Living Treasure of Edgewater: Gloria Gahagan

“My philosophy is very simple. It’s three words, faith, family, and friends.”

We are so proud of our long-time parishioner, Gloria Gahagan, who was inducted into the Edgewater Historical Society's "Living Treasures of Edgewater" program. Gloria has lived almost her entire life in the Edgewater neighborhood and has spent countless hours volunteering for projects to aid others. This includes at Mary, Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Ita Parish) where she ran the Grief Support group for many years.

Gloria said her family's motto was that, “Nothing is good unless shared" and we are grateful to her for sharing her many blessings with our parish!
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​"Edgewater Living Treasures are residents of Edgewater who have made a difference, some in a profound, fundamental way, and others in a small but significant action that has affected the well being of the Edgewater community. Their deeds were not driven by personal gain, but to help the people of the community – whether generating beauty, fostering harmony, helping the less fortunate or encouraging grass roots activity.

Honorees have been selected from nominations from the community. They have generously served and inspired others by initiating educational and social programs for the needy, pushing for green spaces and access to the lakefront, promoting local business districts and supporting the arts. [...] We honor them as people who took the initiative to make Edgewater the unique community it is today." -Edgewater Historical Society

Learn about the Living Treasures, including Gloria, by clicking here. “Edgewater Living Treasures” is an ongoing program and nomination forms for 2026 awards may be submitted online before January 15, 2026.

Nomination Form