Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Fall 2017 Ur suLine Standing on the shoulders of all those who have gone before us

Page PB UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 1 Welcome I have always said same reasons. It is the hopes and fears of these persons I know how old I am to which Sister Carol Reamer listens and holds. War has because our community always brought diversity and tension. St. Angela knew is 100 years older that and sought ways to bring creativity from the tension than me. I can now and find unity in the diversity. The students at SUA whom say that my longest Sister Donna mentors in the Mission of St. Angela living teacher, Sister come from today’s multi ethnic, racial, and religious Antoinette is only 63 backgrounds. They find a multiplicity of ways to bring the years younger than the spirit of her creativity and unity to their own tomorrows. community. When the The Ursuline Associates, in carrying the Toledo Ursuline Ursuline Sisters came to Toledo, they taught children of charism forward do so out of the contexts of their own Catholic European Immigrants, and the Civil War on the life vocations and gifts. No one generation copies the horizon would bring racial diversity to the area. By the one before it and the present generation does not clone time Sister Antoinette entered the community, there had itself. In this issue, we take a look back in order to move been one world war and the next was very close, adding forward. Soli Deo Gloria! to the changing immigrant population. The immigrants and refugees coming to the area today may come from other areas of the world but they come for many of the

On the Cover ‘We stand on the shoulders of all those who have gone before us.’

Standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before us while pressing on to the future with hope and enthusiasm is what the theme for the fall 2017 issue of UrsuLine is all about. As we plan for the future of the Ursuline Sisters of Toledo, we must reflect on the ministries of the many Sisters who have gone before us. Elements of this theme are reflected on the cover. The necrology board, located at the entrance to the Ursuline Chapel, lists the Toledo Ursulines whose ministries have had a tremendous impact on individuals all across our communities and have entered eternal life. Also on the cover is a fabric painting by Sister Georgianna Benner (1916 - 1998). Sister Georgianna was a talented artist whose artwork adorns the walls of the Ursuline Center and many homes in our community to this day. The Laurel Tree in the painting represents the deep roots of the Ursuline Sisters dating back to 1854 when the Ursulines came to Toledo. The Associate pin contains the Associates’ symbol, a shoot of the This photograph is of our Toledo Ursulines who served at St. Gerard’s, Lima, Ohio during Laurel Tree, which calls to mind new growth and vitality as it pushes its Silver Jubilee on October 19, 1941. out into today’s world. The floral arrangement signifies the vibrancy and life of the Toledo Ursulines and Associates today.

Page 2 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 3 St. Angela’s Spirit is Alive at St. Ursula Academy by Sister Donna Frey, Mission Effectiveness at St. Ursula Academy

Having the awesome responsibility of sharing the spirit and life of St. Angela Merici at St. Ursula Academy (Grs. 6 – 12), is both a privilege and a great joy. Faculty/Staff and Students over the years are graciously accepting St. Angela into their lives and learning more and more about her relevance in our society today. Although Angela lived over 500 years ago, her spirit is even more alive than when she was here on earth. Working closely with the Theology Department, I meet several times with the students throughout the year striving to instill various aspects and values important to Angela in their personal lives. Integrating her spirit is essential to passing on our Ursuline spirit and legacy. Some of the topics included on different grade levels are “The Doors in St. Angela’s Life,” “The Mission of St. Angela,” “Ursuline and SUA Coat of Arms,” “Mother Amadeus Dunne,” and “Pictorial Introduction to St. Angela and St. Ursula.” The Seniors do an Angela Project that pulls together some aspect of Angela’s life and how they have been influenced by Angela. During the school year, at least once each quarter, the Faculty and Staff are given input and reflection on St. Angela or the Ursuline Connections. Faculty and Staff also benefit from a monthly reflection on a quote of St. Angela, and weekly pauses for reflection. Sister Donna Frey, who carries out the Ursuline mission effectiveness role at Here are a couple responses from students that St. Ursula Academy, stands beside a show reflection and integration of St. Angela into beloved statue of St. Angela Merici. their lives.

What have you learned about St. Angela that you will remember and take with you as you take the next step in your journey? “What I have learned from St. Angela is a tremendous drive to help others and to work to institute a society of love rather than culture of death. In my own life, St. Angela has inspired me to look beyond myself and to actively work to improve the community. I have recently started a charity geared toward raising literacy rates in Native American children which was only made possible through the inspiration of strong, charitable women like Angela.”

Angela was a woman of hope. How do we remain women of hope for today’s youth? “To remain women of hope we must always put our faith in God. We must try to focus on the moments we are going through and be optimistic about what the future holds for following generations. Trust God’s holy, unique process.”

The experience and moments of walking in the footsteps of St. Angela in Italy in September, 2011, provided me a profound and deeper understanding of the person of Angela as she walked the cities of Desenzano and Brescia. That experience, too, was of privilege and joy!

Page 2 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 3 Ursuline Jubilarians Celebrate Years of Blessings Seven Ursuline Sisters will celebrate milestone anniversaries of religious life with a Mass and celebration on September 24, 2017 at the Ursuline Center. Sister Antoinette Cosentino, Sister Stephanie Helfrich, Sister Coletta McAllister, Sister Mary Jo Koudelka, Sister Mary Alice Henkel, Sister Mary Katherine Garvin, and Sister Carol Kronfield were invited to share what their years as an Ursuline Sister have meant to them.

Sister Antoinette Cosentino ~ 80 Years My years as an Ursuline Sister were spent in the “House of the Lord.” I loved teaching children in the elementary grades and high school students, including all the different subjects – English, Reading, Math, Science, Art, Music, Handwriting, and, even, French. Of course, my favorite subjects, if I had any favorites, were Music, Art, French, and English. The best part of teaching was the time spent with each child and the fun of seeing each one learn the fundamentals of communicating the knowledge learned in class to all the other children in the classes and the school. Each child learned to take pride in their scholastic achievement. Making learning a lot of fun really helped the learning process for each one, pupil and teacher. Each day was a different adventure in the world of education. No two days were exactly alike – no days were boring. Having fun learning was the key to understanding the world and how all things work together for the good of all the people, if we love each other and learn how to do good things for all peoples, including every man, woman, and child – as different as they might be. Besides teaching students, I had experience with high school students in Glee Club. These were very enjoyable moments and musical days. The fact was that all days spent in the House of the Lord were days of special love and care for God’s family – each person great and small.

