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'I taught the pope': Wisconsin nun shares stories of having Pope Leo XIV in class as a seminarian
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- Published on Jul 11, 2025
- Watching Robert "Bob" Prevost being elected pope was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for a Catholic nun who now lives in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Dianne Bergant studied, prayed and celebrated with Pope Leo XIV himself, back in the late 1970s, when she was his teacher at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. FOX 11's Emily Matesic sat down with Bergant to hear her story.
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Will someone please, get this wonderful sister an invite to the Vatican to meet her former student ASAP!!
Great minds think alike… ✅
Absolutely!
It would be great to let my sister go see the pope .
I wonder who would be the person to contact for this to happen😊
@donaldtrump
The Pope had a great teacher.
Amen 🙏🏽
He sure did❤❤
God doesn't like nun.
@ oh stop 🛑
@@TrishRyan-ey8goGod doesn't love nun.
“I taught the Pope the Bible”! What a truly wondrous sentence! What a blessing and gift to this beautiful woman!
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, to Him be glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus!”
One of many extremely intelligent Nun’s supporting the Catholic Church and teaching youth and future leaders.
I had the privilege of being in Sr. Diane's class in 1985. I never saw a teacher so gifted in leading a group in a truly educational conversation. She is a master at drawing the best from her students. Viva, 'mana!
"I'm not saying I'm good..." No, she is one of the great ones. I loved being in her classes, and this interview shows why that is so.
She seems very kind and fair minded, likely a real gem of a teacher. Bless you, Dianne
I cant even remember the names of many members of my own family Let alone what they do or when I last saw them.
She can recall each and every one of her students over 40 years! Wow.
Wowwww!!! What a Blessing! Thanks for sharing!! 💕
Sixty-seven years of seven anti-Pope’s since that illegitimate vatican ii revolt.
With the help of silicone disguise and high tech voice changing synthesizers, which can make a man appear as a woman, and make a woman appear as a man.
Oops.
Make no mistake, we are living through Revelation 9 in the age of the anti-Christ.
I am a Diplomat of the True Holy Catholic Church.
You may view “My” photo online at the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
It is hanging on the wall.
Pay particular attention to the “upside down Bishop, Cardinal, Pope Mitre hats located at “My” wrist.
And if you look closely you will SEE that “I” own the Keys 🔑 🔑 to the Kingdom of Heaven.
"His responsibility is bigger than the United States".. This was a great interview, she's a teacher I would have loved to have.
Do read her books and essays. I had the privilege of her teaching at a one day seminar at the Catholic Bible Institute of the archdiocese of Los Angeles. She can still teach you just as she has taught me.
God doesn't like nun.
Agreed! He's the Pope, so he's the leader of over a billion Catholics globally, not just the US.
She seems like a brilliant woman, her answers were very thoughtful and kind and profound.
The thoughtful, kind and intelligent quaiities are typical of most nuns@SK-xv1in
Sister Dianne Bergant is a renowned Scripture scholar. God bless her.
Based on your comment, I looked her up. She is not your average Sister or teacher. Wow! Talk about accomplished. Actual PhD plus a whole slew of honors doctorates. President of the Catholic Biblical Association and several seminary boards. Internationally known lecturer. This is a true endorsement. When she says he’ll be a good Pope, I’m convinced. She only retired 2023. Amazing woman!
@@chrismortell An Australian nun was a sociologist and high school principal, as well as chairing a university council. My namesake, not relative, Sister Deirdre Jordan, holds a PhD and is now 98 years of age.
@@chrismortellwow👍
This sister is a gift from God. Bless her.
Sister Diane is A real TREASURE!!!!!!
What a beautiful Nun! ❤God bless her 🙏
What a beautiful and wonderful teacher, catholic, and human being! The reason a student, priest, bishop and cardinal becomes a Pope, is because of people like her who mold and shape their lives so positively.
Amen 🙏🏽
so sharp memories of this Teacher despite old age
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Say it again: people like "HER"!
Mary, Mother of Christ, did the same for Our Lord, JESUS.
THAT'S why--we, Roman Catholics--venerate the Supreme Mother.
This is a Man's world ... but it would be NOTHING ... without a woman or a girl!
God doesn't like nun.
