WithGratitude SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR • 2018 ANNUAL REPORT

You give us reasons to celebrate

US EAST-WEST PROVINCE – WEST AREA HIGHLIGHTS – MAKING GOD’S GOODNESS KNOWN IN OUR WORLD

Current students of Notre Dame de Namur University. 150 Years of Notre Dame Higher Education Though the curriculum and Notre Dame students on the lawn of Ralston Hall, circa 1925. clothing fashions have changed over the years, the foundational values remain the same! The charter of what is now Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California, was signed in 1868 and the 150th anniversary was celebrated throughout 2018.

On the East Coast, the Sisters founded Trinity University in Washington, D.C. in 1897 and Emmanuel College in Boston in 1919, making a total of 370 years of collegiate education in the United States. Congregational Leadership Team members Sisters Maureen White (US) and Masheti Wangoyi (Kenya) visit with Head of School Maryann Osmond and students at Notre Dame High School in Belmont, California. Mission Statement Sisters of Notre Dame, A Visitation from the women with hearts as wide Congregational Leadership Team as the world, make known God’s In 2018, the five members of the worldwide leadership team of goodness and love the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur visited the Western U.S. They with and among people met with Sisters, Associates, students and friends, in schools and living in poverty, in other places where Sisters serve. through a Gospel way of life, community and prayer. 2 HIGHLIGHTS – MAKING GOD’S GOODNESS KNOWN IN OUR WORLD

Student delegates at the Conference enjoyed interacting with other students from all parts of the Notre Dame world. Notre Dame Gathers from Around the World More than 300 Students, administrators, other professionals and Sisters involved in educational and healthcare ministries around the globe participated in the third international Networking For Mission conference at Emmanuel College in Boston this past summer. Educators from Notre Dame High Schools in both Belmont and San Jose led some of the 40+ workshops. Educators from Notre Dame High School San Jose shared experiences and opportunities of having students of diverse faiths in Catholic learning communities.

“At Home” Away from Home During 2018, Sisters, families and friends welcomed back California Sisters who have learned to be at home in other parts of the world: Sr. Carolyn Buhs in South Sudan; Srs. Joan Burke and Phyllis Cook in Kenya; and Sr. Sandy Price in Nicaragua.

Sr. Joan spoke at the Province Center with friends and supporters about her recent experiences as a university instructor in Kenya. Sr. Sandy described ways that Sisters of Notre Dame are helping to educate people in very rural areas of Nicaragua, and to support disabled children and adults there.

Notre Dame Associate Joanne Kaczor All these Sisters work in very challenging settings in their far-away with Sr. Joan Burke, SNDdeN in June 2018. homes away from home, always learning from and contributing to the people they serve.

3 Residents and staff at the Notre Dame de Namur Province Center in 2018. Fifteen Years and Counting! In May 2003, the Notre Dame de Namur Province Center in Belmont was formally opened, blessed and celebrated. Many Notre Dame benefactors contributed generously to this beautiful and practical building that provides a home for the older Sisters, a workplace for staff, and a gathering place for the Notre Dame community. You are always welcome here!

Sr. Mary Florence O’Rourke (second from left) gets a little help from her friends to move to her new home at the Province Center in 2003.

A Notre Dame “School That Works” Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is one of the Cristo Rey schools that feature a Corporate Work Study Program that places students into entry level positions for one day a week. This program, supported by local businesses, gives low-income students excellent work experience and generates revenue to cover most of their tuition expenses. Students at Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School learn how to For the tenth time, this school was ranked #1 for dress for success for their corporate work-study positions. workplace performance out of the 35 schools in the Cristo Rey Network. Under the leadership of Sr. Maryalyce Gilfeather, SNDdeN, the school continues to celebrate a 100% acceptance rate of its students into four-year colleges and universities. Notre Dame Cristo Rey President Sr. Maryalyce Gilfeather with students. 4 Dear Notre Dame Friends and Benefactors, As we introduce this year’s Annual Report we pause to give thanks to our Good God for each of you who have such a special place on our list of blessings. We would also like to take this opportunity to reflect with you on the blessings we have experienced on our journey to become the U.S. East-West Province. This new province is a merger of five former provinces stretching L-R: Sisters Anne Malone, Mary Farren, from California to Massachusetts. Imagine the multiple blessings Barbara English, Catherine Waldron, Edie Daly resulting from such a venture! Five times the passion for the mission and Barbara Barry. of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur; five times the resources; five times the community power; five times the spirituality to back the endeavor! One thing was to imagine it. Quite another was to realize it. However, with challenge as part of our tradition, we began in 2014 to create this new province. Today, five years later, we rejoice in the rich diversity of cultures, talents and ideas gleaned from the former provinces of Boston, California, Chesapeake, Connecticut and Ipswich. Our sponsored schools have new momentum rooted in age-old commitment. New ministries are emerging as we unleash our collective energy to provide educational and job opportunities for struggling immigrants and residents caught in the grip of poverty. We continue to back endeavors across the world like the bakery in Haiti and the photovoltaic project in Africa. We are blessed in this new reality and recognize YOU, our donors, as essential to our story. Your support helps us dream and provides assistance needed to make dreams come true. We count YOU as a special blessing on our coast-to-coast and around-the-world mission! Sincerely yours, The U.S. East-West Leadership Team, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

