A Letter From Our Sister
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Dear Sisters, Associates and Friends,
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ur winter months have arrived and the sun sets earlier each day. In this edition of Intercom we will reflect back on the sunny days of late summer, the beautiful colors of fall and our congregation coming together to celebrate.
Contents Features Following Her Heart.......................... 6-8 S. Andrea Koverman professes final vows. Golden Opportunities............................9 S. Teresa Dutcher reflects on 50 years as a Sister of Charity. Loving Relationships...................... 14-15 S. Mary Ann Donovan celebrates her 70th anniversary. Justice Through Action.................. 20-21 S. Louise Lears’ ministry of action and advocacy. If You Build It, They Will Come.... 26-27 Sisters of Charity enjoy Motherhouse community garden. A Century Blessed.......................... 28-29 S. Mary Loyola Mathia celebrates 100th birthday.
Departments Timeless Treasures.............................. 4-5 S. Blandina Segale bust gifted to Sisters of Charity.
Looking back to the year 2020-’21, we have lived through many experiences as a result of our global pandemic. Celebrations were few and far between, but with the vaccine we attempted to get back to more normal activities. On occasion, though, we donned our beautiful masks to be safe, but overall our lives are beginning to look more hopeful. The vaccine brought us more security against the COVID-19 virus and a whole new look at life. The vaccine is truly a game changer. We had more opportunities to come together and celebrate in 2021 – and celebrate we did! S. Andrea Koverman professed her final vows at a beautiful ceremony in our Motherhouse chapel in August. You will find stories of some of our Sisters celebrating their significant Jubilees. S. Teresa Dutcher headed up our cast of stars celebrating her 50th Jubilee, followed by celebrations for Sisters reaching their 60th, 65th, 70th, 75th milestones, and at the top of the all-star cast was S. Rita Schmutte, celebrating her 80th Jubilee. In total, these 42 Sisters marked 2,815 years of service, dedication and commitment as Sisters of Charity. To bring the weekend celebrations together, we topped it off with a boat ride down the Ohio River. That weekend put a new spin on the year we had just lived through. One Sister in Mother Margaret Hall said to me, “We really are alive.” Celebrations and gratitude to lives of service are featured in additional articles included in the magazine: religious communities of both women and men coordinated a special service day, “Let Your Service Shine,” to commemorate the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s 200th anniversary; S. Mary Loyola Mathia celebrated her 100th birthday; and Sisters and Associates came together in Trinidad, Colorado to take part in the dedication of the Sister Blandina Wellness Gardens. I invite you to enjoy the many pictures, words and celebrations included in this issue of Intercom. They are truly life-giving.
EarthConnection.................................24 Caring for Our Common Home OPJCC................................................25 The Pursuit of Justice and Peace On the Cover: Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Andrea Koverman professed perpetual vows with the Community during a prayer service on Aug. 14, 2021 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Read more on pages 6-8. Disclaimer: The information contained in Intercom is intended for general information and educational purposes only. Opinions expressed herein are the views of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.
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S. Patricia Hayden, SC, Sisters of Charity president In Memoriam Please visit “In Memoriam” at www.srcharitycinti.org for biographical information and reflections on the Sisters of Charity and Associates who have died. May our Sisters and Associates enjoy the fruits of their labor as well as peace with their God. S. Jeannette Cochran November 8, 2021
S. Kathleen Stang October 16, 2021
S. Maria Dolorata Felix September 5, 2021
S. Barbara Jean Maniaci November 7, 2021
S. Rose Cheng October 1, 2021
S. Frances Maureen Trampiets August 11, 2021
S. Mary Frances Boyle November 5, 2021
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