What a sharp, smart and wonderful lady. I hope the Pope invites her to the Vatican.
Sister Dianne is amazing. When she speaks it is personable and with a sense of humor. You can tell she was born to teach and continues to engage people in a lifestyle that no longer exists. This woman continues to TEACH with every word she speaks. She is unforgettable and a blessing to every life she touched.
Pope Leo XIV will have an Awesome Papacy ,God Bless ,✝️✝️💛
I don’t see this as an interview, just a casual conversation with a very incredible woman. ❤️
Sharp as a tack! I’m sure she was a wonderful teacher.
What a wonderful and bright woman and Sister
Great work!!
I really like her attitude. Wise, kind and very purposeful . I was thinking how much I would have liked her as my teacher, but I’m only a few years younger! A life well spent.
I could listen to this nun for hours. She is so awesome.
Such eloquence. God bless you Sister. I look forward to the Holy Father inviting you to Vatican soon.
God doesn't like nun.
Poor you@@paulebreowong2790!
Did you swallow a recorder?
@@Aifos-jy3dsNot poor but rich. I have a recorder recorded tons of evidence that God doesn't love nun.
Once a teacher always a teacher. Very intelligent & a lovely lady. 😊
She’s delightful. Such a joy to listen to.
She is delightful. Speaks well and is razor sharp.
I'm reminded of my grandpa's sister. A widowed grandmother who lived to 101, and used to be the head teacher of a Catholic girls' high school. Sharp until the end.
Sister Dianne Bergant is such an inspiration to our Catholic Church. As Pope Leo's teacher, she is so humble and so thoughtful when answering all the questions of the news reporter. How blessed she must feel to have contributed to and to being a part of his legacy in his path to serving others. She is so humble that she doesn't recognize that her significant role fostered him to be elevited in becoming the first American born Pope. How wonderful for her to witness this all and how wonderful for the USA. I will be praying for us all that Pope Leo the XIV will bring new life to the Catholic religion which has had a big decline in the participation of the church over the last decade.
Sister Dianne Bergant is a ROCK STAR in teaching and writing about the Bible! Her commentaries on the Psalms are magnificent. So accessible and beautifully written! I have many of her books 📕.
Thank you! I will look for them.
God doesn't like nun.
Can you give us some of her books in amazon
@@atibortrash
She's brilliant! Thank you so much.
What a wise teacher. That she didn't congratulate her former student on becoming a Cardinal but expressed to him that his work must have been so vital as to bring him to the attention of the Holy Father.
God Bless Sister Dianne Bergant and Pope Leo XIV!
God doesn't like nun.
@@paulebreowong2790why?
@@paulebreowong2790 please keep your offensive comments to yourself!
@@treeannie8831Excuse me, I never offended anybody including your mother. I was telling the truth --- God doesn't love nun.
Nothing else to say @@paulebreowong2790?
God bless you Sister! You did a great job!
You taught Pope Leo very well ...
Beautiful interview with Sister Dianne ❤
God doesn't like nun.
@@paulebreowong2790 God Loved Women. Unfortunately men in Religions twisted the teachings and the power. The Bible, particularly the New Testament, provides numerous examples of Jesus valuing and respecting women, challenging societal norms of his time. Jesus' interactions with women, such as the Samaritan woman at the well, the woman with the flow of blood, and Mary Magdalene, demonstrate his love and acceptance of women. These instances, along with other biblical accounts, highlight the importance of women in God's plan and reveal his love for them.
I hope they get a chance to reconnect.
You can see the love and pride she has for him!
We are blessed to have such amazing women teaching and influencing all our priests, bishops, cardinals and now even popes!
Absolutely! 🙏 We truly are blessed to have dedicated women like Sister Dianne-quietly shaping hearts and minds behind the scenes. Their wisdom, faith, and compassion ripple outward in ways we often don’t see, but their influence echoes all the way to the highest levels of the Church. What a beautiful reminder of how meaningful every role in ministry can be. 🌟
Hope you are staying safe! 🕊
Not just now my friend, it's been that way. Good morally pure and upright women are needed in society to raise the youth, our future in righteousness.
I encourage you to read The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
It's always been like that for us Catholic women.