Sister Stephanie Helfrich ~ 65 Years In May, 1952 I believe I made the most important decision of my adult life. That was the day I asked to enter our Ursuline Community and gave up a scholarship to Mercy School of Nursing. That decision set me on a path of living out my baptismal commitment to live in relationship with The Trinity in a particular way. How that decision came about is a story in itself, but what it has meant is what this reflection is about. This is about what these 65 years as a Toledo Ursuline have meant to me. All that these years have meant is more that I can easily put into words. I come to this year of jubilee full of gratitude to the One whose faithful love we celebrate. Being a member of this Ursuline Community has offered me many blessings that took various forms. The first blessing that comes to mind is that of my sisters in community. Then I would name the blessing of a rich variety of ministries the Community has afforded me. Each of those ministries has been a blessing in itself. Each has been a source of untold opportunities. I have found those various ministries to be full of grace for me and, I hope, for others as well. As in the case of any life, it hasn’t always been easy. However, I would not give up even one day of these 65 years as a member of this Ursuline Community to have it otherwise.

Page 4 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 5 Sister Mary Jo Koudelka ~ 65 Years I have always wanted to be a member of a religious community, even as a little child. In grade school, I spent many extra hours at school helping my teacher in any way I was asked. One time my mom told me I spent so much time there, I might as well pack a suitcase and just stay there. I took her up on that! With encouragement by my friend Msgr. Gabel, I attended prep school at St. Ursula Academy and entered the Community when I was a Senior. My family gave me about six weeks to stay because I would find it too difficult to give up having lots of clothes. They were wrong. I stayed and I dedicated myself to doing whatever was asked of me in spite of the religious habit and rules which changed my life in many ways. Later on, I was the second person to change to regular clothing. It is only recently that I find myself wondering how I ever spent 65 years doing what I have done. I willingly dedicated myself to different areas, locations, works as they were available and needed with hopes that the Holy Spirit would lead me and guide me to do the right thing. When I was young, we were often told that there was a difference between those in religious life and lay people. I did not believe this but instead reminded anyone who said this that we are all equally called to work for the Lord, but choose different ways to serve God and His people. There were challenges often, but the Holy Spirit caused things to happen that made things succeed and sometimes opened doors to new, more successful events. Sometimes I was tested by physical problems which interrupted life. Some of these things helped bring about the most important works of my life which are very rewarding and helpful to others, young and old. I love being with those needing help and care.

Sister Coletta McAllister ~ 65 Years Sister Mary Alice Henkel ~ 60 Years At age 17 I entered the Ursuline Convent 65 years ago. It was not Sixty years have filled the gap between 2413 a hasty decision as I felt the first Collingwood and my current home. The interim “call” at age 5. My growing-up years is filled with memories of moves and ministries. provided a helpful preparation as my There have been major turning points during world of church, school and home those years… was based on Catholic principles and • The heady years which followed Vatican II practices. By 17 I felt my life was a became submerged under the reform of the clear straight road ahead and was reform. convinced that by entering religious • The light of the Gospel penetrated the life I would establish a deeper darkness and the darkness could not relationship with God while serving His people. Life has a way of overwhelm it. unfolding in a way different from the expected one. • The election of Francis caught the light. The I did serve the Church by teaching in the early years and church began again, to embrace the spirit of by engaging in a variety of ministries later on. My search for the Council. God continued at the same point by participating in retreats, • Angela said that if necessary, change with the experimenting in various prayer forms, meeting with Spiritual times. Directors as well as interacting with community members • Francis said that the Church must go out into and other friends. My road was not direct – it took turns and the streets. detours but I stayed the course. Now as I enter the last years of • Jesus said that He is the way. my life, I know the journey does not end here. I have found God • Amazing grace! To be an Ursuline! but more importantly He has found me and is leading me to the prized finish line.

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Sister Mary Katherine Garvin ~ 60 Years

Sister Mary Katherine Garvin was a graduate of both St. Ursula Academy and Mary Manse College when she entered the convent from Immaculate Conception Parish in Toledo. She did graduate work and received her master’s degree from the University of Toledo, having studied at Xavier University and Bowling Green State University. Her teaching career began at Our Lady of Perpetual Help school and continued through St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, St. John, Good Shepherd, St. Agnes, St. Theresa in Toledo, and St. Mary’s in Tiffin. Her work at Rosary Cathedral School began in 1971 and continued through 1993. After that, Sister Mary Katherine became certified as an aide in Home Health Care and continues in that ministry. She also has ministered as a patient visitor and Eucharistic minister at a local hospital, and at the Northwest Ohio Food Bank, the national Ursuline Convocation, Remote Area Medical Clinic in Appalachia, and Nuns Build in New Orleans. Yet, “My biggest joy in serving has been as a Sacristan for our community,” says Sister Mary Katherine. When asked what influenced her to become an Ursuline, Sister Mary Katherine stated a long association of her family with Ursuline Sisters as teachers was part of her history and when she thought of becoming a religious, she took into consideration the history with Ursulines. Her attendance at St. Ursula Academy “sealed the deal.” “My life has been enriched by the many I serve,” says Sister Mary Katherine. “God has chosen me! I pray that I may continue to serve in whatever way that I am asked.”

Sister Carol Kronfield ~ 40 Years

“Where has time gone?” That’s what my dad would ask over and over again while reminiscing about our family camping trips. Now, here I am celebrating 40 years as an Ursuline Sister, and I find myself asking the very same question! But the more important question is, “What have these 40 years meant to me?” From the moment I first met the Ursulines at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns (God’s country!), I took notice of them. As time went on, they seemed to take a special interest in me as well. A mutual connection was formed that I can only attribute to the Holy Spirit. And that connection has remained steady and strong throughout the past 40 years. Simply stated, my life as an Ursuline Sister has been filled to overflowing with rich and wonderful blessings. Of course there were “speed bumps” and challenges along the way, but my faith sustained me, as well as love and support from my fellow Ursulines, family and friends. I have always felt a purpose for being Ursuline. I never lost sight of my passion for being a follower of Angela Merici, our foundress. She had an unfailing confidence in God and encouraged her followers to do the same. Having the desire to help others as an Ursuline has been a great source of joy. I have been blessed in being able to use my humble skills and talents. Whether by teaching algebra to high school girls or working in the Convent business office, assisting the residents of Ursuline Center or donating blood at the Red Cross, I trust I have made a difference in the lives of others. Part of our mission statement is “being available for any work of charity.” I would say it has never been my style to do big things, just small things in a big way. Angela, in her First Counsel, encouraged her followers to be “simple, humble and generous” in their service. She told them, “Realize that the need you have to serve others is more important than their need to be served by you.” With help from the Holy Spirit, I hope to continue my Ursuline life of service for years to come, putting forth my heart and soul into even the simplest of tasks. Matthew 6:21 states, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Page 6 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 7 1) Associate Pauline Broadway joins Sisters, Associates and SUA students in planting flowers at Rahab’s Heart. 2) Associate Clem Bellemore visits with Sisters Mary Ellen Nagle and Pat Grosse before Mass. 3) Associate Nanci Riddle helps decorate the Chapel for Christmas.

