Journey 2008 vol 03

The JOURNEY THE LOVE OF CHRIST IMPELS US

Vol III 2008

HISTORIC TIMES pg. 9

SCN Congregation holds 54th Assembly in India, makes history

A publication of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

3 Following Catherine’s footsteps 4

Who?Me?A nun?

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Ministry highlights

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Giving new life

Helping them mourn

cover story: 9 Historic Times 12 Mokama celebrates 60 years 13 70 gifts of love 14 Coping with disaster 15 Partners in ministry 16 SCNs at CHI meetings 17 Operation: welcome baskets 18 Family highlights 20 Journeying on 22 Memorial/honorary donations

BLESSINGS ON YOUR HEAD Sister Mary Assumpta Dwyer retires

As the school year began at Our Lady of Nazareth Academy (OLN), there was something or rather someone missing in the hallways, a unique woman who is often described as “having the energy and exuberance of ten people.” It is certainly an apt description of Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN, by a friend and coworker at OLN in Wakefield, Mass. Sister Mary Assumpta’s connection to Nazareth Academy began when she was a student at the Academy in the late 1940’s.

Over the years she has remained connected to OLN, teaching from 1970-1972, 1974-1981, and most recently, 2005-2008.

Fellow staff at OLN say her involvement and presence at the school has enhanced the environment and overall quality of teaching. Sister Mary Assumpta has now brought her energy and exuberance to the Motherhouse campus in Nazareth, Ky. As the school year came to an end, the graduates in the

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ON THE COVER:

Shalini D’Souza, former SCN president, blesses delegate Jackulin Jesu, SCN, during the General Assembly held in India. Delegates from the Eastern and Western Provinces made historic decisions in India this summer. For more on our cover story, go to Page 9.

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Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN, at her retirement celebration.

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class of 2008 were honored and thrilled to have Sister Mary Assumpta address them as their commencement speaker. Her commencement speech, like everything that Sister Mary Assumpta does, encouraged people to think about things in ways they might not have otherwise.

During her commencement speech, Sister Mary Assumpta reflected on her life and that of her nemesis, the dandelion, in relation to the girls and their time at OLN. Her passion for gardening and in particular her lifelong struggle with the dandelion resonated with the girls that night as she compared them to the dandelion roots.

Sister Mary Assumpta brought both tears and laughter to the audience as she related life experiences to that of the dandelion. Her message was that no matter how many dandelions you pick, they will always come back. She reflected on the blowing of the dandelion seeds that disperse and pollinate to produce offspring. This she related to the graduates themselves as they spread their wings and leave OLN and hopefully will come back. After years of pulling dandelions out of her family’s garden, Sister Mary Assumpta says she has come to respect the infectious nature and resilience of this flower later in her life. The speech was a bittersweet one as her last official address to the Nazareth Academy community before moving to Kentucky.

Great respect and fondness exists for Sister Mary Assumpta not only from the student body of Nazareth Academy but also

from the faculty and staff as well as the Wakefield community. As a constant presence, this tireless teacher has been described as a life force for the school and community who always knew when to say something nice to cheer you up and was always first in line to volunteer to help. Sister Mary Assumpta was widely recognized by both current and even prospective parents who would ask for her each year at open houses and high school fairs. She represented a wonderful continuity to them and was a familiar face with all things associated with Nazareth.

At the end-of-the-year faculty luncheon, Sister Mary Assumpta was treated -- or maybe subjected -- to a unique tribute.

An original song was composed specifically for her from the faculty. The song was sung with many props including feather boas, cheerleader pom-poms, and signs. As the verses were sung, the words celebrated her life and her special meaning to the members of the faculty in that room. Customized T-shirts with dandelions and Sister Mary Assumpta’s “Blessings on your Head,” phrase and a delicious cake symbolized the sweetness with which Sister worked and lived. The party was a final tribute from the faculty as they said goodbye (for now) to their beloved colleague and friend.

Sharing the journey

St. Mary’s Academy honors SCN legacy If they had been forgotten It had been as a gap in our great feast, An all-thing unbecoming.

(Macbeth III, 10-12) Borrowing from Shakespeare, these words capture well the loss that would have been experienced had SCNs not been present on September 19-21, 2008, for the Sesquicentennial Celebration of St. Mary’s Academy, in Paducah, Ky. Enthusiastic words of invitation by Laura and Barbaranelle Lambert and other alumni reminded them that the arrival of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth one hundred and fifty years ago would be the focal point of the Recognition Dinner and Historical Pageant.

Maria Vincent Brocato, SCN, read a letter of congratulations from the President of the Congregation, Mary Elizabeth Miller, SCN, in which she thanked God for the fidelity of SCNs whose ministries have helped develop faith-filled families of Paducah.

Honored guests included seven SCNs: Maria Vincent Brocato, former Provincial of the Southern Province; Rachel Willett, vice principal and last SCN at St. Mary

High School; Sharen Baldy, last principal at St. Francis de Sales Elementary School; Mary Ellen Doyle, faculty member at the time of the centennial celebration of St. Mary’s Academy; Marie Becker, former art teacher at St. Francis de Sales School; Patricia Kelley, associate pastor at Rosary Chapel; and Mary Assumpta Dwyer, interested historian.

The recognition dinner was catered and served in the dinner playhouse mode by student actors appearing later in the Sesquicentennial Pageant. The cast included alumni portraying: the Rev. Beyhurst, the pastor who welcomed the Sisters to Paducah; SCNs Martha Drury, Sophia Carton, Beatrice Skees, and Mary de Sales McKelvey. In their dialogue, these Sisters mentioned student Anne Menard, first St. Mary graduate who later became Marie Menard, SCN, and a beacon within the SCN Congregation. The St. Mary String Ensemble provided background music throughout the pageant, giving evidence to the strong heritage of music begun by the early Sisters.

Honored guests included seven SCNs: from left, Mary Ellen Doyle, Sharen Baldy, Marie Becker, Patricia Kelley, Mary Assumpta Dwyer, Rachel Willett, and Maria Vincent Brocato.

The climax of the pageant was the Civil War story of 22-yearold Lucy Dosh, SCN, who nursed sick soldiers and fell victim of typhoid fever. From center stage, two Confederate and two Union soldiers lifted her coffin, and bore it directly down from the stage, through the audience, hushed in teary, reverent silence. It was as if all present were carried back to the 1860’s and became a part of the sacrifice of Sister Lucy Dosh.

The program that followed was altered to give a standing ovation to the Sisters of Charity

SCNs met some of the young St. Mary students during the celebration. of Nazareth, the first inductees into the St. Mary Hall of Fame inaugurated last year. Four of the five honored this year were alumni who, in acceptance speeches, credited their success to the strong and solid education received from the SCNs at St. Mary’s. A typical comment: “When other students in college were having difficulty, I moved through courses with ease, thanks to the education I had received from the Sisters.” A 1958 alumnus came to Sister Maria Vincent and said, “Sister, although I don’t know you and you did not teach me, I want to express to you the gratitude I feel to the Sisters of Charity for the excellent education I received. I am now a practicing attorney in Australia and I know I owe your Order a debt of gratitude.”

Student actors appeared in a Sesquicentennial Pageant portraying the school’s history.

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“We and our Associates are committed to work for justice in solidarity with oppressed peoples.”

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Following Catherine’s footsteps

SCN Associate changes lives in urban ministry

Mother of three children, devoted wife, well versed in accounting, talented singer, gifted teacher and administrator, Teddi Neidzwiedz, SCN Associate, has many options available at this time in her life. And her choice? She has chosen to be principal of St. John Catholic School in Memphis, Tenn.

In the midst of a commercial setting, on a busy thoroughfare, Teddi’s school is located in one of the most violent areas of Memphis. Crime is an everyday occurrence. Deadly shootings take place anytime - day or night. Prostitutes walk the streets outside the school. Trash litters the sidewalks and roadways. Waist high grass grows in empty adjoining lots. Gang graffiti adorns the walls of nearby buildings, and drugs are brazenly accessible.

Poverty is a way of life for 97% of the students. St. John School is a haven, a safe place, a place surrounded by love. As one parent stated, “There is not a child in this school whose need will not be met.” The mission of the school is to extend itself beyond academics into the very core of the students’ physical and social existence. They are fed during the week at school and food is sent home for the weekend. Much of their clothing is furnished by a program known as “Angel Robes.” Through this program certificates are given to parents for school uniforms. Doctors, dentists, and nurses visit St. John School regularly to check the children and provide needed services.

In choosing to be principal at St. John, those who admire Teddi feel she has chosen to follow the pioneering spirit of Mother Catherine by joining an innovative initiative in Catholic urban education.

St. John is one of the eight unique Jubilee Schools of Memphis. These extraordinary schools located in the midst of crime and poverty serve disadvantaged children.

For parents unable to afford private schools for their children, the Catholic Diocese of Memphis has found a singular method to provide an educational alternative. The students receive scholarships based on need. The schools have been acclaimed, in educational journals, as a new kind of Catholic school. They are schools in which the majority of students are nonCatholic, yet Catholic morals and values permeate every aspect of learning and their Catholic identity is unmistakable.

Teddi Neidzwiedz, SCN Associate, hugs two of her students at St. John Catholic School.

Now in her sixth year of administration, Teddi is recognized as a capable and successful leader by peers and supervisors alike. She serves on various committees in the diocese and as an outstanding principal, has received the prestigious Christ the Teacher award. In addition to her administrative abilities, she is above all a teacher.

A proud principal, Teddi smiles, surrounded by students.

If you are ever in Memphis visit 2700 Lamar Ave. You will find a building filled with hope, dozens of happy, smiling children, and dedicated teachers focused on preparing the students to meet the future with confidence and self-esteem. Teddi will graciously welcome you and proudly introduce you to St. John Catholic School.

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Together on the journey

Who? Me? A nun?

Jackie Aceto, SCN, makes perpetual vows With her background as a nurse, Jacqueline Aceto, SCN, always felt a pull to do ministry. However, actually taking vows to become a Sister seemed unlikely.

I thought, “Who? Me? A nun?” said Sister Jackie.

But despite her conflicted feelings, she couldn’t silence the call. She looked into different congregations but nothing quite fit.

SCN Jackie Aceto, left, signs her perpetual vows alongside Shalini D’Souza, SCN, former president.

So she went on with her single life. Bought a condo and went on dates.

But the call still sounded in her heart. “My God is a gentle God and it just kept coming up,” she said.

Because her past attempts to connect did not work out, she turned to God and asked for some options. That’s when she attended a retreat where she met Jo Barrieau, SCN. She said she quickly felt a connection with Sister Jo. Sister Jo told Sister Jackie about the SCNs. Sister Jackie was drawn to the charism.

“I thought it was just a fluke. But I shared my story and she shared her life story.”

Sister Jo helped Sister Jackie to get in touch with Director of Vocations Luke Boiarski, SCN. She then linked up with the Sisters in her area in the northeast.

When Sister Jackie did arrive at Nazareth for the Hospitality Weekend she sensed it was the right fit. As she walked the grounds she felt at home.

Susan Gatz, SCN, right, performs a liturgical dance.

“It was welcoming and warm. The hospitality I felt fit with my Italian background,” Sister Jackie said.

And that feeling of connection, warmth and hospitality continued in the days leading up to making her Final Vows. Sister Jackie said years from now when she looks back to this time she will remember the constant love and support from everyone. She said the Motherhouse Sisters sent notes of support, left phone messages and really reached out to her.

Sister Jackie’s prayer Sister, Mary Sullivan, SCN, called her each Saturday and kept her grounded. Maria Vincent Brocato, SCN, was also a source of support. Many others helped Sister Jackie along the way.