There is a big lie that women have no role in the Church. When we women have to take masculine roles, it means men failed.
I want to tell this lovely Nun, we immediately saw the light of God in him as soon as he came out. Thanks for making him the good pope he already Is🤗🤗ciao from Italia
Thank you sister Diana for being wise and having taught generations of priests. Really wonderful.
Beautiful reflection. Thank you, Sister!
What a delightful Nun. Amazing interview. I can tell she's still in shock.. God bless her heart ❤️.
God doesn't like nun.
@@paulebreowong2790, what’s your problem.
Sister, I want to congratulate you on a job well done. I have a feeling some day when you meet Jesus , he’ll say “ great job teaching Bob and thank you for your part in his becoming Pope Leo !!!” Much respect to you and God Bless You.
Pope Leo said exactly what Sr Dianne said...don't just believe what you read or hear....please go deeper for the message buried...
Sister Dianne is such a rare gem enlightening generations...
I heard her saying about Maryknoll....
I was educated by Maryknoll sisters..
What an extraordinatry Nun! God Bless her and keep her healthy.... 🙏🏼
Wow.. so refreshing to see such incredible woman talk about our Holy Father. He is the fruit of her fine teachings. Bless you sister 🙏
The interviewer asked excellent questions and allowed Sister Diane to answer, uninterruped. What a wonderful, devoted, knowledgeable educator!
God doesn't like nun.
@@paulebreowong2790 Yeah, you've posted that ad nauseum. It's not clever.
@@djm55Very clever and intelligent --- God doesn't nun, with 2 tons of evidence.
@@paulebreowong2790God (doesn't like) Evil ! You are 🐍
Thanks Sister for being a teacher for so many years and teaching our faith! Our new Pope sounds amazing!
What a sweet and humble woman 🙏✝️❤️🌹🌹🌹
Do you see how dedicated this woman was to her profession and her students -- its because she loved Christ completely and with her whole life. She is the Best of American nuns, and Catholics should do all they can to revive these types of traditional Catholic nuns in our country. God Bless you, Sister, and may you receive your much earned crown in heaven. 🙏✝️🌹🌹🌹❤️
WOW!! Such a Beautiful & WONDERFUL teacher!! God Bless Her!!
‘He was a very gracious young man’ - He will be a gracious Pope - I loved hearing him sing the Regina and a video clip of Felix Navidad - What a blessing he is!
How cool to know that you've taught and helped to shape generations of priests, bishops, archbishops, cardinals, AND a pope.
Such wonderful stories! Bless Sister Dianne.
This woman, this nun is a gem. I hope she's able to visit the Vatican and kiss the ring of her former student. What a joy she is. May God always bless her.
Absolutely. Remember Pope St Pius X gave his mother an audience in 1903 (he was born Giuseppe Sarto, second of ten kids). She said "if I didn't have my (wedding) ring, you wouldn't have your Fisherman's ring."
@@pauljordan4452i didn’t know that! Thasnk you❤
What a wonderful interview! Sister Dianne is so vivacious and bright and knowledgeable and real. You can feel her warmth and integrity - her soul shines.
Those who instruct others in righteousness will shine brightly like stars. God bless you sister
I am of Irish parents born in England
Thanks to my Mother we had beautiful Catholic education priests and nuns of True Catholic Faith
Pope Leo has true Faith he makes my heart jump with Joy
Sending love and strength from Ireland
Pope Leo XIV has lifted my spirits and expanded the gratitude I feel in my heart. I cried tears of joy when it was announced that, “we have a Pope” and when His Holiness walked out I was overjoyed and my heart overflowing. I told my sister that I think
I just spontaneously converted to Catholicism! Btw, I am not Catholic but have always been drawn to the Marian prayers and Catholic Churches. Sending love and hugs to you and everyone from a sister living in Harlem, NY, USA.
I've been watching all the interviews of his brothers, and now with this beautiful Sister, and all I can say is that Pope Leo is the Pope thanks to all these incredible people who were part of his growth and development. Without a doubt, living surrounded by love has incredible results.
What a joy to be a dedicated teacher-we really touch the future in unimaginable ways. 🕊️☺️🕊️
There have been many interviews on line of people who knew Pope Leo in many different capacities. I have to say that this one by far is my favorite. What a gift she is to the church. God bless you, Sister.
