Sister Helen lead by the quote "trust empowers us." She worked closely with Sister Mary Luke Tobin to promote the renewal of religious life endorsed by Vatican II. Following in the footsteps of Tobin, she was a Loretto community president. During her tenure thereof, she assisted in forming collegial government, creating diversity in kinds of membership, giving priority of persons over institutions, and giving personal responsibility within the order. Throughout her life, Sister Helen was a member of many different educational communities. In addition to being on the board at Nerinx, she was an academic dean at Webster University. Sister Helen was known for her energetic and giving spirit.