Ursuline Sisters and Associates Carry on the Legacy By Sarah Abts, Director of the Toledo Ursuline Associates

During 2015 – 2016, the Legacy Committee added opportunities for service open to Associates through four Associate members to discuss and reflect on how the ministries of Ursuline Associates and TAANG (Toledo Associates might carry forth the Ursuline legacy. After Area Associates Networking Together) members of other listening and sharing thoughts and ideas, the four Associates religious congregations. The meeting also allowed time gathered and formed the following statement: to get better acquainted with each other, especially in discovering what drew us to be Associates and what we are “The Ursuline Sisters of Toledo send forth the looking for now. Associates to live out their sacramental call by On June 26, the Associate Board met for its last embodying the living charism of St. Angela Merici, scheduled time, and thanked Kitty Meyers for her four entrusting them with spiritual leadership and years of service in Board leadership and Chrissy Rode for empowering them to creatively sustain the legacy her three years on the Board. Other agenda items included upon which the Ursuline Sisters are mutually the new Associate brochure, the ice cream social and the founded.” Associate picnic. Looking ahead, discussions will focus on the leadership structure of the Associate Board/Team and The 2016 – 2017 work of the Associates was to how the responsibilities and committees will be explored. integrate this statement into their future direction. Suggested committees may be Social, Spiritual, New The Ursuline directional statement calls us to be in Associates, Leadership, and Communications. “holy relationship,” a concept we are still learning. St. Angela modeled for us gentle leadership based Sr. Sandy’s letters in our monthly newsletters search out on firm commitment to Christ and our sense of the Holy the ways this concept appears in daily life’s ordinary Spirit’s presence with us. She will continue to lead us as we and extraordinary events. As we Associates have been are sent forth by the Sisters to continue her legacy. One of investigating different leadership structures, we have been her wisest counsels was that we should be open to change challenged to apply “holy relationship” to the ideas of as is prudent. We know that we can adjust the decisions we service, responsibility, collective identity as Ursulines, and make this year as the Spirit teaches us through experience. organizational structure. Our conversation with God grounds our holy relationship On June 24, 2017, 19 Associates, led by Barb Torio with our world. and her committee, spent time considering the many

Page 6 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 7 A Ref lection of A Quarter-Century of Peruvian Ministry

Sister Carol Reamer ministered to the underserved of South America for 25 years and recently returned to the United States. She shares about her experiences abroad and what she misses most.

Twenty-six years ago I was well engrossed in the Money wasn’t the Maryknoll Language School in Cochabamba, Bolivia. I only way to help. was living with a family that didn’t speak English, only Home visits were Spanish. For six months we had four intensive classes each an important means morning, changing teachers every hour. Every two weeks of inviting people we changed all our teachers, so as to learn different accents into the Community. and dialects. In the afternoons we volunteered where we Many were inspired could practice what we were learning and be of service. I to join in and pass was assigned to an orphanage for girls in the center of the the word when city. We also had classes for inculturation, helping us to others needed help. acclimate ourselves to the new culture. When we received The six months went fast and on December 18, 1990 4 new computers, I arrived in Callao, Peru, met by Louisville, KY Ursuline I began to teach Sisters, Sue and Kathy. We went to their nearby home, the women to use greeted by two more Sisters and six young lay women, them. Some got Sonia, a friend and Ursuline Associate, with Sister Carol Reamer. members of the Company of Angela, who also lived in the jobs and all began house. That first moment began a life together that quickly to understand why multiplied, as I met their families, friends, parishioners, computers were more than expensive toys. teachers, students, and When I spent a year and a half in the Andes, I took neighbors. It was a new two computers along to teach women there. We started beginning for all of us. a sewing project to teach the indigenous women to make During those 25 their own patterns and how to use electric sewing machines. years, there were always They already weave magnificent shawls, blankets, ponchos, new ways of serving. I tablecloths and bags, learned from generations before accompanied others in them. We stayed with families in their homes, eating what Pastoral Ministry, both they ate, sleeping in their homes the way they did, walking in the parish and in the hours up and down mountains, grieving with them, and school. We formed celebrating holidays and holy days with them. I loved a Folk Group for the listening to their stories, their beliefs, and their music and Youth, we began adult dances. That’s also when I began to visit the women in sacramental preparation, jails. I got permission from the warden to bring blankets, and I joined the group clothes, and books. The women asked me to get permission that received a portion to bring a camera in to take their pictures to send to their of the Sunday collection families. Most of them were far from home and never got for the poor. We mail or visitors. Sister Carol with Ursuline interviewed those who Peruvians taught me lots more than I taught them. I Associates during a monthly asked for help and learned to listen, especially to what wasn’t said out loud. meeting. visited their homes. Time is for people. Our home is very open. People feel

Page 8 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 9 welcome. Simplicity can be a gift or an agony. What do I miss most? The people. They are why I chose to stay all those years. I also miss the food, the music, the dancing, the generosity, the sincerity, and the friendships. One of the greatest gifts I was given by a Peruvian friend was “Thank you for helping me to grow with your phrases: You can do it! Have a good time, enjoy yourself. What do you think?” She told me that she didn’t know what Mothers and friends learning English she could do. She didn’t know she was in a home. allowed to enjoy herself. She didn’t know she had a right to an opinion. I had no idea that I had made such an impact. Now I am very conscious to continue to Sisters Carol Reamer and Janet Marie Peterworth, an use these simple phrases as I begin anew in the USA. Self Ursuline Sister of Louisville, in El Salvador, honoring the confidence and self esteem make all the difference, no 35th anniversary of the martyrdom of the four American matter where we live and work. church women, one an Ursuline, in the place where the bodies were found.

