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Nebraska Authors

Mary Avidano

Born Ord, NE

Ord was a pastor of the United Church of Christ.

Places Lived

Chicago, IL
Ord, NE
Elgin, NE

Author Of

  • Poetry
  • Biography

Keywords

Poetry

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Associate of Arts Degree, Immaculata Junior College, Gartlett, IL
Diploma in Religious Leadership, United Theological Seminary, New Brighton, MN
Graduate of Education for Leadership in Ministry

Occupation

Retired Pastor, Church of Christ
Poet
Author

Honors

Winner of Kathy Gibson Short Story Contest, 2002 & 2003

Bibliography

The Zebra’s Friend and Other Poems. 2008.
In The House of I Am: A Memoir. 2014.

Poems Featured In:
Nebraska Life
Hidden Oak Poetry Journal
Harp-Springs Poetry Journal
Chanticleer
The Untidy Season
Silver Wings Poetry Contest (2010 issue)

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