CONNECTION a Publication for the Family and Friends of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Spring 2012 Volume 20

CONNECTION A publication for the family and friends of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Spring 2012 Volume 20. No. 1 Scranton, Pennsylvania

Ihm Dedication To The Raleigh, North Carolina Diocese Compiled by Sister Michel Keenan, IHM

hy was the year 2011 so signifi cant to at www.sistersofi hm.org to view the congrega- Wthe Raleigh, North Carolina Diocese tion’s detailed history in North Carolina.) It is and to the IHM Congregation? Together, we instructive to refl ect on this chronology of one celebrated 85 years of IHM presence in this diocese where IHMs have “made” and lived diocese, Mother Casimir having sent IHMs to history. In fact, the development of varied St. Joseph’s, New Bern in 1926. That year saw ministries in the Raleigh Diocese is a window Sisters Lucinda Harrington, Sergius O’Donnell, on the history of our nation, with the racial and Marie Gabriel McQuade opening a cat- integration of schools and on the history of the echetical school for “colored” children. Catholic Church in opening positions to women On December 2, 2011, Bishop Michael F. religious, such as pastoral administrators. A Burbidge concelebrated Mass at the Catholic watchful eye on this diocese has given, and will IHM sisters teaching at St. Joseph Center in Raleigh to honor the 85-year pres- give us a glimpse of the future! School, New Bern, the congregation’s ence of our sisters in 22 different parishes. The Our sisters have continually been affi rmed in fi rst mission in North Carolina bishop expressed gratitude, saying: “The sisters their ministries in the Raleigh Diocese by a long have been and continue to be a special gift line of pastors and bishops. It was not surpris- and a source of inspiration for those they have ing, then, that on June 19, 2011, celebrating been sent to serve.” Speaking on behalf of the the sixtieth year of the presence of Holy Trinity sisters, Carol Loughney said, “We have been Church in Williamston, North Carolina, and honored to serve the people of the Diocese of the fi ftieth year in the present church building, Raleigh in our missionary work. North Carolina Bishop Burbidge had generous words of praise has been a wonderful place for us to live and for the work of the IHM Sisters. As related to minister to the people of God.” Holy Trinity Parish in Williamston, this dedica- This year, 2012, continues that unbroken tion begins with Sisters Margaret Francis Galla- IHM presence in the Raleigh Diocese with Sis- gher, IHM and Sister Edith Marie Smith, IHM. ters Mare Carol Loughney, Continued on Page 4 Grace Campbell, Monique Dissen, Maria Goretti Tim- perio, Elizabeth Bullen, and Kieran Williams, serving as pastoral administrators, pastoral associates, and catechists Congregation of the Sisters, in scattered locations of the Servants of the diocese. Immaculate Heart of Mary A historical chronology, developed by Sister Kieran, shows an 84-year IHM pres- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge joins six IHM sisters who currently IHM Center ence at St. Paul’s, New Bern; serve in the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, to celebrate 2300 Adams Avenue an 81-year presence at St. the IHM Congregation’s 85th year of ministry there(L-R): Scranton, PA 18509 Mary’s, Goldsboro; 45 years Sister Kieran Williams, pastoral administrator at Holy Trinity Parish, Williamston; Sister Betty Bullen, pastoral administrator in Washington, North Caro- at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Raeford; Sister Carol Loughney, Development Offi ce lina, 42 years in St. Monica’s/ pastoral administrator at St. Bernadette Church, Butner; Sisters Cathedral, Raleigh, as well Phone: (570) 346-5431 Monique Dissen and Grace Campbell, pastoral associates, and E-mail: donate@sistersofi hm.org as many shorter stays in scat- Sister Maria Goretti Timperio, sacramental catechist at St. Paul www.SistersofIHM.org tered areas of the diocese. Catholic Church, New Bern. (Visit Where We Have Served People & Places

 Congratulations to  Dianne Rogers Young, IHM associate Sister Susan Brown and and former member of the IHM Congregation, her junior varsity girls’ recently was awarded the Mary Dowling Mas- volleyball team at St. ter Catechist of the Year Award for the Diocese Joseph-by-the-Sea High of Raleigh, North Carolina. Friend and fellow School for their 2011 Island catechist Shirley Hux commented that Diane is CHSSA championship. a woman who “is called to her work by God This win marks the ninth and faces all obstacles with the love of Christ in her heart. straight year that Sister Susan and the Vikings have won the Dianne is a person who loves her Catholic faith.” Dianne has Island title. An article posted on SIlive.com in November been involved in faith formation for 45 years, 17 of which 2011 featured Sister Susan with her winning team. In as a master catechist and director of religious education. it, she credited the team’s success to the hardworking players: “I’ve had a lot of talented girls over the years.”