Sister Antoinette Celebrates Two Milestones in 2017

Sister Antoinette Cosentino has aide at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Toledo. celebrated two special events in 2017. For many years Sister Antoinette has assisted in the February 14, 2017 marked 80 years of Sacristy at Ursuline Center, and up until recently she religious life for Sister Antoinette, and offered communion once a week to residents at the on June 15, 2017 she celebrated her 100th birthday. Woodlands of Sunset House in Toledo. “I loved going “I just keep on going. It’s beautiful, the blessings I’ve there (Sunset House). The people are such wonderful had,” she says. people,” she said. “They enjoyed it and missed it when I Family and friends of Sister Antoinette came from couldn’t go. I missed seeing them, too.” near and far on June 10th and enjoyed an Italian feast Spending time with God’s people is at the heart of together. On her actual birthday, Sister Antoinette Sister Antoinette’s fondest memories. “Everywhere attended Mass at the Ursuline Center with her I went was special, really,” she says. “I enjoy people, community of Sisters, Associates and friends, followed by children especially. I never a luncheon, cake and ice cream. considered teaching to be The Ursuline order appealed to Sister Antoinette work; it was a pleasure. because of its focus on education. At 19 years old, Sister You learn so much Antoinette was studying to be a teacher at the former from people. I enjoyed Mary Manse College in Toledo when she made the watching children learn decision to become an Ursuline Sister. She entered the and seeing their faces Ursuline Convent on February 14, 1937. “I was the Lord’s light up when they realize little valentine.” what’s going on.” In all, Sister Antoinette spent 68 years in the All these wonderful classrooms of Toledo, Perrysburg, Tiffin, Lima, and New yet challenging days are Washington, Ohio, and DeWitt, Michigan. Five of these happy memories now. Sister Antoinette Cosentino years were spent as Principal at St. Gerard School in Lima; “My friends keep me celebrates her 100th birthday eight years as Coordinator of Religious Education at going with their prayers.” with Associates Larry and Kitty St. Jude in DeWitt, Michigan; and 13 years as a teacher’s Meyers.

Page 8 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 9 In Loving Memory

Sister Marie Denise Hoffman, OSU Sister M. Angelita Abair, OSU (Kathleen Ann Hoffman) (Mary Ann Abair) Sister Marie Denise Hoffman, 80, died February 4, 2017 Sister M. Angelita Abair died March 29, 2017 at Ursuline at Ursuline Center. She entered the Ursuline Convent in Center. Sister Angelita entered the Ursuline Convent in 1955 and made her final profession of vows in 1961. Sister 1949 and made her final profession of vows in 1955. She Marie Denise received her bachelor’s degree in education received her bachelor of arts and bachelor of science in from the former Mary Manse College and completed education degrees from the former Mary Manse College. graduate work at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sister Angelita taught at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, earning a master’s degree as a reading specialist. St. John, Point Place, Rosary Cathedral, St. Teresa, Rosary Sister Marie Denise’s 54 years of teaching in the Cathedral, Sts. Peter & Paul, Sandusky, Nazareth Hall, Diocese of Toledo began in Toledo at St. John’s, Point Place. Grand Rapids, Ohio, and St. Angela Hall, Toledo. She She continued her ministry at St. Rose, Perrysburg, Our continued her ministry as pastoral associate at St. Jude Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Agnes, St. Charles, St. Thomas Parish, St. Charles Parish, and St. Francis de Sales Parish. Aquinas, Good Shepherd, St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, Sister Angelita was a religious education instructor at and a total of 17 years at All Saints, Rossford, after having St. Rose Parish, Perrysburg, and gave retreats for several spent over 11 years at Good Shepherd School. Sister Marie years through the Diocese of Toledo’s Equal Access Denise spent a year at St. Elizabeth, Tecumseh in Religious Ministry. In 1994, she was elected and served two terms on Education, and then returned to teaching as a substitute the Ursuline Council, and in her later years participated in teacher at St. Richard, Swanton. the Diocesan Prison Ministry. In 2010 she was elected and served as a Councilor When celebrating her 65th Jubilee in 2014, Sister on the Ursuline Convent Administrative Team where she Angelita recounted her blessings since answering the call to served until her health did not permit her to continue. follow Christ and in the footsteps of St. Angela… In her writings, Sister Marie Denise recalled with To be educated to teach children and adults, especially gratefulness her years in education. “The greatest gift was in the area of sharing my faith, received in my ministry. I was an only child so teaching was To spend years reaching out to people, especially in the a blessing of hundreds of sisters and brothers providing Toledo Central City, a loving family over the years. Yes I taught them, but the To be part of a great religious community, most wonderful blessing was that the children taught me. To spend many hours relating to Special Needs children “‘Love is the key.’” and adults, both formally through programs and informally “I’m sure she remembered those children in prayer,” as friend, said Sister Kathleen Padden in a Blade article. “She had a To minister alongside priests in several parishes. great devotion to angels, and I’m sure she prayed to their guardian angels.” Sister Angelita was 85 when she died, having celebrated her birthday on December 27th.

Page 10 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 11 A Hidden Talent In Loving Memory of Sister Angelita A collection of poetry written by Sister Angelita Abair was discovered in her room following her passing. This collection was compiled and made into a booklet. Below is one of her masterpieces. Should you like a copy of this booklet, please contact the Ursuline Convent Offices at 419-536-9587 or mscazzero@ ursulinecenter.org. Sister Justine Hill, OSU (Sister Thomas More, OSU)

