The Journey 2016 Vol. I by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

The JOURNEY

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 A MINISTRY OF COMPASSIONATE CARE 5 HISTORICAL MARKER UNVEILED 7 HUNDREDS JOIN THE JOURNEY 8 TOWER AWARDS 9 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN BELIZE 11 A LASTING WAY TO HONOR A LOVED ONE 12 A TEACHER’S LOVE 13 A TRANSFORMED LIFE 15 A LIFE OF DIGNITY 17 RETURN OF A PRODIGAL STUDENT 18 A MINISTRY OF WORDS 19 HIGHLIGHTS 21 JOURNEYING ON 22 MEMORIALS/ HONORARIES

On a gorgeous New York City summer day last year, I was visiting the United Nations for the first time and came across this stunning sculpture: two giant shiny bronze balls, one contained within the other, with the larger sphere ripped apart displaying large jagged edges. At first glance, I thought it to be a large cracked egg, a round one with an embryo about to be born. Then I saw that it was a globe, our world, changing and breaking wide open with a new and emerging one within it; a world broken apart by terrorism and climate change, suffering yet yearning to give birth to a more harmonious and just world for future generations. What a beautiful image of a global quest to build a new world wherein all people can live peacefully and in freedom, committing to bring God’s justice and healing to our broken world, one day at a time! Doesn’t this new year invite us to do just that — to fashion a new world of love, harmony and peace, finding God in this broken world? This issue of “The Journey” breaks open some wonderful stories of love made real. It reminds us of how love was made real by Catherine Spalding who walked the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, caring for the orphans and sick, and how her actions impacted the descendants of the orphans she rescued. It demonstrates how her Sisters and other members of the SCN Family continue to live her dream in Belize and Botswana, Mississippi and Memphis, in India and other places. The stories reveal how ordinary people doing extraordinary things bring about dignity, freedom, hope and peace for so many of our sisters and brothers around the world. These examples of goodness help us to imagine what an abundance of love would be generated if each of us dared to truly love all those whom we meet in this world. In my reading recently I came across these words of Pedro Arrupe, SJ, from the book “Finding God in All Things.” This prayer speaks volumes to me about the illuminating power of love: “What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you will do with your evenings, how you will spend your weekends, what you read, whom you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love, stay in love and it will decide everything.” I thank each of you, our collaborators and benefactors, for daring to be that love, peace, and reconciliation made real. Through your support of our SCN life and ministries, you have been transforming the world, one person at a time, day by day, making God’s dream for the world come alive for those less fortunate and striving to birth the new world that is truly God’s dream for all of us. Blessings on all that we can do together in 2016!

Sangeeta Ayithamattam, SCN Vice President

ON THE COVER: Paula Merrill, SCN, provides health care for a young patient in rural Mississippi.

The Journey is produced by the Office of Congregational Advancement at the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Contributors include: Diane Curtis, Dana Hinton, Spalding Hurst, Dianne Smith, Jackie Smith, Janice White, and Leslie Wilson; SCNA Patsy O’Toole; SCNs Susan Gatz, Sangeeta Ayithamattam, Malini Manjoly, and Mary Margaret Nirmala.

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A Ministry of Compassionate Care Mississippi Healing “Have you been feeling okay?” “How much do you have?” “Are you out?” “A bottle lasts you 12 days?” Paula Merrill, SCN, asks these questions of Evette, one of her patients at Lexington Medical Clinic in rural Mississippi.

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Cotton crops dot the landscape along the highway on the way to the town where Sister Paula is in ministry. She is part of a team of people providing much needed health care.

Paula Merrill, SCN, examines a patient and discusses medication. Sister Paula sees patients in Holmes County, Mississippi.

Located in central Mississippi, this clinic offers health care to all ages. In 2014, the clinic provided nearly 8,000 patient visits. The socioeconomic needs are great. Approximately 40 percent of the patients are uninsured or have only Medicaid, 41 percent of the county’s population lives in poverty, and 62 percent of those living in poverty are children. “Deep breaths, in and out,” she says to Evette while listening with her stethoscope. As she continues with her examination of Evette, Sister Paula reminds her to take her medications and encourages her to get a flu shot. Evette says she can’t afford the flu shot but maybe she’ll come back for it. Sister Paula won’t let her out of it that easily, saying, “Why, why not today? We have the flu shot here at no cost. It was donated.” And with that, her patient agrees to the shot.

Evette’s mother, Eva, had to have her leg amputated at the knee due to diabetic complications. Sister Paula takes her time with Evette, and her mother Eva who has joined her for today’s exam. She answers questions and gives medical advice. She listens to their concerns.

Willie Paul has been a patient of Sister Paula’s for 12 years. He has seen an improvement in his health and counts Sister Paula as a dear friend.

“That’s part of the training. That you listen,” Sister Paula says. Sister Paula has served in health care ministry in Mississippi for over 30 years. She has served at this particular health clinic as a nurse practitioner since 2010. “I’ve been a nurse forever.”

Sister Paula talks to Evette about her blood pressure and gives her some grief about her sugar levels. She sees many cases of diabetes and high blood pressure.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Sister Paula moved to the South as a second-year novice with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Her landscape changed to include the green, climbing, beautiful but invasive kudzu and acres of cotton fields that look like snow. She had to get used to the thick heat that lasts until December. But she felt a connection and a need to serve the people. She has been there ever since.

“I couldn’t resist the snacks at work,” Evette explains.

“I don’t know why,” she says. “Why move again?” she laughs.

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Sister Paula’s patients range in age from young children to the elderly. This young boy patiently reads a book while being examined.

At the clinic, Sister Paula serves both children and adults. As much as her ministry serves the people medically, Sister Paula also spends time helping people in other ways. “We do more social work than medicine sometimes,” she explains. “Sometimes patients are looking for a counselor.” A headache brought Jacobi, age 4, to see Sister Paula. She checks his ears, asking his mother about his symptoms. She asks about his medications and listens to his heart and lungs. She notes no infection and diagnoses the boy with a cold. Her peaceful demeanor keeps the child calm and relaxed and he smiles as he tells her about his favorite cartoon characters. Sister Paula shares the bulk of the clinic’s caseload with Margaret Held, OSF, who is also a nurse practitioner. Every other week, the doctor on staff, Dr. Abboud, visits patients at the clinic. Dr. Abboud is very appreciative of the care both Sister Paula and Sister Margaret give to their patients. “Paula is great. She is thorough

and aggressive,” he says. “They help the patients so thoroughly. That’s the compassionate way to do medicine. They go the extra mile. No doubt about that.”

One of many picturesque towns in Mississippi, all around there are reminders of both beauty and poverty.

Willie Paul, a local farm worker, has known Sister Paula for 12 years. He started out as her patient and over the years, the two have become friends. Sister Paula has helped him become a healthier person. He says he’s not sure he’d be alive today without Sister Paula’s advice and encouragement. “She’s great. She’s an honest person. I can’t look for a better doctor. I’m telling you the truth. My friends would say the same thing.”

PRAY FOR SCN MISSIONS Please remember the intentions of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in your daily prayers. Pray for them and for their needs in missions around the world.

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SCNs Rebecca Miles and Frances Krumpelman unveil a historical marker at the location of the former St. Vincent Orphanage and Infirmary in Kentucky.

HISTORICAL MARKER UNVEILED Catherine’s Legacy Continues On the quiet corner of Jefferson and Wenzel streets stands a new historical marker, a reminder of what once stood on that same block more than a century ago, the St. Vincent Orphanage and Infirmary. The ministry was located near downtown Louisville, Kentucky, from 1836–1891.

