Religious Jubilees 2018 75th Jubilee Sister Janeen Sobczak Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Janeen Sobczak, OSF, a Toledo native, served as a Catholic School elementary and high school teacher for 25 years, registrar, guidance counselor, director of purchasing, and in many other ministries in support of her congregation. “I always wanted to be a Sister and never thought of being or doing anything else,” she said. 75th Jubilee Sister Mary Cyrilla Hellman Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently Sister lives at the Sisters of Notre Dame Center in Whitehouse, Ohio. Sister taught elementary grades at various schools in the Toledo Diocese. She ministered as Diocesan Supervisor and also Notre Dame Community Elementary Supervisor for 10 years. Sister had a big part of the beginnings of Mary Immaculate School and Lial Elementary School. As Pastoral Minister in Norwalk, Ohio, she became interested in prison ministry and continued that ministry until 2014. 75th Jubilee Sister Mary Maurus Labadie Sisters of Notre Dame

Sister currently lives at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio. She was a teacher most of her life, teaching at various elementary schools in the Toledo Diocese from 1943-2010. Her love for music impelled her to learn to play many instruments; she loved playing the violin and she loves to listen to classical music. Her love of reading enriches her with new knowledge as a life-long learner. 75th Jubilee Sister Rose Maria Moser Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently Sister lives at the Ursuline Center in Toledo. From 1943-1957 she taught in various elementary schools of the Toledo Diocese, before beginning her ministry as a Math teacher in various high schools in the Diocese. In 1973, sister began her ministry as an Adoration sister and secretarial assistant in the Generalate in Rome for 30 years. She has two nieces in the Notre Dame order and they love doing things together. Her sister who was also a Sister of Notre Dame died in 2006. 75th Jubilee Sister Margaret Ann Babione Sisters of St. Ursula

Sister Margaret Ann Babione, OSU entered the Ursuline Convent in 1943. Sister Margaret Ann taught in several parochial schools of the diocese and was principal of St. Rose School, Perrysburg. She became a pastoral minister and served in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Michigan in campus and outreach programs. 75th Jubilee Sister Elizabeth Jean Siebenaler Sisters of St. Francis Tiffin Sister Elizabeth Jean Siebenaler served as infirmarian at St. Francis Convent, Tiffin, and St. Anthony Villa, Toledo; director of nursing services, Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, Ky; missionary, Chiapas, Mexico; staff nurse, East Coast Migrant Health Project and Lake Wales, FLA; Congregational Leadership; Minister of Service in Toledo, Ohio; and Minister of Prayer and Presence, Tiffin. She presently serves as a Minister of Prayer and Presence at Friedman Village, Tiffin. 75th Jubilee Sister Virginia Harris Sisters of Mercy

Sister Virginia Harris was born in Fremont and entered the Sisters of Mercy in Cincinnati in 1943. All of her ministry in religious life was in health care as a registered nurse. She served originally as an OB supervisor at Mercy Hospital, Toledo; St. Charles Hospital, Oregon; and Our Lady of Mercy in Coldwater, Ohio. For 45 years Sister served at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Ohio as OB supervisor, Director of Nursing, and finally as patient advocate. Sister now resides at St. Bernardine Home Fremont, Ohio, and is part of the prayer ministry there. 75th Jubilee Sister Edith Ryan Sisters of Mercy

Sister Edith Ryan, a native of Columbus, Ohio, entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Although she began her ministry in education she spent over 40 years at Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Ohio. As a nurse she ministered in OB, med-surgical and her favorite ER. All in Urbana remember her caring touch. Sister now lives at St. Bernardine Home in Fremont and is part of the Mercy Community’s prayer ministry. 70th Jubilee Sister Mary Estella Perkins Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently Sister lives at the Ursuline Center in Toledo, Ohio. Sister taught at various schools in the Toledo Diocese before she began the ministry of domestic work at the Provincial Center. She enjoys keeping current with what is happening in Notre Dame and in the world and loves joining in events whenever she can. She loves to read, watch birds, and share whatever she learns that day. 70th Jubilee Sister Veronica Nowakowski Sisters of St. Francis