Sister Justine Hill, 84, formerly known as Sister Thomas More, died July 19, 2017 at Ursuline Center. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 1, 1933, the daughter of the late John and Nellie Callahan Hill. Sister Justine attended St. Ursula Academy and graduated from the former Mary Manse College in 1955. She began her teaching career at St. Ursula Academy in 1955 and taught there until 1958 having entered the Ursuline Convent in August Gifts of 1957. After completing one year of her novitiate she was assigned to teach the God gave me not a voice 7th grade at Rosary Cathedral. She then returned to St. Ursula Academy and taught English, Mathematics, and Religion there for four years. In 1964 she was assigned to sing, nor hands to paint to Central Catholic High School where she taught Journalism and was moderator of a lovely Spring. the yearbook and newspaper for four years. In 1968 she was accepted to a doctoral program in Administration at the University of Toledo. God gave me not the touch There she became familiar with many departments of the University. When for strings, nor words she was part of the Admissions, the members re-named themselves as “The God Squad” because they felt blessed by her presence among them. Before she to speak to human kings. completed the doctoral program, she was made the Dean of students at Mary God placed deep Manse College and then became the Academic Dean until Mary Manse closed in 1975. After Mary Manse closed, Sister Justine stayed on to clear up any loose ends within my soul to ensure that the academic files and other pertinent papers were properly placed A different gift; and preserved. In March of 1976, Sr. Justine was elected the General Superior and remained a noble goal. in that position for two three-year terms. In 1982 she served as Director at Projects To love His poor preparing both community members and related employees for the building of Ursuline Center and moving from the Collingwood Motherhouse. She also served is the gift God shared. as a consultant to the superintendant of Catholic Schools. In 1985 she was asked To ask for more? to work in the Finance office of the Community and then became thereasurer T of the Community, serving in that capacity until she was re-elected General Who could have dared! Superior in 1988 and served in that capacity until 1994. After her term of office 1950 was completed, she served as Director of Finance for the Community. Although she never completed her work and dissertation for the doctoral program, she used the leadership skills and knowledge learned in the program, having served in leadership positions from 1976 until her most recent illness. Sister Justine would have celebrated 60 years of religious life on August 22, 2017.

Page 10 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 11 We Appreciate Our Benefactors

The Ursuline Sisters are grateful for your generous gifts which help us make a difference in the lives of so many – through Catholic education, parish and hospital ministry, and the care of our retired and infirm Sisters. This list of benefactors includes donations received by the Ursuline Convent from July 16, 2016 through July 15, 2017. If we have omitted your name inadvertently, please notify the Ursuline Convent Development Office, 4045 Indian Road, Toledo, OH 43606 or call (419) 536-9587. If you donated to St. Ursula Academy, your donation is recorded in St. Ursula Academy publications.

Dennis & Therese Addis Dorothy M. Drzewiecki Kathleen Kearns Walter Palicki Loras & Rosemary Sieve Kathryn Agoston Janet Ellzey John & Cathy Klonowski Debra A. Paterakis Wilma M. Smith Lawrence & Mary Albrecht Robert & Mary Ann Fitz Kevin & Carol Kriegel Mary Jane Pfoutz Robert & Therese Smith Michael & Carol Anderson Moreatha Y. Flaggs Murielle Lambert Tom & Carol Pletz B. J. Stevens Dan & Lynn Anderson Gail M. Foreman Reverend Thomas Landgraff, Angela S. Polk Janet Struble John D. Anderson, Jr. Rose G. Frangella OSFS Joan Polus Annette Sulier Mr. & Mrs. John J. Apo Mr. & Mrs. Steve Garn Theresa Langenderfer Jane Radis Paul Sullivan Mary K. Armbruster Teri Giacci Daniel J. LaValley Vivian Reardon Robert & Marcia Sullivan Mary Ann Bailey Mrs. Rose Marie Gilb Harold M. Lincoln Family Fund Reverend Robert Reinhart Thomas & Karen Taylor Terry & Rose Ballard Suzanne Gillespie of the Toledo Community Don & Nanci Riddle Jan Tewell Jan & Judy Baxter Esther H. Gillies Foundation John & Suzanne Riley Jean M. Thompson Clement Bellemore Nancy Gorski Joan Lingnell Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Rode Bruce & Joan Tunberg Jim & Jane Berger Arline Granata Robert Mace Paul & Kathy Roesner Stanley & Nancy Turski Leena Bhojraj David & Carol Gstalder Macy’s / Bloomingdale’s Judith Rusin Janelle Tynan Edward & Alean Zeiler Bocik John & Mary Kay Hagerty Dr. Laura L. Manzey Mr. Earl Russeau Michael & Norma Tynan Rey & Rosemary Boezi John & Jeanie Hayward Jeanne McElroy Frank & Angela Sartor Irene H. Utrup George & Carole Booth Jim & Louise Henahan Sarah McHugh Grace K. Sattler Marcelene Webb Dolores B. Bridges William & Marlene Heringhaus Patrick McNamara Kate Savage Bill & Jane Weirich Ron Brown Gerard & Patricia Hipp Thomas J. Mehelas, MD Mary Sawers Loretta Gallagher Wenger Jeffery Brubaker Ethel Hodnicki James & Michelle Mello Joe & Michelle Scazzero Kathleen A. Wersell Hugh & Shirley Callahan William & Jo Ann Hoffman Milan & Helga Mihalek Claire Schermerhorn Orchid Wevers Denise Conrad Barbara J. Howard Nancy A. Miller Ron & Michele Scherzinger Robert Wholehan Sister M. Antoinette Cosentino Cassie B. Hunter Carolyn Moening Constance Schumann Wiley Rein LLP Al & Sharon Croci Cornelia B. Huss Anna Moore Ann Scuderi Judith A. Witker Mary P. Crown Marygene Huth Sister Mary Ellen Nagle Mary E. Serote Catherine Witker Denise Navarre Cubbon Margaret M. Johnson David & Alice Naito Serra Club of Toledo Judy Yaklin Tony & Kim DiSalle Jean Kamer Donna Welch O’Connell Mr. & Mrs. Bharat Sharma Ronald Zarem Beverly Domalski Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Sally O’Connell Shoreland Animal Hospital, LLC Mrs. Jeanne Zurat Raymond & Christine Draghi

In Memory Of…

SISTER M. ANGELITA ABAIR Don & Nanci Riddle SUE BABB SISTER MARY EMILY BAYER DR. HOWARD BRUSS William Abair Marsha Rivas Brad & Michelle Babb Mary B. Porter Jane Bruss Gulotte, SUA ‘52 Patricia Bercher Joe & Michelle Scazzero Debra Bercher Reverend Raymond Sheperd REVEREND ART BADGER ELIZABETH BELLEMORE MARYANN BUCKENMEYER Rita Cark Robert & Joan Snoad Harry & Margaret Motta Clement Bellemore Don Buckenmeyer Jesus & Diane Escareno & Betty Tremmel & Family Bill & Elaine Buckenmeyer Family Joan Valentine ELEN BAKER KENNETH & BETTY Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carroll Robert & Sharon Hasapes Linda S. Norwood BENORE Richard & Patricia Escott Sister Stephanie Helfrich VERGIE M. ABERL Carol Korsmo Cynthia Nowak Sister Mary Alice Henkel Leo R. (Bob) & Lois Manion SISTER VICTORIA BARTLEY Dick & Loretta Schrader Beulah Horn John & Valerie Myers Paul & Robin Bonfiglio EMERY & MARY BIRO J. Paul & Susan Trestan Kristi Kalo Bob & Eileen Groskopf & Jean Biro Andrew & Jeannette Ward Bob & Carol Lindsay DR. SAMANTHA P. ADAMS Family John & Jean Meyer Dr. Cecelia M Adams Mary Pat Moor KATHRYN BLANCHARD SHELLY BAKER BUTLER Larry & Kitty Meyers Ruben & Evelyn Moreno Ariadna Reshetylo Wall Bea Butler John & Valerie Myers MARGARET FISCHER Robert & Susan Savage Craig & Robin Olzak ALLEN Jacqueline Seguin BARBARA BORER JOHN CARK Walter Palicki Edward B. Fischer Robert & Doris Powell Rita Cark

