. The book was written to outline the efforts of the sisters with the people of the different geographic areas throughout Northern Indiana, all through Illinois and the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Wherever the sisters ministered, they also attracted other young women to join them, either as vowed members or as associates who would also serve the people following the charism of Catherine Kasper. The work of the sisters was in the general fields of health care, education, and childcare. As time went on, the apostolates expanded to include parish ministry, retreat ministry, and individual types of service with the people.

About the Author

Sr. Virginia Kampwerth, PHJC, is a member of the American Province of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, who has served as an educator in all levels of education from elementary through high school and college levels. Her ministry has included teaching German, Latin, religion, and journalism. Sr. Virginia has earned degrees from Purdue University, Alverno College, and Saint Louis University that have prepared her for her ministry in the field of education. The book she authored, With Loving Concern, describes a way for her to pay tribute to all the sisters who preceded her in the religious community and as a way to honor their contribution to American society through their lives of loving service to the people of God.