Sister O'Brien School is named

in recognition of Sister Ann O'Brien

Sister Ann O'Brien, a member of the Sisters of Service religious community, arrived in Saskatoon in 1946. She was appointed as Executive Director of Catholic Family Services and as well, in 1961, as Attendance Officer for the Catholic Schools. She retained both positions until her retirement in 1976.

Sister gave generously of herself to all people at all times. Her concern for others, particularly those less fortunate than herself, gave witness to truly Christian and Catholic values.

Many agencies and organizations have officially recognized her service and as a result she received many awards during her extraordinary life.

Lieutenant Governor George Porteous said of Sister O'Brien,

"She taught the meaning of judgment tempered with love."

1966

City of Saskatoon Distinguished Public Service Award

1966

City of Saskatoon 60th Birthday Citizen's Award

1967

Kiwanis Club Award for Outstanding Community Work

1968

Cosmopolitan Club International Award

for Community Service

1973

Knights of Columbus State Ecumenical Award

1974

Saskatoon's Citizen of the Year Award

1976

Sister Ann O'Brien Scholarship fund established by Catholic Family Services

1980

Recognized as one of Saskatchewan's Notable Women