Journey 2006 vol 03

The JOURNEY THE LOVE OF CHRIST IMPELS US WHAT’S INSIDE 2 A citizen of the world 3 Holy cow!

Connecting cultures 4 Change is in the eyes of the children 5 India’s homecoming Walking for peace

6 Suzuki lives on Trick-or-treat

7 An Associate’s journey 8 The way we were 9 Family highlights 10 Journeying on 13 Memorial/honorary donations 16 Picnic: a success

SCN birthplace dedication: a Time for Memories What stories the Bishop Benedict Flaget Log House on St. Thomas Farm near Bardstown, Ky., could tell!

The stories would tell of how 19-year-old Sisters of Charity of Nazareth foundress Catherine Spalding and companions responded to the plea of Rev. John Baptist David to teach children on the Kentucky frontier.

They would remember a French native, Benedict Joseph Flaget, first Bishop of Bardstown, and the young men who lived, studied for the priesthood, and worked at St. Thomas Seminary.

They would echo the voices of children who attended school in the log house and of orphans who called St. Thomas home.

The stories would certainly reveal

Ann Gough Howard, widow of Thomas Howard, once lived in this room.

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the harshness of life and the sacrifices of the faith-filled early Kentucky Catholics. The log house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally built as a single floor structure by Thomas and Ann Gough Howard in 1795. Thomas Howard willed the structure, The restored Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget Log House, referred to by SCNs as along with 369 acres of land and “the Cradle of Nazareth.” $5,000, to the Catholic Church in 1810. Shortly thereafter, a second The painstaking three-year project floor was added to the house, as well as outside clapboard siding and has preserved the simple log house that played such an integral role in indoor paneling.

Catholicism of the West. The log house served as home to Bishop Realizing the value of preserving Flaget from 1812 to 1819. The the birthplace of Catholicism west Diocese of Bardstown, established of the Allegheny Mountains, Rev. Stephen Pohl, pastor of St. Thomas, in 1808, served all Catholics between the Appalachian Mountains spearheaded the transformation and the Mississippi River. Today, of the log house from its 44 dioceses and archdioceses in 10 deteriorating state to its restored states have been carved from the 1800s appearance. To oversee the original diocese. project, the Log House Restoration Committee was formed in 1999.

The committee conducted studies, archaeological digs, collected artifacts, and established priorities for this structure.

On Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006 many SCNs joined parishioners of St. Thomas, dignitaries and guests, as the newly restored Bishop Flaget Log House was dedicated.

More than 300 guests witnessed the blessing of the log house by Thomas C. Kelly, O.P., Archbishop of Louisville.

See DEDICATION, page 2

Many SCNs attended the dedication of the restored Bishop Flaget Log House at St. Thomas. Pictured from left are: SCNs Mary Kevin Egan, Antionette Magistro, Kathleen Mary Bohan, Patricia Kelley, Catherine Arnold, and Angela Wethington.

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“We Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation in a multicultural world” SCN Mission Statement DEDICATION, continued from page 1 Guest speaker Mary Ellen Doyle, SCN, related how Catherine Spalding, SCN foundress, came to St. Thomas and was elected first Superior of the newly-formed Congregation. Sister Mary Ellen, author of Pioneer Spirit: Catherine Spalding, Sister of Charity of Nazareth, gave a glimpse of what life might have been like in the early days of St. Thomas. She spoke of the young teachers, who in 1814 began the educational ministry of the Congregation at St. Thomas. “For Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, the Bishop Flaget House is truly holy ground,” Sister Mary Ellen said.

Five SCNs who have an enduring connection to St. Thomas, from left, Margaret Lillian Davenport, Dolores Greenwell, Roberta Maria Wimpsett, Charlene Jacobs and Charlotte Ann Bartley, seated.

The restoration of the founding site of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth is a celebration of the continuation of the work begun at St. Thomas in 1812. From three original members--Betsy Wells, Teresa Carrico, and Catherine Spalding--the congregation grew to thousands of women religious dedicated to serving others in education, health care, social and pastoral ministries in the United States, Belize, Botswana, India, Nepal, and Nicaragua.

A citizen of the WORLD

Rosemarie Kirwan, SCN, behind the wheel, with a young Belizean woman.

becoming a citizen.

When Rosemarie Kirwan, SCN, arrived in Belize in 1995, little did she dream of how much she would come to love the country and its people--even one day officially

Sister Rosemarie received her Belize citizenship, along with 300 others, in a ceremony on July 13, 2006 in Belmopan. She now has dual citizenship.

During her 11 years in Belize, Sister Rosemarie has lived and worked in several areas including Independence in Stann Creek District, in Belize City as a librarian at St. John’s College, and at Las Flores in Cayo District. “Wherever she finds herself in Belize, Rosemarie responds to whatever the needs are, and she has made contributions in informal education, lay ministry, and the empowerment of women,” says Barbara Flores, SCN. “For Sister Rosemarie, pursuing 2

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citizenship in the country of Belize speaks of her deep desire to be one with the people and her commitment to be in the country for the long haul.”

Thoughts of pursuing citizenship prompted Sister Rosemarie to recall an experience from her years in Kentucky. “Years ago, as a young Sister, I went to Rhodelia, Ky. I dearly loved the rural mission. I remember being asked by an older woman and later by a 10-year-old, ‘Sister, do you think you will like it here?’ I think what was at the heart of both questions was whether I could value the same things that had held the families in Rhodelia on their land for generations...

Becoming a citizen of Belize shows that I value what Belizeans feel is important.”

Sister Barbara, a Belize native, notes Sister Rosemarie’s great effort to deepen her understanding of the nuances of the

Rosemarie Kirwan, SCN, visits with a child in Belize, at the Child Development Center.

culture including learning the languages of the people. “That type of effort and determination on the part of this missioner means so very much to the people,” said Sister Barbara. “I have seen the expression of gratitude on people’s faces at Sister Rosie’s attempts to learn and speak their languages.”

Belizeans who know that Sister Rosemarie has become a citizen have shown great excitement. “I suppose it’s because they know many people who have left Belize and I intend to stay.”

Rosemarie Kirwan, SCN, after receiving Belizean citizenship, stands in front of the The George Price Centre for Peace and Development, in Belmopan, Belize.

Together on the journey

Holy cow!

How SCN Family members helped a Botswanan village thrive In the African village of Tswaneng, daily life is a struggle. The village is very poor, there are few animals, and farming is difficult as land can often be bone dry. But some recent arrivals, three pregnant cows, will go a long way toward combating hunger. The animals, purchased with donations from several Florida families, were a reason to celebrate this summer.

Kitty Wilson, SCN, worked closely with the Florida families to make this innovative idea a reality. While visiting with one of the families, she described the plight of those living in Tswaneng. The group brainstormed ways in which they could use their donation to “help people help themselves.” Sister Kitty returned to Nazareth and shared the family’s idea via e-mail with SCNs in Africa.

She wrote in May 2003: Subject: Cows! Yes – Cows!

“Is it possible that if you were given the money, you could buy two cows and give them to a village for the purpose of multiplying and filling the village with cattle, milk the cow(s), and use the cows later to provide meat?”

Pat Huitt, SCN, quickly responded that the village of Tswaneng was excited about the opportunity. She and others worked with agricultural officials to make sure the village had everything in place to care for the animals— a water pump, fence, shed, and caretakers.

TOP - People gather around typical Botswana homes.

LEFT - This pen is the new home for three cows donated

by SCN Family members.

When word arrived back at Nazareth, Ky., from Africa that a project begun nearly three years ago had become a reality, and indeed the cows were in the village and blessed, it gave new meaning to the expression, “Holy cow!”

