n March 1929, Mother Mary Dominica Wieneke, Major Superior of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Dubuque, along with the Most Rev. Edmond Heelan, Bishop of the Sioux City Diocese, co-founded Briar Cliff College after meeting with members of the Sioux City community, who committed to raising $25,000 to support the establishment of a Catholic women's college in Sioux City. The twelve foundresses of the College were carefully chosen by Mother Dominica. They were led by Sister Mary Servatius Greenen, who was named the first president.
Affiliation | : | Great Plains Athletic Conference Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City |
Established | : | 1930 |
Phone | : | 17122795321 |
Place | : | 3303 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA 51104, USA, |
Location | : | Sioux City , Iowa , United States of America |
Zip Code | : | 51104 |
Website | : | briarcliff.edu |
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