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NOREEN MURPHY Leonard J Woodhurst CHRISTOFF The Neil Wright Family Maggie Kennedy Maziarz We are grateful to the families of the deceased who JOSEPH & CHADYNE DELL remembered the Ursuline Sisters in their wills. WALTER & STELLA COFFMAN Cary & Yvonne Dell Beth Coffman Paul & Joelle Rose

WALTER, MARY FRANCES & PATRICK DELL Estate of Ruth N. Daniel SARAH CONKLIN Cary & Yvonne Dell Mary Ann Bergman Estate of Johann C. Manning SISTER M. ANNUNCIATA DELL Bequest of Cyril A. Mehling SISTER MARY JANE Mary N. Obert COSENTINO Bequest of Mary C. Mehling Joanne Vartorella Jackson, SISTER M. PATRICK DELL MMC ‘68 Cary & Yvonne Dell Estate of Ann Marie Poisguy Joan M. Kyle SHARON COWMAN Paul & Joelle Rose Shirley Eiseman Theodora L. Wilson Sister Mary Alice Henkel JOSEPH HARRAH MARSHALL R. DESMOND Judy Yaklin David & Carla Huffman Jovita Harrah SISTER MARY JEAN CRUMB Ann Desmond John & Valerie Myers Veronica & Deborah JOSEPH FABER Joe & Michelle Scazzero SISTER MARY JAMES Zimmerman ART & HARRIET DISTEL Rose M. Faber Mesenburg William & Marguerite Snow HEUSER John & Catherine Gase Greg & Ann Waire Edward & Mary Anne Wood JACK & FRAN DALY JULIEN A. FAISANT Eric & Catherine Wiechart Pat Dutkiewicz SISTER JOAN OF ARC Annette L. Faisant IVAN HILL, SR. DISTEL LOUIS GAIETTO Jane Chaffe PATRICIA DAVIS John & Catherine Gase NANCY FISCHER Darlene Gaietto Dan & Terry Gaietto Joseph & Linda Ackels Edward B. Fischer Raymond & Mary Frances Joan Buhler SISTER ST. MARTIN DISTEL SISTER M. MERICI GAIETTO Gaietto George Cishek John & Catherine Gase SISTER M. URSULA FISCHER Margaret Schleter Jeff & Gina Gaietto Patrick & Sharon Davis Edward B. Fischer Tom & Mary Gaietto & Family Co-workers at the Dept. of PAULA ADAMS DUCKWORTH SISTER GERALDINE GASE Larry Gaietto (deceased) Health in South Carolina Dr. Cecelia M. Adams PAUL & ELSIE FLYNN Gene & Mary C. Phillips Elizabeth Gaietto Steve & Pollyanna Elkins Dr. Michael C. Flynn Dan & Connie Hill Sandy Gonakis BILL DUNBAR BARBARA KALTENBACH Dan & Sheila Logston Sister Stephanie Helfrich John & Valerie Myers SISTER HELEN FOOS GETZ Dan & Pam Scherger Sister Mary Alice Henkel Ann Desmond Joan A. Hill Doris Zirger John & Stella Hetzer PAUL & MARY DUSSEAU Carole Foos Kyle Wayne Hopfensperger Sharon Hightower Reed & Kris McGivney IRENE GILHOOLEY SISTER RITA MARIE John & Debra Hopfensperger Sue Serke HITTLER Bruce & Anna Marie Johnson EDINGER FAMILIES MARILYN L. FREY Mary Ann Steinhauser Patricia Kacar Jayne Ohneck Mrs. Alice L. Frey MR. & MRS. NELSON Michael & Noelle Kahaian GLADIEUX DANIEL HODNICKI Patricia Korcheck EMMA ENDRES-KOUNTZ RICHARD L. FREY Angie Gladieux Sevier Mark Czubek Sue Marconi Madelyn Peters Trible Mrs. Alice L. Frey Larry & Kitty Meyers MARY ANNE GALVIN, SUA ‘60 BISHOP JAMES R. HOFFMAN Deborah Monahan HENRIETTA ENOS CHARLES & AGNES FUERST Joan M. Connors Suzanne E. Stapleton David & Kay Morrison Marilyn Baker Eugene & Eleanor Harms Mary H. Welsh Timberly Padden Barbara Heather DR. EDITH GODAR John & Megan Padden MARY CATHERINE GAFFNEY Joan A. Hill SISTER MARIE DENISE Nancy Padden KATHRYN FLECK ERHART Sue Serke HOFFMAN Matthew Padden & Pamela Bart & Marian Bay MOTHER URSULA GRAHAM Sarah Abts Eliopulos Padden Joan Cousino LAWRENCE GAIETTO Jovita Harrah Patricia Bercher Joseph & Colleen Reppert Robert & Angela Erhart The Family of Larry Gaietto Dr. Mark R. Bruss Don & Nanci Riddle Jim Farmer Raymond & Mary Frances BONNIE GREEN Delbert & Barbara Fife Joe & Michelle Scazzero Carole Malczewski Gaietto Dale & Sandy Fallat Kathleen Gould Richard & Gayle Smyers Larry & Vera Matzinger Jeff & Gina Gaietto Sister Stephanie Helfrich Thomas & Maurine Spencer Paul & Joyce Meyer Elizabeth Gaietto AMELIA GUERRA Sister Mary Alice Henkel Joseph & Nancy Spicuzza Mary Murnen Tom & Mary Gaietto & Family James & Gabriela Jetton Kellermeier Family St. Mary’s Festival Account Mike & Anita O’Brien Richard & Geraldine Haas Larry & Kitty Meyers Suzanne E. Stapleton Cheryl Schramm Amy Heinrich HAROLD & BERNICE HARMS Dale & Joyce Ann Miller Ursuline Convent Office Staff M. Thomas Sister Stephanie Helfrich Eugene & Eleanor Harms Graydon & Theresa Mills Page 12 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 13 In Memory Of…

