Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Helen (Marie Clara) Martin, 93, died Oct. 9 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.

Born in Illinois, Sister Helen made her first religious profession in 1947 and her perpetual profession in 1950.

She was a teacher, principal and community leader who ministered in Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, Alabama and Washington.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Helen taught at St. Thomas the Apostle (1957-1958) and Westside Education Center (2001-2003). She served as principal at Sts. Faith, Hope and Charity, Winnetka (1969-1976); as vicaress provincial of the Southeast Province for the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation (1968-1972); and prioress of Divine Providence Convent, Des Plaines (2004-2007).