More than 100 people turned out for the Oct. 4 marker unveiling including Judge Sara Combs. She is a descendant of a child who was cared for by the Sisters, Annie Keo, whose name can be found listed in the 1860 census for the orphanage. Judge Combs is a distinguished and accomplished

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legal mind. She is an appellate judge in Kentucky and the wife of the late Kentucky Governor Bert Combs. Judge Combs shared that in the mid1800s her great-grandmother traveled up the river to Louisville from New Orleans, along with her sister, after

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their parents died from diphtheria. The two girls, ages 9 and 7, were taken in by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. The younger girl would soon die from yellow fever. The older sister, Annie, would grow into adulthood, and would marry becoming Mrs. Higgins. There would be much happiness but also more tragedy as well. When she was pregnant with her fifth child, her young husband died suddenly, leaving her to raise five children alone. All of the children grew to adulthood and became some of the most distinguished citizens of the day. Recalling her great-grandmother Higgins, Judge Combs, shared that she had been told much about this amazing woman. “She was a soft spoken, firm-handed lady, and I know that she was molded by what

happened on this sacred ground, and sacred it is.” Judge Combs then recited a quote from “Schindler’s List,” “‘When you save one person, you save a world’ … I am part of the world that the Sisters saved, but for Annie Keo, who knows what would have happened to any of us who followed … I am very, very grateful for their good work.” In the 1800s, there was little education for girls, no private health care, and no organized social services. Mother Catherine committed herself to addressing these needs. In Louisville, she and three SCNs opened Presentation Academy in 1831 to educate young girls. The following year, when cholera struck, the Sisters volunteered to nurse the sick. During this time, many children were

left orphaned, so the Sisters cared for these children in their own small house. Within three years, river boats and urban disease brought enough orphans to require purchase of a larger building, St. Vincent Orphanage. It had a long wing in which the Sisters could also open St. Vincent Infirmary. In reflecting on the orphanage and the new marker, Judge Combs described the marker as not just a reminder of what happened at Jefferson and Wenzel, but rather as a manifesto for all who pass and see it, “to go and do likewise, do your good deeds in whatever way you can, in whatever sphere of life you are called to serve.”

LEARN MORE To see a video of the historical marker unveiling and Judge Sara Combs’ remarks, visit: scnfamily.org/marker

SCNs Susan Gatz and Maria Vincent Brocato (dressed as Mother Catherine Spalding) stroll down a sidewalk by the former St. Vincent Orphanage and Infirmary.

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HUNDREDS JOIN THE JOURNEY Luncheon offers glimpses of donor impact Through choked emotions, Ronnie Mattingly, a lay mission volunteer, told the crowd of 400 people what it means to him to volunteer with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. “If you go through the disaster relief program, in training, they’ll tell you to be the light of the world. I’m here to tell you, I’ve been several places with this lady right here (pointing to Luke Boiarski, SCN). In the day and time we have now, I’m proud to be part of that light of the world.” Over the course of the next hour, attendees heard inspiring stories of transformation at the third annual Join the Journey luncheon, held at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville, Kentucky, on Nov. 18, 2015. Susan Gatz, SCN president, led a “tour” of the world-wide ministries of the Congregation. Paschal Maria Fernicola, SCN, introduced Catalina, a Mayan women in Belize, who by video described how the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth helped her family through a difficult domestic situation. Through tears, Corinne Bulick, from Barton, Ohio, expressed gratitude for the Sisters and volunteers who helped with repairs on her home. In response, donors joined the journey of the SCNs by offering financial support to sustain these ministries. The luncheon offers donors a glimpse into the impact their gifts make in the lives of individuals. In a follow-up note to Leslie Wilson, director of development, one attendee commented, “I’ve never been in a room filled with so much love.”

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SUPPORT To learn about how you can support the current needs in ministry, contact Leslie Wilson at (502) 3481551 or visit: scnfamily.org/donors

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TOWER AWARDS 20 Years of Recognizing Outstanding Women Leaders Susan Gatz, SCN president, received the Tower Award for Education during the 20th Annual Tower Awards of Presentation Academy on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. A graduate of the Presentation Class of 1965, Sister Susan says, “One of the great gifts that Pres gave me was nurturing my vocation to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. I entered right after graduation and stepped into a community of women who have allowed and challenged me to embrace an even bigger world.” In her early years as a Sister, she served as a teacher at Presentation Academy. In addition to her years in education, Sister Susan has worked in youth ministry, pastoral ministry, lay ministry development and various leadership roles within the SCN Congregation. The Tower Awards is an annual mission-driven event honoring women leaders in their fields, and highlighting the contributions and talents of these role models to Presentation Academy students and the Louisville community. In her remarks, Sister Susan addressed the students who were present, “Looking back on my Pres life and trying to glean some words of wisdom … I would say, pay close attention to those around you, who they are, where they are from, what, in our fascinating world, captures their heart and stirs their energy. Ask questions. Be curious. That, I think, will assure that you are a life-long learner, that your world will be ever intriguing and that your creativity will rise up.” “As the president of Presentation Academy and a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, I was especially honored and proud to present the 20th annual Tower Award for women leaders in education to Sister Susan Gatz, president of the SCN Congregation and a 1965 alumna of the academy,” says Christine Beckett, SCN. “Susan exemplifies her leadership in many ways to our students, Congregation, and the various communities in which she has and now serves.” Other 2015 Tower Award recipients include Gaetene Jean-Marie, Ph.D., Rebecca Matheny, Kathleen Quinn Abernathy, Toni Ganzel, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., Maria Price and The Queen’s Daughters, Inc.

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R eligious Education in Belize On a spring day in San Antonio, Belize, a group of teachers gather on their day off to discuss the sacraments, and how to teach them to the students who fill their classrooms. The teachers are working towards completing four courses, Vatican II, scripture, sacramental theology, and religious education teaching methods, to be better prepared in their own classrooms.

Guidance for teachers Chris Kunze, SCN, leads the discussion inside the San Antonio classroom. She teaches this basic certification in religious education, a program through the Diocese of Belize City-Belmopan for teachers and lay ministers. Sister Chris has lived and ministered in this Belize village for the past two years. Mainly, she ministers to the people of this area through her medical home visits and home-based “porch clinic” where village residents visit her for a medical checkup.

The need for ongoing Catholic formation Belize has a Catholic-Public School system, where every school teacher teaches religion. On the weekend, Sister Chris helps some of these teachers from the Toledo District deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. Without the course, ongoing faith development education for teachers and lay ministers in the area would be lacking.

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Maggie Cooper, SCN, in Belize City, Belize, introduced the Loyola University Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) program in this region, of which Sister Chris is a graduate. The program is rooted in academic study, with theological reflection on ministerial practice, and lived adult experience as people of faith. “I have been revitalized and empowered … the knowledge gained is a source of strength in the classroom and in life,” is how one of the teachers in the program described his experience. S C N FA M I LY.O R G

Left, Sister Chris Kunze leads a class for teachers of the Toledo District of Belize. Above, a teacher from a San Antonio school reads a passage from the Bible; a scripture passage adorns the classroom chalk board; Sister Chris speaks to the group about baptism. Below, the teachers gather in small groups for further discussion.

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A Lasting Way to Honor a Loved One In October, 12 members of St. John Francis Regis Church, in Hollywood, Maryland, traveled to Belize and built a home for a family in need. Rosa, who now owns the house, and her three children, are forever changed by the generosity of strangers and the close friendships that quickly developed.

The St. John’s Bill Schaefer House This was the second house built in Belize by a team from St. John’s, and the “St. John’s Bill Schaefer House,” was named for a member of the 2014 Team who died just a few months after helping with the first home. After being commissioned at a Vigil Mass, the team began their journey south in the wee hours the next morning. For the first two days, the volunteers drove through flooded streets to get to the site and worked long days in the rain. A truckload of sand had to be delivered in order to make the muddy yard navigable. Wednesday morning, the sun appeared, and the pine boards dried sufficiently to paint. By Thursday afternoon, the roof was in place, the bathroom was plumbed, all the windows were in and the doors were hung. On Friday morning, after touching up paint, cleaning, and packing up tools, the builders participated in a

house blessing and turned over the keys to Rosa. The experience was an emotional and touching one for all involved, says Bill’s wife, Laverne. “I can only describe this mission trip as ‘bittersweet.’ This was my second mission trip to Belize. My husband, Bill, and I made our first mission trip in January 2014. Shortly after our return home, Bill passed away unexpectedly. Our Parish, St. John Frances Regis Parish, in Hollywood, Maryland, decided to do a second mission build in Belize in his honor. Thus, you can identify perhaps with my emotions in returning to Belize without Bill and the emotional roller coaster I experienced … I felt we were predestined by God to build for them (Rosa). Rosa kept saying Bill was her guardian angel, but she truly was the ‘sweet’ part of a bittersweet gift to

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all of us. Bill would have loved knowing he helped her and those kids — he was always so involved with kids and sports. I feel a forever bond with Rosa and her family and am so grateful that we truly made a difference in her and the children’s lives.” Rosa worked alongside the Maryland Team every step of the way as the house came together. She was joined by family members, neighbors, and an individual who had already received her own home through the “Building for Change” program. This was the 271st home built in Belize as part of this unique program.