Anne Marie O’Shea, SCN, gifts Sister Jackie with a lamp, the symbol of guidance during her journey.

“You know we say ‘where there is one SCN there is the whole Community.’ That really made it tangible for me.”

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Ministry highlights SCN honored for eight decades of ministry She came to Nazareth, Ky., in 1928 inspired by Mary Rita Knight, SCN, and other kind SCN teachers at St. Thomas School. It was the simplicity of the SCNs and the charism that called her to religious life. Now eight decades later, Mary Justin Wheeler, SCN, is celebrating a milestone -- 80 years of being connected to the SCN Congregation, and many more than that if you count her childhood days being taught by SCNs. At the age of 17, Sister Mary Justin entered the SCN Community and professed vows in 1930. Described as “small but mighty” in the kitchen and dining rooms, she nourished countless students at both St. Vincent Academy in Union County, Ky., and St. Bernard in Corning, Ohio. Even more amazing are the four decades she lived and worked in Owensboro, Ky., as food services manager at St. Frances Academy (SFA), later Owensboro Catholic High School (OCHS). She reached out to hundreds of students over her 43 years in Owensboro.

Sheila Ann Madden, SCN, lived with Sister Mary Justin for 11 years and was constantly amazed by her, how Sister worked so hard and never complained.

Sister Sheila recalls how Sister Mary Justin tirelessly prepared meals for 800 children at SFA and dozens of Sisters. Even when unexpected guests dropped by says Sister Sheila, Sister Mary Justin was very gracious and would quietly cook more food. “She impressed me with her patience and kindness,” says Sister Sheila, “she is just full of love.”

When asked what has kept her going Sister Mary Justin replies, “I live for Members of the SCN family surround Sister Mary Justin Christ. Without Him I am nothing.” Sister Mary Justin fondly remembers the Wheeler during a blessing. young priests teaching at SFA and OCHS. She knew the favorite snack of most -- hot yeast rolls, butter and jelly. She also knew which ones needed only an ear and a kind word of encouragement more than the cheese soufflé just lifted from the oven. Years later, one priest stopped by to see her and told her, “Sister, you saved my vocation in those days.”

Many celebrate Mary Kathleen Sheehan, SCN Dozens of people celebrated the life and ministries of Mary Kathleen Sheehan, SCN, at a retirement party in September. Knights Hall on Bellarmine University’s campus in Louisville, Ky., was brimming with well wishers many of whom travelled a distance to personally thank Sister Mary Kathleen for her outreach to the homeless.

St. John Day Center for the homeless hosted the retirement party in honor of Sister Mary Kathleen, the director of the center. She retired in June after 22 years. The day shelter was founded to serve chronically homeless men in Louisville. Sister Mary Kathleen has worked at the facility since its beginning.

SCN Mary Kathleen Sheehan, left, is presented

With the stage at Knights Hall covered by awards and proclamations honoring Sister with one of her gifts - a wash basin reminiscent of Mary Kathleen for her work, dignitaries and community leaders gave speeches the one once used at St. John Day Center by the outlining the scope and impact of this tireless woman’s work. Among the many homeless to soak their feet. touching gifts presented to Sister Mary Kathleen, a wash basin reminiscent of the basin used at St. John Day Center in the early days of the homeless center when Sister Mary Kathleen recognized that many of the homeless needed a place to soak their aching feet after spending countless hours walking.

Also this summer, Sister Mary Kathleen received an Honorary Doctorate from Spalding University at the graduation ceremony on June 7.

She was recognized by Metro Louisville Councilmen, Kevin Kremer and David Tandy during the Aug. 14 Metro Council meeting.

Maria Price has been named the new executive director of St. John Day Center.

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Ministry highlights

Helping them mourn

SCN started ministry for those affected by miscarriage and infant loss

After spending more than two decades teaching, Carol Ann Bonn, SCN, found herself drawn to a new ministry - women’s issues. “I thought ‘what better than maternity,’” said Sister Carol Ann.

She began at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Ark., in 1993 after the new labor and delivery unit was created. Sister Carol Ann was often called in to reach out to parents who were grieving a stillbirth. But she wanted to also reach those who had experienced a miscarriage.

She said the rate of miscarriages and stillbirths is surprisingly high. Each year in the United States, one in every three to four pregnancies ends in a loss. It affects one million families.

“When there is a loss it affects so many. Like a pebble in a pond. It ripples to affect the mothers, fathers, siblings, and on and on,” Sister Carol Ann emphasizes.

Sister Carol Ann, right, with a physician , middle, and the director of the East End Clinic, left.

Sister Carol Ann’s family was one of these families personally affected. She said she learned it was okay to talk about because of her mother whose first child was stillborn. Her mother had a plaque that said “Our Darling.” As a child, Sister Carol Ann had questions about her oldest sibling and she felt it comforted her mom to talk about her feelings.

This personal experience helped her to counsel families coping with the sadness and various emotions that follow such a heartbreaking loss. In 2000, she worked with the St. Vincent Center for Women & Children to form the Perinatal Bereavement Program at St. Vincent. This program helps the families as they journey through this difficult period, supporting grieving families holistically. The program also supports and educates the staff who cares for these families, and promotes community awareness about pregnancy and infant loss.

The program has grown to include many forms of support - a memory box, education materials (including the book “Mommy, Please Don’t Cry by Linda DeYmaz) and the 24-hour availability of trained staff. Sister Carol Ann was instrumental in creating a collective monthly burial service for early pregnancy losses (less than 20 weeks gestation) which includes a casket, flowers, chaplain, music and keepsakes. This burial service has provided much comfort for the parents who wonder what happened to their child after a miscarriage. She also helped to establish a grief support group for affected families.

The Perinatal Bereavement Program includes follow-up care with support groups, cards, phone calls and office visits. Annual memorial services are held with candle lighting and naming ceremonies.

This book is geared toward helping mothers and their families cope with the loss of a child.

Although Sister Carol Ann has since returned to the Motherhouse at Nazareth, Ky., she continues to mentor and support the program, Catholic Health Initiatives and St. Vincent Health System.

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Visitors to Nazareth Campus in the coming months will notice major changes to a familiar landmark, Russell Hall. The building is in the process of being deconstructed. It was a difficult decision for the Congregation but one that has given new life to a number of organizations receiving much needed items from what was once a retreat center and home to many SCNs.

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On May 27, 1963, the Rev. John A. Floersh gave Mother Lucille verbal permission (written permission from Archbishop Floersh followed) for a Novitiate Chapel to be included in the plans for the Novitiate Building.

SCN Mission Statement

The Sisters began raising funds for the building. Records show that donations ranged from $1.00 to $100,000. And many generous donors stepped forward including Robert Hayes Gore. In 1894, Gore lived with his mom in poverty in Owensboro, Ky. Sister Emmanuel Dyer arranged that he complete his education at St. Frances Academy. He went on to become a prominent Florida businessman and eventually the Governor of Puerto Rico.

Gore never forgot Sister Emmanuel and made the generous donation in gratitude for her and the SCN community.

Volunteers from Boulware removed Russell Hall chapel pews.

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Volunteers from Toyota took down doors from Russell Hall rooms.

On February 5, 1964 the groundbreaking was held for the 63,000 square foot building. On August 15, 1965 the completed building was dedicated in a ceremony officiated by Archbishop Floersh.

The building did serve the needs of the Sisters, as a place for community life and spiritual growth. But as with all religious communities, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth were affected by fewer women entering the novitiate. In the SCN spirit, the Sisters knew to change with the times and began using the building for groups and retreats, calling it the Catherine Spalding Retreat Center.

Over time however, structural problems within the building led to safety concerns. SCN, Inc. commissioned a study to take a close look at the building and examine the options.

The group concluded that the building was built on poor soil and was structurally older than its actual age.

Major renovations were needed and at a very high price. This led to the difficult and emotional decision to take the building down. It was an extremely difficult decision given the history of SCNs, and the Congregation’s rich legacy of preserving and restoring buildings on campus, some of which date back to the 1800s.

Bardstown - Nelson County firefighters performed drills using the rooms in Russell Hall.

Committed to carrying out the mission of the Congregation to care for the earth, the SCNs wanted to use a process of deconstruction which would be the most beneficial to the environment and the community. “Deconstruction keeps a lot of excess materials out of landfills,” says Russell Hall Committee Chair Theresa Knabel, SCN. Also mindful of all the items inside Russell Hall that could help others, the SCNs took steps to carefully remove not just furniture and fixtures but doors, ceiling tiles, and anything that could be reused. Some of the recipients of items from Russell Hall include: Good Shepherd Church in Newport, Tenn., which received the Stations of the Cross; Habitat for Humanity ReStores which sell salvaged home-building materials to benefit Habitat for Humanity homes; and Boulware which serves the homeless and those with addictions in Owensboro, Ky., received 90 beds for their new facility. The 12 foot carved wooden cross went to St. Gregory in Cox’s Creek, Ky.; the stained glass was donated to hospitals within the St. Joseph Health System; and the St. Joseph statue went to St. Joseph Parish in Bardstown.

The SCNs have even opened up the building to provide a place for the Bardstown and Nelson County Fire Department to practice drills.

The Sisters celebrated their last Mass at Russell Hall in August 2007. Since then the Sisters have said goodbye to the building with a special ceremony and in their own personal ways. The building began coming down in October.

Volunteers lower the St. Joseph statue to be donated to St. Joseph Parish.

Discussions are now focused on ways to continue the ministry of spirituality that filled Russell Hall in its later days. The Sisters look to continue in the spirit which built Russell Hall.

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HISTORIC TIMES SCN Congregation holds 54th Assembly in India, elects new leadership and votes on merging with the VSCs

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n air of electricity could be felt as Sisters and Associates from around the world gathered this summer in Bangalore, India for the 54th General Assembly. It was an historic time in the Congregation’s nearly 200 year history as the General Assembly has always taken place in Kentucky.

The new Central Leadership Team is blessed.

SCN Family members celebrated their diversity during a Festival of Cultures.

And thanks to technology, e-mail and webcasts, SCN Family members around the world felt connected. Daily, e-mails were sent to participants of the General Assembly to share excitement at this moment for the Congregation.

The General Assembly takes place every five years. It is a time when key decisions are made, ministry stories are shared, and a direction set for the Congregation over the next five years. Sisters and Associates from the United States, Belize, Botswana, Nepal, and other parts of India gathered in Bangalore from mid-June to early July.

Among the major decisions made during the General Assembly, the election of a new Central Leadership Team (CLT). Members of the new CLT include President Mary Elizabeth Miller, SCN, and Vice Presidents Susan Gatz, SCN, and Teresa Kotturan, SCN. There was also much praise for the work of the outgoing Central Leadership Team, President Shalini D’Souza, SCN, Vice Presidents Julie Driscoll, SCN, and Barbara Flores, SCN, and Secretary Treasurer Mary Serra Goethals, SCN. During the General Assembly, members of the SCN Family discussed the ways in which the Congregation can continue to strengthen and develop ministries ever mindful of the SCN Mission Statement and the theme of the Assembly: “Contemplate the Heart of God – Live Radically.”

Facilitator Anne Munley, IHM, led those present through a reverent process.

Presenters included Dr. Arturo Chavez and Mary Chavez, Kathleen Coyle, SSC, and Sister Shalini. She gave a moving presentation:

Many group sessions led to important decision making during the Assembly.

Assembly participants wrote trends that will impact the next five years on notes posted on a timeline mounted on the wall.