As the Sisters write in their letter, “we are blessed to recognize YOU, our donors, as essential to our story.” And it has been this way from the very beginning – when friends who knew and admired Julie Billiart began to support the work of her Sisters serving around the world! You are a reason for us to celebrate! With prayers and deep appreciation for you,

Development Director of the East-West Province 5 2018 JUBILARIANS

“As we thank and celebrate these Sisters, they would be the first to say how indebted they are to their families, many friends, coworkers, and other Sisters who have loved and supported them over these many years.” – Sister Nancy O’Shea, SNDdeN Homilist for the 2018 Jubilee Celebration 70 Years of Service

Sister Ann (Francis Ann) Stubbe ✝ Sister Christina (Christina Marie) Trudeau “Happy is she who sees the holy will of the good God being accomplished in her.” – St. Julie Billiart “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.” These words, framed and displayed outside her – Deuteronomy 6: 4-6 room at Mercy Retirement and Care Center, embodied Sr. Ann’s outlook on her life – heartfelt A visionary and widely recognized Montessori gratitude, a joy in being alive and appreciation of teacher and trainer, Sr. Christina was energized others. Children and parents loved her as a by every opportunity to interact with children and Montessori teacher and trainer in many Notre inspire teachers around the world. Her appreciation Dame schools, and as a Head Start teacher in of Maria Montessori’s insights into the sacred Appalachia. (Sister Ann died peacefully in January wonders of our world, and Montessori’s and St. 2019.) Julie’s commitment to educate poor children gave focus to her life and work. “Sr. Ann helped our children bloom and find their wings. She is funny and caring and is a member of “Sr. Christina’s enthusiasm and passion for Montes- our extended family. May you be blessed always, sori philosophy is contagious, and her influence and Frannie!” – Mary Zodrow example live on in all the Montessori teachers she has encouraged over the years.” – June Wisecarver

6 To read much more about our Jubilarians, visit snddenwest.org 60 Years of Service Sister Michelle Henault “My task in approaching another culture, another religion, is to take off my shoes, for the place is holy…and God was there before I arrived.” – Source Unknown Warm hospitality has been a hallmark of Sr. Michelle’s presence at the House of Prayer in Carmel for the past 22 years. She has provided a welcoming environment for thousands of guests who have come there to nourish their spirit. That same openness imbued her ten year service in Zimbabwe and her work now as a volunteer chaplain at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. “People are drawn to Michelle because of her open, casual and friendly Sisters Michelle Henault & Joan manner. She is non-judgmental, faith-filled, and has a great sense of Panella humor.” – Claire Gorman, Friends of the House of Prayer

Sister Joan (Marie Angele) Panella ✝ “I know the plans I have in mind for you . . . they are plans for peace, to give you a future filled with hope.” – Jeremiah 20: 11 As a teacher, social worker, campus minister, and parish assistant, Sr. Joan responded to what she under- stood as God’s plans for her, reaching out especially to those needing extra encouragement and support on their own journeys. Students and faculty, hospital patients and staff, parishioners, Sisters, friends, and family – all found a welcome in Sr. Joan’s circle of interest and care. (Sr. Joan died unexpectedly in December 2018.) “Sr. Joan has been one of my favorite co-workers. I could always count on her for good advice or a friendly ear. She truly cares about other people and their welfare, and has dedicated her life to others.” – Adrianna Stankovich 50 Years of Service Sister Lynne Knapp “The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” – Leo Buscaglia With a love of her students and a delight in them, a passion for teaching, and a gentle way of being with everyone, Sr. Lynne has learned from those she’s taught and has contributed in her quiet way everywhere she has served. Grateful for God’s faithful love throughout her life, she reflects the goodness of God and Notre Dame values. It’s not surprising that her former students still give her hugs when they see her. “Sr. Lynne’s calm attitude kept things in perspective when everything seemed to be crazy. Children and parents behaved better when she was present! I admired her professionalism and kindness to everyone.” – Linda O’Connell 7 NEW NOTRE DAME ASSOCIATES

The friendship between St. Julie Billiart and Françoise Blin de Bourdon was fundamental to the founding and development of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Notre Dame Associates continue this spirit of partnership to further the mission of the Sisters. These new Associates join with with 182 others in the U.S. East-West Province.