Connecting cultures

It’s been an exciting year for four SCNs and one SCN Associate, who have had the opportunity to travel to another country and immerse themselves in the culture. Members of the SCN Family in the United States welcomed Sisters Sabina Mattappallil, Cornelia Ekka, and Marina Thazhathuvettil from India, and Rajni Hembrom, who ministers in Nepal. SCN Associate Pat MacIsaac traveled to Botswana from Massachusetts. The five women took part in the Global Exchange Program. Since 1975, the program has given participants the opportunity to bond and become acquainted with SCNs and Associates and to take part in ministries and community life in other cultures.

While visiting Kentucky and surrounding states, Sisters Sabina, Rajni, and Cornelia shared their surprise with the Director of the Global Exchange Program, Brenda Gonzales, SCN, at the number of economically poor in the United States. Some of the people they met live in homes without electricity or running water. Sister Brenda says that the experiences that come out of the Global Exchange Program are often profound in which participants experience the world as one world not ‘first world’ and ‘third world.’

TOP RIGHT - From left, SCNs Rajni Hemrom, Cornelia Ekka and Sabina Mattappallil, speak with Janice Richards, SCN, in Mississippi.

BOTTOM RIGHT - Global Exchange Committee members welcomed Marina Thazhathuveettil (front row, in yellow) from India. Committee members are, from left, back row, SCNs Brenda Anderson, Dolores Greenwell, Brenda Gonzales and front row, Kitty Wilson, John Loretto Mueller and Barbara VonBokern.

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Change is in the eyes of the children Five-year-old Nidhi lives in

Shapur, a rural area in India. Her name fittingly means “treasure” in Hindi.

Like many of the 300 children studying in the SCN-run Nav Jyoti School in Shapur, Nidhi has had a challenging childhood marked with poverty. Her mother, very young when giving birth to Nidhi and her sister, placed them in the care of their grandmother. With no money to support the girls, the grandmother

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turned to the SCNs. Despite the hardships, Nidhi is exceptionally intelligent, a gifted learner and a talented dancer. She is one of the 76 girls living TOP - Girls at Nav Jyoti school in Shapur, India, in the hostel at Nav do their homework by the dim light of a candle.

Jyoti. In addition, the RIGHT - During her recent visit in the United school educates 300 States, Sister Marina visited the grave of Thomas students who do not Merton, whose work she’s always admired. live on the premises.

SCNs also staff a clinic in the area. The Without education, the future of children and patients girls like Nidhi would be bleak. come from as far away as 50 miles to attend classes and receive Statistics show that her future would probably involve being a medical help. single, uneducated mother at a very young age, struggling with Marina Thazhathuveettil, SCN, poverty and injustice for the has been in ministry rest of her life. While walking at Shapur for 11 years. the streets and the fields, Sister She works in the health Marina sees women in this clinic with help from situation every day. local volunteer women.

Sister Marina also travels to the children’s homes to explain the benefits of education trying to convince parents to send their children to school.

When the pupils fail to attend school, Sister Marina personally finds them and brings them back. “On their own, they don’t come to school,” she explained.

Stanisla Hembrom, SCN, pumps water in Shapur, India. SCNs administer a school and clinic in the area where the only source of water are two pumps like the one shown.

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So what gives Sister Marina the hope and strength to carry on the ministry of empowering the people of Shapur and offering them education and medical care?

It’s all in the eyes of Nidhi, she says, and in the eyes of the other young children at the school.

These children carry the hope of a better tomorrow. Given the proper education and care, they could become the future leaders of their community. At Nav Jyoti, they are being taught at a young age to be compassionate, to stand up for themselves and each other, to value and help their people.

“They are transformed; they have determination,” Sister Marina

said. “We are already seeing what a difference it makes.” Many SCNs who work in remote places like Shapur, are witnesses to the harsh reality that civilization has hardly reached the rural areas, law enforcement is practically non-existent, and a corrupt system sends the innocent into the jails and offers women little rights.

Centers such as Nav Jyoti bring much needed help and young ones like Nidhi are given the opportunity for a new life.

In the end, it is no coincidence that this new life for the girls and boys in Shapur happens in a place whose name means “new light.”

Ministry Highlights India hosts Theological Homecoming Drumbeats filled the air as dozens of SCNs took part in the procession into the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth chapel in Mokama, India, for the planting of the Peace Pole. One by one, participants came forward to pronounce, “Let Peace Prevail on Earth.” The vow to stand for peace was proclaimed in more than a dozen languages. The ceremony was just one of several events that took place during the SCN Eastern Province Theological Homecoming.

More than 110 Sisters from India and Nepal gathered in Mokama Sept. 30–Oct. 3. Speakers included SCNs Barbara Flores, Adeline Fehribach, Teresa Kotturan, and Julie Driscoll, and Father John Chathanatt, SJ. Participants enjoyed panel discussions, group meetings, and opportunities for silent reflection.

While in India for the Theological These SCNs, all Silver Jubilarians, gathered in Homecoming, Sister Barbara Flores visited India during the Eastern Province Theological tsunami-affected areas. “I was grateful for Homecoming in Mokama, in October. the opportunity to meet some of the people and see the district that was so terribly affected. It is truly amazing what is being done to help rehabilitate people’s lives,” she said.

A peace pole, planted during the Eastern Province Homecoming, matches the one planted at Nazareth earlier this year. The peace poles are among 200,000 planted worldwide in a global committment to non-violence.

Walking for PEACE Dozens of people in Kentucky did more than just talk about the importance of nonviolence, they took to the streets and walked more than 50 miles. Kitty Wilson, SCN, was one of the participants in the Gandhi-Merton Pilgrimage for Peace and Non-Violence Sept. 7-11. Sister Kitty shared how she was deeply moved by those making the long walk from Gethsemani to Louisville, Ky:

Participants walk through Nazareth campus during the Gandhi-Merton Pilgrimage for Peace.

It was a privilege for me to walk with the Interfaith Paths to Peace group from St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bardstown to Catherine Spalding Center at Nazareth, Ky. I felt an inner peace as we walked part of the way in silence, reflecting on the legacy of peace and non-violence given to us by Mahatma Gandhi and Thomas Merton. Peace Activist, Father John Dear inspired all of us to ‘pray the walk’ naming the many ways God is one with us in bringing peace to our world. I met persons of various beliefs on the walk: a young adult Catholic in his senior year at the University of Louisville who believes that ‘prayer will bring peace,’ a Presbyterian woman in her 40s who ‘sees God in all people, especially the poor,’ former Jesuits, now married, who have hearts open to serving God’s people.

The Catherine Spalding Retreat and Conference Center (CSC) was one of the sponsors of the pilgrimage for peace and non-violence.

Participants spent the night at CSC before continuing on to Louisville.

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Suzuki Program lives on t all began with a dream - the dream of Ann IMurphy, SCN, who loved every form of art until the day she died, in 2002.

Sister Ann dreamt of a music program based on the Suzuki method. And like many of the ministries of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, which outlive their foundresses, Sister Ann’s dream lives on today through the Bardstown Suzuki Music Academy.

continues to nurture the program. “It was such an asset; the music was something heard in these halls (the O’Connell Building on Nazareth Campus) for years and years,” she said.

Sister continues to be the program’s financial secretary for the love of music, and the program’s Formerly on the Nazareth Cathy Mejia, a Suzuki teacher, instructs a student during a violin method. She shares Sister Campus, the Suzuki music lesson.

Ann’s dream. “I just program moved to a new believe in Suzuki as a location in downtown Alice Adams, SCN ministry and mission,” Bardstown, Ky., last year.

A parent of the child is also present at every Sister Alice explained. “I’ve never seen a lesson, participating in the learning process, program that is so effective.”

While the location changed, many core and becomes able to reinforce the lesson while features stayed the same – the dedication of the child is practicing at home.