Well said
Couldn't agree more.
May Pope's Leo 14th blessings be with you Sr. . Thank you for your sincerity in religious teaching. It is a
"" Marksheet "" for you.
Exactly very much on the top of the list.. Someday maybe an American director might make a Movie...after documenting and collection of all the facts
This woman is worth millions and millions and millions an absolute gem!!!!💎🙏🏻✝️
Praying our Pope Leo XIV will hear your voice within his heart, because your voice speaks as a daughter of Jesus Christ! ♡
Sister Dianne, you did a real good job. It’s a relief to know that Catholicism studies in the US can foster young kids to become future Popes. God bless you, sister Dianne. ✝️❤️🙏
What a cool person! I’m glad she was in the classroom teaching future Catholic ministers, lay and ordained.
Be proud of the men you instructed! You must have been a wonderful teacher! God bless you! ❤
Wow! Sister Dianne Bergant taught the pope scripture in seminary! She is a major Catholic biblical scholar and theologian. First contributor to the now classic "Collegeville Bible Commentary" series. Not sure the interviewer fully appreciated whom she was interviewing.
Typical "interviewer"
Dumb as dirt.
IGNORANT!!!
Oh wow. Thank you for this info about her! Sister sounds super accomplished and learned.
Shes a very sweet, genial old lady. But her CV, WOW!!!! Professor Emerita of Old Testament Studies, Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies. She's talking about herself like she taught kindergarten!!
@@bl00dhoney I know. Right? I thought so too, at first, then looked at her CV, and like you: WOW. This lady is way up there with the best scholars in the English-speaking world.
@@bl00dhoney Yes it took me a few minutes to realise we were talking about adult education, not sunday school! She sounds awesome
I love nuns, but this one is even more remarkable than anyone deserves. She is so amazing.She also proves that age is just a number. She is so sharp. All I can say is WOW. She is giving a lesson with every sentence. I wish everybody could see and hear this amazing conversation. All people who serve don't go where the money is. Sister Dianne and Leo prove that the greatest rewards come to the humble, the peacemakers, the teachers, and those who leave their egos at the door.
Completely agree
My late aunt was a teaching nun. She never really retired.
I was literally jist thinking the same thing!!! It must be the Holy Spirit blowing life into them continually
I wish I could give a million thumbs to this interview.
Yes 🙌 I’m not Catholic, but feel like the New Pope is an answer to my prayers!!! My mindful goal is to walk a Christ “like” life and journey!!! Beautiful 🤩 interview!!! 🤩🥰🤩
What a wonderful person Sister Dianne is. A beautiful interview.
What a joy for Sister Dianne to have been part of Your Holiness Leo XIV 🙏
What a heartwarming ❤conversation. Thank you Sister for your contribution and support, your reward is indeed in heaven.
I wish she had her own RUclips channel. She is quite inspiring. I could listen to her forever.
Alice von Hildebrand also has that vibe with a good tad of additional sass
Ps there's a lot of material with her available online
@@DrElli-yk6qjThanks for the recommendation. I’ll look her up.
Now I want to know HER life story ! I can listen to her all day. She is a fascinating lady 🤗
Yes yes I too will follow up on this inspiring Person!
How absolutely precious and wonderful for you to have taught the Pope!!! God bless your contribution to his and now our lives ❤WOW
Very smart and holy woman of God! Thanks for sharing
Sister. More blessings upon you and your ministry!
Sister Dianne, very knowledgeable, and articulate in her responsibilities, as a teacher, and how she helped mold her students, and the Pope was her student. Loved hearing her story.🙏♥️✝️🕊️
Such a lovely woman, very enjoyable interview 😊.
Thank you
Amazing, enlightening interview, thanks!
She is a beautiful lady! She is blessed!
WOW! She's a very intelligent woman! She's a great gift to the Catholic Church. Won't be surprised if she will have a position in Vatican.
In this week of so many people giving insight on Pope Leo XIV, this sister has done a superlative job. Thank you. ❤
Such a lovely person.An excellent teacher.Thankyou very much Sr Dianne for sharing pearls of wisdom with us.