 Sister Maryalice Jacquinot was one of thirteen women named great women of Northeast Pennsylvania by Impressions Media for her many years of community service at Marian Community Hospital, Marywood University, and Saint Joseph’s Center. In the citation read at the celebration, Sister Mary- alice commented, “My life has been fi lled with many great women in our community who mentored me.” She credits those women and her mother, Mary Ann, for being inspir-  IHM sisters were recently honored for their faithful ing examples of love, passion, and leadership in her life. years of service at Saint Peter of Alcantara Parish, Port Washington, New York. Thirteen sisters were special guests  Sister Jacquelin Servick, who will at a liturgy and reception of thanksgiving in recognition celebrate her sixtieth jubilee this year, was of the congregation’s dedicated service to the parish and honored at a special liturgy at Nativity of school for 84 years, from 1925 to 2009. Pictured L-R back: our Lord Parish in Scranton for her sixteen Sisters Ann Monica Bubser, Elizabeth Mary Wallace, Ellen years of service to the Latino Community. Maroney, Rosemary Goulet, Marylin Grosselfi nger, and Sister Jacquelin also was one of six IHM Mary Jo Gallagher. L-R front: Sisters Kathleen Clancy, Ann sisters honored for her ministry in Peru at Marie Pierce, Celeste Parry, Mary Jane Maloney, Agnes Marywood University’s Presidential Dinner in October. Shaw, Marie Lourdes Vanston, and Therese O’Rourke. Read more on page 3 about the sisters who were awarded the Presidential Medal for their years of service in Peru. Simple Beauty A Daily Refl ection Guide for Lent and Easter featuring the artwork of Sister Elizabeth Mary Wallace $7 each You can place your order today by calling 570-346-5404 or emailing communications@sistersofi hm.org

2 Spring 2012 Queen of Peace Catholic Academy Earns National Blue Ribbon Award September 15 was “a magical day” for Sister Nancy Elder, IHM, principal of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy. Surrounded by her staff, faculty, and students, Sister Nancy learned that her school in Gainesville, Florida, earned the distinguished National Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education. Sister Nancy, who has been principal since the school’s opening in August 2000, commented, “To have received this award so early in our history is a testimony to the stewardship way of life lived by the community of Queen of Peace.” She continued, “We have all worked to develop and use our God-given gifts and God has returned blessings far greater than we could ever imag- ine!” Earning the Blue Ribbon Award for academic excellence in the category for high Sister Nancy Elder, IHM and Father Jeffery McGowan proudly hold performing schools distinguishes Queen of Peace Catholic Academy as one of the top Queen of Peace Catholic Academy’s schools in the country. National Blue Ribbon Award. IHM Sisters Honored for Service in Peru In recognition of the congregation’s long-standing ministry to the people of Peru, six IHM sisters, who have served the greatest number of years in Peru, were awarded the Presidential Medal at Marywood University’s Presidential Society dinner in October. Since 1965, IHM sisters have been serving the marginalized poor in Peru. Among the fi rst sisters were Sister Michael Marie Hartman and Sister Joel Marie Pictured L-R seated: Sisters Eileen Egan, Sheehe, who taught children, visited the poor, and administered the new Sabine Joel Marie Sheehe, Jacquelin Servick. oral polio vaccine to hundreds of children. Since then, IHM sisters have contin- Standing L-R: Marion Munley, Sisters Mary Martha Gardiner, Michael Marie Hartman, ued ministering to the people of Peru, even through diffi cult periods of political Jeanne Marie Kearney, Therese O’Rourke, instability, food shortages, and natural disasters. They established a medical clinic Victor Arenas, and Sister Anne Munley. (Post Medica) in the basement of a church and began serving the people of Mateo Pumacahua, a community situated on what once was a garbage dump. The sisters also established ministries in the mountain town of Sicuani, including a modest house that provides room and board to girls so that they can attend high school, an educational opportunity they would otherwise not have. Currently, Sisters Mary Elaine Anderson, Norma Poma Arpi, and Jeanne Marie Kearney minister near the capital city of Lima while Sisters Eileen Egan and Tomasa Fernandez serve in Sicuani and Cusco. IHM sisters prepare to depart for their fi rst Peruvian mission in 1965 Four members of the IHM leadership team recently spent a week with the IHM sisters currently ministering in Thanks to You! Peru. Pictured L-R back: Sisters Rose- We had a wonderful response to our Christmas 2011 Appeal, which directly mary Goulet, Tomasa Fernandez, Ellen supports the care of our retired sisters. Thank you for the generous donations Maroney. L-R middle: Norma Poma Arpi, Mary Elaine Anderson, Eileen Egan. L-R and heartfelt messages. One donor shared this fun memory about Sister Sabine front: Therese O’Rourke, Jeanne Marie Higgins: “We played outside the school during lunch and Sister played jump Kearney, and Chris Koelhoffer rope with us. Friends attending other Catholic schools in the area could not fathom such a happening, but that was Sister Sabine —smart, tough as nails, and a very human being.”

