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SOPHIA'S CIRCLE, a ministry led by Edwina Gateley for 30+ years, along with Peggy Patenaude for the last 12 years, has supported marginalized women of all races, creeds and economic backgrounds who carry wounds from violence, drugs and prostitution. Many have been homeless, battered and imprisoned. Most were sexually abused as young girls. Through the generosity of donors, Sophia’s Circle has enabled women to find healing, hope and strength.
PASSING THE TORCH In November of 2021 Edwina and Peggy facilitated their last retreat for Sophia's Circle. Due to Edwina's retirement and move to the UK, and Peggy's health issues, they recognized that it was time to pass the torch, and they did so, with great confidence in the women of Sophia's Circle themselves to continue their healing work. The Leadership Team has certainly proven their ability to keep Sophia's Circle going and growing. There is much wisdom in the saying, Wounded healers make the best healers.A BIT OF HISTORY The seeds of Sophia’s Circle were sown on the streets of Chicago in the early 80’s when Edwina Gateley began a ministry to women in prostitution. There she discovered women, scorned and criminalized by society. Edwina’s experience on the streets and in the bars and brothels led her to found Genesis Hous•
Founding Board Member Edwina Gateley
Edwina is the guest speaker at the Marys Pence 25th Anniversary Celebration, April 28th in Chicago. Join us! RSVP here.
“Mary’s Pence is about the Widow’s Mite given by thousands of women to help transform the lives of many more thousands of poor women to help bring them from poverty to sustainability. It is what the Good News is all about – compassion and transformation!” — Edwina
Born in Lancaster, England, Edwina Gateley’s educational experiences have awarded her a Teacher’s Degree from her home country, a Masters in Theology from the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago and certification as an HIV Counselor in the state of Illinois.
From 1981 to 1982, Edwina lived for nine months in prayer and solitute in a hermitage in Illinois. In 1983, she spent over a year on the streets of Chicago walking with the homeless and women involved in prostitution. Also in 1983, Edwina founded Genisis House – a house of hospitality and nurturing for women involved in prostitution.
Numerous groups and individuals, including the Mayor of Chicago, the late Joseph Bernardin, and Bill Clinton, former President of the United States, have publicly commended Edwina’s work and ministry. Edwina has al