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If you are wanting something more in your life, you might find it with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Lay Mission Volunteer Program. Join the Sisters as a volunteer in Belize, Appalachia, Botswana, New Orleans, India, and more. Learn how at scnfamily.org/volunteer

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Commitment to Education Across the globe, in Botswana, Africa, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth continue their worldwide commitment to education ministry, with a program at St. Mary’s English Medium Preschool. Recently, the ministry in Botswana was in need of a short-term volunteer. Lorena Fleischmann, SCN, without hesitation, accepted the invitation to God’s call. For Sister Lorena, preparing children to become lifelong learners has always been near to her heart. Until her retirement in 2014, Sister Lorena’s teaching career kept her close to her home in Kentucky where she taught for nearly 40 years. In November 2015, Sister Lorena traveled to Botswana eager to minister to children in another part of the world. Sister Lorena’s love of teaching made saying, “yes” to this new adventure easy. Immediately, she fell in love with the kids. “The little students are fun and loving, just like the ones back home.” And when some of the children were having a tough

time adjusting to the new environment of school, Sister Lorena offered a reassuring presence. “I would just hold them, wipe their tears away, whisper to them how beautiful they are, and how much Jesus loves them. Within seconds they stopped crying,” shares Sister Lorena. “I’m not sure they understood my English, but I know they feel my love.”

Sister Lorena a glimpse of the obstacles these young students face each day. With their enthusiasm for learning, the students remind Sister Lorena and others that there is much for which to give thanks. “This has been a whole new experience for me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity, even though there have been some hard times.”

Sister Lorena is inspired by the preschool, which is located in an area where educational opportunities during these formative years are limited. At the core of the school, is a holistic learning experience based on three core values — love, care and trust. God experiences, through prayer and nature appreciation, give students opportunities to grow in their commitment to care for the earth. Each student’s individual gifts are nurtured through sports, arts, music and cultural activities.

One of Sister Lorena’s more memorable experiences was preschool graduation. On Nov. 21, 2015, 26 children, confident and ready to face the world of primary education, lined up to graduate. Classes took turns on stage, singing songs, performing skits, and reciting quotes. Each student then received a certificate. Recalls Sister Lorena, “The air was filled with excitement and joy, with lots of families and guests present. It truly was a wonderful, special day for all!”

Ministering to these students has been eye-opening for Sister Lorena. Witnessing, and at times experiencing, the socioeconomic and environmental hardships that are part of the everyday lives of the people of Botswana, is giving

As Sister Lorena returns to the United States, her experiences in this beautiful country will undoubtedly be a cherished time of her life, a life dedicated to service.

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SCN Associate Karen Schmitt, left, and her friend, Lindsey, share a life changing journey.

A Transformed Life Associate and advocate on human trafficking SCN Associate Karen Schmitt says she never gave much thought to human trafficking. “It just hadn’t touched my life or the life of anyone I knew,” she says. Karen heard a trafficking survivor speak of her experience and how easily she was lured. After that, she decided to volunteer with a residential program for women in recovery, and those who had been involved in prostitution. “I felt perhaps 13

the Spirit was trying to tell me something, so I listened,” she says.

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The Lisieux Community, a residential program in Memphis, Tennessee, opened its doors in August of 2014. Karen says it is horrifying to hear of things the women there have endured. Karen drives the women to medical and counseling appointments. She takes them grocery shopping every week. “And the meetings, lots of meetings … at those I am ‘cool aunt Karen’ who they can tell things to in confidence,” she says.

Lindsey comes from a broken, abusive home. She bounced around for years, spending time with different family members in different parts of the country. There was no stability. As a teenager, she turned to alcohol and drugs. She felt abandoned, alone, and unloved.

One of the young women, Lindsey, who is only using her first name for this story, has allowed Karen to share about her life in hopes of helping others.

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She was easy prey for any predator. At age 20, she met a man she thought was her boyfriend - he became her pimp. “It’s very easy to get a girl when she’s hooked,” Lindsey explains. He would soon have his name “branded” on her leg in the form of a tattoo, signifying to all on the streets that she is his property. S C N FA M I LY.O R G

TATTOO SYMBOLIZES FREEDOM FOR SURVIVOR

This rose tattoo covers a previous tattoo which was the name of Lindsey’s pimp.

“Did she willingly submit to the tattoo? Yes. Did she have a choice? No. She was forced — no matter how you spin it,” says Karen. A victim of human trafficking, Lindsey was caught in a cycle of prostitution and addiction. The cycle continued until her mom had her arrested. “It was the best thing she did for me,” Lindsey reflects. After spending three months in jail, she overdosed and was admitted to a mental hospital and rehabilitation facility for 46 days. Finally, her healing began.

The turning point With the help of her case manager, Lindsey found her way to the Lisieux Community. Today, she is working to mend relationships with those she has hurt, and those who have hurt her. After a chance run-in with her former pimp, she was able to bring closure to that painful chapter in her life. She was no longer powerless, no longer a victim. The tattoo of her former pimp’s name was a constant source of embarrassment and negative feelings for Lindsey. Karen wanted to help. So Karen did the research. She made an appointment with a tattoo artist and learned Lindsey could have the tattoo of her pimp’s name covered with a rose. Normally the cost would be $250, but given the circumstances, the caring artist would only charge half. Karen planned to pay for it herself, but at an SCN Associate weekend, Sisters and Associates donated enough money to cover the full cost. Lindsey’s wish, of freeing herself from the harsh reminder of a pimp’s power over her, became a reality. She is beyond happy with her beautiful rose tattoo, “I was so excited that it didn’t even hurt!” There was a time when Lindsey never thought about her future. She struggled to get through each day. She thought she had no chance of doing anything great with her life. Now, she has dreams. She is enrolled in classes and is determined to become a nurse. Karen is just thankful to journey with such strong young women like Lindsey. “It amazes me to experience these transformations. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the women of the Lisieux Community, and to a time when human trafficking is eradicated,” shares Karen.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Becoming an SCN Associate gives you the opportunity to establish a more formal relationship with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and the Congregation’s ministries. Learn more about becoming an SCN Associate at: scnfamily.org/associates

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A Life of Dignity Meet Bhakta Bhakta, a 10-year-old boy in Thathapani Village, Nepal, was surprised to see Sisters Jyoti Thattaparampil and Malini Manjoly at his home when he returned from school. He greeted them with a smile as the Sisters offered him some fresh fruits and vegetables.

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At birth, Bhakta was diagnosed with Meningocele (spina bifida), a birth defect in which a developing baby’s spinal cord fails to form properly. With the assistance of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth located at Navjyoti Center in Surkhet, Nepal, and other benefactors, Bhakta received corrective surgery which helped him to sit up and walk. He still has problems balancing and suffers from incontinence. Bhakta is a fourth grade student in an English-medium school, a system that uses English as the primary medium of instruction. He attends tuition-free at the school, considered one of the best in Surkhet.

Staying positive In spite of all the hardships he has faced, Bhakta is a cheerful young boy who likes to play with his friends from the neighborhood. He lives in a simple one-room rented house with his parents and younger siblings. The younger brother and sister are in school and his mother stays home to look after Bhakta. His father works as a day laborer. At present, Bhakta is dealing with an infection in his right foot which keeps him often home bound. Since he is not able to walk to school, he is tutored near his home. Once his foot is healed, he will begin his regular classes again. He loves school and dreams of one day being a teacher.

The future Sisters from this part of Nepal often visit and provide nutritional food to offset his increased risk of anemia. Despite his incurable condition and the pain he has suffered, Bhakta is receiving special care and affection from the Sisters and all of those around him. It is the gift of this tremendous love which has transformed his life, and given him the confidence to live a life of dignity.

Above, Bhakta’s smile is infectious, and he giggles as he enjoys the treats from the Sisters. Below, Bhakta shares a hug with Malini Manjoly, SCN, as she visits from India.

LEARN MORE Impelled by the love of Christ, Sisters dedicate their lives to God by addressing the needs of oppressed people, especially women and children. Watch a video about Bhakta at:

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RETURN OF A PRODIGAL STUDENT Beating the odds An undergraduate student of Kolhan University, in Chaibasa, India, 27-yearold Poonam Degan is beating the odds to become an educated woman with a promising career. She has come far, despite her challenging upbringing in a remote village in Jharkhand, India. Poonam was abandoned by her mother when she was in second grade. A victim of domestic violence, her mother fled, leaving behind her children. Her father, an alcoholic, was unreliable and abusive. Poonam was left to raise two younger brothers. After completing daily chores, Poonam would make her way to school, walking a distance to attend classes. She was a student of St. Xavier’s Middle School, run by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Juggling care of the house, her siblings, and studies, Poonam struggled to stay in school. She eventually fell in love with a classmate. As a young teenager, she quit school, and eloped. She had two children. Poonam’s life became even more of a struggle. Both her husband and motherin-law treated her badly. Poonam, like her own mother, felt she had few options. She fled her circumstances, leaving behind

small children. Trying to survive on her own, she found construction work and a place to rent. Tragedy continued to follow her. She lost her father in 2008, and spiraled into a cycle of loneliness and despair. She was 20, without a home or family. In 2009, after a seven-year gap, Poonam wondered if she might return to her old school. It was the only thing that kept her going. Poonam recalled how as a student, she had experienced the nurturing care of the Sisters. She trusted that the Sisters would stand with her.