Cari Alexander Laura Leon Cari, a grandmother and a true friend to many, is Becoming an Associate was a homecoming for the owner of a retirement home where she treats Laura, who has known the Sisters and St. Julie since each resident like a family member. Her kindness she attended Our Lady of Guadalupe School in and respect for everyone, her faith in God and her Santa Barbara. She was a member of the SNDdeN awareness of other people’s goodness are very ev- community for 10 years and has continued doing ident. She feels that becoming an Associate will be Julie’s work of teaching poor children in Morgan a real support in her life. Her Companion in becom- Hill. Laura says, “When I enter my classroom each ing an Associate was Dede Waters-Masters. day, I hear St. Julie’s call to ‘teach them what they need to know for life.” Sr. Beth Plesche was her Mary Chan sponsor in becoming an Associate. Mary, a mother and a devoted member of a large family, is an internist who is never too busy to listen Karen Rende to the aches and ailments of others, or to chat Karen first came to know the Sisters while a with them about spiritual matters. She is grateful volunteer docent at Ralston Hall, and later chose to to have the Sisters and the Notre Dame Associates have both her daughters attend Notre Dame High as “women of faith, and now, companions in life.” School, Belmont. Attracted to practical, action- She sees them as “beautiful images of the feminine oriented Julie, Karen feels she is in the right place face of God.” Dede Waters-Masters was her with other Associates who are “loving, accepting Companion in becoming an Associate. and forward-thinking women, who are especially committed to issues of peace, education, women and children, and serving the poor. Julie and Françoise were radical women, and that is something I admire and hope to emulate.”

Mary Chan & Dede Waters-Masters

Karen Rende & Laura Leon

8 Together, we make God’s goodness known in our world . . . and help others experience that goodness in their lives.

LaVerne Vitale Patti Andrews For several years, LaVerne volunteered at St. Denis Patti has been a history teacher at Notre Dame de Parish in Menlo Park with Associates Dede Namur University since 1999 and a leader in areas Waters-Masters and Josephine Dorval. She looks related to social justice. She visited Notre Dame forward to this new opportunity of growing Sister Joan Burke in Kenya one summer and spiritually and working in an environment of service learned first-hand about a missionary’s life. AND to others. Josephine, who sponsored LaVerne, she also gives flying lessons! Sr. Margaret Hoffman remembers how devoted she was to her 100-year- sponsored her participation as a Partner in Mission old mother. Josephine describes LaVerne as “loving with the Sisters. to pray, cook Italian food, and care for her very large Italian family.” “I want to contribute to the Sisters’ mission in any way I can.”

Sr. Margaret Hoffman & Patti Andrews

LaVerne Vitale & Cari Alexander

Interested in becoming a Notre Dame Associate? Contact Shyrl McCormick ([email protected]) or Joanne Rossi ([email protected]).

9 INTO THE FULLNESS OF LIFE

These Days …propelled into a future bigger than I can imagine, quicker than I thought. Kay McMullen, SNDdeN

Sister Barbara (James Marie) Geib 1932 – 2018 After teaching for 21 years in Notre Dame schools in California, Hawaii, and Washington State, Sr. Barbara served the parish community in Monroe, Washington for 40 years. The pastor admired the “energy, enthusiasm, support and deep involvement in the community” that “Sr. B.” brought to the parish and to everyone she encountered. She served as chaplain and domestic violence advocate for the city’s police and fire departments.

Sister Kay (Ann Catharine) McMullen 1939 – 2018 A teacher of young children in California and Washington, Sr. Kay later worked on social justice and women’s issues, became an AIDS counselor, and coordinated the Mission Appeal program to raise awareness and funds to support the Sisters’ work in Africa and Latin America. She was energized by the faith and goodness of the parish- ioners and pastors she met. Sr. Kay was also a poet who delighted in nature and was inspired by it.

Sister Mary (Marie Thomasine) Lonich 1924 - 2018 Sr. Mary was a proud San Franciscan who attended Notre Dame schools and two universities there. The daughter of Croatian immigrants, she served as a teacher and administrator in California and Oregon, and lived her conviction about the importance of education. Outside of the classroom, Sr. Mary had a great appreciation for beauty, and shared her exceptional artistic, culinary and gardening talents in numerous ways.