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Our Assembly call ‘to contemplate the heart of God’ is a call to listen to the voice of the Spirit; the voice of our sisters, the voice of our Church, the voice of our planet and the voice of the world. Our call ‘to live radically’ must be a response to the voice of God’s poor, the disenfranchised. Our contemplation is not to center on self, but rather, it is to enter the heart of a loving God who will show us the vested patterns of our behavior in which even the best of us get stuck. It calls for a personal and collective revolution of the heart. Community and ministry happen when we are face to face and in contact with one another.

One powerful moment of the General Assembly was the unanimous decision for the VSCs to merge into the SCN Congregation. The room broke out in applause and cheers once the decision was announced. Many began crying as they hugged one another and held each other’s hands.

Immediately following the decision Sister Shalini contacted Major Superior Charlene Reebel, VSC. Sister Shalini also shared a powerful message with members of both Congregations.

Today is a day that we celebrate our newness as a Congregation. With great joy, we announce that the delegates have voted in favor of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity merging into the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. This vote is the culmination of six years of building relationships, of exploring our commonalities and differences, and dreaming of what we can be together. Our roots of charity, of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac strengthen us and bind us together as we begin this new journey as one Congregation. The coming days and months will be filled with planning for the specifics of our next steps.

Among members of the SCN Family gathered in India for the General Assembly were two VSCs, Tonya Severin and Theresa Novak. The two were away from campus while the decision to merge was under consideration. Upon their emotional return to campus, Sisters Tonya and Theresa were greeted with song, dance, and many hugs. Sister Shalini touched the feet of the Vincentians, a symbolic gesture of service and welcome.

Another highlight of the General Assembly, the Festival of Cultures. It was a day for taking joy in the uniqueness of each person’s ethnic and cultural origin and traditions. The colorful Festival of Cultures was a welcome outlet for the sharing of multicultural songs, music, drums, dance, and ethnic costumes.

The General Assembly came to an end with a send off celebration on July 4. Just a few weeks later, the new leadership team was officially installed during a liturgy celebrated by Rt. Rev. Joseph Kurtz, D.D., Archbishop of Louisville, Ky., on Aug. 30, in St. Vincent Church at the Motherhouse in Nazareth.

SCNs Shalini D’Souza, left, and Judy Raley celebrated the unanimous VSC vote.

Since July, the memories of the General Assembly have been fondly shared with one another. Many words of thanks have been exchanged across the oceans.

My heart is overflowing with the love, hugs and the opportunity to meet so many of my Sisters in the Eastern Province.

From the most warm welcome at the airport, the truly Vincentian hospitality, the special surprises and events that gave me the spirit of India. I know that I was walking on ‘holy ground’ by the experiences, cultural enrichment, love and acceptance that was constantly present. I am most grateful also for the way that you have invited us, your Vincentian Sisters into the SCN Congregation. That was an historical moment for all of us and to think that it happened in India even makes it so much more meaningful.

Theresa Novak, VSC What joy is filling our hearts as we return to our Sisters to share your love with them. Thank you for all of your love and support and for truly making us feel like one of your Sisters. Each of you holds such a special place in our hearts. Our Sisters are so happy and grateful that the merger vote went through and was unanimous. We shall hold you in our hearts as we contemplate the heart of God. Tonya Severin, VSC More information on the Vincentian Sisters of Charity and the future of the two Congregations becoming one will be featured in an upcoming issue of The Journey.

SCN Family members welcomed the two VSC representatives, Sisters Tonya Severin, second from left, and Theresa Novak, second from right, with song and the sounds of drums.

VSCs Tonya and Theresa held symbolic flames they received from the SCN Congregation.

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Cover story (cont.)

Meet the new SCN leaders The SCN Family is now led by three Sisters of Charity of Nazareth who were elected in India in July 2008. Here are biographical sketches of each: Mary Elizabeth Miller, SCN President A native of Wilmington, Del., Sister Mary Elizabeth entered the Congregation in 1959 from St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Wilmington. She made her first profession of vows in 1962 and her perpetual profession in 1967.

She is the daughter of the late Victor and Virginia Miller of Wilmington and stepmother, Marie C. Miller. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education in 1964 from Nazareth College and a master’s in education and guidance from Memphis State University in 1972. She received her master’s in divinity from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in 1983.

Sister Mary Elizabeth taught music at St. Thomas More in Louisville, Ky., Nazareth College and Academy in Nazareth, Ky., Sacred Heart High School, Memphis Catholic High School, St. Michael’s and Little Flower Grade Schools in Memphis, Tenn. She served as principal at St. Mary Academy in Leonardtown, Md., for seven years. She worked in pastoral ministry at St. John Chrysostom Parish, West Roxbury, Mass. She worked with the homeless and mentally ill in Boston, Mass., as counseling supervisor at St. Francis House and as the assistant director of the Harbor Area Supported Housing Program. In 1998 she was elected vice president of the Congregation, a position she held until 2003. She served briefly as the director of sponsored ministries before assuming duties as director of finance for the Congregation, a position she held from 2004 to 2008.

Susan Gatz, SCN Vice President A native of Louisville, Ky., Sister Susan entered the Congregation in 1965 from Holy Family Parish in Louisville. She made her first profession of vows in 1968 and her perpetual profession in 1973.

She is the daughter of Ellen “Nell” Gatz and the late Norton Gatz of Louisville. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish in 1970 from Nazareth College and a master’s degree in pastoral studies from St. Paul University in Ottawa, Canada in 1981.

Sister Susan taught at Presentation High School and Assumption High School in Louisville, and Providence High School in New Albany, Ind. She worked in youth ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Raymondville, Texas, as a pastoral assistant at St. Anne Church in Ruskin, Fla., and in lay ministry development for Sacred Heart Southern Mission in Mississippi. Sister Susan served as the southern regional from 1988-1994, the director of communications 1995-1996, and director of the Office of Congregational Advancement 1996-2002. From 2002-2007, she was provincial of the Western Province.

Teresa Kotturan, SCN Vice President A native of Mookkannoor in Kerala, India, Sister Teresa entered the Congregation in 1967. She made her first profession of vows in 1970 and her perpetual profession in 1976.

She is the daughter of Mariam Kotturan Kaiprampat and the late Joseph Kotturan. She earned her bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Sophia College, University of Bombay, India, in 1978 and her master’s in hospital administration from the University of Philippines, Manila, in 1987.

Sister Teresa has served as the provincial secretary; a teacher in the area of formation in Mokama, India; as the assistant administrator of Nazareth Hospital in Mokama; in the capacity of convent administrator at Charta in Jharkhand; as administrator in the area of Rural Development with Catholic Charities at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand; and in community service at Nazareth Convent in Kakkavayal, in Kerala. She was a Province board member from 1989 to 1994. During this period she was the coordinator of the health care and social action ministries of the Province. Sister Teresa served as provincial in India from 1999-2002 and as provincial in the Eastern Province from 2002-2007.

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During the General Assembly, SCNs and Associates approved the following statement as their directives to shape the life and mission of the SCN Congregation for the next five years:

2008 General Assembly

Directives

We, SCNs and Associates, urgently call ourselves to recommitment to our 1995 Mission Statement and to “Contemplate the Heart of God: Live Radically” in creative, practical and meaningful ways. We will:

b Embrace our Vincentian roots and Eastern and Eco‑feminist spiritualities. b Deepen our SCN spirituality through contemplation, mysticism, and theological development. b Strengthen our relationships within and beyond local communities so as to use our collective energy for mission more effectively.

b Become a prophetic congregation, living radically, ministering on the margins and addressing the rightful place of women in the church and society.

b Deepen our internationality, consciously embracing multiculturalism and addressing the lingering effects of racism and casteism.

b Collaborate with others in challenging unjust governmental and corporate systems, especially as they impact the economically poor and the environment.

Nazareth Mokama Hospital celebrates 60 years It was a bold move six decades ago, a move to become “global” long before that term had become widely used as it is today. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, in Nazareth, Ky., sent six women to India to open a hospital. This July, Nazareth Hospital in Mokama, India, along with SCN Family members, celebrated its 60th anniversary.

This first SCN medical facility in India initially treated patients with leprosy. Rickshaws were used to bring patients to the hospital and some were even carried, many from a great distance. The same medical facility has evolved over the past 60 years, always changing to meet the needs of the times. Now the hospital is widely praised and respected for its treatment of those infected or affected by the HIV/AIDS Locals gather for a program focused on AIDS education at Mokama Hospital on World AIDS Day. virus in the Community Care Center (CCC). The CCC is unique in the northern state of Bihar where many live with the disease. Through the clinic’s programs, villagers learn about proper nutrition and medication to help their families lead healthy lives as they cope with being HIV positive.

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GIFTS OF LOVE

SCN Family members donate hair to noble cause Brenda Gonzales, SCN, remembers when her cousin, Gloria, was diagnosed with cancer. One of the most emotional side effects of Gloria’s chemotherapy was losing her hair. Sister Brenda decided that she could help others in a similar circumstance by growing her own hair long enough to cut to provide a hairpiece for someone suffering from hair loss.

When others at the General Assembly in India heard about Sister Brenda’s plan, they decided they could do the same. As a result, 70 women asked to have 10 inches of their own hair cut to send to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada.

ABOVE and BELOW - Brenda Gonzales, SCN, cuts the hair of two Sisters.

It is traditional for women in India to have long hair, so when so many offered to cut their hair, Sister Brenda acknowledged that it “was a real sacrifice.” She was especially touched when not just the Sisters but some of the young female employees helping at the General Assembly asked, “Do you just want the Sisters’ hair, or will you have ours too?”

Of course she responded that she’d be “honored” to cut their hair.

On average, hair grows at the rate of one-half inch each month. At this rate, it takes approximately two years of growth to provide the ten inches necessary for a gift to Locks of Love.

According to the Locks of Love Web site, the hairpieces help to restore the self-esteem and confidence of children, enabling them to face the world and their peers. These gifts of love are a tangible and creative way that the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth live out their mission of empowering others, especially women and children.

A group of SCNs who donated hair posed for the cameras.

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Coping with disaster

The floods affecting northern India hit home for many SCNs Recent floods in India have left a path of destruction and thousands of people without homes. Members of the SCN Family were among those trapped by the floods as well as those providing outreach to flood victims. Through e-mails and phone calls Sisters in India have provided constant updates.

August 28: The flood situation in Bihar is worse. Now thousands of people have been marooned for days, without food and shelter. Our Sisters are okay and are doing what they can to reach out to the villages around. The Hostel children cannot be shifted to any place due to the risks involved in the rising flood waters... Officials said floods have already destroyed more than 227,000 homes and damaged about 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) of vegetables, wheat and paddy crops. Let us pray that our Sisters and all the people hit by floods be spared further suffering.

In recent weeks, conditions in Northern India have improved.

Roselyn Karakattu, SCN, is one of several SCNs offering assistance to flood victims.

The following are excerpts from her firsthand account.

The Kosi River is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” and flows from Nepal to India. It has caused widespread human suffering in the past through flooding and very frequent changes in course.

SCNs that minister in Shahpur, Madhepura District are among the affected. I had the opportunity to be present to our Sisters, listen to their stories and assist them in their ministry for a week.

According to Mary Dang, SCN, on that fateful day of Aug. 22, she and the class 7 students watched through the window the overflowing of one of the tributaries of Kosi River around 10:30 a.m. Around this

time Kiran Kaniyamkandathil, SCN, was at the dispensary when a couple came for medicine and told her that there was a warning on the possibility of a flood. Sister Kiran wasted no time to rush to the bank to withdraw some money as well as to buy a large supply of rice, dal (pulses), potatoes and soya bean that has lasted them throughout these troubled days.