Sister Veronica NowakowskiTiffin served as an elementary teacher in Ohio schools at Carey, New Washington, Fort Jennings, Blakeslee, Peru, Bryan, Oak Harbor, Miller City, New Cleveland, Bucyrus, Delphos, and Willard and as an elementary teacher and principal in North Carolina at St. John’s School, Waynesville; secondary teacher at St. Francis High School, Tiffin; music instructor at St. Francis School of Music, Tiffin; Assistant Activity Director, St. Francis Home, Tiffin; member of the Life Enrichment Department at St. Francis Home, Tiffin, and as a Minister of Service. She presently serves as a member of the Life Enrichment Department at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. 70th Jubilee Sister Marilyn Keller Sisters of St. Francis Tiffin Sister Marilyn Keller served as a nurse at St. Francis Convent infirmary, St. Anthony Villa, Toledo, and Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Ky; Congregational Leadership; Admission Coordinator at St. Francis Home, Tiffin; Spiritual Care Coordinator, St. Francis Home; Sacristan and Spiritual Care Staff member, St. Francis Home; and Minister of Prayer and Service. She presently serves as a Minister of Prayer. 70th Jubilee Sister Dorothy Dalton Sisters of Mercy Sister Dorothy Dalton is a native of Fremont, Ohio. She attended the Mercy Aspirant school at Our Lady of the Pines and entered the Sisters of Mercy in Cincinnati in 1948. All of her ministry was in health care. She began as a surgical nurse at Mercy Hospital Toledo and also was an instructor at the School of Nursing. Later Sister Dorothy was the Director of the School of Nursing at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio. In 1973 she became certified in Midwifery and served in this capacity for over 20 years in Hyde, Kentucky; Mound Bayou, Mississippi; Jackson Mississippi; and Memphis, Tennessee. On returning to Ohio Sister served at our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center. She now resides at St. Bernardine Home in Fremont and is part of the Mercy community’s prayer ministry. 70th Jubilee Sister Mary Jane Magers Sisters of Mercy

Sister Mary Jane Magers was born in Tiffin Ohio. She attended Our Lady of the Pines Aspirant school and entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1948. Sister Mary Jane ministered in elementary education in various schools in the Toledo Diocese for 20 years. She then began giving service to the elderly sisters of the Mercy Community as a nurse aide and beautician. She has shown endless capacity and creativity in meeting the needs of her sisters and in welcoming guests to the Pines Retreat Center and convent. She now resides at St. Bernardine Home, continuing to share in many ways. 65th Jubilee Father Donald Thieman Missionary of the Precious Blood

Missionary of the Precious Blood Fr. Donald Thieman, C.PP.S., is celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination. A native of Coldwater, Ohio, Fr. Thieman has served in parish ministry, including at St. Ann Parish in Toledo. For over 50 years, he was a missionary to Chile. Fr. Thieman is now retired. 65th Jubilee Sister André Marie Masney Sisters of Notre Dame

Sister currently lives at the Sisters of Notre Dame Center in Whitehouse, Ohio. Sister taught elementary and high school for 50 years. She has a great love of music and taught music in the classroom and as private lessons. She was Coordinator of Notre Dame School of Music for fourteen years. She enjoys entertaining at Family Fests, and at Mercy Health St. Anne Hospital. 65th Jubilee Sister Eileen Marie Vogel Sisters of St. Ursula

Sister Eileen Marie Vogel, OSU entered the Ursuline Convent in 1953. She taught in several schools in the diocese. Her longest tenure was at St. John the Baptist parish where she taught and then served as Religious Education Coordinator. She ministered there for a total of 34 years. 65th Jubilee Sister Mary Alma Rose Langenderfer Sisters of Notre Dame

Sister currently lives at the Sisters of Notre Dame Center in Whitehouse, Ohio. Sister taught at various schools of the Toledo Diocese, and was principal at Holy Rosary Toledo, Leipsic, Delphos, Norwalk, and Sandusky. Sister also served as community supervisor of schools from 1982-1990 and also spent six years as parish secretary in Carmel, Indiana. 65th Jubilee Sister Mary Beatrice Ann Furlong Sisters of Notre Dame