❤ what a lovely sister! Great interview.
Everything we've heard so far, he seems to be a great human in general.
Its amazing especially with the digital footprint that he has!.. It does pay to be a good person
Sister Diane you are awsome to listen to thank you 🙏🤗❤️
This is genuinely one of the best videos of humanity in my opinion, it shows us part of the path of the pope, the individuals that taught him, the process that led to being who he is. Truly a beautiful video of her anecdote.
What a Great Teacher!! God bless you Sister.
Respect and privilege are us for having opportunity from Sister Dianne Bergant. We are lucky hearing wisdom from the teacher and early community of Papa Leo XIV. Thank you for this interview. God Bless Sister Dianne ❤🇮🇩🙏
Lovely humble woman.
She is ❤❤
Thanks for posting the long version of this interview. Would be good to let the Theological Union folks know about this clip. Hope it makes its way to Pope Leo XIV.
“This is what can happen when people are willing to serve others.” 23:27 So beautifully said. 🙂
Completely agree
What a wonderful interview.
"you're part of something" That says it all. Thank you, Sister, and may God bless you.
What a wonderful gracious Holy Sister, God Bless you.
Thank you for this beautiful testimony. ❤
What a great interview. Thank you Sister Dianne Bergant! God be with and all your students in the future.
Thank you, yes, our teachers helped shape us to what we are today. Kudos to you, sister! God bless you always ❤
God bless you Sister and all the Sisters and Nuns who taught us in grades 1 thru 12. I graduated from Catholic grade school 8th grade in 1964. I feel so blessed we had that in our lives and pray that way of life returns and the world would be a much better place 🙏 Pray for the vocations of good nuns and priests 🙏
Very nice to share your own view and experience
Thank you
I myself appreciate my many years very close to my teachers Nuns in Haïti 🇭🇹 for XIV years
I visited them often with my late Mother in their retreat houses
May the Lord bless all TEACHERS
I feel blessed too! I was educated by amazing Dominican sisters who not only taught well but challenged our minds. I also learned discipline but with love. We had such wonderful times that I’ll never forget. I wish every child could be as blessed as we were!!
Yes we have a Strong, Vibrant,Powerful and Enthusiastic Pope. May his pontificate be a blessing to the whole world.
I love this! It’s a full circle moment! The nuns are the cement of the church. I went to Marywood many years ago and subsequently worked there! The IHM nuns run it still! I am an English teacher for 30 years!😍💪🏼👏🏼
Wow, what a beautiful soul and intelligent, wise lady.
The Lord can do such great things when we humbly and courageously answer His calling! Alleluia!
Viva Pope Leo, one of her privileged students!
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Great joy to listen to sister Diane Bergant from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin! All the best to you sister Bergant!
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This video shows us that behind every great men/woman there are great TEACHERS. What a noble profession. It should be more respected
In my view the most important profession there is. Nothing could exist without teachers.
Teachers are the absolute foundation to our future and success. A teacher can make you or break you.
Teachers should make as much as MDs. They are both, in their own ways, life saving professions
Sister Dianne is such a wise human. What a wonderful conversation. So glad she is living to experience this.
What an amazing interview! As one teacher , to another, Thank you, Sister for this gift😊!
I would have loved her as a teacher!! Gosh she makes you want to know what’s going to happen next!
"Anyone can read the Bible."
Yes!
But to understand what it means is something many don't get. I love she said that.
@ facts!!
She has the receipts!
God bless this interviewer, thank you.
This precious sister is a legend and still so sharp and well-spoken. She is proof that keeping our minds active and engaged keeps it agile. If you're not familiar with her, look up her writings and works. What a wonderful blessing to hear this interview! I can only imagine her awe, pride, and gratitude when she heard the name...God Bless her and keep her.
I agree with you! I will look up her writings and words. Thanks for the encouragement!
I pray 🙏 that the Holy Spirit always bless and guide him in his Pontificate.
Sister Dianne, thank you so much for sharing your story about Pope Leo! I didn't even know him, and I am still in shock days later, so I can't even imagine how you must feel having known him and been part of his Catholic theological experience.....awesome! Thank you for all you have done in your life in bringing Jesus and His Truth to so many Catholics! Loved this interview!