John & Valerie Myers MARY PAT CARROLL SISTER MARY ALICE MC GILL PAUL & BETTE JOHN & MILDRED TALPOS Walter Palicki KLEEBERGER, SUA ‘62 Elizabeth Raker PENNYPACKER Nanci Murdock Anne Marie Potter Joan M. Connors Rita Pennypacker Newton, First Cousin Families of Paul Kleeberger SISTER HELEN RITA SUA ‘66 SISTER JANET TANK Virginia Rakebrand MURPHY Don & Bev Fedewa Helen Reese JERRY & BEA KOEPFER Mr. & Mrs. Martin Hunter HENRY PERRY FAMILY Robert Siglow Don & Nanci Riddle Beverly Hickman, SUA ‘66 LIVING & DECEASED Dan & Karole Sigg JANET DIETHELM MURTAGH Robert Siglow NANCY THORNTON Barbara Thorrington-Yeager RITA KOLBECK Paul & Robin Bonfiglio Debra Bercher Jack & Therese Thourot Jack & Therese Thourot Rick & Jean Dyer JAMES R. PORTER & FAMILY Larry & Kitty Meyers Ms. Janice A. Young Bob & Eileen Groskopf & Mary B. Porter EILEEN MURTAGH Family NANCY BODETTE TOWNS SISTER JEANNE HOLTZ KORHUMEL David & Michele Koziara HELEN PRITCHARD Sheila Towns Roseann Jackson Jeanne Newis Dominic & Mary Jane Labate Paul & Teri Bockstahler Frances K. Rideout Richard & Caroline Melnicoff A. R. URESTI BUD HOMAN Mary Pat Moor SISTER M. GRETCHEN Claudia Uresti William & Jane Nachtrab SISTER MARY ROSE KRUPP Ruben & Evelyn Moreno PUFFENBERGER Don Buckenmeyer Frances K. Rideout Kathy Nazaruk URSULINE SISTERS CHARLES HOMAN Kate Savage Paul & Kathy Roesner Jo Ann M. Homan MARY MARGARET MAYERS Robert & Susan Savage LOIS QUINN LAVOY Jacqueline Seguin Cheryl Schramm URSULINES WHO TAUGHT KELLY HOOD-REYNOLDS Margaret Chamberlin James J. Stelzer AT LIMA ST. GERARD Paul B. Hood Lois Webb REVEREND OMER Bill Moore MARY ANN LANDIN Weber & Sterling, LLC RETHINGER DONNA HOOVER John W. Landin Dennis & Karen Yard Alice Watson DOMINIC & MARY Dale & Sandy Fallat VARTORELLA MARY PATRICIA LANE HAROLD & VERONICA SISTER MARIE DE LOURDES Georgie Vartorella Ward ROBERT & LOLA HUENFELD Barbara Lane Schira NEUMANN ROESLER Sally Huenefeld Murray Linda Burtch Kathy Nazaruk MARY JO HERMAN WALSH SISTER JANE CATHERINE Mr. & Mrs. James Rohen Reverend Raymond Sheperd JOHN & MARY IGNAT LAUER JOYCE ANN WELCH BRYAN Nick & Bonnie Krochmalny Steve & Pat Ambrose NIMICK, SUA ‘67 SISTER ELISBETH RUFFING, MARTHA WASSERMAN Jane Whitlatch Reade B. Nimick, Jr. SND Don Buckenmeyer JAIME T. MC NAMARA Mary E. Krysztofiak JACKSON ROSE MARY LAWTON OHNECK FAMILIES ARSENIA WEAVER Patrick McNamara Mr. John C. Lawton Jayne Ohneck CAROL A. SATTLER Linda S. Norwood Grace K. Sattler JANE JARZYNSKI LEHNERT FAMILY MARY O’ROURKE WALTER & RUTH Mary Ann Jarzynski Jeanne Lehnert Michaels Ted & Maureen Davis JAMES J. SATTLER WESTMEYER Larry & Kitty Meyers Grace K. Sattler Bruce & Cecilia Cole WALTER & BERNICE MR. & MRS. JOHN LEHNERT John & Valerie Myers JARZYNSKI Jeanne Lehnert Michaels Walter Palicki CARL & FRANCES SMITH SISTER MARY LAWRENCE Mary Ann Jarzynski Leonard & Mary Posadny Tana Smith Joy WILSON SISTER CAROL ANN Bob & Alicia Stevens Jim, Judy & Jason Miller LEAH CHRISTINE JOY LEHNERT REVEREND WILFRED T. Janice Stickles Tana Smith Joy Jeanne Lehnert Michaels JOHN R. PADDEN, JR. SMITH Ariadna Reshetylo Wall Lois G. Padden Janice E. Padden Mary J. Wilson ROSEMARY SCHINDLER SISTER MARY DAVID JOYCE, SUA ‘52 LEONARD MAJOR GENERAL MAURICE SISTER BONAVENTURE SISTER M. GREGORY Elizabeth Poss Theodora L. Wilson C. PADDEN SMITH WINKLER Janice E. Padden Sister Regina Smith Joanne Wiegand Allan GLORIA V. KAAKE SISTER M. JOACHIM Lois G. Padden Gerald P. Maloney LEYLAND SISTER IMELDA SMITH ELIZABETH KIRSCHNER Reverend Thomas J. Leyland PAST TEACHERS Kathleen Falor WITKER KEITH A. KARMOL Denny & Kathy Van Wey Jessica Leen Dorothy Karmol, SUA ‘47 SISTER M. JOHANNA REVEREND FREDERICK LEYLAND JOHN PATERAKIS SNYDER BROTHER JIM WORCHUCK SISTER FLORA THERESE Reverend Thomas J. Leyland Debra A. Paterakis Larry & Kitty Meyers Mary A. Worchuck KELLER Juanita Sattler Jackie Keller DECEASED LOVETT FAMILY KERI YOUNG Ruth E. Stapish RONALD SOVIAR Ann T. Alexander Larry & Kitty Meyers Page 14 UrsuLine Fall 2017 Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Page 15 In Honor Of…