Sister currently lives at the Sisters of Notre Dame Center in Whitehouse, Ohio. Sister taught primary grades at various schools in the Toledo Diocese. From 1971-2002 she was principal in several schools of the Toledo Diocese and in Temperance, Michigan. Over many years she cared for the elderly sisters and assisted in the Health Care Center. She continues to participate in many activities to enrich herself spiritually and culturally and continues to serve the sisters she lives with. 65th Jubilee Sister Mary Mona Kromer Sisters of Notre Dame

Sister currently lives at the Sisters of Notre Dame Center in Whitehouse, Ohio. As a skilled seamstress, Sister fitted the sisters in their habits and veils for 32 years. Her rich creativity was manifested in her love for landscaping, decorating, card making, and cooking. Her generosity will find her helping to create community celebrations and to companion a sister on a journey. 60th Jubilee Father Thomas Beischel Missionary of the Precious Blood

Missionary of the Precious Blood Fr. Thomas Beischel, C.PP.S., is celebrating the 60th anniversary of his ordination. A native of Cincinnati, Fr. Beischel had been involved in hospital chaplaincy and parish ministry. Among the hospitals where he served is St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Fr. Beischel is now retired. 60th Jubilee Father James McCabe Missionary of the Precious Blood

Missionary of the Precious Blood Fr. James McCabe, C.PP.S., is celebrating the 60th anniversary of his ordination. A native of Newcastle, Neb., Fr. McCabe had been involved in parish ministry, college administration and leadership of the Congregation. Fr. McCabe ministered at the Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue, Ohio from 1997 until his retirement in 2001. 60th Jubilee Sister Patricia Ann Taube Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Patricia Ann Taube, OSF, (AKA Sister Mary Mateo) taught in Catholic schools in Ohio, Michigan and Minnesota. She later served in parish ministry and as Director of Religious Centers in Toledo, Steubenville and Mansfield. Sister was a Chaplain at Mansfield State Prison and at St. Mary’s Medical Center, in the Charleston/Wheeling Diocese. 60th Jubilee Sister Margaret Ann Eilerman Sisters of St. Francis

Sister Margaret Ann EilermanTiffin served as an elementary teacher in the Ohio schools of Fort Jennings, New Washington, Blakeslee, and Millersville; missionary in Chiapas, Mexico; as community councilor for the Sisters of St. Francis; pastoral team member in McKee, Kentucky; prison minister in Lexington, Kentucky; staff member for the Inter-religious Task Force on Central America in Richfield, Ohio; congregational peace and justice minister in Richfield, Ohio; and as administrative director for Columbus Support Network in Madison, Wisconsin. She presently serves as Pastoral Associate of Holy Family Parish, Booneville, Kentucky. 60th Jubilee Sister Janet Hay Sisters of St. Francis

Sister Janet Hay served as a Tiffinnurse at St. Anthony Villa, Toledo, Ohio and Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, Kentucky; assistant administrator of nursing, assistant administrator of patient services, and director of Mission Services at Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, Kentucky; director of Mission Services at Mercy Hospital, Tiffin and Willard, Ohio; community councilor, novice minister, candidate director, and director of formation for the Sisters of St. Francis; director of pastoral care for the senior sisters; and chaplain, Mercy Hospital, Tiffin. She presently serves as Minister of Pastoral Care for Senior Sisters. 60th Jubilee Sister Marguerite Lamberjack Sisters of St. Francis

Sister Marguerite LamberjackTiffin served as an elementary teacher in the Ohio schools of Landeck, Miller City, Reed, St. Sebastian, Edgerton, North Auburn, Custar, Bryan, and Blakeslee; principal in the Ohio schools of Blakeslee, Edgerton, and Swanton; pastoral associate at St. Richard’s Parish, Swanton, Ohio, Spring Hill, Florida, and Little Flower Parish, Toledo, Ohio; pastoral minister/DRE at Holy Family Parish, North Baltimore, Ohio; Grant Writer for the Congregation; Caregiver; and Pastoral leader, Archbold, Fayette, and Good Shepherd Parish, Toledo. Presently she serves as a member of the congregational leadership team. 60th Jubilee Sister Judy Leibengood Sisters of St. Francis