The Suzuki method, initiated in Japan in the teachers, the commitment of their students and Alice Adams, SCN, who continues to work with the program, which has grown tremendously in the past year.

Sister Alice was a music teacher for 25 years and has been involved with the Suzuki Program on the Nazareth grounds since its inception. She is proof the SCN presence

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the mid-20th century, centralizes the belief that all people learn from their environment.

Thus, when starting an instrument, students do not read notes, but play by ear at first.

“These children are speaking to you with their instruments before they really know what they’re doing,” Sister Alice said. “They treat their instrument like a friend.”

The teachers are also a remarkable part of the reason the program lives on and keeps growing with time, according to Sister Alice. “These teachers, it’s a ministry for them,” she said.

“Not only because they believe in Suzuki but because they believe in music as a gift from God.”

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Students of the Nazareth Montessori Children’s Center (NMCC) trick-or-treated at Nazareth Villages in October. Children wore masks of their own creation.

Residents of the Villages and the students from NMCC team up during the year for a variety of intergenerational activities.

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Partners in ministry

“God isn’t finished with me yet!”

An SCN Associate’s journey

Connie Blake, SCN Associate, carries her luggage outside the Belize City Airport during an immersion trip she experienced with other SCN Family members in 2005.

In 1965, Connie Blake of Dalton, Ga., chose to attend Catherine Spalding College in Louisville, Ky., in what she describes as a chance selection from the college search book in her guidance counselor’s office.

But whether it was really chance or the mysterious work of Providence that brought Connie into the presence of SCNs, one thing remains certain – she has since been living the SCN mission statement.

“I have been blessed with many lifegiving experiences that I really feel have been a gift from God like when I was first led to the SCN Community so many years ago,” Connie said. In 1970, she moved to Chattanooga, Tenn., where she worked in a large hospital for 30 years dealing primarily with women’s health issues.

She currently serves as the Coordinator of Parish Nurses at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.

“Even early on, I was living the SCN Community directive to protect the rights of women and children,” Connie said. “I cared for women abused by their

Connie Blake, SCN Associate, helps a young Belizean girl with her homework.

husbands, boyfriends, and significant others, for mothers whose babies were lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death, and was blessed to walk with women on their final journey home.”

Connie then joined the SCN Associate program in 1989. “I became content with what I was doing and how I was living my life. But God wasn’t finished with me,” she explained.

Over the years Connie has maintained a mutual connection with what she endearingly calls “my SCN Family” through Associate Formation Weekends, SCN gatherings open to Associates, phone calls, e-mails, and prayer. “The five-hour drive from Harrison, Tenn., to Nazareth, Ky., is always a much-anticipated journey for it signals a return to ‘holy ground’ and a special homecoming,” Connie said.

The SCN Associate has also taken trips to Belize, where she witnessed and partnered with SCNs in mission.

This year, God had yet another plan for Connie’s commitment to the SCN Family. Along with two other Associates, Mary Martin and Charlotte Hazas, Connie was approved for “life status.”

So, what does it mean

to be an Associate who has made a life commitment? Connie describes it as a desire to make her personal life commitment as an Associate, a Congregational life commitment. “This desire didn’t happen overnight, but grew in my heart over time,” she explained. “It means being a part of a community that takes a stand in serving God’s people, participating in a prayer life I might otherwise have put aside, and growing values that are essential to living-truth, honesty, charity, love, justice, and compassion.”

“I’ve learned not to question why but to say, ‘Here I am Lord – send me!’ God isn’t finished with me yet!”

From left, Charlotte Hazas, Connie Blake and Mary Martin became SCN Associates with life-status in September.

For information on becoming an SCN Associate, go to www.scnfamily.org and click on Get Involved/Become An Associate.

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The Way We Were...

Sisters at the Motherhouse on Nazareth Campus recently took a walk down memory lane. Together, they shared remembrances of old customs and clothing, stories of Novitiate days, but most importantly, they all remembered why they felt called to a life of mission.

TOP LEFT - Anna Marie Canary, SCN, right, performs an impromptu song about making a bonnet. Next to her, Mary Imogene Perrin, SCN, displays the bonnet.

RIGHT - An old sign of the Nazareth Post Office. Below, early photos of two SCNs, a nurse and a teacher, brought back memories.

LEFT - SCNs Betty Vannucci, right, and Mary Sullivan, talk about past times during the gathering.

REUNIONS Nazareth Academy Class of 1959 had a reunion Sept. 1-3, 2006 at Nazareth.

Pictured are, from left, first row: Jackie Styles Peak, Suzanne Williams, Edna Fabre, SCN, Maggie Jo Hartnett Davies; second row: Martha Bourne, MM, Mickey Hartnett Kish, Jerry Jolly Brandenburg, Susie Brown, Marty Morrison Smelser; top: Linda Walter Chudowski, Barbara Hazard Whitlock.

Maggie Jo Hartnett Davies, who attended the reunion, said, “Nazareth was a wonderful time out of time - we all have to go back periodically to refresh ourselves and remember who we really are. Isn’t it wonderful that some people can go home?”

The 1956 Class of St. Vincent de Paul High School in Mt. Vernon, Ohio held its 50th class reunion Aug. 10-12. Class members attended a special Liturgy at St. Vincent on Saturday dedicated to the memory of their six deceased classmates.

The St. Vincent graduates gathered with alumni of Mt. Vernon High School at the Alcove Restaurant.

Members of the St. Vincent de Paul High School Class of 1956 are, from left, back row: Bob Kearns, Jim Richards, Ernie LeFevre, Neil Richert, Tom Hines, John Clark, Henry Curtis and Jim Meier; front row: Marilyn Blakely Peterson, Ginnie McIlvoy DeMuth, Peggy Bernicken Larrick, Mary Margaret Costello McLernon, Shirley Hughes Clark, Marilu Schlairet McGoldrick, Lorle Porter and Becky Belul Richert.

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Family Highlights Shalini D’Souza, SCN, has been elected to the Executive Board of the National Advisory Council to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

SCNs Mary Jane Rhodes and Miriam Corcoran were inducted into the Presentation Academy Hall of Fame on August 20, 2006.

Sister Mary Jane was honored for contributions to education and Sister Miriam for social outreach.

Shalini D’Souza, SCN

Constance “Connie” Tarallo, SCN, recently received The Ann and Joachim Award, from St. Ann Church, in Memphis, Tenn. The award honors those parishioners who demonstrate excellence in their commitment to St. Ann Parish Connie Tarallo, SCN community. “I can think of so many parishioners and teachers who are deserving of this honor,” Sister Connie said. “I am truly blessed and grateful.”

Dorothy Jackson, SCN, served as a panelist at the recent Black Catholic Joint Conference held July 23 - 28, 2006 in Louisville, Ky. The theme of the panel discussion was Challenges Facing Black Catholics Today. Sister Dorothy noted that “education is Dorothy Jackson, SCN a key to opening doors that lead to self-improvement.”

Luke Boiarski, SCN, will assume responsibilities for shortterm immersion experiences of the SCN Lay Mission Volunteer Program while continuing in her role as Western Province Vocations Promotion Director.

Sister Luke will lead an Luke Boiarski, SCN immersion experience to Belize Jan. 22-30, 2007.

The Presentation Academy Alumnae Association initiated Mary Jane Rhodes, SCN the Hall of Fame to recognize alumnae, staff, and faculty who have made outstanding accomplishments, either while at the school or after their years at Presentation.

Sister Mary Jane graduated from Presentation Academy in 1948.

A Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 55 years, 24 of her 46 years in Catholic education were spent teaching math and theology at Presentation. While teaching at Presentation, Sister Mary Jane received a bronze medal in honor of her 34 years of dedication Miriam Corcoran, SCN to the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Sister Miriam, a 1941 graduate of Presentation, was recognized for her compassionate outreach ministry. She makes calls and visitations when someone connected to Presentation, Spalding University, or the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth loses a loved one. Sister Miriam taught several subjects at Presentation including English and drama from 1950-1961. She also served as the Speech and Drama coach.

The class of 1963 honored Sister Miriam by establishing an endowed scholarship fund in her name. In 2002, she was selected as Presentation’s Alumna of the Year.

Kitty Wilson, SCN, received 13 medals at the Kentucky Senior Games in Lexington, Ky., Sept. 20-23. During the games, hosted by Lexington Parks and Recreation, Sister Kitty took part in 13 sports events and won medals in all of them – gold, David Gore presents Kitty Wilson, SCN, with one of silver, or bronze.

the 13 medals she won in the Kentucky Senior Games.

Other winners pictured from left are Ruth Hua, Johnnie Conner and Joyce Manis, all from Tennessee.

“I enjoyed most the basketball and track & field events because everyone cheered for each player and the loudest cheers were for those who came in last, just because they participated,” Sister Kitty explained.

SCNs Mary Monica Boll and John Loretto Mueller were recently honored upon their retirement for service to the Holly Springs, Miss., community at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Sister Mary Monica served as director of the Holy Family Child Care Center from 1979-1992. She then turned her efforts to full-time work with the Marshall County Literacy Council. Sister John Loretto came to Holly Springs in 1999 as a volunteer working with New Hope Village and at St. Mary Monica Boll, SCN Joseph Parish.

Their leaving Holly Springs marked the end of a history of SCN presence in Holly Springs dating back to 1868 when they established Bethlehem Academy. During the yellow fever epidemic of 1878, SCNs nursed the sick. The epidemic claimed the lives of six of the 13 Sisters missioned there. In appreciation John Loretto Mueller, SCN of the sacrifices and services of SCNs, the city erected the Yellow Fever Martyrs’ Monument in 1879.

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SCN Family members give back Mary Medley Bonn, matriarch of the family of Joseph A. (J.A.) Medley remembers her father who died May 14, 2006 and his lifelong connection with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: An only child, Joseph Alphonsus (J.A.) Medley, became the father of a large family. In the late 50s, my grandfather suffered from arteriosclerosis and its effects. Unable to get care for him elsewhere, my father approached Catherine Mary Zollner, SCN, the administrator of Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Sister Catherine Mary graciously accepted my grandfather into the geriatric unit of the hospital without his requiring medical psychiatric care. Granddad stayed there until his death. I remember dad saying, “If I ever had any money, I would leave some to the Sisters for taking care of my dad.”

Dad often spoke of his gratitude to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth for the care given grandfather and for The late J.A. and Elizabeth similar kindnesses extended to him and my mother over the years. Dad began showing up for the 6 a.m.

Osborne Medley Sunday Mass at the Nazareth Motherhouse back in 1961-’65 so he could get an occasional glimpse of me when I was a novice. I was long gone from Nazareth when my parents began attending Sunday Mass at Russell Hall in the late 80s. My parents’ deteriorating health made it increasingly difficult for them to climb the steps to St. Joseph Church in Bardstown so they came to Nazareth for Mass and devotions. When my parents died—first Mom, then Dad—they received their final blessing at their funerals in Russell Hall. Medley family members filled the chapel to capacity.

You never know how one person’s kind act will remain with someone over a lifetime. We pray for the success of SCN ministries around the world and, when dad died, we asked that memorial donations be sent to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

Journeying On Margaret Thompson, SCN, 96, formerly Sister Ann Bernard, died at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 5, 2006.

A Nelson County, Ky., native, Sister Margaret had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 77 years.

Sister Margaret ministered in Community Service and Child Care in Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. She was a member of the Motherhouse Food Services staff, served as assistant sacristan and later as sacristan at St. Vincent Church, Nazareth, Ky. She is particularly remembered for her sewing and upholstery skills. Sister Margaret managed the costume room of the Nazareth College Drama Department from 1967-71. She lived at the Motherhouse serving in volunteer ministry from 1984-2002.

Survivors include two sisters, Aline Dixon of Bardstown, Ky., and Jeanette Claytor of Lebanon Junction, Ky.; as well as several nieces and nephews.

When Cassilda Castell, SCN, learned of Sister Margaret’s death she wrote: “When I came to the SCN Novitiate from India, Sister Margaret befriended me. I knew her from 1970 when I was a student at the college at Nazareth. Sister was always very friendly and easy to be with. She did the sewing and she helped me sew my clothes. I remember my companions saying ‘Let us go and have some fun with Sister Margaret...’”

Rita Agnes McBride, SCN, 98, died at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky., on Aug. 23, 2006. A native of Mount Holly, N.J., she had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 78 years.

An educator, Sister Rita Agnes taught in primary grades in Kentucky, Maryland and Virginia for a total of 40 years. Later she served in community service in Kentucky and Maryland and in the Apostolate of Prayer.

Survivors include a niece, Mildred Schreck, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; and cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richter of Sink Grove, West Virginia.

At Sister Rita Agnes’ funeral service Carolyn Wilson, SCN, said, “There is more meaning to life than a mere termination in death. Sister Rita Agnes’ life was dedicated to doing the will of God and serving others. I knew her when she was in Roanoke. She taught several of my sisters and brothers. She taught youngsters setting them out on their own paths in life.”

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Journeying On Mary Lucina Sheehan, SCN, 96, died at Marian Manor, South Boston, Mass., on Oct. 2, 2006. A native of Brockton, Mass., she had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 79 years.

During most of Sister Mary Lucina’s religious life she was engaged in secondary education in Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and Massachusetts. When Sister Mary Lucina retired from the classroom, she moved into food services for her local community at St. Brigid Convent, South Boston, Mass., from 1983-97.

Survivors include three nieces, Anne Marie O’Shea, SCN, of Brockton, Mass., Maureen Pearlman of Warwick, R.I., and Margaret Hughes of Cranston, R.I. As a high school teacher, Sister Mary Lucina had a great love for her students. In an interview she once said, “I liked to make myself available to the kids whenever they needed someone to talk to. I could tell when they came to school whether they had had a bad night.

I tried to walk down the aisles and have something to say to each one of them. To be successful, a teacher has to love the students and, when they know it, they will return the love.”

Patricia Ann Wright, SCN, 86, formerly Sister Thomas Patricia, died at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 21, 2006. A native of Brockton, Mass., she had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for nearly 68 years.

Sister Pat served in elementary education as teacher, principal and computer coordinator for 55 years in Kentucky and Massachusetts. In later years, she served in the Apostolate of Prayer.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

A former student of Sister Pat’s, Father Charles McDonald of the Diocese of Lexington, Ky., presided at her funeral.

“Sister taught me in the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grades at St. Mary Cathedral School in Covington, Ky. She had a tremendous influence not only on me but on all the students. Sister was a true liberal in that she believed in social justice for everyone,” he said.

Antonia Scheibert, SCN, 87, died at SS. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 18, 2006. A native of Louisville, she had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for nearly 66 years.

Sister Antonia served in elementary education in Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee and Massachusetts for 35 years. After her many years of teaching, Sister Antonia worked as a nursing assistant and receptionist at Nazareth Home and Maria Hall.

Survivors include a brother, George Scheibert of Everett, Mass.; two sisters, Flora Zurkuhlen and Sue Ann Wittmer; and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Scheibert, all of Louisville.

Theresa Beirne Endler of Louisville wrote of Sister Antonia: “Sister was my fifth grade teacher at St. Matthias and I loved her. She was a great teacher with a wonderful sense of humor. I would stay after school just to talk and cut up with her. She was an inspiration to me and I will always remember her.”