By 5 p.m. the water began to flow into the Navjyoti School compound. The Sisters tried to block the water outlets/holes in the wall but it was of no use as the water level was rising up steadily in the compound.

By the next morning there was knee deep flood water in the compound and it had already entered the house. Some of the neighbors sought shelter with the SCN community and some brought their belongings for safe keeping. There were a number of patients rushing into the SCN dispensary who needed emergency care.

“The most affected and bewildered with the strange sights and sounds of the new environment were our cat, dogs, and the chickens. They had to be tenderly cared for. We had to carry them all literally up on to the terrace as they refused to move up. Our terrace served as the Noah’s ark. We felt the physical presence of our Sisters and their prayerful support throughout these days as they kept calling from various parts of our Province. This gave us a lot of courage and strength,” said Sister Kiran.

Sister continued describing, “The road in front of our house could not be seen, I thought I

was looking at an ocean, the current of the water was very forceful and my thoughts were what if the wall collapses? Will the building hold us up? We felt miserable, helpless, hopeless and lonely, full of fear and anxiety. That night we prayed Psalm 26 and surrendered ourselves to God’s protection…”

After reaching the SCNs trapped by floodwaters in Shapur, Sister Roselyn helped with outreach efforts. She writes: As the water level went down, many have fallen ill. There is also fear of the break out of epidemics.

I had the opportunity to assist Sisters Kiran and Sudha with the health camps in the villages and to assist at the dispensary.

In a day we were able to attend to around 170 patients. We had to travel to the village by boat for an hour or more...

These images, sent via e-mail by Roselyn Karakattu, SCN, show the The SCNs at Navjyoti damage of the Bihar floods and some Centre have been of the most affected - children. living our charism of hospitality to the utmost. They have opened their 1,500 children against measles doors to different groups who and polio. Our Junior Sisters want to reach out to the flood have been very busy offering victims. They are networking hospitality to all who come to with the Public Health Centre, Navjyoti. They are also engaged WHO, UNICEF and Doctors in doing the village survey for Without Borders. Several of distribution of relief materials… them have pitched their tent at

Navjyoti, sharing space, food If you would like to make a and medicines. At present, donation to help the victims of SCNs have joined them for the floods in India, please send a massive scale vaccination your contribution to the Sisters drive. Yesterday they reported of Charity of Nazareth, P.O. to have vaccinated around Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

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Partners in ministry Botswana water project brings hope to dry areas Imagine living in conditions where you and your family do not have access to a water supply to drink, make food, wash clothes, water your garden or bathe. In Botswana, many poor villages are longing for water to sustain these most basic needs. Now, because of a kind donation in honor of Christiana Hofmann, SCN, at least some villages are receiving the gift of water.

When Sister Christiana left her ministry in Mississippi earlier this year, she was given a gift of $5,000 honoring her service and dedication. Struck by the scarcity of water in Botswana brought to life through stories told by SCN Family members ministering to the marginalized in the African country, Sister Christiana decided to make a difference.

So how has her donation traveled the world to make a difference in the lives of those living with limited access to water in Botswana?

The money is being put to good use to provide water tanks and water harvesting systems in poor villages. At the day care in Ntlhantlhe, Botswana, the SCNs serve about 42 of the neediest children. According to to Tootsie Gish, SCN Associate and administrator of the day care, Ntlhantlhe is a very poor village and its children are often deprived of water and food supplies. With the water conservation system made possible by Sister Christiana’s donation Tootsie says the SCNs were able to put in a garden to help feed the children in the day care.

Because of the nutrition being provided to these children, they are also able to attend school, be healthy and improve their lifestyle overall.

Children in Botswana with little access to water have been given some new hope.

This is just an example of how a gift from the heart is changing the lives of countless people.

The SCN Community has a corporate stance on water as a fundamental human right. To make a donation to support this cause or any other water needs, please send your contribution to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY 40048, use the envelope inclosed in this publication, or visit www.scnfamily.org and click on the “Donate now” button.

Hurricane Katrina relief efforts continue Luke Boiarski, SCN, along with Wayne Roberts, Ken Dundr and Bill Sprague from the Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio, traveled to New Orleans, La., April 18-21. The volunteers were able to rewire and connect all the plumbing fixtures in the home of Barbara Hamilton of 1810 Louisa Street. As the lights were turned on Sunday night, tears of joy streamed down Barbara’s cheeks. She exclaimed: “Thank you Jesus, now I can come back home.” Mrs. Hamilton was one of the thousands of people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

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Ministry highlights

SCNs attend Catholic Health Initiatives meetings in Rome It was a conference Judy Raley, SCN, won’t soon forget. A trip to Rome, Italy, with other SCNs to a meeting where she was able to reflect upon the legacy of the SCN mission of health care.

The meeting between the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and Catholic Health Care Federation (Canonical name for Catholic Health Initiatives) took place in April.

SCNs Sangeeta Ayithamattam and Judy Raley enjoyed sightseeing in Rome.

SCNs Judy Raley, Sangeeta Ayithamattam, and Eleanor Martin, attended the triennial meeting.

During the meetings Sister Judy was struck by the many shared stories that spoke to the strong ties SCNs have with CHI. “It was a privilege to be a part of this meeting where the hard work CHI has done to build relationships with the Congregation was acknowledged. I was grateful that the Congregation recognized the mutual trust that has been built over time between the two groups. I had a deep sense of gratitude that the SCN Congregation moved into CHI so that the rich legacy of our mission of health care could continue in such a collaborative manner. I felt that the charisms of the Congregations were integral to the Board as it carries out its responsibilities. I was impressed with the commitment of the members of the CHI Board and staff to fostering the charism of the founding Congregations. The CHI mission statement which is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church was evident in this meeting.”

Sister Betty Vanucci, her aunt Fernanda Crowley and Sister Judy Raley visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Father Tom Kopfensteiner, senior vice president of mission for CHI talked about how mission is integrated throughout the organization as evidenced in the Sacred Stories of how employees throughout CHI find meaning in the work as a ministry of service.

The Annual Stewardship report submitted to the Congregation began and ended with a Sacred Story. Father Tom also highlighted the importance of leadership formation for ministry.

Sister Judy, who worked at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., as vice president of mission was also thrilled to see that the Sacred Story at the beginning of the Stewardship Report was one from Memorial Hospital which embodies the mission in the commitment of the employees to care for the whole person.

President and CEO of CHI, Kevin Lofton, focused on health care delivery through research through a grant from the national Cancer Institute to provide funding for cancer care in community based hospitals. Other health issues in the community including violence prevention have been funded by the Mission and Ministry Fund.

Members of the Congregation responded to the presentations in a positive manner noting that over the years CHI has shown it is possible to bring together the various charisms of the founding congregations in service. They noted that all the charisms come from God and the combination of the gifts has made for richer service to the people of God. They expressed that relationships among the founding congregations and with the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and Catholic Health Care Federation has brought about mutual trust.

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

SCN Mission Statement

OPERATION: WELCOME BASKETS It is an innovative and especially touching way to carry out the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth -- baskets filled with items that people new to the United States might need to make a house a home.

SCN Mary Anne Burkardt, director of mission at Nazareth Home, saw the project as a realistic and personal way to engage the members of the Nazareth Home family in the larger community.

The Nazareth Home Mission Committee had established a goal to become better educated in cultural diversity. Recently, when a staff member born in Bosnia became a United States citizen, others at Nazareth Home noted there are 16 different cultures represented among staff members. “We see diversity as strength and want to be intentional in our learning so we can be our best in developing an environment of hospitality,” says Nazareth Home Administrator Mary Haynes.

Sister Mary Anne made the connection with Chris Clements at Catholic Charities, Janet King, Nazareth Home food service director and a member of the Mission Committee, and quickly organized the project with the help of the Pastoral Care Department. A goal was set to fill 10 Welcome Baskets by mid-September. Within two weeks four baskets were ready for delivery to refugees in the Louisville, Ky., area. Chris offered to pick up the baskets and arrived in early September with four newly arrived Nepalese/Bhutanese refugees. Sister Mary Anne having visited Nepal was able to make some small connections that brought smiles of recognition and even some seeming looks of homesickness from the four new friends: Tikka, Gheeda, Ram and Tek. As members of the Nazareth Home family daily contribute to reach the goal of 10 baskets, plans are in process with Catholic Charities to bring the 10 families to Nazareth Home to share their stories with us. “What an enriching and exciting experience for us as we continue to fulfill our Nazareth Home Mission ‘in the spirit of Jesus and in the tradition of our sponsor, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth,’” says Sister Mary Anne.

The four Nepalese/Bhutanese refugees are pictured picking up the baskets at Nazareth Home. On the left, also pictured are Janet King, left, and Mary Anne Burkardt, SCN, right.

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Family highlights

SCNs Frances Krumpelman and Mary Imogene Perrin share the

Due to health reasons, Kitty Wilson, SCN, has resigned her position as director

SCN hospitality and history through their work in Heritage Hall. An end-of-year report indicates that during the past Mary Imogene Frances Krumpelman, SCN year approximately 3,900 Perrin, SCN visitors were welcomed to Nazareth through Heritage Hall. Those visitors came from five continents, 14 countries, 38 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Liz Wendeln, SCN, was recently featured in St. Joseph Health System’s magazine, Common Thread. The article focused on her mission trip to Belize.

of Camp Maria Retreat Center. The Congregation is grateful to Sister Kitty for her service. The board of directors of Camp Maria has begun its search for a new director.

Mary Assumpta Dwyer, SCN,

presented to SCN Archives a Braille edition of SCN Margaret Maria Coon’s monograph on Mother Catherine Spalding, “Her Spirit Lives.” The book was transcribed into Braille by Theresa Gilman. Ms. Gilman is also working on a Braille edition of “Kentucky Spring.”

More on this in the next issue of The Journey.

Liz Wendeln, SCN

Margaret Rodericks, SCN, Bea Keller, SCN, an educator in the Office

of Church and Health Ministries, received the Kyana Holistic Nurses Association’s 2008 “Honor a Holistic Nurse” Award. The award was presented Saturday, May 17, during the group’s second annual Holistic Health & Healing Bea Keller, SCN Conference.

Rose Johnson, SCN, renewed her vows July 6 at Our Lady’s Church in Leonardtown, Md. A reception followed in the parish hall.

Rose Johnson, SCN

participated in the Bi-Annual Irish Summer Institute in August. This educational tour is conducted under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church USA and the United States Catholic Bishops Conference. Sister Margaret received scholarships from USCCB and from Bridges to Peace. The Irish Summer Institute offers an invaluable opportunity for a deeper understanding of the conflict in Northern Ireland informed by the perspective of those committed to justice, peace and reconciliation for both Catholics and Protestants in that area. For Sister Margaret, this was a unique opportunity and will help immensely in understanding the background of Spalding University’s Irish students. The itinerary included a meeting with Bishop Seamus Hegarty, who is a cousin of Janice Campbell, SCN.

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Family highlights

SCNs Brenda Gonzales, Teresa Kotturan and Susan Gatz

attended the Kentucky Hispanic and Immigrant Networking Summit on September 25 in Shelbyville, Ky. The event provided opportunities to meet and network with Hispanic community leaders, foster Brenda Gonzales, SCN understanding and increase communication and awareness of immigrant issues.

Teresa Kotturan, SCN

Susan Gatz, SCN

Marie Celine Osbourn, SCN, was recently featured in Memorial

Hospital’s magazine, Chicken Soup. The article featured her receiving the Distinguished Citizen Award from Hamilton County in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Marie Celine Osbourn, SCN

Arpita Mundamattam, SCN

Congratulations to the second-year vow class who celebrated their First Vows on April 26 in Mokama, India. They are deeply grateful for the prayerful support they have received. Congratulations as well to the 10 new pre-novices that entered on July 19 at Ranchi, Bihar, India.