Sister Judy Leibengood servedTiffin as an elementary teacher in the Ohio schools of Custar, Marywood, Landeck, and Bucyrus; an elementary teacher in Waynesville, North Carolina; CCD Coordinator at New Washington; music instructor in Tiffin; motherhouse administrator at St. Francis Convent; liturgical music coordinator at Ottawa; pastoral associate at St. John and St. Rose Parishes, Lima; liturgy coordinator at St. Gerard’s Parish, Lima; and organist, Spencerville, Ohio; and Caregiver with Home Instead Senior Care, Lima, Ohio. Presently she is a Minister of Service. 60th Jubilee Sister Romana Pifher Sisters of St. Francis

Sister Romana Pifher servedTiffin in food service at St. Francis Convent; housekeeper at Marywood, Miller City, and Custar; assistant to the executive housekeeper at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky; cosmetologist at Nicki’s Hair Fashion and the Head Shed in Tiffin; and caregiver, Tiffin, Ohio. Presently she is a Minister of Service. 60th Jubilee Sister Antonia Rode Sisters of St. Francis

Sister Antonia Rode servedTiffin as an elementary teacher in the Ohio schools of Carey, Bucyrus, Willard, and St. Teresa’s School in Toledo; high school teacher at Central Catholic High School, Toledo, Ohio and Calvert High School, Tiffin, Ohio; administrative aide at Catholic Schools Services Office in Toledo; communications assistant at St. Francis Convent, Sylvania, Ohio, night attendant at Bethany House, Toledo, Ohio; ESL Teacher, Washington Local Schools, Toledo; and site manager of SOS Tutoring Program. Presently she serves as a GED Teacher, Friendship New Vision, Toledo, Ohio. 60th Jubilee Sister Maureen Studer Sisters of St. Francis

Sister Maureen Studer Tiffinserved as an elementary teacher in the Ohio schools of Blakeslee, Landeck, Fort Jennings, Miller City, St. Sebastian (Attica Local School), and St. Teresa’s School, Toledo; high school teacher at St. Mary’s High School, Paducah, Kentucky; librarian/AV librarian at Central Catholic High School, Lima, Ohio and Central Catholic High School, Toledo; librarian at Calvert High School, Tiffin. Presently she serves as Community Archivist and Sacristan, St. Francis Home. 60th Jubilee Sister Mary Angela Gaietto Sisters of St. Ursula

Sister Mary Angela Gaietto, OSU entered the Ursuline Convent in 1958, following in the footsteps of her older sister, Sister Merici. Sister Mary Angela taught primary grades in many diocesan schools. Sister Mary Angela then worked in the Development Office at St. Ursula Academy and currently serves as receptionist at the Ursuline Convent Offices. 60th Jubilee Sister Nancy Mathias Sisters of St. Ursula

Sister Nancy Mathias, OSU currently serves as Delegate for Consecrated Life, Coordinator for Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations and Coordinator for Mission Appeals for the Diocese of Toledo. In the past, Sister has served as a principal, as major superior of the Ursulines, as a member of the Diocesan Schools Office and as president of the National Conference of Vicars for Religious. Sister Nancy received the Benemerenti Award from Pope Benedict in 2011. Sister Nancy’s vast past and present ministerial experiences and involvements span locally, regionally and nationally. 60th Jubilee Sister Mary Kenwyn Steger Sisters of St. Ursula

