Sister Mary Paul Janchill (1920–2009)[1] "wrote one of the three seminal articles introducing general systems theory to social work practitioners in the late 1960s."[2]
Janchill joined Sisters of the Good Shepherd in 1945. In 1953, she graduated from St. John's University (New York City) followed by a Master of Social Work from Catholic University of America in 1955 and a doctorate from the Columbia University School of Social Work in 1968.[2]
With Sister Mary Geraldine Tobia, she founded the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.[3][1] The agency was the cover story in Time on December 30, 1985.[4]
Ronald Reagan presented her with the White House Award.[2] Janchill was inducted into the Columbia University School of Social Work Hall of Fame.[5]
References
- 1.[1.2]Hevesi, Dennis (May 8, 2009). "Sister Mary Paul Janchill, Social Services Innovator, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- 2.[2.2][2.3]"Mary Paul Janchill (1920-2009)". NASW Foundation. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- 3.Pace, Eric (April 27, 2000). "Sister Mary Geraldine Tobia, 59, Leader of Family Agency". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- 4.Katinas, Paula (January 27, 2021). "Center for Family Life Still Thriving — Four Decades Later". The Tablet. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- 5.CSSW HALL OF FAME and PIONEER INDUCTEES