Deacon Eric B. Sorenson, 70, died July 16.

He was ordained in 2006 for the Archdiocese of Detroit and moved to the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2014 and was incardinated in 2017.

He served at St. Andrew and Queen of Apostles parishes.

Deacon Sorensen began his journey in ministry after a successful career in the auto industry, where he grew and managed an industrial controls company.

He is survived by his wife, Rita; his children Steven Sorenson, Karen Helm and Nicole Drury, and four grandchildren.

Providence Sister Mary Catherine (Esther Josephine) Keene, 85, died July 20 in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.

Born in Indianapolis, she entered the Sisters of Providence in 1957 and professed final vows in 1964. She earned a master’s degree in music from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in theological studies from Catholic Theological Union.

She ministered as a music teacher, director of liturgy, community leader and family caregiver in Illinois and Indiana.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1965-1971).