Help from the Sisters Poonam asked to meet with SCN Saleth Mary, her former principal. She expressed the desire to continue her studies. The SCNs welcomed her and enrolled her as a private student in class X, the equivalent of being a sophomore in high school. They arranged for a place for her to stay and coaching classes. Poonam excelled in her matriculation, and moved into her Senior year. While finishing high school, she jumped at the chance to support herself in a job with the Sisters. She also received skills training at Mahila Kalyan

Poonam Degam (right) stands with Mary Basanti Besra, SCN.

Kendra, the SCN social work center, and took steps to be reunited with her two children. After completing her high school studies, the Sisters encouraged Poonam to apply for an office assistant position in a private firm. With the Sister’s ongoing support, Poonam next pursued admission to college. This amazing young woman continues to thrive. She has overcome much. She is now awakened and dares to dream. She is an inspiration for other village girls. Proof of what is possible. It is not unusual for girls from such socioeconomic backgrounds in the village to face similar challenges and limited life choices. When Poonam graduates from her current studies, she plans to pursue further professional development to ensure an even brighter future for herself and her family.

Poonam Degam (third from the right) is surrounded by SCN family members that have encouraged her as she has completed her education and turned her life around.

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A MINISTRY OF WORDS For over three years, Julie Driscoll, SCN, traveled from her home in Louisville, Kentucky, to Nazareth to do research in the Archival Center for a book she had been asked to write. She poured over records, and photos, and created extensive outlines. Sometimes, Sister Julie would spend a few nights at Nazareth when she couldn’t tear herself away from the research. It was a labor of love, a ministry call, to help preserve Congregational history. Day after day was spent reading letters, reviewing files, delving into SCN ministries from 1960 to 1972, and becoming even more immersed in the history of Mother Lucille Russell. “I enjoyed learning more about this period of time,” says Sister Julie. “It was a time of significant challenges, and changes, given Vatican II.” Elaine McCarron, SCN, meanwhile, moved from Maryland to Kentucky, to join Sister Julie and other SCNs, as part of the team helping to create a series of books about the Congregation’s ministries in the last century. She brought with her a great deal of experience as a writer. Among the projects she had been involved in, writing the religious education curriculum entitled “Becoming Disciples,” for elementary school children. After returning to Nazareth, Sister Elaine worked on the Congregational book series, side by side with SCNs Patricia Kelley and Rachel Willett. A photo of both Sisters sits next to Sister Elaine’s computer, as she talks about the collaboration with great joy.

Several Sisters and Associates have been involved in the writing of a book series that covers the second century of the Congregation.

Both Sisters Julie and Elaine have found their latest ministry, one of researching and writing about SCN ministries and leaders, both challenging and fulfilling. The SCN book series, a multi-volume history, covers the second century of the Congregation’s life and ministry. Each volume focuses on a different twelve-year period. Many SCNs have come together to research and write the book series including SCNs Julie, Elaine, Patricia, and Rachel, as well as Sisters Frances Krumpelman, Maria Vincent Brocato, Mary Ellen Doyle, and others. While individual books in the series are being researched and written, members of the Publications Committee review chapters as a team and suggest edits. Members have included SCNs Mary Serra Goethals, Maureen Coughlin, Margaret Rodericks, Susan Kilb, and Mary Medley Bonn and Kathleen Lyons. The first book in the series came out just before the Congregation began its bicentennial year in 2012. “Impelled by the Love of Christ: The Life and Ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth 1912–1924” focuses on Mother General Rose Meagher’s term. The book covers the period of time from 1912 to 1924, one of change for the United States with World War I, the flu epidemic, and women’s suffrage among major events facing Americans. The series came about because there were histories on the first century of the

Congregation but none on the second. The Rev. Clyde Crews, an Archdiocese of Louisville historian, who has reviewed books in the series, notes that, “There’s a really generous use of historic photographs … sometimes you don’t get that in these histories.” He further says that the series is carefully written and engaging, giving the reader a sense of the Sisters’ personalities. Adding that the series will do more than record the SCNs story. “This whole series will be a significant event for the telling of American Catholic history at large.” The most recent book in this series focuses on ministries in Nepal, and was written by Anne Marie Thayilchirayil, SCN, with Teresa Kotturan, SCN, as editor. Soon a seventh book will be released, more on the book’s publication date in a future issue of The Journey.

READ THE SERIES These books are available at the Visitor Center at the Motherhouse, in Nazareth, Kentucky. scnfamily.org/visit

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H I G H L I G H T S Congratulations to Mary Ellen Doyle, SCN, whose latest book, “A Life in Letters, The Correspondence of Catherine Spalding,” has been accepted for publication by the University Press of Kentucky, the same publishing house that published “Pioneer Spirit, Catherine Spalding, Sister of Charity of Nazareth.” In this current book, Sister Mary Ellen has edited the letters to and from Catherine Spalding, providing the context for each one. Publication is tentatively set for Fall 2016.

Sisters and Novices were invited to attend the Vatican II retreats presented by Dr. Catherine E. Clifford at Mokama, India, in January 2016. Sister Brenda Gonzales, SCN vice president, spoke about the importance of the Vatican II retreats as a follow-up of the 2013 General Assembly.

Teresa Kotturan, SCN, Charity Federation UN-NGO Federation, attended the Climate talks in Paris. 19

The Sisters of Charity Disaster Relief Ministry deployed a group of volunteers to respond to Holly Springs, Mississippi, after devastating storms passed through the area. The group helped with recovery efforts Jan. 4–8, 2016.

Representatives of Seton Heritage Ministries in Emmitsburg, Maryland, visited the Motherhouse Campus in Nazareth, Kentucky. Rob Judge, the executive director of Seton Heritage Ministries, and Scott Dugan, director of operations and marketing, visited from Dec. 14–16. They met with members of the SCN community, toured ministries, and gave a presentation about the work of the Seton Heritage Ministries.

A ceremony was held for Lisa Polega, SLW, Dec. 1, 2015, during the Motherhouse’s Foundation Day Liturgy to ritualize the beginning of her three-year discernment and transition into the SCN Congregation.

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Santa Claus and St. Nick made surprise visits to Nazareth, Kentucky, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to visit with Sisters, Associates, and students on both campuses.

Ann Susan Villa, SCN, has been presented the Cheverus Medal. Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, writes, “In consultation with the Auxiliary Bishops and with the Pastors throughout the Archdiocese, I have learned of your selfless dedication and commitment and your many contributions to advancing Christ’s mission. We are blessed by your service to the Archdiocese and are privileged to name you for this honor.”

Members of the Government Committee came together at the SCN Center, Nazareth, Kentucky, from Nov. 16–23, 2015, for meetings. In attendance, SCNs Jackulin Jesu, Reena Theruvankunnel, Vijaya Chalil, Beverly Hoffman, and Judy Raley, as well as Sangeeta Ayithamattam, and facilitator Kate DuVal, SSND.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, funds were raised to purchase a van for Sister Carlette Gentle’s LIFE ministry in Belize. The van was blessed on Nov. 2, 2015, at the Holy Family circle in Nazareth, Kentucky, before it was shipped to Belize.

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Marietta Putzig, SCN, celebrated her Golden Jubilee with SCNs and SCNAs at Catherine Spalding House in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Nov. 7, 2015.

The Congregational Office of Ministries hosted an advancement workshop in October 2015. Administrators and directors from around the country attended the gathering at Nazareth, Kentucky.

Vincentian Academy students, members of the Model United Nations Club, traveled to New York from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to visit the United Nations. They met with Teresa Kotturan, SCN, who represents the Sisters of Charity Federation NGO at the United Nations. The meeting consisted of a tour, and a question and answer session covering topics such as standing up for human rights, sustainable development, poverty, care of the earth, inequality, and climate change.

SCNs and Associates celebrated 40 years of ministry in Belize in October 2015. There were several events. SCN Family members attended a retreat Oct. 2–3, 2015, on the topic of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac in Dangriga, Belize, where SCNs first arrived four decades ago. On Oct. 3, 10 SCNAs renewed their commitments at the Eucharistic Liturgy at Sacred Heart Church. Afterwards, over 125 persons celebrated the 40th anniversary of SCN presence in Belize.