Spring 2012 3 Diocese of Raleigh, continued from page 1

Their 1977 study of and recommendations for serving the Sister Kieran Wil- outlying districts of the diocese elicited a response from the liams became pasto- diocese in the form of a $10,000 grant to support outreach ral administrator in pastoral ministry from Mother of Mercy Parish in Washing- Williamston in 1999, ton, N.C. For several years, both sisters rotated their service the year of the three in Washington and destructive hurricanes Williamston, as did in that area. Known as Sister Betty Bullen. the “Energizer Bunny,” It was not until 1987 Sister Kieran’s immedi- that the ﬁ rst full-time ate work became the Bishop Michael Burbidge with Sister pastoral administra- feeding and housing Kieran Williams and families from tor, Sister Betty Bul- of devastated people. Holy Trinity Parish who participated len, was appointed to Some homeless were in the 2011 Catholic Youth Convention serve the 74-member invited to live with her congregation at Holy in the parish house; Trinity Parish. Her eight trailers housed others; clean-up volunteers were ecumenical involve- recruited from as far away as Scranton, Pennsylvania (Sister ment, participation in Kieran’s home town), and by April 2000 a loan had been social justice works, procured from the diocese to build what was named “The Sister Maria Goretti Timperio, cur- and outreach to the Caring House.” This gathering space houses many learning rently at Saint Paul Catholic Church, Hispanic population activities for young and old, houses visitors and temporary New Bern, helped establish Saint Peter are noteworthy. Of her homeless, a food pantry, and multiple parish activities. the Fisherman Catholic Church in Ori- ental. She served for three years there twelve-year experience The celebration at Holy Trinity Parish brought together as the founding pastoral administrator. in Williamston, Sister more than 500 multi-cultural parishioners originally from “It was very exciting, but scary too, Betty’s words reﬂ ect Peru, Mexico, the Philippines, Guatemala, Columbia, El Sal- for such a big responsibility,” wrote her dedication: “It was vador, Puerto Rico, Italy, Germany, Vietnam, and the United Sister Maria in her account of her time a real mission. I loved States. This is one picture of the “new” Church, whose faith there. “What a wonderful privilege to every minute of it. continues to be developed and nurtured by the IHM Sisters be instrumental in beginning the only The people were so in in the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina. Catholic church in Pamlico County.” need.”

What is Your Story? We are always inspired by donors who send us notes about their connection to our IHM sisters. Sometimes they tell us about a special relationship with our sisters. Other times, they talk about a strong belief in our ministries or projects. Mary Kay Stets Dotter recently sent this note of gratitude: “I’m especially grateful to Sister Margaret Gannon … who came to our home in West Pittston after the ﬂ ood in Sept. and helped clean our home … no job is too small for you extraordinary sisters. It really lifted my spirits to have such cheerful help.” If you have a special connection to our sisters that you would like to share, we would love to hear about it. Send us an email with your story: bubsera@ sistersoﬁ hm.org

Sister Margaret Gannon, center, pauses from ﬂ ood relief efforts in West Pittston for a photo with Mary Kay Stets Dotter, a 1965 alum of Marywood University, and Erika Oberg, a senior at Marywood University.