2016 JUBILARIANS RICHARD & MARTHA GASE, SISTER COLETTA Larry & Kitty Meyers 65TH WEDDING ANNIV. MC ALLISTER John & Valerie Myers John & Catherine Gase Margaret Sartor Mission Statement Walter Palicki Don & Nanci Riddle ANN GRADWOHL SISTER ANN MARIE 2014 - 2018 Joe & Michelle Scazzero Ariadna Reshetylo Wall MC MANUS Sarah Abts “The Ursuline Sisters of Toledo, SISTER BERNARDA SISTER PATRICIA GROSSE Mari-Lou Beining BREIDENBACH Sarah Abts Carole Harmon Grates consecrated women of the Church Kathleen Aubry Sister Stephanie Helfrich Sister Stephanie Helfrich graced by the charism of Sister Mary Alice Henkel Sister Mary Alice Henkel St. Angela Merici, SISTER MARGARET ANNE CARSTENSEN SISTER M. LOUISA HEINL, MMC CLASS OF 1947 promote the mission of Jesus Sarah Abts SND Margaret Davies Kranz by being available for any work Sister Stephanie Helfrich Heinl Family Sister Mary Alice Henkel MMC CLASS OF 1952 of charity.” Cathy Klonowski SISTER STEPHANIE Nancy Celusta HELFRICH Beverly Domalski SISTER NELDA CHAFITELLI Tim & Kelly Coleman Jo Ann M. Homan Sister Mary Alice Henkel SUA CLASS OF 1966 Laura Keanon Timothy M. Helfrich Nancy Miller Jeanne Newis Mary Ann Bergman John & Diane Nowak John & Diane Nowak Jacqueline T. Seguin Mary Ann Quilter Cervantes Margaret Sartor REVEREND “TAD” OXLEY Patricia Joergen Jardin SISTER M. ANTOINETTE MMC CLASS OF 1957 Barbara Raab Patricia Boyce Lees COSENTINO’S 100th SISTER BETH HEMMINGER Evelyn Brennan Mary Alice Bolger Mix BIRTHDAY Joan M. Kyle Sister Mary Kay Garvin SISTER KATHLEEN PADDEN Joyce M. Spychalski Meredith Cosentino Wilma F. Humpert Patricia Boyce Lees Keith & Pam Ewald SISTER JUSTINE HILL Patricia J. Johnson TALPOS FAMILY Sandra Georgoff Tim & Kelly Coleman Joan M. Kyle SISTER CAROL REAMER Nanci Murdock Jim & Louise Henahan Joan M. Kyle Members of the MMC Class Mari-Lou Beining Dan & Teresa McHugh of 1957 Frances G. Hipp URSULINE CENTER Larry & Kitty Meyers SISTER CLAUDIA HOLTZ Frances Sankiewicz Steve & Janet Shutt Mary E. Krysztofiak John & Valerie Myers Sarah Abts Juanita Sattler Walter Palicki Mari-Lou Beining Mary Ellen Say REVEREND RIC SAELZLER URSULINE CONVENT OF Don & Nanci Riddle Sister Stephanie Helfrich Anne Irmen Tompkins Jim, Judy & Jason Miller THE SACRED HEART Sister Mary Alice Henkel Lauren Krasniewski SISTER M. ANTOINETTE MMC CLASS OF 1967 BOB & IRMA SCHAAL COSENTINO INSTRUCTORS FROM 1963 Rosemary Allore Mary F. Schaal Thomas, URSULINE SISTERS Joanne Vartorella Jackson, - 1964 Irene Bullard SUA ‘68 Ann T. Alexander MMC ‘68 Betty Ann Arner Linda Coleman Mari-Lou Beining Mary Ann Dudderar SISTER SANDY SHERMAN & Paul & Kathy Roesner FORMER TEACHERS AT BILL & MARY ANN KELLEY’S Members of the MMC Class COUNCIL MARY MANSE COLLEGE BIRTHDAYS of 1967 Sister Stephanie Helfrich URSULINES WHO TAUGHT Sister Rosine Sobczak, OSF/S Dale & Sue Badyna Marsha Mathews Sister Mary Alice Henkel AT LIMA ST. GERARD Rose M. Faber Mesenburg SCHOOL SISTER DONNA FREY SISTER MARY JO KOUDELKA Pamella Phillips ST. ANGELA HALL TEACHERS Bill Moore Tim & Kelly Coleman Joan M. Kyle Mary James Stahl Linda Coleman Mrs. Alice L. Frey Jim, Judy & Jason Miller Jane Whitlatch SISTER EILEEN MARIE Frances G. Hipp Margaret Sartor SISTER KENWYN STEGER VOGEL Mike & Kathy Runion Janice Stickles MMC CLASS OF 1972 William & Jo Ann Hoffman Barbara Pawlak Steve & Janet Shutt Members of the MMC Class SISTER MARGARET of 1972 ALY STERLING MARY WERNER SISTER DONNA FREY’S MANION Mary Beth Rumer Associated General Craig & Catherine Sheets GOLDEN JUBILEE Veronica & Deborah Contractors of NWO, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. James A. Frey Zimmerman MMC CLASS OF 1973 JOHN WORCHUCK Karen Ward Packard Deborah Yenrick SUA CLASS OF 1939 Mary A. Worchuck MARY MANSE COLLEGE Anne C. Deaven SISTER MARY ANGELA TEACHERS SISTER MARY ELLEN GAIETTO Linda Coleman NAGLE Darlene Gaietto Sarah Abts Sister Stephanie Helfrich

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Earth Day ~ April 22, 2017

The Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline Associates and Residents gathered Saturday, April 22, 2017 to honor and celebrate the beauty of God’s gift of creation. In the Opening Reflection, Associate Nanci Riddle reflected on Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si” encyclical, and shared that all of creation is “inter- connected, not only with one another, but with the Earth, the animals and the Cosmos.” In the reflection on water, Sister Mary Lou DeBauche reminded those present that “we are rooted in the truth of our intimate relationship with all creation…and our longing that clean, living water be available for all.” In a symbolic gesture, each participant was asked to take a small cup of clean, clear, water and as he or she drank it, to give thanks for this gift and also ask God to help our world provide the same for others who lack water. As part of the Closing Reflection, Associate Kitty Meyers prayed to the Great Spirit to hear our voices:

“May Your earth teach us stillness... suffering... humility…caring…courage… limitation... freedom… resignation... regeneration… May we honor the sacred… May we walk in beauty and balance.”

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