Sister Mary Kenwyn Steger, OSU entered the Ursuline Convent in 1959. After teaching in diocesan schools, Sr. Kenwyn assumed duties in the library of St. Angela Hall, St. Patrick of Heatherdowns and St. Ursula Academy. Sister Kenwyn currently enjoys volunteering at Mercy Health St. Anne Hospital. 60th Jubilee Sister Barbara Ann Borkowski Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Barbara Ann Borkowski, OSF, (AKA Sister Mary Petrus) is from Hamtramck, MI. She was a teacher from 1958 until June of 2017 in Catholic Schools in Ohio, Michigan and Minnesota. “I have enjoyed every assignment every year brought with it’s new adventures and new challenges,” she said. 60th Jubilee Sister Eve Marie Korzym Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Eve Marie Korzym, OSF, is from Detroit, MI. Sister Eve Marie taught for 14 years, was a consultant for three years, served as the Aspirancy Director for 12 years, as a Pastoral Associate for 35 years and as Religious Education coordinator and Diocesan Director of Religious Education for six years. 60th Jubilee Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak, OSF, Assistant Professor of Art at Lourdes University for 28 years, also taught Art at Cardinal Stritch High School and in Catholic Schools. She continues her work in Alverno Art Studio and is known for her ceramic mural creations which appear on Lourdes University buildings, in parishes and at COBO Center in Detroit. 60th Jubilee Sister M. Nathaniel Eisel Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister M. Nathaniel Eisel, OSF, is from Bowling Green, Ohio. She has spent most of her religious life overseeing Dietary, Housekeeping and Laundry functions and in materials management. She had a great love for riding her Moped. Currently, Sister serves as the Facilities Coordinator at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Brenham, TX. 60th Jubilee Sister Mary Madelena Pohlman Sisters of Notre Dame

Sister currently lives at the Sisters of Notre Dame Center in Whitehouse, Ohio. Sister taught in both grade and high school, was pastoral associate for St. Michael, Sacred Heart, and St. Stephan parishes/cluster in Toledo for many years. Sister’s love for the poor and social justice concerns has urged her to participate in committees and activities for justice and peace and the integrity of creation. 60th Jubilee Sister Joyce Maria Brennan Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living in Norwalk, Ohio, Sister ministers in the classroom where she volunteers at Norwalk Catholic Elementary School. She has taught the primary grades in various schools of the Toledo Diocese and in Jacksonville, Florida and Wheaton, Illinois. Being very generous with her time, she is willing to help whenever needed. 50th Jubilee Sister Joy Gray Sisters of St. Ursula