Mary Collette Crone, SCN, 84, died at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 11, 2006. A native of Memphis, Tenn., she had been a Sister of Charity for 66 years.

Sister Mary Collette served as an educator in Kentucky, Massachusetts, Kansas, Ohio and Tennessee. She taught at Nazareth College and Academy. When Sister Mary Collette realized the impact a hearing loss would have on her teaching, she studied Library Science to become a librarian in schools and colleges. Sister Mary Collette also served as Provincial Secretary, Congregational Archivist and a resource person to many.

Survivors include four brothers, Walter, Harrel and Robert Crone, all of Memphis, Tenn., and George Crone of Madison, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.

Concluding the opening remarks at the funeral liturgy Pat Kelley, SCN, said: “Throughout the years of her demanding ministries, Sister Mary was always available to other calls from the Community, for the needs of individual Sisters, especially those engaged in writing or research. Sister had an eagle eye when proofreading, and she was always gracious when making suggestions to improve a manuscript.

She will long be remembered for sharing with others her time, talent and treasure.”

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Journeying On Mary Bennet Cecil, SCN, 89, died at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 8, 2006. A native of Marion County, Ky., she had been a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth for 69 years.

Sister served in elementary education as teacher, principal, supervisor and secretary in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Arkansas. Sister also served in Health Care as a receptionist, in community service, and in social services. Sister Mary Bennett was known throughout the state for her dedication to HIV/AIDS patients and was at the side of more than 100 patients as they completed their life’s journey. Her work at Nazareth Home and in the city of Louisville won her the annual Bell award.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews.

Regina Cecil Peyton writes of her great-aunt: “I am blessed to have known and shared 37 years of my life knowing Sister Mary Bennet...

Everyone in my family has been touched by her love--from my own milestones, to my husband’s conversion to Catholicism, to the births of my three children, baptisms, confirmations, and the marriage of my oldest child. My GREAT-aunt will forever be in my heart and memory.”

Deceased Alumni/Alumnae: Huberta Mettling Weihe, Presentation Academy and Nazareth College, 1954 Phyllis Berkmeier Jones, LaSalette Academy, 1955 Lillian Ann Kapfhammer, Nazareth School of Nursing, St. Joseph Infirmary, 1947 Rosemary L. Thornton, St. Joseph Infirmary, 1947 Ann Cecelia Starck Spradling, St. Joseph Infirmary School of Nursing, 1939 Patricia Ripley Devine, Nazareth Jr. College, 1951 Jane Koenig Janson, LaSalette Academy, 1939 Elizabeth Anne Martin Mosher, St. Vincent Infirmary Pat Kelly Sutton, LaSalette Academy, 1948

The Journey is produced quarterly by the Office of Congregational Advancement. Contributors for this issue include Diane Curtis, Raluca Barzu, Carolyn Willett, Mary Medley Bonn, Patsy O’Toole, Dianne Smith, Janice White; SCNs Regina Atkins, Kitty Wilson and Rachel Willett. Photos for this issue were provided by Diane Curtis, Raluca Barzu, Carolyn Willett, Patrick Pfister Photography, Mary Medley Bonn, Patsy O’Toole and SCNs Kitty Wilson and Julie Driscoll.

Considering a gift to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth?

The House and Senate have passed the Pension Protection Act of 2006, which allows current IRA rollover gifts to charities up to $100,000 without the need to report the distribution amount as ordinary income.

Has your IRA increased substantially over the years? Are you now required to take a minimum distribution, but don’t really need the extra funds at this time? This bill offers a simple, convenient way to help the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, at the same time providing potential tax benefits to you.

If you are age 70 ½ or above, you can make a charitable gift of any amount up to $100,000 of your IRA and not have to claim the distribution as income. All you have to do is instruct your IRA custodian to transfer the amount directly to the charity of your choice.

To discuss your charitable giving interest, please contact Leslie Wilson at (502) 348-1551 or lwilson@scnazarethky.org. Your support helps ensure the future of the ministries of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

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Memorial/Honorary Donations 8/1/06 - 10/20/06 MEMORIALS S. ALBERTA ABELL Francis\Loretta Taylor S. PAULINE ABELL Francis\Loretta Taylor ZUDORA AMREIN Leonard\Elizabeth Locaputo Ronald\Laverne Gerth ATKINS FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins MARY AYITHAMATTAM Anonymous HELEN CATHERINE AYRES Grace Busse THOMAS EMERSON BALLARD Nora Ballard DOROTHY (DOT) BANAGAN Jim\Anne Tennison S. MAUDE MICHELLE BARBER Mary Medley Bonn Dolores\Louis Barber, Jr. Kevin\Michelle Barber JOHN A. BARRETT Robert\Rita Lemire S. JOSEPHINE BARRIEAU Romeo\Rachel Dube Leo\Ruth A. Healy S. MARY ROBERT BECKER Denise\Don Carpenter TERESA BECKERT Richard\Elaine Giebelhaus FRANCIS BERLANDI S. Helen McNulty Ruth McNulty JOHN BICKFORD S. Helen McNulty Ruth McNulty MARY BICKFORD S. Helen McNulty Ruth McNulty S. EULA BLANDFORD Tommy\Catherine Dunavant HELEN BOLAND Anni Donahue DEBBIE THIENEMAN BOUCHARD S. Brenda Gonzales REV. BERT BRIAN Les Keene, Jr. JUDY BUCKMAN S. Theresa Cash S. Marion Reardon

S. MARY RANSOM BURKE Suzanne Hackmiller Gary\Christina Beavin Ginny Burkart Joyce\Joe Sikora Mary Jane Berchler Nancy M. Hoskins MR. & MRS. JAMES C. BURNETT Margaret B. Leibson MILTON & MARGIE CASIL Mary Hilger ANTHONY\YOLANDA CAVALLINI Della A. Crowley KEN CECIL Kay Clark Deidre Clark S. MARY BENNET CECIL Bill\Sherrill Herm St. William Church\ Louisville, KY Tony\Judy Heitzman Bob\Hazel Caldwell Ruby Shull Charles M. Cecil Nina Mae Cecil Daniel\Florence E. Luckett Mary L. Fuchs S. Anne Hagedorn Evelyn Heun Marlene Korfhage S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent Mary Rita Griesbaum Mary\Jerry Luckett JANET CHAMBERLAIN Josephine Burch JOE\ANN CHAMPY Rose Mary Stuecker DAN CLARK Robert\Anita Reh JAMES COCHRANE S. Evelyn Hurley SCNs\St. Brigid Convent\ S. Boston REV. FRANK COCO, SJ SCNs\Russell Hall JOHN E. COLLINS Marie E. Collins EDNA CONNER George\Helen Weinman JEANETTE CONNOLLY Joe Connolly S. MARY MATILDA CONNOLLY Tommy\Catherine Dunavant WILLARD CORRIGAN

Clarification: This marker is on the site of the portion of Nazareth Academy erected in 1818.

Nazareth Academy opened in 1814.