Congratulations to Arpita Mundamattam, SCN, who assumes responsibility for this phase of formation.

Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky., was among the 299 nursing homes across the U.S. to be honored with the InnerView 2007 Excellence in Action award.

This honor is offered to those nursing homes that fall in the top 10% of the InnerView customer service satisfaction survey filled out by residents and their families. In Kentucky, Nazareth Home was chosen along with four other facilities in the state.

Congratulations to the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth on their 150th Jubilee. Their Grand Celebration took place the weekend of July 4-6 in Kansas. Several SCNs travelled to Leavenworth to take part in this celebration – Pat Haley, Mary Imogene Perrin, Emily Nabholz, Dorothy MacDougall, Paris Slapikas, Isa Garcia, Maria Vincent Brocato, Suchita Kullu, Mary Ellen Doyle, and Mary Assumpta Dwyer.

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Journeying on Catherine Leo Callahan, SCN, 86, died Aug. 22, 2008, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 67 years.

A native of Newburyport, Mass., Sister Catherine Leo served in health care in Kentucky, Washington, D.C., Alabama, Oklahoma and Tennessee for 44 years and in Community Service for 11 years. Sister Catherine Leo served as driver at the Motherhouse and in the Archival Center at Nazareth. She retired in 1997 but continued to be engaged in Community projects.

Survivors include her brother, Joseph Callahan, and his wife, Denise, of Salisbury, Mass.; a niece, Mary, and her husband, Brian Hopkins, of South Hampton, N.J. In an interview in 2007, Sister Catherine Leo was asked about her feelings on the SCN foundress, Mother Catherine Spalding. She answered, “I always admired her courage. She didn’t have an education, she just didn’t. And look at what she accomplished.”

Blanche Marianne Smith, SCN, 78, formerly Sister Mary Blanche Smith, died Aug. 12, 2008, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 60 years.

A native of Bellevue, Ky., Sister Blanche Marianne served in the apostolate of elementary education as both teacher and principal in Kentucky and Ohio for 48 years and in Community Service at Nazareth Home for four years. She became a resident at Nazareth Home in June 2002.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

“She enjoyed watching the sky at night, studying the stars and sharing all of her knowledge with her students,” Mary Anne Burkardt, SCN, said.

John Fister, SCN, 96, died July 16, 2008, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 74 years.

A native of Lexington, Ky., Sister John served in community service, child care and farm administration in Kentucky and Virginia for 67 years.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Bertha Fister, of Georgetown, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary Anne Burkardt, SCN, said of Sister John, “While at Nazareth Home, Sister loved receiving flowers, cards and visits from her nieces. She once stated: ‘I have had a very happy community life and I enjoy making other people happy.’”

Dorothea Oberst, SCN, 89, died June 22, 2008, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 69 years.

A native of Owensboro, Ky., Sister Dorothea served in the apostolate of elementary and secondary education in Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio and Massachusetts for 55 years.

Survivors include one sister, Mary Josephine Oberst, who is a resident at Nazareth Home.

Brother Joel McGraw wrote of Sister Dorothea, “She was an early impetus to my vocation at Sacred Heart in Memphis. She was another great SCN. I miss her and yet another SCN enters heaven she so richly deserves.”

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Journeying on Clare Benedict Wildeman, SCN, 89, died May 14, 2008, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 58 years.

A native of Mount Vernon, Ind., Sister Clare Benedict served in social service and community service in Kentucky and Tennessee for 56 years.

Survivors include two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Wildeman, OSC, of Evansville, Ind.; and Mary Bernette Wildeman, OSB, of Ferdinand, Ind.; and one brother, Anthony Wildeman of Evansville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.

Ann Kernen, SCN, said of Sister Clare, “Her quiet, humble, gentle demeanor, permeated with generosity and prayer, stand out in our memories.”

Laurine Poat, SCN, 81, died May 9, 2008, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Ky. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 62 years.

A native of Paducah, Ky., Sister Laurine served in the apostolate of elementary education in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio and Tennessee. She also served in health care at Nazareth Infirmary and in the apostolate of prayer. She became a resident at Nazareth Home/Maria Hall in January 2001.

Survivors include two brothers, Benjamin E. Poat of Superior, Mont., and Leo Poat of San Diego, Calif.; and four sisters, Anna Marie Pappert of San Diego, Calif.; Chris Boyer of Kailsville, Mont.; Jeri Peterson of Columbia Falls, Mont.; and Geneva Broyles of Gardnerville, Nev. Mary Wedding, SCN, said of Sister Laurine, “Valiant soldiers over the centuries have given their lives for a cause in which they believed.

Sister Laurine as a Sister of Charity of Nazareth lived her life in this way in good times and bad.”

Deceased Alumni/Alumnae: Mildred Dougherty, Presentation Academy and Nazareth College Barbara Spanyer Eckert, Presentation Academy Mary Frances Blandford Smith, St. Joseph School of Nursing, 1940 Carole Norton Burke, Nazareth High School, 1953 Dorie Bennet, St. Mary’s Academy, 1976 Shirley Ann Elliott Bosemer, St. Joseph Infirmary, 1950 Mary Pat Ryan Sullivan, Nazareth College, 1942 Polly Eldridge Abeling, St. Joseph School of Nursing, 1944 Mary Jane Hellman, Nazareth College, 1947 Anne R. Gross, Nazareth College, 1946 Laverne Hollkamp, Nazareth Academy, 1942, St. Joseph Infirmary, 1945 Mary Haming Hettel, St. Joseph Infirmary, 1946 Thelca Bailey, St. Joseph School of Nursing, 1958 Mary Potts Brawner, Nazareth College, 1939 Dorothy Hillenmeyer Crutcher, Nazareth Academy, Nazareth, 1936 Irma Moylan Bogenschutz, LaSalette Academy, 1948

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The Journey is produced by the Office of Congregational Advancement. Contributors for this issue include Diane Curtis, Dana Hinton, Raluca Barzu, Patsy O’Toole, Dianne Smith, Janice White, Janelle Bonasera, Tootsie Gish; SCNs Rachel Willett, Grace Saia, Roselyn Karakattu, Cassilda Castell, Judy Raley, Mary Anne Burkardt, Luke Boiarski, Evelyn Fugazzi, and Rita Spalding. Photos for this issue were provided by Diane Curtis, Raluca Barzu, Patsy O’Toole, Dana Hinton, Janelle Bonasera, Trudi Maish, Patrick Pfister Photography, and Mel Howard; SCNs Judy Raley, Luke Boiasrki, Grace Saia, Mary Anne Burkardt, Carol Ann Bonn and Roselyn Karakattu.

Memorial/honorary donations 4/01/08 - 8/31/08 MEMORIALS POLLY ELDRIDGE ABELING Ruth Cole S. ALBERTA ABELL Francis\Tiny Taylor CARL F. ABELL, SR. Anne M. Beavan S. PAULINE ABELL Francis\Tiny Taylor AL ALLAIRE Bill\Marion Coughlin SYLVIA ARROWSMITH S. Elaine Puthoff

River Gardens Homeowners Association Joel\Lynne Lovoy Co-workers\friends of Shawn Baldy John\Jamie Dooley Charles F.\Jayne and C.T. Wochomurka Elizabeth Herrmann & Family Donald\Kathleen Clement Nancy Hutchison Joan\Jim Herrmann Bobby Sue\Gene Clarkson George\Bobbie Bell

One Border, One Body, a 30-minute film on immigration, with director John Carlos Frey, came to the campus of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in September. The event, an initiative of the Intercongregational Multicultural Committee, took place at Nazareth on two occasions and traveled to multiple locations in the Louisville area.

ATKINS FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins ELIZABETH ATKINSON S. Evelyn Hurley MATTHEW AYITHAMATTAM S. Evelyn Fugazzi DEBRA BALDWIN Anonymous S. Miriam Corcoran S. Brenda Anderson S. Anna Marie Canary S. John Loretto Mueller S. Anita Hager S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro S. Mary Burns S. Helen Blodgett COL. PAUL A. BALDY S. Sharen Baldy Colleen\Scott Welke Bill\Susan Davis Andy\Alex Golden Tara Baldy Bill\Susan Plantz\Family Steve\Adrienne Hayes\Family John\Mary Anne Young Jack\Patricia M. Jorgenson Stephen M. Peck Darci\Forest Hill S. Evelyn Hurley S. Connie Tarallo Ruth Pekar Pensacola Dancing Grannies Dick\Mary Ann McCabe Steven\Carol Field John\Carole Land Melinda Hollander 69th APS\Andrews AFB

Todd M. Bennett, D.M.D. Stephanie Temme Tony\Peggy Tanner\Family HELEN BALLARD S. Evelyn Fugazzi BANKS FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS S. Wanda Banks VINCENT BANKS S. Wanda Banks S. MARY JOHN BANNON Angela O. Bannon NORMA BARNES S. Pat Healey S. JOSEPHINE BARRIEAU Leo\Ruth Healy ROBERT BEAUCHER S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw ADIB BEJOS, JR. S. Pat Worley S. Anita Hager S. Ruth Ann Humphrey S. Susan Kilb S. Brenda Anderson S. Anna Marie Canary S. Elaine McCarron S. Brenda Gonzales S. Miriam Corcoran S. Theresa Knabel S. Eleanor Martin S. John Loretto Mueller S. Elaine Puthoff S. Diane Pharo S. Mary Angela Hicks JANE BERNSTEIN Bill\Marion Coughlin JOHN BICKFORD Yolanda Ferzoco

JOSEPHINE BISCEGLIA S. Ann Susan Villa LAWRENCE BLANDFORD S. Mary Sullivan HELEN C. BLODGETT S. Helen Blodgett S. LAURITA BOHN Anthony Christ BOHN FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins DAVID\ESSIE MAE BOONE Glenn\Anna B. Burd MARY K. BOSEMER Alfred Bosemer SHIRLEY ANN BOSEMER Alfred Bosemer FRANCES BOUTON S. Marietta Putzig J. WILMER BOWLES Patricia Bowles Buckler MARTIN J. BOWLING S. Virginia Blair S. Dorothy Wilson S. Elizabeth Blandford S. Paris Slapikas GAIL BRADLEY Loyce Winfield S. Kay Winfield John Winfield S. GABRIELLE BRANSCOME Catherine Cox REV. BERT BRIAN William Leslie Keene ANN\STAN BRINKMAN Margie\Dan Kennedy CAROLE NORTON BURKE Anonymous S. Martha Walsh S. Evelyn Hurley S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Mary Burns S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty S. Ann Susan Villa S. John Loretto Mueller S. Marion Reardon S. Clare McNeil S. Dorothy MacDougall S. Marietta Putzig S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent S. Miriam Corcoran Paul\Margaret McNeil S. Helen Blodgett S. Pat Healey S. Maureen Taaffe PHILIP BURNS S. Evelyn Fugazzi S. Maureen Taaffe ANTHONY BUSA S. Marietta Putzig GRACE BUSSE John\Clara Frasca S. Alice Marita Kern S. CATHERINE LEO CALLAHAN S. Anita Hager JANET CAMPBELL S. Catherine Lee JOANN CAMPISANO Mildred M. Smith MARGARET CANNON S. Jane Elizabeth O’Connell S. MARY MARGARET CARR Patricia\William Kelly

