Alyssa Noch

Alyssa Noch

Provincial Archivist
Alyssa Noch has served as a provincial archivist for the Felician Sisters of North America since 2022. From Wayne State University, she holds a Master's degree, Master of Arts in Public History along with an Archival Administration Certificate. She is a graduate of Aquinas College with a BA in two majors, English with a Writing Emphasis and History. She has research interests in cultural, folklore, and oral history traditions.
More from this author:
Aspiring to the Felician Sisterhood: A History of the Aspirancy
Community TraditionsResearch

Aspiring to the Felician Sisterhood: A History of the Aspirancy

"What is the first step to becoming a sister?" Explore the evolution of the first step, the Aspirancy! Nearly 100 years of growth, creativity, and thousands of young women discerning a calling to religious life.

June 1, 2026
What a Relief!
Heritage Center

What a Relief!

How do you clean a nearly 50-year-old fiberglass bas-relief statue? Power washing is never the answer! In a race against time, I'll describe how I cleaned one such Felician memorial.

February 19, 2026
The Search For Mother Mary DeSales Tocka
Research

The Search For Mother Mary DeSales Tocka

Where did Mother Mary DeSales Tocka die? This was the central question I was tasked with answering upon signing up for a genealogy class at work.

February 19, 2026