4 Spring 2012 IHM Spotlight Reflections on IHM Ministries in North Carolina From Student to Sister majority of whom are Hispanic. As Saint Bernadette’s mission statement reads, the parish is “an ethnically diverse, welcoming Originally from New Bern, North Carolina, community of Christians.” Ministering to these families reminds Sister Bernadette Zaytoun fondly remembers Sister Carol of the IHM sisters who came before her in North the presence of the IHM sisters in her home- Carolina. “Eighty-fi ve years ago our sisters were invited to min- town during her childhood. “The people loved ister to the African-American people. Today, I am welcoming the sisters and really appreciated their work,” many Hispanic immigrants to the church, and it is tremendously said Sister Bernadette. She recalls that whenever the sisters had joyful work.” to go out of town, the community members would stock the cupboards and refrigerator for them before they returned. “It Celebrating Diversity, Standing was a sign of appreciation for the sisters.” in Solidarity Educated from fi rst to eighth grade at Saint Paul’s, Sister Bernadette grew to know and love the sisters. Even after fi n- Sister Kieran Williams has served the people ishing eighth grade and going to the public high school, she of North Carolina in a variety of ways for the stayed connected with her teachers at Saint Paul’s. “At the end past thirty years, most recently as the pastoral of the school day, I would go back to help the sisters with daily administrator of Holy Trinity Parish, Wil- chores.” Her strong connection with the sisters played a big part liamston. In her thirteenth year at Holy Trinity, a very poor par- in her own decision to join the congregation in 1967. ish that serves a richly diverse community, Sister Kieran “wears As she refl ects on the congregation’s eighty-fi ve year pres- many hats.” She “gets creative” when she has to and collabo- ence in her own hometown, Sister Bernadette comments, “With rates with local schools and organizations in order to respond the state being only 1% catholic, it really was mission territory to the needs of her parish community. She feeds the hungry, back then. When you see how our ministries there have grown clothes the poor, and welcomes hundreds of youth and young over the years, you can see the great impact the congregation adult mission groups to Holy Trinity every year. has had.” Above all else, though, Sister Kieran passionately believes that she is called “to walk in solidarity with her immigrant Building a Faith Community brothers and sisters.” Sister Kieran says, “There is such beauty “It’s been a wonderful, wonderful journey in the rich diversity of our parish community. We all have grown with the people here,” said Sister Carol Lough- spiritually because of one another.” At the same time, Sister ney, as she refl ected on her thirty-fi ve years of Kieran points out that this vibrant, faith-fi lled community suf- ministry in North Carolina. From teacher in fers many of the hardships common to poor, immigrant families. Rocky Mount and principal in New Bern to In line with the congregation’s corporate stance on immigration head of the literacy outreach council in Lumberton and now pas- reform and the call for comprehensive immigration reform by toral administrator in Butner, Sister Carol has “had the privilege the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Sister Kieran of sharing the Catholic faith” with many diverse people. stands with her parish community, advocating for justice and for Sister Carol described her fi rst years as pastoral administra- fair treatment of families. tor at Saint Bernadette Church in Butner. “My responsibility Through all of this, Sister Kieran fi nds strength in remem- was to build the faith community when I came to town thirteen bering the history of the IHM Congregation in North Carolina. years ago. I saw the little white church that needed so much “We were invited to serve African-American families by educat- upkeep and thought ‘poor thing, poor thing.’” She went on to ing their children. Our sisters ministered through the diffi cult explain that as she introduced herself around the small town, years of integration.” According to Sister Kieran, recognizing many people responded by saying “there’s never anyone there,” parallels between her ministry and that of the sisters who came referring to Saint Bernadette Church. Sister Carol really did start before her is both inspiring and comforting. “God is defi nitely from scratch. “My fi rst budget was done on loose leaf notebook in the midst” of the work of the IHM sisters in North Carolina, paper,” she added. says Sister Kieran. Despite the hardships her parish community Despite the challenges she faced in the beginning, Sister faces, she still smiles as she reminds us of her motto: “We do Carol has indeed built a beautiful faith community. The little our best, and God will do the rest!” broken down church that had about twenty parishioners is now a small but lively country church with nearly 240 families, a Spring 2012 5 Sister Circle Update Air Conditioning The dedicated efforts of our 237 Silver Circle sell- Project Update ers so far have resulted in the sale of 6,627 Silver Circle Success Measured in Degrees memberships, totaling $165,680 for our retired sisters. While summer may seem like a distant memory during these This means that we are just about 95% of the way toward cold winter months, thoughts of air-conditioned rooms are still at reaching this year’s goal of selling 7000 tickets and raising the forefront of our minds. The success of the congregation’s Air $175,000. If we can round up just 373 more memberships, Conditioning Project at the IHM Center made it possible—for we will reach our 2011-2012 goal. Every membership sold the fi rst time ever—for the sisters at the center, many of whom makes a difference! are in their seventies and eighties, to fi nd relief from the summer If you have not yet heat in their air-conditioned rooms. In addition to providing com- purchased your mem- fort, the new HVAC system helps improve the energy effi ciency bership but want to, of the building with thermostats to control temperature in each of there’s still time! the sister’s bedrooms. Because our congregation is blessed with Simply purchase dedicated supporters like you, our sisters now are able to enjoy your membership comfortable temperatures year-round. Thank you! online by visiting www.sistersofi hm.org, Dedicated Supporter and Faithful Friend clicking Donate, As a friend, former student, and trustee for the IHM Charita- and choosing Silver ble Trust, John Graham shares our congregation’s commitment to Circle Program. Sisters Ann Monica Bubser and Theresa “joyful, loving, hospitable, and self-emptying service.” John has Bonanza pull the lucky $1,000 Silver been a faithful supporter of the Holy Name of Jesus School, its Circle winner in January 2012. programs in Forty Fort, and St. Joseph’s Center for many years. He also was instrumental in developing and implementing last year’s emergency appeal for the IHM Center Improvement Proj- ect, which includes the From The Director’s Desk air conditioning project. His knowledge and practical advice helped A new year calls us to reminisce and lead this campaign to to anticipate. We refl ect on the past, its success. thanking God for our many blessings. John’s connection At the same time, we wonder what lies to the IHM sisters John Graham and Sister Annmae Haran ahead. With prayerful discernment, we dates back to his kin- share memories about their time together live into the exciting and challenging dergarten days with at Holy Name of Jesus School. moments of this new year. Sister Annamae Haran. This issue of Connection, the fi rst of “It all started in the little house in Forty Fort,” said John, as he 2012, looks back on our congregation’s rich history and described meeting for class in the living room of the convent looks ahead at the endeavors that will carry our joyful, before moving to the newly constructed Holy Name of Jesus loving service into the future. I invite you to read this School. He and Sister Annamae have fond memories of those issue and refl ect on it as a guide through our past and a days, when the American folk hero Davy Crockett was very glimpse into our future. popular. “All of the children had a Davy Crockett coonskin With gratitude to God for the many blessings that cap,” said Sister Annamae. come to us through one another, we thank you for your The hats, stories, and classroom antics make for fun and friendship and support. Please know that you are in our cherished memories. Beyond those, though, John unhesitatingly prayers as we continue to discern God’s call and our shared that it is “the values instilled by the IHM sisters” that not response. only have kept him deeply connected to the congregation but also have moved him to share his gifts and talents for the ben- efi t of the sisters. “These values still resonate with me today,” Sister Ann Monica Bubser, IHM he added. His support of the sisters, according to John, is vali- Director of Development dated every time he connects with other community leaders and friends who attribute many of their own successes to their “IHM education.” Hearing these prominent businessmen say that they believe in and support the IHM sisters reinforces his own commitment to the congregation. 6 Spring 2012 Spotlight on IHM Associate Relationship As Sister Sandra Schneiders, IHM discusses in Finding the Carolyn echoes Treasure, people seek associate relationship with a particular a similar experience congregation for different reasons. Some, she says, do so of feeling as if she “because they have deep relationships, through ministry or is part of the IHM family or friendship, with members of a congregation and want family. Through her a more sustained experience of this solidarity.” This description daily contact with the Accursia “Tina” Freda and Carolyn holds true for Accursia “Tina” Freda and Carolyn Brazill, who sisters, Carolyn came Brazill will soon be commissioned as together have been in a Circle of Grace for two years. to know and love them. IHM associates. Carolyn and Tina have worked for many years as part of the She can remember nursing staff at Our Lady of Peace Residence and at the Marian conversations through which she and the sisters shared a lot Convent before that. When Tina came with her husband to about their lives. “I loved hearing the sisters talk about their the United States from Sicily, Italy, she left behind her own experiences of religious life. They would always ask me to tell extended family. But when she started working at the Marian them stories about my life and ‘the outside world,’ especially Convent eighteen years ago, she felt as if she was welcomed when I was at the Marian Convent,” said Carolyn. “I really feel into a family. “This is my family,” said Tina. Over the years, as if I bonded with them.” she has shared the ups and downs of life with the sisters. Her Tina and Carolyn have journeyed with the IHM sisters love for the sisters—and their love for her—inspired Tina to for many years, building “deep relationships” along the way. deepen her spiritual life through associate relationship. “The Now they look forward to the next step on the journey: their sisters were thrilled that I was joining a Circle of Grace. They commissioning as associates, thus fulfi lling a desire for “a were very supportive,” she added. more sustained experience” of connection to the “IHM family.”