Felicia Trager, assistant director of the SCN Lay Mission Volunteer Program, led a group of five volunteers on a three-week volunteer trip to India in October 2015. The five carried out a number of projects and engaged in activities with the children at Asha Kiran in Dharuhera, India.

The Marian students, teachers, and staff in Anakkampoil, India, marked the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on Oct. 2, 2015, by performing community service. Volunteers cleaned the neighborhood, bus stops, roads, and area markets.

Members of the faculty and staff of two Memphis, Tennessee, Jubilee Schools, St. John School and St. Therese the Little Flower Primary School, traveled to Nazareth, Kentucky, on Oct. 5–7, 2015, for a retreat. The Jubilee Schools of Memphis help children from the most economically challenged neighborhoods get the education they need, to graduate, go to college, and positively impact their lives and the Memphis community.

Nine SCN lay mission volunteers traveled to New Orleans in October 2015. They stayed at the House of Charity and worked with the St. Bernard Project, a ministry that works on homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina so people may be able to return to their homes.

SCNs Maria Vincent Brocato and Mary Margaret Reid, and SCNA Mary Gene Frank joined students, teachers, and parents at St. Gabriel to celebrate the school’s accomplishment of being named a Blue Ribbon School. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth were recognized for founding the Louisville, Kentucky, school. The principal thanked all involved — past and present — in making St. Gabriel an awardwinning school. In order to be named a Blue Ribbon School, the student body must test in the top 15 percent in the nation.

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John Gabriel Kostelnik, SCN, 93, died at St. Louise Convent, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30, 2015. She was in her 76th year of her religious life. Sister John Gabriel originally entered the Congregation from St. Florian Parish in United, Pennsylvania, in 1939. She received her bachelor’s and master’s in education from Duquesne University. She served as an elementary teacher and principal in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Youngstown, Ohio, and Mobile, Alabama. Sister’s last teaching assignment was at St. Sebastian School in Pittsburgh, where she taught for 24 years. Sister was known for her gentle manner, ready smile, and laugh. She had a deep love for children and God. After teaching all day she would then offer her services as a CCD Catechist. Sister John Gabriel had the unique privilege of having three of her family members also enter the Congregation.

Wanda Banks, SCN, formerly John Robert Banks, SCN, 92, a native of South Boston, Massachusetts, died at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 25, 2015. She was in her 74th year of religious life. Sister Wanda served in elementary education in Kentucky, Virginia and Massachusetts. After receiving her doctorate at Boston College, Sister Wanda served as community supervisor in Virginia and as associate Superintendent in the Archdiocese of Boston. Sister Wanda served from 1980–86 as SCN provincial in Massachusetts. From 1988–91, Sister served as vice president for Mission at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville. In retirement, Sister served in the Apostolate of Prayer. Survivors include Rev. Michael Banks of New York City; nephews; and her religious community.

Survivors include her sisters, Sister Antoinette, Catherine Hahos, and Margaret Klimchock; nieces and nephews; and her religious community.

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Mary Jude Milko, SCN, 92, died at Vincentian Home, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6, 2015. She was in her 68th year of religious life. She originally entered the Congregation in 1947 from St. Vincent Church in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Sister Mary Jude served in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Montgomery, Alabama, in a variety of ministries including health care, housekeeping, kindergarten teacher, child care instructor, and also baking hosts. Although Sister Mary Jude retired in 1995, she continued to serve the residents at Vincentian Regency Nursing Home as a volunteer activities aide.

Ignatius Maria Barbour, SCN, 85, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, died at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Nov. 20, 2015. She was in her 55th year of religious life. She served in child care, community service, and various forms of social service for 49 years in Kentucky and Virginia. In retirement, Sister Ignatius Maria served in the Apostolate of Prayer. Survivors include a stepmother, Lillian O’Nan Barbour; two sisters, Leah Virginia Turner and Mary Katherine Barbour; three brothers, Thomas, John and Donald Barbour; and her religious community.

Sister had a soft-spoken, gentle manner with a quiet wit. Her love of children was evident in her motherly care of the children at St. Anthony School for Exceptional Children in Oakmont, Pennsylvania and St. Jude Educational Center in Montgomery, Alabama. Survivors include a brother, James; sister-in-law, Joanna; a nephew, nieces, and cousins; and her religious community.

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ALUM OBITS Karen Fischer, M.D., Nazareth College, 1962 Nancy Cusick Cornell, Nazareth College, 1969

Grace Brown Lyon, Nazareth Academy, 1934, Nazareth College, 1936

Rosemary Rolwing Orr, Nazareth Jr. College, 1945

Joan Mills Dening, Nazareth College, 1961

Nancy Stiles Arnold, Nazareth Academy, 1936

Judy Harpring, Nazareth Academy, 1962

Memorial/Honorary Donations Sept. 22, 2015 through Jan. 15, 2016

MEMORIALS ALBERTA ABELL, SCN Joyce Abramson Quintin\Mary Wood PAULINE ABELL, SCN Joyce Abramson Quintin\Mary Wood SARA ANN ABELL, SCN Joyce Abramson Quintin\Mary Wood Alex Smith JOE ABRUZZO Earline Hobbs, SCN EARL ADAMS Mary Elaine Wood SYDNEY ADCOCK John Price BETSY ADERS Diane Pharo, SCN KAREN\RICK ALBERS Rosemary\Paul Terstegge PAUL ALTMAN Nancy L. Altman RICHARD ALTMAN Nancy L. Altman ALYKUTTY John Loretta Mueller, SCN VINCENT\MARY ELLEN ARBOUR Robert M. Arbour, M.D. EDNA JEAN AREHART, SCN Susan\Gary Hewitt EUNICE ANN ARNOLD, SCN Fred Arnold NANCY STILES ARNOLD Nancy A. Barber ANDREW ATKINS Sharen Baldy, SCN AUD\REARDEN Jean\Joseph W. Rearden CHRISTINE BALDY Mary Ann Burkardt, SCN CHRISTINE\JOSEPH BALDY Sharen Baldy, SCN Mary\Val Baldy JOE BALLARD Nancy L. Ballard WANDA BANKS, SCN Brenda Gonzales, SCN Sangeeta Ayithamattam, SCN Miriam Corcoran, SCN William Leslie Keene, Jr. Martha Blair Maureen Coughlin, SCN Ellen Contreras Connie Lusher, SCNA Peggy Fowkes, SCN Carmelita Dunn, SCN Martha L. Walsh, SCN Jane F. Kennedy, RSM IGNATIUS MARIA BARBOUR, SCN Marilyn Shea, SCN Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Marietta Hoke Charles Justice Carol Turner William Leslie Keene, Jr. Annette Skees, SCNA SUZANNE BARNETT Dorothy Leon

CHARLOTTE ANN BARTLEY, SCN Joanne Corrieri-Upham MARY VERA BARTLEY, SCN Daniel\Catherine Topley MARY CATHARINE BASEHEART, SCN Vicki Baseheart MARY CHRISTOPHER BASEHEART, SCN Virginia Kern, SCNA Carl\Martha Hayden Mary Martin, SCNA Frank\Elizabeth Maze James A. Fulkerson PETE\MARIE BASSFORD Joyce Abramson SISTER BATHILDA Thelma Griffin TOM BAYNE William Sherwin Dennis\Toni Jane McElhaney DAVID BEAVAN Anne Beavan, SCNA MARIE BEAVAN Anne Beavan, SCNA CULTIDLA BEHN Rita Carol Bean\ Lt. Col. John Bean, USAF (Ret.) EVA BELUL Rebecca Richert PATRICIA KLINE BERRIDGE Carol Kline Thompson MARYLOU BERTHOLD Kim Ngo TOM BEVILL Connie Tarallo, SCN PAM BIRD Frank J. Cepollina DAVID BLANDFORD Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Marilyn Shea, SCN Sharon Gray, SCN Michaella Cronin, SCN Carol McKean, SCN John Loretto Mueller, SCN Judith A. Martin, SCNA Diane Pharo, SCN Sharen Baldy, SCN Linda Soltis, SCN Connie Tarallo, SCN Eleanor Martin, SCN Theresa Knabel, SCN Elaine McCarron, SCN Carol Rogers, SCN Peggy Fowkes, SCN Miriam Corcoran, SCN Sharen Baldy, SCN Helen Carbol, SCN Carmelita Dunn, SCN Betty Blandford, SCN Virginia Blair, SCN Dorothy Wilson, SCN Patrick\Barbara Gorman Mary Gene Frank, SCNA Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN HELEN BLODGETT, SCN Frank R. Comeno RUTH BLODGETT Frank R. Comeno LAURITA BOHN, SCN Elizabeth Christ

