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In June 2021, Sisters of Charity gathered together as a whole for the first time since before the pandemic began more than a year ago. Those living away from the Motherhouse campus or out of state had the opportunity to visit Mount St. Joseph and take part in a number of activities throughout the three days. Included in the weekend agenda were a memorial prayer service remembering the lives of the Sisters lost since April 2020, a picnic dinner in the Motherhouse dining room, drum circle led by S. Shirley Le Blanc, special Mass to honor the 2020 Jubilarians and an evening of karaoke. A highlight for all was the opportunity to tour the newly renovated spaces in the Motherhouse and Marian Hall where the Congregational offices were relocated following the demolition of Seton Hall.

(From left) Sisters Joan Cook, Marie Pauline Skalski, Marie Karen Sammons, Mary Caroline Marchal, Barbara Davis (From left) Sisters Whitney Schieltz and Annette Muckerheide

The Motherhouse’s Immaculate Conception Chapel was filled with Sisters living near and far for the first time since the pandemic closed the Mount St. Joseph campus.

S. Patricia Wittberg Many smiling faces could be seen throughout the Gathering weekend, held June 18-20, 2021.

(From left) Sisters Jo Ann Martini, Marie Irene Schneider and Mary Alice Stein gathered in the chapel for special Masses to celebrate and remember. (From left) Sisters Patmarie Bernard, Martha Glockner and Anita Parks participate in the Mass.

S. Joyce Brehm S. Mary Barbara Philippart S. Grace Ann Gratsch

S. Georgia Kitt (From left) Drummers Sisters Marie Pauline Skalski, Marie Tessmer, Mary Ann Humbert

(From left) Sisters Diana Durling and Noreen Ellison pay tribute to S. Jackie Riggio and her compassionate, generous heart. (From left) Sisters Patmarie Bernard, Margarita Brewer, Irene Mraz and Annette Frey

The Cedars Auditorium became the stage for a fun night of karaoke and dancing.

(From left) Sisters Monica Gundler and Patricia Hayden (From left) Sisters Mary Ellen Murphy and Marty Dermody (From left) Sisters Andrea Koverman and Barbara Hagedorn