S. LUCY CARRICO Donald\Barbara Bayens MARGARET CARRICO S. Susan Kilb S. Ruth Ann Humphrey LISA CARTER Stephen\Jaclyn McPherron YOLANDA\ANTHONY CAVALLINI Della Crowley STEVE CHERVENAK Anna Marie Boiarski 0 Donahue S. Luke Boiarski Roseanna Boiarski BILL CHESTNUT Bill\Marion Coughlin MARY CINQUEGRANI S. Connie Tarallo HAROLD CLAWSON Nona Root Rose Marie Lasky Edna Nelson BRO. BRUTUS CLAY, SJ S. Regina Atkins TIMOTHY CLIFFORD Robert F. Clifford S. Carol Rogers S. Bridgid Clifford S. MARY HENRIELLA COFER Virginia Foley RAYMOND\DOROTHY COLLINS Bill Collins S. ALMA CLARE COMBS Joan H. Burroughs LOU CONNELLY Bill\Marion Coughlin JEANETTE CONNOLLY Joe Connolly S. MATILDA CONNOLLY Thomas\Catherine Dunavant S. ANNA CATHERINE COON Mary Coon Toombs S. Pat Healey Mary Medley Bonn S. MARGARET MARIA COON Mary Ann Graves Helen Dahlberg Martha Tosh Maureen Young Meyers Mary Coon Toombs S. Agnes Marie Hagan S. Marietta Putzig S. Agnes Regina Siracusa S. Mary Elizabeth Middendorf S. William Mary Meany S. Miriam Elizabeth Brown Mary Medley Bonn JOE COOPER S. Mary Eula Johnson REV. ROSAMOND COSS S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent BILL COUGHLIN S. Maureen Coughlin MARY COYNE S. Evelyn Hurley S. MARY TERENCE COYNE S. Wanda Banks VINCE CRADDOCK Catherine Barrett S. MARGARET DANIEL CROWLEY Della Crowley

MARGARET\DANIEL CROWLEY FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Della Crowley WILLIAM CROWLEY Della Crowley EDWARD CUNNINGHAM Virginia Foley CHARLES G. CYRILL Jennifer Cyrill MARY MILDRED CZIRR S. Rita Spalding S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Joseph Marita Wheatley S. Mary Sullivan S. Brenda Anderson S. Anna Marie Canary S. John Loretto Mueller Tom\Lisa Cox Rita Schafer\Health Office 0 Staff S. Celeste Reedy S. Earline Hobbs John\Maribeth Snyder Mary Hoffman Mike\Cathy Trusler S. Mary Burns George\Santina Fritz Ervin\Donna Bramlage Family S. Marie Anne Ballard Mary Carol Storer S. Evelyn Fugazzi S. Janet Dougherty Dutchman’s Rod & Gun Club Robert M. Fugazzi S. Charles Mary Burns S. Catherine Lee Henry\Barbara Hinkle Michael\Barbara Czirr SCN Associates Paulist Associates S. Margaret Spalding Wathen Bonnie M. Hofmann S. Helen Blodgett S. Catherine Lee G. RAYMOND DAGLE Anonymous JOE DANT Mary Jo Dant FRANK DELACEY Bill\Marion Coughlin S. RITA DEMATTE Rita DeMatte BONNIE DES ROSIERS Aurora G. Wonder MARY J. DOHERTY Neil Doherty LOUIS\ROSE DOUCETTE Bill Collins MILDRED DOUGHERTY S. Miriam Corcoran Ann C. Crelly S. Mary Burns DOWNEY FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS S. Pat Healey S. DOROTHY DRAY S. Mary Ninette Manning ELIZABETH DRISCOLL S. Angeline Driscoll TIMOTHY J. DRISCOLL S. Angeline Driscoll KENNETH DUKE\ DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS Eleanor Duke Storck S. JULIA DULLEA S. Maureen Taaffe

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Several people took part in celebrating International Day of Peace at Nazareth, Ky. Participants gathered to pray for peace around our world on Sept. 22 at the Peace Pole or in St. Vincent Church. Both groups prayed the same prayer simultaneously.

S. Wanda Banks S. Pat Healey S. ROBERT LOUISE DUNCAN Dr. Robert B. Scripko S. ETHEL DURBIN Shirley Rogers DOTTIE ECLEBERRY John\Cynthia Hvizdos S. LOUISE MARIA EFFINGER S. Pat Healey MARY\FERRIS ELLIS Joe Ellis S. FRANCIS RICHARD ENDRES S. Agnes Regina Siracusa S. Mary Elizabeth Middendorf S. William Mary Meany S. Miriam Elizabeth Brown Catherine M. Matson WILLIAM ESPOSITO Virginia Foley BERNE FALLON S. Wanda Banks WINIFRED FARLEY Virginia Foley S. MARY FEDLER Rhea Fedler S. AGNES RICHARD FERZOCO Julie Menendez MARIE FIDLER Virginia Foley S. MARY LYNN FIELDS Nancy Leatherman GENEVIVE FISHER Joe Ellis S. JOHN FISTER Phyllis Newman Allene W. Hatfield Ed\Beverley Fister Mr.\Mrs. Howard A. Fister Cece Fister DANIEL FITZGERALD Marie Fitzgerald JAMES FITZGERALD Marie Fitzgerald MARIAN FITZPATRICK Robert M. Fugazzi

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MARION FITZPATRICK S. Earline Hobbs DANIEL\MARGARET FLAHERTY Maureen Flaherty PATRICK FLANNERY Lea Furlong S. MARY EXPEDITA FLEMING Thomas\Catherine Dunavant JAMES FLYNN Marie Fitzgerald CURLEY\JULIA FONTENOT Pam Deville MRS. PAT FOPPIANO Loyce Winfield S. MARY CHARLOTTE FOWLER Simone M. Rageot JOANNE FRIZOLI Yolanda Ferzoco MARY ANNE FUEGLEIN Dorothy L. Danak SCN Associates David K. Karem Warner\Carolyn Wicke Mary Sue Ellert Sara Korfhage Tony Zierer Elizabeth\Gerald Recktenwald Mary E. Blake Russell\Phyllis Weber JoAnn Rooney Spalding University Community S. PHILIP MARIA FUHS Connie Lusher S. Marietta Putzig S. Agnes Regina Siracusa S. Mary Elizabeth Middendorf S. William Mary Meany S. Miriam Elizabeth Brown JODY GATES George Gates S. MARY DOMITILLA GIBSON Ruth Abell

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RITA GOFF S. Ann Susan Villa S. JAMES LEO GOLDSBOROUGH Jacqueline G. Bond REV. PETE GRABASKAS Marcia Fleder, OP PHILIP C. GREENWELL Fran\Donatus Cecil S. SALLY GRIFFIN Al\Ann Barton GRIMES FAMILY\ DECEASED MEMBERS Martha D. McCarthy REV. JORDAN GRIMES S. Anita Hager S. Mary Burns ANNE R. GROSS S. Miriam Corcoran Ann C. Crelly RITA\CHARLES GUIDA 0 S. Connie Tarallo FRANK GYRA 0 Beatrice Gyra S. MARY EULALIA HACKETT 0 S. Wanda Banks S. JANICE HAMILTON 0 Jill Plummer 0 Lindsay Collins KATHLEEN HANDWERKER S. Connie Tarallo Loyce Winfield S. Kay Winfield ALBERTA HARE S. Anita Hager S. Brenda Anderson S. Anna Marie Canary S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. John Loretto Mueller S. Connie Tarallo S. Miriam Corcoran S. Anne Magruder S. Luke Boiarski GLEN HAREN Betty Jean Redden PATRICK HARGADON James Stone Nell Gatz Marian Stevens Woody\Amney Marshall Mary\Mike Knopf Sherry Rhode Becky Radmacher Melissa Engleman Sheila Martin Angela Smith Leslie Lee Diesel Injection Service, Co. Jim Lenihan Don\Alice Gatz Mr.\Mrs. Edward H. Peter, Jr. Chris\Kathy Gatz Gretchen Kaiser VIRGINIA HARRELL Leola Downs S. RUTH MARY HARTLAGE Jon\Laura Hansbrough S. ANN VICTORIA HAYDEN Monica Boggs S. CLEMENZA HAYDEN S. Wanda Banks MR.\MRS. EUGENE J. HAYES Mary Childress S. CELINE MARIA HAWK S. Wanda Banks

HEALEY FAMILY\ RELATIVES\ FRIENDS\ DECEASED MEMBERS S. Pat Healey JOSEPH HEALEY S. Marion Reardon S. Brenda Anderson S. Anna Marie Canary S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. John Loretto Mueller S. Margaret Rodericks Mary Wimsatt S. Martha L. Walsh S. Marietta Putzig S. Ann Susan Villa S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent S. Anne Magruder S. Luke Boiarski S. Ellen Paul McGovern S. Elaine McCarron Chet\Lue\Jennifer LeBlanc S. Catherine Lee S. Helen Blodgett Helen\David Fushpanski S. Pat Healey S. Maureen Taaffe HELEN HEISE George Heise S. ELLA ROSE HENRETTA Margaret H. Williams GEORGE HENSHAW S. Miriam Corcoran S. John Loretto Mueller RUTH HIGGINS Jeanne U. Carey EDWIN T. HILGER Mary P. Hilger S. CATHERINE ANN HILL Dorothy Woods S. LAURA HILL S. Wanda Banks S. MARIE HILL S. Pat Healey GARY HITCHINGS S. Regina Atkins SHIRLEY HOAR Yolanda Ferzoco S. ALBERTA HOFFER S. Agnes Regina Siracusa S. Mary Elizabeth Middendorf S. William Mary Meany S. Miriam Elizabeth Brown JOHN HOGAN Mary M. McCormack\ Family BERTRAM HUDSON S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw DR. WILLIAM HUNDLEY Jack\Diane\Kristina Miller CHERYL HUNT S. Regina Atkins REV. LARRY HUNT, SJ S. Brenda Gonzales MARILYN IVY S. Regina Atkins PEGGY HYATT SCN Associates ALBERT JACKSON S. Celeste Reedy S. Ruth Ann Humphrey S. Susan Kilb

JAMES FAMILY\DECEASED MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins BARBARA JENKINS S. Ann Susan Villa ELLEN JETER S. Martha Clan S. Margaret Rodericks ALLEN TODD JONES SCN Associates S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis JEANNE JORDON Diane V. Burton WILLIAM LESLIE “BILL” KEENE Cindy Baker BILL KEIGHTLEY S. Miriam Corcoran MARY BRENNAN KELLEY Richard\Patti Lohre S. Anita Hager S. John Loretto Mueller Lawrence\Vail Brennan\ Family Georgeann Corey\Family S. Gwen McMahon S. Shirley Nugent Rita\David Polulak Frank\Barb Powell S. Mary Anne Burkardt S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald Bob\Pat Brennan Patricia A. Brennan Elyner T. Barnes Jane Trenkamp Ruth Anne Neubacher Mary Elizabeth Blevins Jeff Davis Kevin Jennings Jessica Davis Christopher Grutsch Karen Wagenhals S. Mary Burns Columbus Dental Society S. Evelyn Fugazzi S. Anne Hagedorn S. Connie Tarallo S. Miriam Corcoran VA Medical Center N & FS S. Margaret Spalding Wathen Barbara\Tom R. Tuemler David Tuemler S. Wanda Banks Carl\Donna Teipel Lynne Kanatas S. Pat Healey S. SILVIA KENNY S. Wanda Banks MARTIN\VERONICA KERN Virginia M. Kern BETTY KIENER S. Sharen Baldy EDNA KILB S. Susan Kilb ELI KILFOILE S. Marian Stenken LENORE KING William C. King HELEN KISTNER S. Mary Anne Burkardt HELEN KITCHEN Margaret A. Palm ED KITTS S. Connie Tarallo CHARLES G. KLAPHEKE, JR. SCN Associates

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Mag Riggs, SCN, surrounded by her brothers and sisters, celebrated her silver jubilee on Sunday, September 7 at Nazareth, Ky. Over 100 family members and many friends celebrated Sister Mag’s personal life and ministry over the past 25 years.