ROBERT BOHN Elizabeth Christ MARY MONICA BOLL, SCN Rev. Leona Harris Francis\Bernadette Kinney Kevin L. Boll STARLA BONESSO Betty\Louis Celletti AMY BOONE Donald\Cecilia Snellen HELEN S. BOOTH Frank S.\Keitt M. Wood JOHN BRANSKY Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN CHARLES J. BRAUCH Rosemary Brauch TERRY BROWN Jason\Teddi Petosa SAMUELLA BUCKMAN, SCN Mary\Albert Rudman CONNIE LEONARD BUNN Rose Killmeier JOHN BROCK BURD Anna\Glenn Burd MARY RANSOM BURKE, SCN Jo Ann Burke MR.\MRS. JAMES C. BURNETT Margaret Leibson MRS. BURNS (MOM) Lawrence V. Burns JAMES BURT Marie John Kelley, SCN CATHARINE JAMES CAIN, SCN Phyllis Dawson Bob\Lisa Hiatt MARY JEANETTE CAMBRON, SCN Virginia Kern, SCNA Richard B. Cambron THELMA CAMBRON, SCN Don\Cheryl Cambron MARY CATHERINE CAMPBELL, SCN Margaret\James Wuertz Richard M. Campbell ANNA MARIE CANARY, SCN Catherine C. Barrett James G. Rowe, Jr. Mary Davis AUBREY CANNINGS Barbara MacDonald, SCN CHRIS CARBOL Barbara MacDonald, SCN Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Marilyn Shea, SCN Theresa Knabel, SCN Elaine McCarron, SCN Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN Helen Carbol, SCN CARMEN Anni Donahue REV. WILLIAM CARRIGG William F. Coughlin, Jr. LOTTIE CARTER Phyllis Jo Carter, SCNA CASH FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Theresa Cash, SCN MARY PLACIDE CASSIDY, SCN Debra Simon JACKSON “JACK” CHADWELL Timothy\Namida Smith

Amy Chadwell-Gunn Margaret R. Williams Nancy J. McKenney PATRICIA “PAT” CHADWELL Nancy J. McKenney JIM CHAMPION Connie Tarallo, SCN Diane Burton, SCNA\Bruce Burton VICTORIA CHANEY Bev\John Metzler WILLIAM MARY CHAWK, SCN Mary Ann\William Lehmann JAMES CHESELDINE Ruby H. Cheseldine MR.\MRS. CHERVENAK (MOM & DAD) Helen Chervenak, SCN IMELDA CHIA Ram Reddy VERONICA CIMPRICH, SCN Bernadine Cimprich CLAN FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Martha Clan, SCN CLEMENTIA CLARK, SCN Mary K. Bower DOROTHY CLARK Kitty Wilson, SCN Office of Congregational Advancement Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN Trudi Maish, SCNA Margaret Rodericks, SCN Carol Rogers, SCN Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN FLORENCE MARY CLARK, SCN Mary K. Bower WILLIAM CLARK Justin Wormell Sharon Ann\Theodore J. Elsessser Donna M. Hall Mary Margaret Young Larry Vargen CAROL CLASGENS, SCN Paul Hanson BRIDGID CLIFFORD, SCN Eileen Mary Meyer, SCN Patricia\Anson Parish Virginia Kern, SCNA Helen Carbol, SCN Louise Smith, SCN Ellen Paul McGovern, SCN Angela Hicks, SCN Catherine Lee, SCN Mary Martin, SCNA Kathleen Fleming Mary Wimsatt, SCNA Thérèse Arru, SCN Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN Mary Gene Frank, SCNA Maureen Coughlin, SCN Joan Sirek, SCNA Marcia Chapin RITA MARIA COCO, SCN Philip\Susan Coco JAMES COLE Evelyn Hurley, SCN DOROTHY\RAYMOND COLLINS William R. Collins MAY COLLINS Dinah Dennis RICK COLLINS Charles\Dianne Collins

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JOAN W. CONLEY Joseph H. Conley MIKE “SONNY” CONNOLLY Joseph Connolly BOSE COOMES Judy Amig LOUISE CORBETT Angela Hicks, SCN Sharon Gray, SCN Barbara MacDonald, SCN Marilyn Shea, SCN Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Evelyn Hurley, SCN Anita Hager, SCN Miriam Corcoran, SCN Michaella Cronin, SCN Carol McKean, SCN Virginia Blair, SCN Betty Blandford, SCN Dorothy Wilson, SCN Theresa Knabel, SCN Elaine McCarron, SCN Miriam Louise Hauser, SCN Marie John Kelley, SCN Joan Robishaw, SCN June Monaghan, SCN Dolores Greenwell, SCN NANCY CORNELL Annette Skees, SCNA CONNIE COUGHLIN Betty Fracchia, SCN Barbara Spencer, SCN CHIP\CYNTHIA COULSON Mary K. Coulson CECILIA MARIE COYNE, SCN Jean A. Morgan MARY TERENCE COYNE, SCN Jean A. Morgan RITA CLARE COYNE, SCN Jean A. Morgan DALLAS\VIRGINIA CRADDOCK Catherine C. Barrett VERNA CRAIG, SCNA Virginia Kern, SCNA AL CRIVELLI, SCNA Rosemarie Kirwan, SCN Karen\Steve Schmitt, SCNAs SCN Associates Mr.\Mrs. Leonard Vincent SCN Associates Connie Tarallo, SCN Susan\Hugh Drewry Bill\Judy Youngblood Francis Hannigan John\Mary Mullins Frances Hanks St. Philip the Apostle Council #14482\Arlington, Tennessee Diane Burton, SCNA\Bruce Burton Dana A. Pittman Betty Fracchia, SCN Barbara Spender, SCN Nancy Word AGNES CRONE, SCN Patricia Lynch-Hayes Harrel\Cathie Crone Bob\Stella Crone BEVERLY CRONE Basil Crone MARY COLLETTE CRONE, SCN Harrel\Cathie Crone Bob\Stella Crone MARGARET DANIEL CROWLEY, SCN Della Crowley MARGARET\DANIEL CROWLEY Della Crowley CROWLEY FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Della Crowley ANN VICTORIA CRUZ, SCN Julia Clare Fontaine, SCN MILDRED CZIRR, SCNA Michael\Barbara Czirr DAVENPORT FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Louise P. Eiswirth KAY DAVIS Rhoda Kay Glunk, SCN JEFF DECKER Sharen Baldy, SCN STEPHEN DIAS Miriam Corcoran, SCN PETE DIFRANCO Anni Donahue DEGENOVA FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Jennie DeGenova DANIEL RICHARD DELANY Mary L. Furlong

GERALDINE DENNIS Dinah Dennis PEG DEVER Ellen Paul McGovern, SCN MARY LILLIAN DEVERS, SCN Clara Fulkerson THOMAS DEVERS, SCN Clara Fulkerson WILLIAM “BUDDY” DIETZ Betty Fracchia, SCN Barbara Spencer, SCN Nancy\Lloyd Hearn Kathryn\Michael Harty DIGRAPPA FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Yolanda Ferzoco PASQUALI DIGUILO Mary Ann Burkardt, SCN JOAN DIKUN Yolanda Ferzoco DICK DIVINE Sharen Baldy, SCN BEN\PAT DOBYNS Rose Marie Dobyns, SCN SHEILA DOHERTY Betty MacDougall, SCN STEPHEN\MARGARET DOLAK Dorothy Dolak, SCN MARIAN DONOHUE Marilyn Shea, SCN Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Anita Hager, SCN Michaella Cronin, SCN Carol McKean, SCN Helen Carbol, SCN Virginia Blair, SCN Betty Blandford, SCN Dorothy Wilson, SCN Brenda Gonzales, SCN Sangeeta Ayithamattam, SCN Diane Pharo, SCN Theresa Knabel, SCN Elaine McCarron, SCN Marietta Putzig, SCN Miriam Louise Hauser, SCN Judith Martin, SCNA Miriam Corcoran, SCN Marie John Kelley, SCN Joan Robishaw, SCN Evelyn Hurley, SCN Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN Theresa Cash, SCN ROSE\LOUIS DOUCETTE William R. Collins DOWNS FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Janice Downs, SCN WILL DOYLE Catherine McCole CATHARINE LUCILLE DRURY, SCN Ruth Wimsatt SHALINI D’SOUZA, SCN Virginia\Gordon Butler BILL\DORA DUE George\Dana Telenko BETTY DUKE Miriam Corcoran, SCN TOMMY DUNAVANT David\Noelle Dunavant ROBERT LOUISE DUNCAN, SCN Dr. Robert B. Scripko ETHEL DURBIN, SCN Shirley Rogers JAMES EAKLE Agnes Eakle WILLIAM EAKLE Agnes Eakle BECKY PIKE EDELEN Kay Clark F. JOSEPHINE EDELEN SCN Associates John Loretto Mueller, SCN Carol Rogers, SCN ANN JEANETTE EFFINGER, SCN Mary Guelda Bill\Carolyn Foerster REV. JAMES EGBERS Carmelita Dunn, SCN EISWIRTH FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Louise P. Eiswirth JIMMY EMIGH Connie Tarallo, SCN LESTER ENGELHARDT Rachel\Diane\David Engelhardt DAVID ESTEP Kathleen Estep CAROLITA EVANS, SCN Mary Guelda Bill\Carolyn Foerster

