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Sister of Charity Georgia Kitt Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Georgia Kitt’s introduction to the Community came in 1965 when she began teaching at Elizabeth Ann Seton High School in South Holland, Illinois. “It was the joy of those women, their spirit and vitality, which spoke to me. I wanted to be one of them. Sixty years later, I remain grateful for the encouragement I received from those spirit-filled women,” she said of the experience that inspired her to enter the congregation in 1966.
Born and raised in Carroll, Iowa, Sister Georgia grew up in a loving, hard-working family that taught her the importance of faith by both word and example. She attended St. Joseph Grade School and Kuemper Catholic High School before attending Mount St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. During her senior year, she discovered her passion for teaching after substituting for one of her professors and decided to become an educator.
After earning a master’s degree in guidance counseling from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Sister Georgia was hired at Elizabeth Ann Seton High School by Sister Magdalene Dolores Harrington. “One year later, I chose to enter the congregation,” Sister said.
Following her Novitiate, Sister Georgia ministered at Bishop Flaget Catholic School in Chillicothe, Ohio, as a counselor from 1968 until 1970. She then spent 18 years at Catholic Central High School in Springfield, Ohio, from 1970-1988, serving as a counselor, teacher, assistant principal and principal. “I was blessed to work with gifted, creative teachers there,” Sister Georgia said. “Their energy and dedication helped so many teens get excited about learning.”
After her ministry in Springfield, Sister Georgia ministered at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, Massachusetts, where she served for 14 years, including three years as a math teacher and 11 years as guidance director.
In 2003, Sister Georgia moved from Massachusetts to Cincinnati to serve eight years (2003-2011) in elected leadership for the Community. “Those years were especially blessed because of the women with whom I had a chance to serve,” Sister Georgia said. “Looking back, it was time blessed with God’s special graces and a supportive congregation.”
Following her two terms in leadership, Sister Georgia served as director of communications for the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati until her retirement in 2024. In that role, she helped share the story of the Community’s ministries and continue the legacy of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Community’s founder.
Today, she continues to assist the Communications Office, writing obituary drafts for deceased Sisters and creating special reflections for social media, while offering her help wherever she can.
Reflecting on her Diamond Jubilee and her diverse ministry life, Sister Georgia said, “It has been a joy to be able to provide these ever-expanding services for our Sisters, Associates and followers, keeping us connected, uniting us in mission. I remain grateful for my call to serve as a Sister of Charity through this Community of committed women. May we remain faithful to our call in the days that follow.”
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