Ann C. Crelly JIM CORTESE Loyce Winfield Joanne Hogg Coleman JOSEPH CRADDOCK Helen\Jim Rowe S. JOAN ELLEN CREGG Claire Chase S. MARY COLLETTE CRONE S. Janice Downs S. Mary Sullivan Phyllis Passafiume Mary Jo VanVactor S. Irene Satory Barbara Miller Thomas Forrest\Barbara Priddy Debbie\Rick Pellicciotti George Crone S. Frances Barber Marie Moore Mary Crone S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro Sharon Cecil S. Mary Austin Donovan S. Sheila Ann Madden S. Anne Hagedorn Connie K. Lusher Francis V. Ialenti Tom\Bobbie Beson Crone Brian\Eileen Deneve S. Catherine Arnold Jane\William Crone S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent Janet\Ed Teel S. Lucille Phipps S. Mary Elaine Zehnder DANIEL\MARGARET CROWLEY Della A. Crowley S. MARGARET CROWLEY Mary Ginnetty Della A. Crowley S. ROSE DOMINICA CROWLEY Beth Tykodi S. EMILIANA CRYAN S. Lucille Phipps S. Mary Elaine Zehnder ROSE M. CUDDY Hank\Ginny Curtin MANUEL DASILVA Bill\Marion Coughlin LOUISE DEMARCHI S. Joan Robishaw S. Marie John Kelley S. RITA DEMATTE Rita DeMatte PATRICIA “PATTY” DEVINE Mary Susan Goodykoontz AGNES DILLON S. Evelyn Hurley JANE DOHERTY S. Evelyn Hurley CHARLES F. DONAHOE S. Alice Garrity S. Peggy Fowkes REV. JOSEPH DOWNEY S. Pat Healey JOHN WILLIAM (JACK) DRERUP Joanne Hogg Coleman BENNY DRISKILL Loyce Winfield S. Kay Winfield S. PRISCA DUFFY Robert\Ruth Conway PRESTON P. DUNAVANT, JR. Helen\Jim Rowe SUZIE DUNBAR Mike\Peg Dunbar S. ROBERT LOUISE DUNCAN Dr. Robert B. Scripko Mary McDaniel

S. ETHEL DURBIN Shirley M. Rogers FRANK J. DURKIN Jean M. Durkin MARIE V. DYSON Jim\Anne Tennison HELEN EDWARDS S. Angeline Driscoll S. Barbara Peterson S. Lucille Phipps S. Mary Elaine Zehnder JOE EGAN Bill\Marion Coughlin JOSEPHINE ALONGI FARGNOLI Helen\Jim Rowe

Patrick\Janet Roxworthy Cotton and Allen PSC Art\Joyce Fultz KENNETH GALLIHER Josephine K. Burch JOHN GATZ S. Mary Joyce Kernen S. Ann Kernen S. Clara Willett S. Rachel Willett Anonymous SCN Associate Office S. Mary Austin Donovan S. Alice Adams S. Emily Nabholz S. Pat Hill

A meeting for SCNs 60 and younger at Nazareth, Sept. 15-17, brought 34 Sisters together to interact, reconnect and share their thoughts about the future. Sisters Trudy Edgington, left, and Sharon Gray shared some fun moments during the gathering.

S. MARY LYNN FIELDS Nancy Leatherman S. MARY FINNERAN Rosellen W. McGonegle FORMER TEACHERS\ DECEASED Mary F. Hillenmeyer EDGAR FOSTER Bill \Marion Coughlin ROSE FOUGERE S. Alice Garrity S. Peggy Fowkes S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw Anonymous S. Clare McNeil S. Dorothy MacDougall S. Evelyn Hurley S. Helen McNulty Ruth McNulty S. Theresa Cash S. Catherine Lee S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Marion Reardon S. Mary Assumpta Dwyer S. Marian Stenken S. Maureen Taaffe S. Maria Vincent Brocato Mary Gene Frank S. Marietta Putzig S. Pat Healey DON FULTZ Phyllis A. Osbourn

S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Brenda Gonzales S. Susan Kilb S. Lucille Phipps S. Mary Elaine Zehnder S. Anita Hager S. MARY RICHARD GERAGHTY Tommy\Catherine Dunavant GERALD GERMAN Loyce S. Winfield S. THERESA GIARDINO Louis\Jennifer Ballard S. Maria Vincent Brocato Mary Gene Frank James\Jeanine Thornberry S. LAURITA GIBSON Mary E. Carroll\Edward Turner Family MARY DOMITILLA GIBSON Mabel C. Hayden JODY GRANT George\Margaret Frey LEO GREENE S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw S. MARGARET ROSE GRIESBAUM S. Diane Pharo WILLIAM (MAC) GRISSO, JR. Helen\Jim Rowe

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Memorial/Honorary Donations 8/1/06 - 10/20/06 S. ROSE CARMEL HARNDEN Maggie\Clinton Bubb ALICE HEITZMAN Greg Heitzman PAUL HEMMER Grace Busse ANN MONTGOMERY HENRY James\Carolyn Henry EDWIN T. HILGER Mary Hilger LILLIAN VELMA HINDLEY Mary Ada Bachman PATRICIA HOFMANN Joe Connolly PATRICIA RUTH HOGG Joanne Hogg Coleman BEVERLY “JO” HOLLIS SCN Associates WILLIAM “WOODIE” HOWE S. Joan Robishaw S. Marie John Kelley SCNs\St. Brigid Convent\ S. Boston S. Martha Walsh S. Ellen Paul McGovern S. Shirley Ann Howe S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent MARY HRANICKY S. Barbara Peterson MILDRED HUNTINGTON S. Brenda Gonzales BARBARA JOHNSON HUTCHESON Agnes Sonne JANE JANSON S. Jane Ann Koenig WADE JEFFERSON S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald DARREN JOHNSON S. Evelyn Hurley MARY JONES Helen\Jim Rowe PHYLLIS BERKMEIER JONES Pat Hahn Maureen Meyers KERN FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Virginia Kern MARILYN KERN Helen\Jim Rowe LENORE KING William C. King HARRY KLAPHEKE Anonymous SCN Associate Office S. MARY BARBARA KOENIG S. Jane Anne Koenig CLIFF\NATALIE KRUG Gary\Paula Johnson PATRICIA LEE SCNs\St. Brigid Convent\ S. Boston HAL LEGNER Louise J. Legner S. EILEEN LEHANE Claire Chase MARGARET LISH S. Connie Tarallo PETER LOEHLE S. Louellyn Russell S. Barbara Peterson S. FRANCES MIRIAM LOKER George\Elizabeth Reeves Wigginton Robert\Sara Wigginton S. MARTHA RITA LUCKETT Richard Cambron

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SHEILA LYNCH Bill\Marion Coughlin MAGRUDER FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Mary Francow ISAAC MALHAM Loyce Winfield S. CLARE MANDLEHR Thomas\Janice Nolan S. FRANCIS ANNA MATTHEWS Miriam Cappers S. ELLEN MATTINGLY Ann Bergman CECILIA WHELAN MAY Virginia Welch Caponi CATHERINE MCAULIFFE S. Evelyn Hurley S. RITA AGNES MCBRIDE Sue\Henry Richter Tony Wade Jean Edwards\Edwards Family Helen\Jim Rowe Lois Wilson Betty A. Farnsley Marie C. Moore S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent Ruth Downs & Family Peggy M. Dogan S. FLORENCE MCCARTHY Roger L. Mulloy, Jr. ELIZABETH\LAWRENCE MCCROSKEY Celeste Midkiff GEORGE\MARTHA MCCUTCHAN Rita Kay McCutchan ANNA MARIE MCDERMOTT Helen\Jim Rowe S. AGNES GERALDINE MCGANN Dr.\Mrs. Gerard Dominique EUNICE MCMILLEN Loyce Winfield ANNA MCNEIL S. Susan Kilb S. Evelyn Hurley S. Ann Susan Villa S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw S. Clare McNeil S. Dorothy MacDougall S. Helen McNulty Ruth McNulty S. Mary Kevin Egan S. Catherine Lee Anne Marie McNeil S. Marion Reardon S. Mary Assumpta Dwyer S. Louise Smith S. Maureen Taaffe S. Pat Healey JOSEPH A. MEDLEY Gary\Christina Beavin ROBERT MILLER Kathi M. Miller DEL MONARCH Nell\D.J. Monarch, Jr. RITA MONTGOMERY Verna Wood AMBROSE JOSEPH (BUZZ) MOODY Helen\Jim Rowe S. EUGENIA MUETHING Mae Parrott MICHAEL MULLANEY Anonymous S. Irene Satory SCN Western Province Office S. Theresa Cash S. Mary Kevin Egan S. Elaine Puthoff S. Maria Vincent Brocato Mary Gene Frank