Following the liturgy, all were invited to dinner which Sister Mag’s family prepared, including fried chicken, special family recipes, and desserts.

BARBARA OVERLEY KLUMP S. Miriam Corcoran CLIFF\NATALIE KRUG Gary\Paula Johnson FRED KRUSE Anonymous DANIEL F. LANGAN Paul\Margaret McNeil GEORGIA LANGFELS S. Regina Atkins MARY ANN LAROSA S. Connie Tarallo LASALETTE GIRLS\ DECEASED Patricia C. Harms AGNES LAVOIX S. Ann Susan Villa HAL LEGNER Louise Legner S. EILEEN LEHANE S. Wanda Banks ROSE CATHERINE LINDSEY Lea Furlong LAURA LINEHAN S. Mary Assumpta Dwyer S. FRANCES MIRIAM LOKER Pete\Betsy Wigginton S. CATHERINE LOOBY Patricia Pendergast JANE LUCIA S. Marie John Kelley S. Joan Robishaw S. MARTHA RITA LUCKETT John\Jeanelle Luckett EVELYN LYONS S. Evelyn Hurley PAULINE MADDEN S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Daugherty

BRO. VINCENT MALHAM, FSC Loyce Winfield S. Kay Winfield LUIGI MARIANO S. Catherine Lee GERT MARTIN Elizabeth Bonifer MILDRED MARTINI S. Antoinette Magistro S. Ann Victoria Cruz DOROTHY MATTINGLY Jo Ann Kaelin Jones DAN MCADAM S. Anna Marie Canary BRO. DISMAS MCAULIFFE, CFX S. Brenda Gonzales PAUL V. MCCARTHY S. Evelyn Hurley KATHLEEN L. MCCAULEY Carol Erven ELIZABETH\LARRY MCCROSKEY S. Evelyn Fugazzi Celeste A. Midkiff KEVIN MCELMOYLE S. Shirley Nugent S. Ann Susan Villa S. AGNES GERALDINE MCGANN Maria Berthold JANE\KEVIN MCGOWAN Yolanda Ferzoco S. MARY MCKENNA Pat Sullivan Brenda Hodges S. Agnes Regina Siracusa S. Mary Elizabeth Middendorf S. William Mary Meany S. Miriam Elizabeth Brown

BILL MCLELLAN Bill\Marion Coughlin J.A. MEDLEY\ELIZABETH MEDLEY William Medley JEAN MEISSNER S. Maureen Taafffe BOB MEEKS S. Barbara Spencer S. Betty Fracchia JOHN P. MEYER, JR. Jean A. Meyer MARY FRANCES MILLER Leelah V. Sharma ROBERT MILLER Kathleen Miller CAMILLE D. MODICA S. Maureen Taaffe S. CATHERINE MULKERRIN, CSJ S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty S. Marietta Putzig S. ANN MURPHY Edward\Harriett Murphy IRENE NEE S. Evelyn Hurley Paul and Margaret McNeil BARBARA GAGER NEEL S. Anita Hager S. CAMILLA NEEL S. Connie Tarallo S. Agnes Regina Siracusa S. Mary Elizabeth Middendorf S. William Mary Meany S. Miriam Elizabeth Brown Mary Pat Mackin Marilee Raymond Vance\Martha Riester JACOB NIX S. Mary Burns Fran\Donatus Cecil S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Margaret Spalding Wathen S. FRANCES CLARE NOCK Catherine Couch S. DOROTHEA OBERST S. Rachel Willett Eula K. Hagman Bro. Joel McGraw Mary Medley Bonn MARY ANN OBERST George and Margaret Frey FRANCES O’BRIEN Clara\Alfred Waddell S. MARY RICHARD O’BRYAN Thomas\Catherine Dunavant ANN OLANDO S. Maureen Taaffe DAVID\KATHLEEN O’SULLIVAN Stephen O’Sullivan LYNN O’SULLIVAN Stephan O’Sullivan JERALD R. PHILLIPS Loyce Winfield PAUL PHILLIPS, SR. Martha\Douglas Chagnon S. JEAN DOLORES PHIPPS Richard Nelson S. TERESA LEO PIKE Paul\Lorraine Pike REV. ERIC PINTO S. Clare McNeil S. Dorothy MacDougall JOE PIRES Bill\Marion Coughlin

PATRICIA PLANSKY S. Wanda Banks S. LAURINE POAT Helen Warren S. Agnes Regina Siracusa S. Mary Elizabeth Middendorf S. William Mary Meany S. Miriam Elizabeth Brown S. Rachel Willett Ben E. Poat S. Mary Loretto Krimple Pearl Toon Pat\Tom Fowler CHARLES POUSARDIEN Mary P. Hilger CLAIRE POWERS S. Ellen Paul McGovern GEORGE\DOROTHY PREXLER S. Grace Maria Saia S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro AUGUSTINE RAPIER Eleanor Rapier S. ROSEMARY REASBECK Tin Man Dental Supplies STEPHEN\MARY REILLY Anna Mann REV. JOHN RENDER, CP S. Mary Ninette Manning ALICE RETTIG S. Evelyn Hurley AMBROSE\SARAH RICHARDSON Joe Ellis LOIS JEAN RICHARDSON SCN Associates S. Anita Hager S. Mary Burns S. Virginia Blair S. Betty Blandford S. Paris Slapikas S. Dorothy Wilson LUCY RICIARRDI S. Marietta Putzig FRED ROETKER Margaret C. Roetker WALTER ROGERS S. Carol Rogers S. Bridgid Clifford JAMES B. RUSSELL S. Anne Hagedorn S. Maureen Taaffe S. Margaret Spalding Wathen S. Mary Burns S. Virginia Blair S. Betty Blandford S. Paris Slapikas S. Dorothy Wilson S. Helen Blodgett OLIVIA MARIE SADOWSKI Tracy Sadowski SAMMY SAIA S. Grace M. Saia LIVIA SALAMONE S. Shirley Nugent ANGELINE SALDANHA S. Miriam Corcoran Anonymous VICTORIA SANTOS Bill\Marion Coughlin SCNs\DECEASED S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty Joanne Hogg Coleman S. Pat Healey

SCN\As\DECEASED RELATIVES S. Irene Satory S. Mary Loretto Krimple S. Catherine Lee S. Marietta Putzig S. Mary Ellen Doyle S. Marie Becker S. Pat Healey SCNs WHO SERVED AT ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL, MASS., FROM 61-65\DECEASED Anonymous SCNs WHO TAUGHT MY CHILDREN\HOLY NAMES, MEMPHIS\ DECEASED Josephine M. Wood SCN\As\DECEASED RELATIVES S. Mary Ellen Doyle S. Wanda Banks S. Pat Healey MARTHA BELL SCOTT Logan Scott MARY SHAUGHNESSY S. Evelyn Hurley S. Agnes Ann Fuhs S. Janet Dougherty FREADA SHEA S. Evelyn Hurley S. BLANCHE MARIANNE SMITH Kathleen\Peter Smith Amanda E. Chapman Cynthia Moran S. Mary Austin Donovan Stephen\Sallie Smith John\Faye Smith JENNIEVE SMITH S. Mary Loretto Krimple RALPH\RUBY SMITH Karen A. Smith JEAN SOUTHERLAND Marian Schwind S. CECILIA CLARE SPALDING Joyce Greenwell S. JAMES MARIA SPILLANE Joan Collins MARY FRANCES SPRINGER S. Anita Hager S. Joan Robishaw S. Marie J. Kelley S. Mary Kevin Egan S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Miriam Corcoran S. Ruth Ann Humphrey S. Susan Kilb RONALD STAHL Saralee A. Stahl STEVEN STAHL Saralee Stahl TWANA STAHL Sandy Stahl MABEL STAPLES Edna Lucille Payne KAL STERN S. Rose Eleanor Perry S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis ADDISON STESS S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis

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S. Mary Elizabeth Middendorf S. William Mary Meany S. Miriam Elizabeth Brown Tom Wildeman Joseph\Linda Wildeman S. Barbara Gilmetti S. Mary Assumpta Dwyer JOHN WILKES S. Helen Blodgett MARY WILLS S. Regina Atkins ALAN E. WILSON S. Kitty Wilson CINDY WILSON S. Kitty Wilson FAYE WILSON S. Kitty Wilson MARY WILSON S. Carolyn Wilson S. Kitty Wilson PHILIP WILSON S. Kitty Wilson S. CLAUDIA WIRTZ John\Lisa Rotunni EILEEN YOUNG S. Clara Willett S. Anita Hager S. Grace Mackin S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. John Loretto Mueller S. Catherine Leo Callahan S. Marian Stenken HONORARIES S. SARA ANN ABELL Francis\Tiny Taylor S. JACQUELINE ACETO\ FINAL VOWS S. Brenda Gonzales S. Brenda Anderson S. Anna Marie Canary S. Sarah Ferriell S. Gail Collins S. Jeanine Jaster S. Pat Worley S. Sharen Baldy S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. Anna Marie Rhodes S. Alice Garrity S. Peggy Fowkes S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis S. Agnes Marie Hagan, SL S. Janice Downs S. Gertrude Foster S. Bridgid Clifford S. Carol Rogers S. Marian Stenken GEORGE ARTHUR S. Kitty Wilson MARGARET ARTHUR S. Kitty Wilson ATKINS FAMILY\LIVING MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins S. ELLEN BALLEW Cornelia Grenier RUTH D. BLODGETT S. Helen Blodgett BOHN FAMILY\LIVING MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins

S. ANN MARGARET BOONE Robert M. Fugazzi JOSEPH\FLORENCE BORRELLI\50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Yolanda Ferzoco S. MADELEINE BOYD\ BIRTHDAY S. Helen Blodgett MARGARET BRECK\80TH BIRTHDAY Jim\Anne Tennison TIM\TERESA BUGAS\25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY S. Anna Marie Canary JOHANNA CAMENISCH S. Miriam Corcoran S. ANNA MARIE CANARY\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro S. Susan Gatz S. Brenda Gonzales S. Diane Pharo S. Julie Driscoll S. Maureen Daugherty S. Barbara Joseph Lammers S. Margaret Rodericks Mark Seidell Helen\Jim Rowe S. Mary Eula Johnson S. Dorothy Canary, MM S. Pat Healey James E. Taylor, Jr. Lois A. Wilson Irene McAuley Mark E. Seidell S. Anita M. Howe, SC Jim\Helen Howe Jennie S. Tully S. John Loretto Mueller TOM\RITA CANARY\55TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY S. Anna Marie Canary S. CASSILDA CASTELL Virginia Bare S. ROSEMARIE CHASE Marcia M. Chapin S. WILLIAM MARY CHAWK Bill\Mary Ann Lehmann S. BRIGID CLIFFORD Marcia M. Chapin JEANNE\GERALD COLEMAN\WEDDING Ruth DeSantis S. ANNA MARIE CONKLIN\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro DOROTHY CONVERSE S. Miriam Corcoran S. MARGARET LILLIAN DAVENPORT S. Mary Austin Donovan REV. JAMES DIPERRI S. Evelyn Hurley S. MARTHA DISCHER\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Margaret Rodericks S. MARY ELLEN DOYLE Alice S. Rhea

