Sister Carol (Vincent de Paul) Bongaarts, OP, died Aug. 27, 2024. She was born Dec. 21, 1940. She professed vows with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa in 1966 and received the religious name of Sister Vincent de Paul. She graduated from Marycrest College, Davenport, IA, with a degree in BA elementary education and an MA in elementary education administration. Her ministry was dedicated to teaching and educational administration. In Minnesota, Sister Carol ministered as principal at Epiphany School, Coon Rapids, and St. Bartholomew School, Wayzata. She served in faith formation at St. Henry Parish, Monticello, and volunteered at Carondelet Catholic School, Minneapolis. In Illinois, she taught at St. Malachy School, Geneseo, and Visitation School, Kewanee. In Wisconsin, she served as coordinator at St. Dennis School, Madison; was principal at St. Jerome School, Columbus; and volunteered for many summers at Camp WeHaKee, Winter. She has also ministered in Oklahoma and was principal at St. Martin de Porres School, Columbia, S.C. May she rest in peace. Click here to send a memorial online.
Sister Carol (Vincent de Paul) Bongaarts, OP