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S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw EDWARD MURPHY Nell\D.J. Monarch, Jr. LEO NEE S. Catherine Lee PAUL NICHOLS Loyce Winfield ELIZABETH COMBS O’DANIEL Dorothy O’Daniel Glass Mr.\Mrs. Loren Sommerfield LYNN O’SULLIVAN Stephen D. O’Sullivan KATHERINE YEAGER OVERSTREET Helen\Jim Rowe PASQUARELLA FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Joe\Olga Pasquarella PETER PENCZNER Loyce Winfield S. DOROTHY PETERSON Cornelia A. Serpell PHILLIPS FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins PAUL PHILLIPS, SR Douglas\Martha Chagnon S. JEAN DOLORES PHIPPS Richard Nelson JOSEPH LEO “JOSE” PIKE SCN Associates Anonymous CHARLES E. POUSARDIEN Mary Hilger S. ROSEMARY REASBECK Joe\Olga Pasquarella MARIE FERRING REMKE Nancy Jo Remke Simpson CHARLOTTE RINSCHLER Grace Busse THELMA ROBERTS Hubert Roberts EILEEN ROSE ROCHFORD Loyce Winfield JULIE ROGERS S. Evelyn Hurley S. MARY RACHEL ROOKS Ann D. Hailey PATRICK THOMAS ROWE S. Anna Marie Canary S. LUCILLE RUSSELL Lucy\Gary Lee ABRAHAM CHRISTOPHER SANVEE SCN Associates VALENTINO JOSEPH SARTINI Helen\Jim Rowe ROBERT SBRAVATI S. Betty Fracchia S. Barbara Spencer S. ANTONIA SCHEIBERT S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent S. Marion Reardon OTTO SCHOLAND Helen\Jim Rowe KITTY SCHULZ S. Louellyn Russell LEO SCHWARTZMILLER S. Mary Sullivan Hal\Dorothy Berger Joan M. Hoffman Ruby F. Gramelspacher Philip\Ann

Gramelspacher John\Wanda Blandford Steve\Judy Schuler Polly Schwartzmiller

Paul Anderson RICHARD W. SLOAN Helen\Jim Rowe RITA SMITH Ann Crelly ANITA SNYDER

The Office of Sponsored Ministries invited their recently appointed administrators for an orientation at Nazareth. From left are Maria Vincent Brocato, SCN, Joanne Forker, CSJ, Mary Luken, Rose Howard, SCN, Jeni Schmitt and Alida Coughlin.

CHESTER SCIOG Virginia Foley DANIEL SCIRETTA Leola Downs MARTHA BELL SCOTT William Logan Scott SCN\As\RELATIVES AND FRIENDS\DECEASED S. Irene Satory S. Mary Jane Rhodes S. Regina Atkins SCNAs\RELATIVES\ DECEASED S. Mary Ellen Doyle SCNs\DECEASED Joanne Hogg Coleman S. Mary Jane Rhodes S. Regina Atkins Carol C. Noonan SCNs\WHO TAUGHT ME AT HOLY NAME SCHOOLST. PATRICK\DECEASED Rev. Leon Grantz, CP SCNs\WHO TAUGHT AT LASALETTE ACADEMY\ DECEASED Ginny Burkart GESNGER SEME S. Marietta Putzig S. MARY LUCINA SHEEHAN Marilyn Schuler Rose Killmeier Ellen Contreras S. Phyllis Dullea Mary M. Burke S. Emily Pugh S. Marion Reardon S. Sharen Baldy Sarah D. Smith Gertrude Keefe S. Evelyn Hurley S. Mary Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Pat Worley Archbishop Williams High School S. Mary Austin Dovovan Elaine\Edward Cochrane Carolyn Mitchell S. Mary Braley JOSEPHINE “JOSSI” SILON Jo Anne Gallucci Ben\Lorris Kohler Nancy Koo Jane\Michael Brodie

John\Margaret Thompson VERNA SOILEAU Jennie DeGenova SPIGA FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS Agnes Spiga S. JAMES MARIA SPILLANE S. Ann Susan Villa Lois Redmon S. Marion Reardon Roanoke Catholic High School Class of 1952 Geneva Piwkowski Mary M. Burke S. MARILYN SPINK Lynne Wrocklage Annalou A. Ritchie Bro. Joseph Luis S. Maureen Coughlin Rosellen W. McGonegle S. VIRGINIA LOUISE STOCKER Leroy and Joyce GrossCochran Josephine Burch PEARL STOTZ S. Margaret Rodericks DANNY SULLIVAN Marilyn Schuler GERALD SWEENEY S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty S. Alice Garrity S. Peggy Fowkes Joan L. Lewis S. Diane Pharo Marie Sweeney\Fred Taylor ALFRED VICTOR THOMAS, JR. Helen\Jim Rowe THOMPSON FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins HARRY THOMPSON Loyce S. Winfield S. Kay Winfield S. Clare McNeil S. Dorothy MacDougall S. MARGARET THOMPSON Janet MacLean Beverly Etherton Diane Masden Jeanette Claytor John\Margaret Thompson

Memorial/Honorary Donations 8/1/06 - 10/20/06 Patricia Shawler Sharon Cecil S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent ALDAGESA TORTOLINI S. Marietta Putzig ROSEMARY TRACY Loyce Winfield ROBERT TRUDELL Helen\Jim Rowe ROBERT P. TULLY Helen\Jim Rowe RUTH UPTON S. Regina Atkins Glenda Atkins James Dolores Atkins Bohn Office of Congregational Advancement VARKEY GEORGE VELIYATHUMALLY Cy Chowattukunnel S. MARGARET MARY VESSELS Margaret Mills MARGARET VOLPERT Jim Volpert S. ANNE WHITEHEAD Dr. Robert B. Scripko Mary W. Wilkinson WILLIAMS FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Mary Francow RODNEY WILLS S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty ALAN WILSON S. Kitty Wilson CINDY WILSON S. Kitty Wilson PHILIP WILSON S. Kitty Wilson S. CLAUDIA WIRTZ John\Lisa Rotunni Corinne Bertoniere S. PATRICIA ANN WRIGHT

Alberta Hoffer, SCN, seated, chooses between two desserts at the cake booth during the Nazareth Home Picnic in Louisville, Ky. Janet King, director of food services is holding her sweet winnings.

Margaret Davenport, SCN, left, and volunteer coordinator Barbara Peterson look on.