S. JULIE DRISCOLL S. Rita Spalding S. SHALINI D’SOUZA S. Rita Spalding S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis Michele Aceto-Amanouz S. MARGARET LILLIAN DAVENPORT Barbara F. Spencer S. VINCENT DEPAUL Susie Ann Gray S. MARY DULLEA\ BIRTHDAY S. Phyllis Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. PHYLLIS DULLEA S. Mary Dullea S. Barbara MacDonald S. CARMELITA DUNN\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Mary Eula Johnson S. MARY ASSUMPTA DWYER Catherine Weckel EASTERN PROVINCIAL TEAM S. Wanda Banks EASTERN PROVINCE DIAMOND JUBILEE S. Pat Healey S. CHRISTINE ELLIS Joe Ellis S. BARBARA FLORES S. Rita Spalding S. GERTRUDE FOSTER\ GOLDEN JUBILLE S. Pat Healey S. ISAMARY GARCIA S. Mary Anne Burkardt S. ALICE GARRITY\55TH JUBILEE S. Pat Healey S. SUSAN GATZ Robert\Anna Lovell S. CARLETTE GENTLE S. Mary Anne Burkardt S. DOROTHY GERLICA\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Martha Walsh SABRINA\DAVID GILBERTSON\WEDDING S. Connie Tarallo S. MARY SERRA GOETHALS S. Rita Spalding GOLDEN JUBILARIANS S. Mary Kevin Egan S. Alice Marita Kern S. Rose Mary Gerlica S. Rose Howard S. Mary Serra Goethals S. Mary Anne Burkardt Helen\Jim Rowe S. Marion Reardon S. Wanda Banks S. Ellen Paul McGovern S. Ruth Ann Humphrey S. Susan Kilb S. Therese Arru S. Carolyn Wilson S. Theresa Cash S. Grace Mary Whittaker S. Mildred McGovern Anonymous S. Martha Walsh S. Catherine Lee S. Carmelita Dunn S. Ruth McGaughran S. Pat Healey S. Margaret Spalding Wathen S. Bridgid Clifford

Memorial/honorary donations 4/01/08 - 8/31/08 S. Carol Rogers S. Elaine Puthoff S. Sheila Madden S. Theresa Knabel Phyllis Passafiume Mary Medley Bonn S. Sarah Ferriell S. Mary Braley S. John Loretto Mueller S. KATHERINE HANRAHAN Carol Heilman S. ANNA JEANNE HARDESTY Julie Menendez Thomas\Catherine Dunavant JOHN HILLIKER S. Kitty Wilson STEWART HILLIKER S. Kitty Wilson BERNARD HUMPHREY\ BIRTHDAY S. Ruth Ann Humphrey JAMES FAMILY\LIVING MEMBERS S. Regina Atkins MORGAN ELIZABETH JESSEE S. Anna Maria Canary S. ROSE JOHNSON\VOW RENEWAL Anne Beavan S. Brenda Anderson S. Anna Marie Canary S. John Loretto Mueller JUBILARIANS\2008 S. Marietta Putzig S. Mary Eula Johnson Western Province Office\ Nazareth S. Pat Healey S. Gail Collins S. Miriam Louise Hauser S. BRIDGET KAPPALUMAKAL Mary Wimsatt S. CORNELIUS KEATING\75TH JUBILEE S. Marion Reardon S. Pat Healey S. MARY ADOLPH KENENSKE Anthony Pfeifer Karen Archer\Family S. MARY JOYCE KERNEN Anonymous HARRY\RITA KIRWAN\50th ANNIVERSARY S. Brenda Gonzales REV. DAN KLEM\SILVER JUBILEE S. Brenda Gonzales S. MARY DESALES KOLHOVEN\GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Anita Hager S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro S. TERESA KOTTURAN Joe Cissell Dan Kelly S. ANCILLA KOZHIPAT Robert\Terry L. Turner TONY\DOT KRAUSE\40TH ANNIVERSARY Jackie\Mary Hall Jackie\Shannon Burba\Maddy Chris\Sarah Bauer\Brady

Joe\Brenda\Katie\Phillip Shircliff Charles\Brenda\Nick Stuecker Larry\Becky\Mark Thomas Lindsey\Zach\Cole Miller Greg Goodin Family Teresa\Paul Singer JESIKA KUZUOKA S. Margaret Rodericks REV. JOE LACEY, SJ\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Brenda Gonzales S. VIRGINIA ANN LACHENMANN\90TH BIRTHDAY S. Anna Marie Canary LEADERSHIP TEAM\ THANKS & BEST WISHES S. Connie Tarallo S. Rita Hommrich S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Margaret Maginnis S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Elaine Puthoff S. Martha Walsh S. MARLENE LEHMKUHL M. Clare Oestreicher Kathleen Furlong Jim Walker Leo J. Donner S. John Loretto Mueller WILLIAM C. LIFSEY\ ORDINATION TO DEACONATE Loyce Winfield S. Kay Winfield SUE LLOYD S. Helen Blodgett S. SHEILA ANN MADDEN Doris Haragan DR. JOSE M. MARCHENA S. Mary Braley S. BARBARA MACDONALD\65TH JUBILEE S. Mary Dullea S. Phyllis Dullea JANET MACLEAN S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S Margaret Maginnis S. Theresa Cash PEGGY MASTERSON SCNAs\St. Mary’s\ Leonardtown, MD S. ANNE RITA MAUCK Philly Rains REV. RICHARD MCCUE\ GOLDEN JUBILEE Nell\Jerry Monarch S. MARY JANE MCMAKIN\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro S. Pat Healey MARGARET MCNEIL\90TH BIRTHDAY Henry\Elinor Rohlman S. JUNE MONAGHAN\ GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro JUDY MUNRO-LEIGHTON S. Miriam Corcoran

S. ANNE RITA MAUCK Philly Rains S. EMILY NABHOLZ Greg Nabholz Robert D. and Barbara Nabholz Charitable Trust Connie Lusher Charles\Charlotte Nabholz S. TERESA ROSE NABHOLZ Greg Nabholz Robert D. and Barbara Nabholz Charitable Trust Paul\Karen Griffith Charles\Charlotte Nabholz S. SHIRLEY NUGENT\ BIRTHDAY Bob\Margy Aiello S. JANE ELIZABETH O’CONNELL Jane Makson TERRI O’SULLIVAN Joann Kaelin Jones S. ANN PALATTY Joe Cissell Dan Kelly AURA PANKRATZ Kent Pankratz S. ANN ROBERTA POWERS Mary Wimsatt RAINBOW JUBILARIANS S. Marion Reardon S. Mary Serra Goethals S. Rose Ann Howard S. Grace Mary Whittaker S. CELESTE REEDY Rita Hudepohl Stevie S. MARGARET RIGGS\ SILVER JUBILEE S. Helen Blodgett S. Brenda Gonzales S. ROSE RILEY\GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis S. Mary Eula Johnson S. REBECCA RODENBAUGH\70TH JUBILEE S. Pat Healey S. CAROL ROGERS Robert M. Fugazzi JACK\FRAN RONAN\50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY S. Mary Braley TIMOTHY J. ROWE S. Anna Marie Canary S. GRACE MARIA SAIA George\Patricia Petkoff Graytan\Carol Ann Saia COL. WILLIAM E. SCHILLER Loyce Winfield S. Kay Winfield BILL SCHNEIDER\ FAMILY Mary\Claude Schneider CLAUDE SCHNEIDER\ FAMILY Mary\Claude Schneider JIM SCHNEIDER\FAMILY Mary\Claude Schneider LOU SCHNEIDER\ FAMILY Mary\Claude Schneider SCN\As IN BOTSWANA S. Anna Marie Canary

SCNs\PRESENCE IN ST. MARY COUNTY, MD St. Aloysius Church SCNs\LIVING Joanne Hogg Coleman SCNs WHO TAUGHT MY CHILDREN\HOLY NAMES, MEMPHIS\ LIVING Josephine M. Wood S. MARY ANGELA SHAUGHNESSY S. Maria Cecilia Emanuelli S. Helen Blodgett S. BETTY SHELTON Mollie Schnettler SILVER JUBILARIANS\2008 S. Pat Healey S. Theresa Knabel JAMES STANLEY S. Kitty Wilson MARILYN STANLEY S. Kitty Wilson LINDA STEWART Loyce Winfield S. MAUREEN TAAFFE Christine Long TERENCE\PAULINE\ GLORIA S. Helen Blodgett S. MARGARET THERESE S. Evelyn Hurley DON THOMPSON S. Maria Sampson FRED\NOREEN TOMAINO S. Helen Blodgett BERNIE TRIPP S. Kitty Wilson MARY TWINER\FAMILY Mary\Claude Schneider VALLORIC FAMILY\ LIVING MEMBERS Anna Marie Valloric S. ROSE ANDREW WALLER S. Mary Austin Donovan S. MARTHA LOUISE WALSH\GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Anna Marie Canary S. Pat Healey HELEN WANNER S. Kitty Wilson MR.\MRS. PHIL WARREN\ WEDDING S. Bea Keller

WESTERN PROVINCIAL TEAM S. Wanda Banks KATHY WHITE S. Evelyn Hurley S. GRACE MARY WHITTAKER\GOLDEN JUBILEE S. Eileen Mary Meyer S. Kathleen Mary Bohan S. Margaret Maginnis S. Ann Victoria Cruz S. Antoinette Magistro S. Pat Healey S. John Loretto Mueller ALIE\GREG WILLER\ WEDDING S. Margaret Rodericks S. ALICE WILLS\65TH JUBILEE S. Rita Hommrich ALAN WILSON S. Kitty Wilson S. CAROLYN WILSON S. Kitty Wilson DOUGLAS WILSON S. Kitty Wilson S. JOAN WILSON S. Kitty Wilson JOE WILSON S. Kitty Wilson S. KITTY WILSON Robert M. Fugazzi Anne Beavan Thomas\Mary Powers Catherine Barrett LOIS WILSON S. Kitty Wilson MICHAEL LEO WILSON S. Kitty Wilson SHIRLEY WILSON S. Kitty Wilson S. ROBERTA MARIA WIMPSETT Thomas\Catherine Dunavant BECKY WINFIELD\ BIRTHDAY Loyce Winfield S. Kay Winfield John Winfield S. ALICE TERESA WOOD Ruby Shull S. PAT WORLEY Alan\Barbara Johnson MARY IDA YOUNG\90TH BIRTHDAY Mr.\Mrs. James L. Tennison

Congratulations to the 14 SCN Golden Jubilarians who were honored at Liturgy on Sunday, July 20, in St. Vincent Church, Nazareth, Ky. Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

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NAZARETH PICNIC 2008 A success!

Thousands attended the annual Nazareth Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event was a success thanks to all those who supported us and the many volunteers who donated their time to work in the booths and help in the dining room. More than a thousand fried chicken dinners were served. Raffle items, booths and entertainment for the whole family went on throughout the day. Mark your calendar for next year’s picnic to be held on Saturday, Aug. 22.

The winners of the Nazareth Picnic raffles are as follows: $2,000 - Rita Hardesty, Philpot, Ky. $1,000 - Elaine Thomas, Owensboro, Ky. $500 - Debbie Tolbert, Louisville, Ky. Quilt - John Paul Hall, Louisville, Ky. Specialty Baskets - Susan Denys, Conway, Ark.; Thomas Strothman, Louisville, Ky. Nazareth Picnic proceeds benefit the global ministries of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

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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