Celebrating 50 years as an Ursuline Sister, I am filled with gratitude for the gifts God has given me. Ministry means for me a willingness to be of service, to cherish each person and do all I could to help them grow to be the person God wished them to be. – Sr. Joy Gray, OSU 50th Jubilee Sister Sharon Havelak Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Sharon Havelak, OSF, is a native of Minneapolis. An Adjunct Instructor at Lourdes University for 27 years, Sister also served in community leadership. She is an artist for All Good Things Art & Gifts on the Sylvania Franciscan campus and is active on many Justice and Peace issues. 50th Jubilee Sister Nancy Ann Surma Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Nancy Ann Surma, OSF, was born in Detroit. She has taught junior high through college and served in administration at the secondary and higher education levels. Sister has also ministered in mission integration in the health care field and currently is the Vice President of Mission Integration for Catholic Health Initiatives. 50th Jubilee Sister Judith Ann Zielinski Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Judith Ann Zielinski, OSF, (AKA Sister Thaddeus) taught in Catholic Schools and later initiated the Sylvania Franciscan communications office. She was with the Toledo Diocese communications office; directed Communications for the Conference of Major Superiors of Men; worked in Radio-TV programming in California and since 2002, directed Faith and Values Programming at NewGroup Media in South Bend, IN. 50th Jubilee Sister Rosemarie Fredericks Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Rosemarie Fredericks, OSF, is from Wyandotte, MI, and has been a Kindergarten and first grade teacher in Michigan and Ohio. This is Sister Rosemarie’s 30th year teaching kindergarten at St. Joe’s Sylvania. She has ministered as a Religion teacher, RCIA facilitator, and for the Haiti Mission. 50th Jubilee Sister Mary Frances Herkender Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living in Erie, Michigan, Sister volunteers at the parishes in Erie and Temperance in the Detroit Archdiocese. Sister has taught in various schools throughout the Toledo Diocese and Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was Director of Religious Education at St. John Point Place, Immaculate Conception, Bellevue; and St. Joseph, Erie. 50th Jubilee Sister Mary Lawrence Wetli Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living at Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, Sister’s love for the poor in our central city schools called her to teach at Queen of Apostles School for the past nine years. Prior to that Sister has ministered mainly at Mary Immaculate School for 27 years and other schools in the Toledo Diocese and in Muncie, Indiana. 50th Jubilee Sister Constance Marie Suchala Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living at St. Hyacinth Convent in Toledo, Ohio, Sister is Director of Mission Integration and a Spiritual Director at Little Flower Parish in Toledo, Ohio. Besides being in leadership positions in the Sisters of Notre Dame Toledo Province, Sister also taught and administered in schools in the Toledo Diocese as well as Illinois, Michigan, South Carolina and Florida. After her years as Director of Maria Early Learning Center, Sister ministered in Corpus Christi, Texas. 50th Jubilee Sister Mary Celine Bundschuh Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living in Swanton, Ohio, Sister teaches the upper grades in St. Richard School. Sister has ministered mostly to junior high students in many schools in the Toledo Diocese as well as in Carmel, Indiana; and Temperance, Michigan. Sister willingly assists with many projects of the province and caring for the Sisters. 50th Jubilee Sister Mary Clarine Young Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living at Notre Dame Academy, Sister cares for the SND sisters in skilled care nursing facilities. Sister taught in many schools in the Toledo Diocese as well as administered in schools here as well as in Carmel, Indiana, and Wheaton, Illinois. Sister recently ministered at St. Joseph School, Slaton, Texas. Sister loves ministering to her Notre Dame community which she does at Notre Dame Academy and for the sisters of the Toledo Province. 50th Jubilee Sister Mary Dean Pfahler Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living in Long Beach, California, Sister ministers at the University of Southern California and St. Bartholomew Parish. Sister worked at Springbank Retreat Center in Kingstree, South Carolina and Lial Renewal Center in Whitehouse, Ohio. Sister taught upper grades in various schools of the Toledo Diocese, worked in parish ministry, and has been a missionary in Papua New Guinea. 50th Jubilee Sister Suzanne Marie Phillips Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living in Charleston, South Carolina, Sister ministers as Art Instructor to PK-8th grade at Charleston Catholic School. Prior to this assignment, Sister taught Art in Notre Dame Academy from 1973-2006 after teaching at various schools in the Toledo Diocese. Sister has created many paintings and artworks that depict our Notre Dame heritage. 50th Jubilee Sister Anthony Marie Valdez Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania Sister Anthony Marie Valdez is from Tularosa, New Mexico. She took final vows at the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in 1971. Sister has ministered as the Director of the Spiritual Care Department since 1994 at Eden Springs healthcare facility in Green Springs, OH (formerly called St. Francis Health Care Center). She said, “My Franciscan vocation is a two-fold journey: God loving and revealing himself to me in countless ways; and then, through me, he reveals his love and mercy to others who are hurting in mind, body, and spirit.” 50th Jubilee Sister Joanne Lammers Sisters of St. Francis Tiffin Sister Joanne Lammers served as elementary teacher in Custar and Delphos, Ohio; principal and teacher in Custar, Ohio; principal and pastoral associate in Willard, Ohio, principal and Director of Religious Education at St. Francis Xavier, Willard; Pastoral Minister, St. Paul Church, McKee, Ky; staff member, Christian Community Center, Vanceburg, KY; Director of Adult Learning Center, Olive Hill/Grahn, Ky; Educational and Social Outreach Minister at Olive Hill Adult Leatning Center, Ky, and as Community Councilor, Vicar, Grant Writer. She presently serves as Director of Mission Advancement for the Congregation. 50th Jubilee Sister Edna Michel Sisters of St. Francis Tiffin Sister Edna Michel served as elementary teacher at New Washington and Millersville; part-time teacher/part-time Religious Education Coordinator, Millersville; Director of Religious Education at Millersville and Kansas; Vocation Director for the Congregation and part-time teacher at Calvert; Pastoral Associate, St. John’s, Delphos; Novice Director for the Congregation; Co-Director of Initial Formation; Community Councilor; retreat ministry; spiritual direction; and as Pastoral Leader, St. Mary’s, Wakeman. She presently serves as Director of St. Francis Spirituality Center, Tiffin. 40th Jubilee Father Ken Alt Missionary of the Precious Blood

