Sister Pat Rhoten shares her knowledge to better explain Jesus’ crucifixion

Sister Pat Rhoten gave a three-day presentation to the Ursuline Sisters on “The Crucifixion and Jesus” from Feb. 28 to March 2, 2023, in Saint Joseph Villa. Sister Pat shared her knowledge of numbers and symbols during biblical times that help explain more about the crucifixion. Sister Pat is celebrating 60 years as an Ursuline Sister this year.

Her presentation was compiled into one two-hour video, which is included below.

Sister Pat Rhoten talks about the time of creation for the Jewish people. She earned a master’s degree in religious studies from St. Louis University.
Sisters gathered in the Rainbow Room to listen to Sister Pat’s talk each day. On Feb. 28, the Sisters in the foreground are, from left, Sister Catherine Barber, Sister Lois Lindle, Sister Rebecca White and Sister Grace Simpson, who was visiting for two weeks.
Following along with Sister Pat’s talk are, from left, Sisters Grace Swift, Maureen O’Neill, Luisa Bickett, Michael Ann Monaghan and Ruth Gehres.
Sister Karla Kaelin, left, and Sister Martha Keller listen intently to Sister Pat’s talk.