www.sistersofihm.org The Congregation’s New IHM Web Site Online “Social Network” Launched Have you noticed Expands something different about Coming this March, the congregation will launch a new the IHM Web site? It has a online communication: the IHM Blog. Sister Ruth Harkins, new look! The site redesign director of vocations, has been leading efforts to increase the was done to make page congregation’s online “social network,”particularly among navigation more user- young adults. Sister Ruth explains that online communica- friendly and to feature tion is not only “the new avenue of information exchange,” more photos of our sisters but also an opportunity “to build relationships” by meeting and ministries. young people where they are, online. The IHM web site The IHM Blog will feature up to fi ve IHM sisters each is updated on a regular month who will “blog” about a particular theme. The fi rst four basis, so please visit months will focus on different aspects of religious life. Each sub- often to see what is sequent month will highlight a different ministry. The nice part new and noteworthy. If about the blog is that it will be interactive. Readers will be able you have questions or suggestions, please contact to post questions and comments to which the sis- the Communications Offi ce at 570-346-5404 or ters can respond. Check out the new blog and communications@sistersofi hm.org. join the conversation this March by visiting This redesign project, along with the new blog and other social networking efforts, was made www.sistersofi hm.wordpress.com. possible by grant funding from the GHR Foundation. This two-year grant was awarded to the congregation for IHM vocation efforts.