Missionary of the Precious Blood Fr. Ken Alt, C.PP.S., is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination. A native of Tiffin, Ohio, Fr. Alt has been involved in parish ministry and vocation ministry. Formerly a pastor of St. Michael Parish in Kalida, Ohio, he now is the pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Trinity, Ind. 40th Jubilee Father George “Yuri” Kuzara Missionary of the Precious Blood

Missionary of the Precious Blood Fr. George “Yuri” Kuzara, C.PP.S., is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination. Fr. Kuzara, a native of East Chicago, Ind., has biritual faculties for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Formerly in ministry at the Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue, Ohio, he is now the pastor of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mishawaka, Ind. 40th Jubilee Father Rick Friebel Missionary of the Precious Blood

Missionary of the Precious Blood Fr. Rick Friebel, C.PP.S., is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination. Fr. Friebel has served in parish ministry, college ministry and hospital chaplaincy. He is currently parochial vicar at St. John the Baptist Church in Glandorf, Ohio, and Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Ottawa, Ohio. 40th Jubilee Father Thomas Hemm Missionary of the Precious Blood

Missionary of the Precious Blood Fr. Thomas Hemm, C.PP.S., is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination. A native of Piqua, Ohio, he has served in parish ministry and leadership of the Congregation. He was also a Missionary in Chile for many years. Fr. Hemm was formerly pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Ottawa, Ohio. He is now the house director at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. 40th Jubilee Sister Karen Marie Szkatulski Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently residing at Notre Dame Academy where she also taught, Sister taught the upper grades at various schools in the Toledo Diocese. She taught and was receptionist at Mary Immaculate School before working in the parish offices of St. James and Immaculate Conception parishes in Toledo. Many years were also spent in ministering with the Sisters at Lial Renewal Center, Notre Dame Academy, and the SND Center. 40th Jubilee Sister Marie Joyce Dettinger Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently residing in Toledo, Ohio, Sister is teaching music lessons at Lial School in Whitehouse, Ohio. In the past Sister has given voice lessons as well. Sister taught music instruction at the ND Music School, Ladyfield School, and Lourdes College/University. 40th Jubilee Sister Pamela Marie Buganski Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently residing in Alamo, Texas, Sister ministers to the migrants and immigrants in southern Texas while assisting those recovering from natural disasters of the past year. Sister has taught junior high and high school in various cities of the Toledo Diocese. She also ministered with SewHope in Guatemala after her ministry as Provincial Treasurer for the SND Toledo Province. 40th Jubilee Sister Joella Marie Ruffing Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently residing in Delphos, Ohio, Sister teaches 2nd Grade at St. John School. Sister has taught in several schools of the Toledo Diocese as well as schools in Indiana and South Carolina. Sister is gifted in music and art and shares her talents willing in ministry and for the community. 40th Jubilee Sister Marilyn Marie Ellerbrock Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living in Toledo, Ohio, Sister is director of Evangelization and Discipleship at Little Flower Parish in Toledo. She has been in formation and leadership positions for the Sisters of Notre Dame as well as ministries at the Toledo Diocesan office. She has been principal and taught at various schools in the Toledo Diocese. 40th Jubilee Sister Mary Ruth Boes Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently living in Sylvania, Ohio, Sister is a Senior Support Professional at Sunshine Services Inc. of Northwest, Ohio in Maumee, Ohio. Sister taught in several schools of the Toledo Diocese, as well as in Michigan. She also ministered at Maria Child Care Center as receptionist. 25th Jubilee Sister Kerstin Maria Deubel Sisters of Notre Dame

Currently residing in Coesfeld, Germany, Sister ministers at the International House in our German Province. Sister Kerstin Maria has ministered in the Toledo Diocese as health care assistant, in schools as teacher aide, and with EnCamino on Special Projects. She also worked with children in Texas and New Orleans.