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CONNIE EYL Michael Eyl FALDOWSKI FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Evelyn Faldowski, SCNA MARY MERCEDES FALLON, SCN Esther Breeding MARY JANE FANGMANN Ruth Fangmann BETTY J. FARLEY Mildred Smith MR.\MRS. FRANK FATULA Cecilia Ann Fatula, SCN RICHARD FEARNS Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN Angela Hicks, SCN ALMA LEE FECHTER Dean Fechter FOAQUIM FELIZARDO Ruth D. Blodgett Helen Blodgett, SCN FERZOCO FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Yolanda Ferzoco MARY LYNN FIELDS, SCN Robert\Suzanne Levonian Nancy Leatherman JOHN FISTER, SCN Allene Hatfield ALFRED FOGEL Audra Fogel JIM FOGEL Audra Fogel HELEN GERTRUDE FONTAINE, SCN Sue Chatten MARY\FRED FORDHAM Robert Fordham FORSBERG FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Barbara Gilmetti, SCN PAUL FOWKES Eileen McDonnell JOHN FRAZIER Helen Carbol, SCN AGNES LEO FREUND, SCN David Hulefeld FRITZ FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Robert\Kathryn Fritz AGNES ANN FUHS, SCN John\Margaret Barry MARGARET PATRICK GALLAGHER, SCN Katherine G. Lower PANSY “LOTUS” GANGULI Barbara M. Brady MARGARET GARDINO Betty Fracchia, SCN Barbara Spencer, SCN ALICE GARRITY, SCN Louis Francis Hettinger Stephen Ramocki JOHN GATZ Chris\Kathy Gatz Daniel\Donna Majewski NORTON\NELL GATZ Susan Gatz, SCN MARY PHYLLIS GEMBAROSKY, SCN Martha F. Gembarosky KATHE GERMANN William J. Germann THERESA GIARDINO, SCN Laura\Barbaranelle Lambert Phil\Lynne Bowling MR. GIESEN Mary E.\Michael Blevins GILMETTI FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Barbara Gilmetti, SCN JOSEPH E. GIORDANO John Planes Linda\Wilfred Riopel Bill\Elaine Dembinski James\Kathryn Snow Stephany Harris Patricia M. Giordano Richard\Janet Erario Frank\Brenda Giordano Matthew\Debra Staton Jeff\Wendy McGlaun MARY CELESTIA GIPPERICH, SCN Robert C. Gipperich RESTITUTA GIPPERICH, SCN Robert C. Gipperich PATRICIA GIROUARD Yolanda Ferzoco CATHERINE CLARE GLASER, SCN Robert\Bernadette Mitsch

MARY AQUINATA GLASER, SCN Robert A. Glaser ROBERT\MARGARET GLASER Robert A. Glaser KIRK\MARGE GLUNK Rhoda Kay Glunk, SCN MARY GLYNN Maureen Coughlin, SCN ALICE MARIA GOODE, SCN Marcia S. Leslie GOTTARDI FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Jennie G. DeGenova GRADUATES OF GOOD SHEPHERD HIGH SCHOOL\FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY Harry\Constance Largen JAMES GREENWELL Rita Spalding, SCN RUSSEL GREENWELL FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Dolores Greenwell, SCN CORNELIA “CONNIE” GRENIER John Loretto Mueller, SCN Sally Hamrock MARGARET ROSE GRIESBAUM, SCN Diane Pharo, SCN SALLY G. GRIFFIN, SCN Al\Ann Barton MARTHA MARIE GUETIG, SCN Mary Margaret Young CLYDE GULLETT Betty Fracchia, SCN Barbara Spender, SCN CAROL HADDIGAN Peggy Fowkes, SCN BOB HARBOLD Evelyn Hurley, SCN ANNA JEANNE HARDESTY, SCN Theresa Wedding Tom\Sandy Roby Glen Dreiman MARY GEMMA HARLOW, SCN Larry\Beverly Ladegast ALBERT HARRISON Peggy Fowkes, SCN ROSE WILLIAM HARTLAGE Jon\Laura Hansbrough LOUIS FRANCES HEAD, SCN Gregg\Trish Wagner Marguerite Wordell MARY PERPETUA HEAD, SCN Gregg\Trish Wagner WALTER HENRY Mary Ann Burkardt, SCN MARY HETTINGER Louis Francis Hettinger PETE HIBBARD Joy Hibbard FRANKLIN HIBBS Lana\Jim Fitzpatrick MARIE HIGGINS Gale Palmer EUGENE HITCHCOCK Rachael Williams GENE HOBBS Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Marilyn Shea, SCN Anita Hager, SCN Michaella Cronin, SCN Carol McKean, SCN Diane Pharo, SCN Theresa Knabel, SCN Elaine McCarron, SCN Earline Hobbs, SCN Sharen Baldy, SCN Evelyn Fugazzi, SCN Miriam Corcoran, SCN Connie Tarallo, SCN Evelyn Hurley, SCN Theresa Cash, SCN EFFIE HOGG Karen A. Smith HYACINTH HORNAK Ronald J. Hornak HORNAK FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Ronald J. Hornak ANTHONY P. HORVAT Ann M. Horvat, SCN DR. AL HUESMAN Patricia Huesman DR. WILLIAM A. HUNDLEY Jack\Diane\Kristina Miller JOHN HURLEY Evelyn Hurley, SCN JUANITA JABER Charles Jaber CHARLENE JACOBS, SCN Mary Martin, SCNA

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JOHN KOVACHI Dinah Dennis MRS. JANET KREMPOSKY Rose Marie Kollar, SCN ED KRISTOFCO Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN CLIFF\NATALIE KRUG Paula Johnson LOUIS KUMMERER Frances L. Kummerer VIRGINIA ANN LACHENMANN, SCN Mary La Pera JAMES (JIM) LAMBERT Helen Carbol, SCN Marietta Putzig, SCN JAMES A. LANCASTER Regina Lancaster PHYLLIS LANE Bruce K. Lane DICK LANIGAN Marilyn Shea, SCN BILL LANMAN Betty MacDougall, SCN FREDRICK LAURITA Yolanda Ferzoco DAN LEHANE Betty Blandford, SCN Virginia Blair, SCN Dorothy Wilson, SCN EILEEN LEHANE, SCN Kathleen Lehane MARTHA JOSEPH LENAHAN, SCN Jim\Fredericka White EVA LEONARD Rose Killmeier MR.\MRS. LEUNG Cecilia\Robert Chou MARILYN LEWEY Marilyn Shea, SCN EURAL LEWIS FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Delores Lewis JOSEPH W. LEWIS Fran\Donatus Cecil RAY\AMY LILLY Steve\Marilyn Lilly ELIZABETH ST. JOHN LOKER Peter\Betsy Wigginton CATHERINE LOOBY, SCN Patricia Pendergast LOUISE DEMARILLAC LOVEJOY, SCN Pat Ryan JEAN L. MAAS Barbara Brady DAN\MARY MACDOUGALL Steve\Marilyn Lilly G. Dana\Joann Paris ANNE MACKIN Charles Mackin DENNIS MACKIN Helen Mackin Paul\Carolyn Tapp Teresa Duncan Anthony\Virginia Livers GRACE MACKIN, SCN Clara Fulkerson Helen Mackin Paul\Carolyn Tapp Teresa Duncan SHEILA ANN MADDEN, SCN Dorothy Berger MAGRUDER\FRANCOW FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Mary C. Francow ANN MARIE DOLAN MAIZE Frederica “Toni” Cecil ANTHONY MANCINI Jim\Kathy Silva THRESIAMMA MANI Miriam Corcoran, SCN GERTRUDE O’SULLIVAN MARTIN Helen Ryan Kindler ELEANORA MATTINGLY, SCN Walter R.\Christe Coe Betty MacDougall, SCN Richard Baumer, Jr. Richard Langley DAN MCADAM Rosemary McAdam MARY MCCARTHY Evelyn Hurley, SCN SISTER IRENE MCCARTNEY Debra Simon MICHAEL MCCARTT Michaella Cronin, SCN Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Marilyn Shea, SCN Peggy Fowkes, SCN