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IHM Direct: Not Just a Giving Program IHM Direct, the congregation’s monthly giving program, continues to grow in popular- ity among our donors because it offers a no-hassle way to support the congregation every month. According to one IHM Direct donor, Mary Ann Jacquinot, this program is not just about giving. “You can contribute to any cause, but being part of the IHM Direct Program is defi nitely different. It is about building a relationship with the IHM sisters whose mission and ministries we believe in so strongly.” IHM Direct offers supporters like Mary Ann a convenient and effective way to donate on a monthly basis. Once you are enrolled, there are no checks to mail. Your donation is processed automatically each month and will appear on your monthly checking account or credit card statement. Plus, when you become a monthly donor you help reduce administrative costs. Make your dollars go further to support IHM sisters by joining Mary Ann and others in the IHM Direct Program. Sign up today by calling the IHM Development Offi ce at 570-346- 5431or by visiting www.sistersofi hm. Mary Ann and Gerard Jacquinot have supported org, clicking Donate, and choosing the congregation through the IHM Direct Monthly Monthly Donations. Giving Program since 2008.

IHM Connection is published by the Development Ofﬁ ce of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. The purpose of this newsletter is to communicate the works and needs of the IHM Congregation. President: Sister Therese O’Rourke; Director of Development: Sister Ann Monica Bubser.