S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro Edna Lucille Payne Thomas\Mary Powers S. Mary Sullivan S. Clara Willett S. Rachel Willett S. Mary Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Frances Barber S. Phyllis Dullea S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty S. Sheila Ann Madden S. Ellen Paul McGovern S. Shirley Ann Howe S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent S. Alice Garrity S. Peggy Fowkes S. Emily Pugh S. Marion Reardon S. Alice Adams S. Emily Nabholz S. Pat Hill S. Mary Braley S. Lucille Phipps S. Mary Elaine Zehnder NELSON WURZ S. Anna Marie Canary Helen\Jim Rowe JANE YOUNG S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty S. MARY IMELDA YURT S. Lucille Phipps S. Mary Elaine Zehnder JACK ZAMBACCA Helen\Jim Rowe MOTHER OF MARILYN ZORNICK Libby\Greg Sheard HONORARIES S. SARA ANN ABELL Dolores\Louis Barber, Jr. Francis\Loretta Taylor ARMOUR FAMILY\LIVING MEMBERS Alice Armour S. ELLEN BALLEW Cornelia Grenier SUZANNE BARNETT S. Phyllis Dullea CONNIE BLAKE Rebecca Dickinson BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Gerard\Vinola Aroquianadane S. KATHLEEN MARY BOHAN Connie K. Lusher S. MARY BRALEY Marc\Kathleen Davidson S. MARIA VINCENT BROCATO Mr.\Mrs. Charles Brocato S. MARY ANNE BURKARDT S. Pat Healey S. ANNA MARIE CANARY Mary T. Black S. LUCY CARRICO Ruth A. Carrico S. ROSEMARIE CHASE Marcia Chapin S. CAROL CLASGENS S. Mary Eula Johnson S. BRIDGID CLIFFORD Marcia Chapin S. RITA MARIA COCO Joe Danna

S. MIRIAM CORCORAN Betty Farnsley S. SHALINI D’SOUZA S. Pat Healey GINGER DOTSON Joanne Hogg Coleman MARY DWIN S. Maureen Taaffe S. MARY ASSUMPTA DWYER\JUBILEE

HARPER Elizabeth\Alan Miller JOSEPHINE HARRINGTON S. Evelyn Hurley MR.\MRS. LEON HENDRICKSON\GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY S. Dorothy Thomas S. PAT HILL Ruth A. Carrico S. JEAN CARMEL HOWARD

Martha Mahoney, SCN, paints a ceramic figurine at the Nazareth Ceramics Shop, which is preparing for the holidays.

Connie K. Lusher REV. JOHN EGAN, OP S. Pat Worley S. BARBARA FLORES\ SILVER JUBILEE S. Mildred McGovern S. Margaret Maria Coon Anonymous S. Pat Worley Nativity Hall Community Gary\Christina Beavin S. June Monaghan S. Ruth Ann Humphrey S. Susan Kilb S. Susan Tudu S. Eleanor Martin S. Susan Gatz Trudi Maish S. Pat Healey S. MARY FOECKLER S. Mary Eula Johnson S. JOSEPHINE FOLEY Peggy Hyland FORMER TEACHERS\ LIVING Mary F. Hillenmeyer S. SUSAN GATZ S. Pat Healey DR.\MRS. RICHARD GILL\ WEDDING Philip\Jacqueline Seyfried William M. Sonnett Timothy\Elizabeth Gill GOLDEN JUBILARIANS\2006 S. Mary Eula Johnson S. Connie Tarallo S. Loretta Weller S. Susan Thomas S. Phyllis Hannon S. BRENDA GONZALES Patricia Crapo S. ANNA JEANNE HARDESTY Tommy\Catherine Dunavant S. MARY GEMMA HARLOW Larry\Beverly Ladegast DR.\MRS. FREDERICK

Donna Roby S. MARY PAULETTA KANE S. Mary Austin Donovan DOROTHY KELLY\ BIRTHDAY S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty TOM KENNEDY Robert Kennedy GINA\JOHN KUZUOKA\ SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY S. Margaret Rodericks DR. PENELOPE KYLE\ PRESIDENT OF RADFORD UNIVERSITY S. Brenda Gonzales S. BARBARA JOSEPH LAMMERS Helen\Jim Rowe VINCENT D. LORENZO Marie A. Lorenzo MICHAEL LOSENSKE\ COMPLETION OF DEACONATE STUDIES S. Sharen Baldy S. DOROTHY MACDOUGALL S. Mary Anne Burkardt ASHLEY\DANIEL MANNING S. Evelyn Hurley S. ANNE RITA MAUCK Philly Rains REV. CHARLES MCDONALD\RETIREMENT Thomas\Mary Powers S. RUTH MARIE MCGAUGHRAN\BIRTHDAY Helen\Jim Rowe S. ELLEN PAUL MCGOVERN\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Mary Eula Johnson S. MARY ELIZABETH MILLER S. Evelyn Hurley S. CARLENE MOUSER

Phil\Carol Heilman MARY MURPHY S. Sharen Baldy S. EMILY NABHOLZ Greg Nabholz Tim\Brenda Nabholz S. TERESA ROSE NABHOLZ Greg Nabholz Tim\Brenda Nabholz TOM\BARBARA JEAN NABHOLZ\GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Elinor\Henry Rohlman, Jr. Lee\Agnes Bass S. ALICE O’CONNELL, VSC S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. JOSEPHINE PERICO S. Evelyn Hurley S. BARBARA PETERSON Sue Blakeley DAVID\JOY RHODES\ GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY S. Mary Jane Rhodes S. Anna Marie Rhodes REV. RODOLPH\10TH ANNIVERSARY S. Angeline Driscoll ST. ANN Gerard\Vinola Aroquianadane ST. PETER SCHOOL\ LEXINGTON, KY Jerome Wayne Mullins SCNs\LIVING Joanne Hogg Coleman SCNs\WHO TAUGHT ME AT HOLY NAME SCHOOL-ST. PATRICK\LIVING Rev. Leon Grantz, CP RACHEL\ARUN SEQUIERA\MARRIAGE S. Janice Downs S. MARILYN SHEA Nora Ballard SILVER JUBILARIANS S. Susan Thomas S. Phyllis Hannon S. CECILIA SIMICK Dr. Matthew Schuck MELINDA SMITH Tish Anderson MARILYN STANLEY S. Kitty Wilson ERICA\ROBERTO TAPIA S. Margaret Rodericks BETTY\TONY TROTTA\ GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY S. Loretta Weller S. BRIDGET VADAKEATTAM\BIRTHDAY Elaine Egan LYAL VAN VLEET Margaret C. Snaider HELEN WANNER S. Kitty Wilson S. ELIZABETH ANN WEBB John T. Dwyer, Jr. MICHAEL L. WILSON\ BIRTHDAY S. Kitty Wilson SHIRLEY WILSON\ BIRTHDAY S. Kitty Wilson S. ALICE TERESA WOOD Larry\Glenda Hill S. PAT WORLEY S. Mary Eula Johnson Barbara\Alan Johnson Mary T. Black GEORGE\MARTHA ZEIS\GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY S. Louise Maria Effinger

Memorials or honoraries to SCN Family members may be made through the website at http://www.scnfamily.org or by sending to the Office of Congregational Advancement, P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY 40048 Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

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Second Annual

Nazareth Picnic S S E C C U S A

The second annual Nazareth Picnic, held Aug. 26, 2006 on the Nazareth campus, was a huge success.

More than 4,000 people attended the picnic; 300 volunteers worked throughout the day; and 1,500 chicken dinners were served in the Motherhouse dining room.

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth thank all those who helped make the event successful. Proceeds from the picnic will be used to support SCN ministries in the United States, Belize, Botswana, India and Nepal.

Thank you again and please join us on Aug. 25, 2007!

LEFT - Western Provincial Susan Gatz, SCN, was “all dressed up” to win during the picnic.

RIGHT - A young picnic participant proudly holds a prize.

TOP - From left, SCNs Kitty Hanrahan, Margaret Rodericks and Anna Marie Canary shared mission stories during the picnic.

ABOVE - Toddler Brian enjoys a hot dog.

LEFT - SCN Candidate Olivia Steback, right, helps Sarah, 2, choose a lucky duck.

We Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation in a multicultural world.

Impelled by the love of Christ, in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding, we and our Associates are committed to work for justice in solidarity with oppressed peoples, especially the economically poor and women, and to care for the earth.

We risk our lives and resources, both personally and corporately, as we engage in diverse ministries in carrying out this mission.

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