Carmela Marie Cristiano, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Carmela Marie Cristiano

American nun

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1927

Date of Death: 01-Aug-2011

Profession: teacher, nun, social worker

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Sister Carmela Marie Cristiano, S.C.
(August 15, 1927 – August 1, 2011) was an American Catholic religious sister of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, who served the community as a teacher, social worker and activist.
She received public attention for her high-profile battle with then-Jersey City Mayor Thomas J.
Whelan over poor conditions and corruption at the city's orphan ward.
In 1975, Sister Carmela became the first Sister to run for political office in New Jersey.
She also founded two nonprofit corporations during her career.