MARY MCCLOED Evelyn Hurley, SCN PAUL L. MCCORMACK Mary M. McCormack ELIZABETH\LAWRENCE MCCROSKEY Celeste Ann Midkiff AGNES GERALDINE MCGANN, SCN Presentation Academy Class of 1955 Gloria DeMita Maria\Michael Berthold Rose-Marie Dominique FRANCES ANN MCGAUGHRAN, SCN Mary\Patrick Robson RUTH MARIE MCGAUGHRAN, SCN Mary\Patrick Robson RT. REV. JAMES P. MCGEE John\Donna Pfiester SHAWN MCGRATH Joan\Erwin McGrath CAROLYN MCMAKIN Miriam Corcoran, SCN TERESA MCMURROUTH Maureen Coughlin, SCN MARGARET MCNEIL Kathy M. Strack CATHERINE\RODMAN MEDLEY Carolyn Medley DOROTHY MEDLEY Mary Eula Johnson, SCN J.A.\ELIZABETH MEDLEY Patricia Deatrick MARY ELOISE MELLOAN James H. Melloan, Jr. KATHLEEN J. METZGER Eileen Ziberberg E.J. MEYER FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Eileen Mary Meyer, SCN PAUL MEYER Katrina Kargl JANE PERRY MILLER Miriam Corcoran, SCN JOSEPH MILLER Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN Miriam Corcoran, SCN Clement Marie Sabol, SCN Linda Soltis, SCN Sharen Baldy, SCN Emily Nabholz, SCN ROBERT\MARY\JOE MILLER Kathleen Miller MILLIKAN FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Barbara Gilmetti, SCN MARY ANN MLINARICH Michaelette Pavlik, SCN CECILIA ANN MOIX, SCN Robert\Theresa Tyler ANN ELIZABETH MOLONY, SCN Thelma Hayden Dave\Martha Molony MARY\HAROLD MONTGOMERY Mildred Smith MARY LEA KRUMPELMAN MOORMAN Connie Tarallo, SCN Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN Richard Langley MARTHA ROGAN MORRISON Martha Smelser DOROTHY HIGGINS MUETHING Mary Ann Muething JOE\ROSE MARY SHEA MULHOLLAND Karen Ann Mulholland MARY RUTH WILBURN MULLENDORE Gloria Mullendore PAT MULLENDORE Gloria Mullendore CONSTANCE MULLIN Jean A. Morgan CHARLES MUNSCH Elaine D. Munsch J.F.\ELLA MURPHY James P. Murphy MARGARET MURPHY George Fulner FRANCES NABHOLZ Anita Hager, SCN Sharen Baldy, SCN Miriam Corcoran, SCN JULIAN S.S. “BO” NALLY Catherine J. Barrett JOSEPH A. NORRIS, SR. Mabel J. Norris WALTER M. NORRIS Mabel J. Norris

GEORGE J.\KATHRYN H. NORTH Eileen Ziberberg MARY L. NYPAVER, VSC Devon D. Dazen GEORGE OBI Frances B. Obi BEATRICE O’HARE, SCN Peggy Davis ELLEN PATRICK O’NEILL, SCN Sharon Abercrombie MARIE CELINE OSBOURN, SCN James Reardon BRADY O’SULLIVAN Maureen Flaherty LYNN O’SULLIVAN Stephen D. Sullivan JOSEPHINE OZANICH Margaret Rodericks, SCN Mary Ann Kropilak, SCN MRS. LOUIS PALMIERI Lisa Palmieri LOUISE MORETTA PAYNE Ernest\Patsy Moretta PERRY FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Barbara Gilmetti, SCN BARBARA PETERSON, SCN Charlotte Whelan Barton Sue\Martin Blakeley Amy Chadwell-Gunn Joan DeVillez Frederica “Toni” Cecil John J. Donovan Michael E. Flaherty Kazuko Platt Lois Patrizia DOLORES PHILLIPS, SCN Paul\Lottie Phillips JEAN DOLORES PHIPPS, SCN Dolores A. Nelson BOB PIKE Kay Clark CHARLES PIKE Kay Clark JOAN PIKE Kay Clark JOSE PIKE Kay Clark THOMAS VINCENT (TOM) PIKE Kay Clark WILLIAM PODER Rose Mary Gerlica, SCN Dorothy Gerlica, SCN JOAN POIRIER Sharen Baldy, SCN PAUL MIRIAM POPHAM, SCN Anna P. Barr POTTINGER FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Louise P. Eiswirth ANN ROBERTA POWERS, SCN Mary Wedding, SCN Mary Patricia Brennan, SCN Jo Ann\Louis Hornung Rose Powers, OSU Marian Powers, OSU ELAINE PUTHOFF, SCN Thérèse Arru, SCN Carol Imbus Georgene Schneider Thomas J. Schneider CASSIE RAFFERTY Kay Clark GEORGE RATHAPPILIL Miriam Corcoran, SCN Carol Rogers, SCN ANDREW\JULIA RATTAY FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Vincent Rattay PHILOMENA RATTAY, VSC Raphael J. Rattay ROSIE RATTERMAN Katrina Kargl ALICE ELIZABETH REDMAN, SCN Mary H. Ott ROBERT REID Evelyn Hurley, SCN Mildred McGovern, SCN Elaine McCarron, SCN Theresa Knabel, SCN Agnes\Patrick Noonan Aggie\Fred Jury Mary Margaret Reid, SCN Kitty Wilson, SCN Michaella Cronin, SCN Carol McKean, SCN Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Marilyn Shea, SCN Anita Hager, SCN Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN Dorothy Wilson, SCN

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Mary Loretto Krimple, SCN SCNs WHO DIED IN CHARITY COURT\2015 Rosanne Dillon SCNs WHO TAUGHT AT HOLY NAME SCHOOL, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Janet\Edward Teal SCNs WHO TAUGHT AT SACRED HEART ACADEMY, HELENA, ARKANSAS Bobbie Aust SCNs WHO TAUGHT AT ST. BARNABAS FROM 1956-1964 Mark E.\Kathleen Smith SCNs WHO TAUGHT ME Patsy Welch Whitmer JOSEPH\MARGARET SHEA Mary M. McCormack BETTY SHELTON, SCN Thomas Zanin Peggy Saunier Stanley Saunier ANNA SIHELNIK LaVerne Sihelnik, SCN SMITH FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Robert\Kathryn Fritz BLANCHE SMITH, SCN Marianne Smith GERTRUDE SMITH Jean A. Morgan JANE SMITH Rhoda Kay Glunk, SCN SISTER TERESA AQUINAS SNYDER Richard\Mary Kanaskie RITA SPALDING, SCN\FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS James\Jeanette Greenwell FRANK SPERNAK Amy Spernak JAMES MARIA SPILLANE, SCN Charles\Joan Collins Thelma Griffin MARILYN SPINK, SCN Robert\Carol Schmitt SALLIE SPRINGER Angela Hicks, SCN REV. CANON JOSEPH SREDZINSKI John\Lynn Richnafsky MARY SUE STABLER Carey Stabler LOUISE STEINBOCK Bobby\Lynn Timbrook RITA STENGEL Pat Mueller RITA\BILL STENGEL Cindy\Earl Kirkpatrick HENRIETTA STENKEN Carol Rogers, SCN KATHLEEN KAPFHAMMER STEVENS Martin Storch WILLIS STOCKBRIDGE Evelyn Hurley, SCN VIRGINIA LOUISE STOCKER, SCN Tom\Karen Stocker DOROTHY SULLIVAN Dorothy Leon Marilyn Schuler DELORES TAORMINA Vincent Taormina GEORGE\JOSEPHINE TELENKO George\Dana Telenko MR.\MRS. THILLEN Vincent J. Thillen CAROLYN THOMAS, SCN Ann\Carl Connor JEANINE THORNBERRY James R. Thornberry ANNA TIGUE, SCN Jeff\Joy Harris ROBERT TIMMONS, M.D. Peter\Betsy Wigginton MERCEDES TOPOLY, VSC Daniel\Catherine Topley MARTIN ULLOA Brenda Gonzales, SCN VALLORIC FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Anna Marie Valloric LAWRENCETTA VEENEMAN, SCN Edward L. Veeneman JEAN VESSELS Luke Boiarski, SCN Anne Magruder, SCN VINCENTIAN SISTERS WHO TAUGHT/SERVED THE SLOVAK COMMUNITY Ronald J. Hornak CLAUDIA VOYTEK, SCN Emerentia Voytek, SCN

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