Lovingly Remembering our Deceased Notre Dame Associates Marion Bartlett Barbara Birch Kim Hayes Joan Marsh

10 ST. JULIE LEGACY SOCIETY

We are grateful to the following generous Georgine & Eugene Premo* friends who have let us know that they are Robin Provence* Patricia Puentes remembering the Sisters of Notre Dame in their Lenore & Peter Raffo estate plans. These legacies will ensure the Sally & Paul Backus Reinmann continuing work of the Sisters and the care of Kathleen & Lewis Rezzonico our elderly and infirm Sisters. Susan & David Ross Janice Perlanda Salberg* Julianne Salverson Libby & Paul Conrado* Thomas Kernan Dr. Karen Schwarz Cecilia & Lawrence Daniello Betsy & Harvey Lee* George Seeber Irene Day Rita Brennan-Leitner JoAnn & Don Shaw* Marlene DeNardo Jo Leitz* Henry J. Thierry* Rose Edel* Eileen Lepera Clare Thorpe Annette Fagundes Patricia Lewis* Robert Titlow* Anne Burke-Filer & Harry Filer* Patricia Maguire* Anna Maria Traverso* Thomas Gates* Judy Mahnke & Marc Baum* Michael Tuite Rita Gleason* Ellen & John Mahon* Kurt Wallace* Anonymous (15) Louise Goicoechea* Claire & William Marmion* Dede Waters-Masters*♥ Karen Albertus Olivia & Daniel Haley* Monica May*♥ Cyril Weinberger Donald Allari* Cherie & George Hampton Marilyn McElhaney*♥ Marie Whelan Irene Andersen* Anne Hannigan* Barbara & John Molinari Athalie Wilson Neely Dorothy Banker* Peg & Jerry Hastings* Al O’Dea*♥ Edward Zarate Carolyn Becker Carolyn & Charles Herold Maxine Olson* Patty & Shel Zatkin* Claire Blohm* Father Richard J. Hilliard Germaine Orlando Kris Crowe Zavoli* Melinda Bollinger* Suzanne Hockel* Maryann Osmond*♥ Virginia Brewer* Cheryl & William Hughes Mario Pardini Teo & Del Bumgardner* Warren Jackson* Doris Payne* Mary Lenahan Cea* Mary Joyce* Anita Pennington*

“For the twelve years I was a student at NDSF, the Sisters played an especially important part in my life. My husband came to know some of the Sisters and my classmates from NDSF, so for the past forty years he, too has been a part of the Notre Dame family—we even named our daughter after St. Julie.

We both love the Sisters and want to remember them for their dedication to service and the impact they have had on three generations of our family.”

Del and Teo Succetti Bumgardner NDSF Class of 1965

* With special appreciation to contributors for 10 years or longer ♥ Contributor to Giving Tuesday 2017 11 OUR BENEFACTORS

St. Julie Billiart Circle Named after the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, this Circle acknowledges those donors who have given between $1,000 and $4,999 during this fiscal year.

Anonymous Patricia Foley* Maryann Osmond*♥ Robert Adams III* Celia Fresquez Dolores & Robert Pia* Mary Conlon-Almassy & Marcia & Tom Fulham* Linda Poncetta♥ Stephen Almassy* Allene Graham* Propagation of the Faith - Sisters living at the Province Center stay fit with Rodney Atchison* Sharon & Gary Guardino San Francisco*♥ regular exercise sessions. Batton Foundation* Libby & Roger Hagman* J.D. Putnam Rose Beall* Anne Hannigan* Lisa Reich* MaryAnn & Bill Brown*♥ Kathy & Gene Herman Susan & Richard Roche Bequests Mary Ellen & Arnold Bruni* Alena Kosewic*♥ Kathleen Ryan* Jeanette & John Buege* Irene Lawler* Adrienne Krause & These Notre Dame friends remembered the Deborah & Victor Janet & William Locke*♥ C. Michael Smith* Sisters even beyond their lifetimes. May they Castello*♥ Paula Locke Mary Stelzner* Mary Chaves* Ellen & John Mahon* Pamela Stoner & |be blessed forever for their care and JoAnn Consiglieri Gail & John Maloney* Elias Blawie*♥ generosity. Sharon & Kirch Joanne Martin* Clare Thorpe* DeMartini*♥ James Matthews* Roseanna Torretto* Kay Daly* The Janice Byrne Edminster Suzanne & Andrew Miller Judith & Keith Vaughn* Teresa P. Turco Trust* Memorial Fund* Al O’Dea*♥ Carla & Bob Webster* Joan LeClercq-Rotar* Rose Flahavan* Dorothy O’Dwyer*

Circle of Blessings Mother St. Joseph Circle We are especially grateful to donors who made Named after the co-foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, gifts of $10,000 and more for the fiscal year. this Circle acknowledges those donors who have given between $500 and $999 during this fiscal year. Bettencourt Living Trust* Delia Foster* Anonymous Dennis Hobby* Vincent Muzzi* Rudy Galli* Shawn & Steve Abbott* Kathy & Paul Hough* Alice Nguyen* The Carl Gellert & Celia B. Gellert Foundation* Irene Andersen*♥ Marcie Keenan & Gregg Lois & Patrick O’Haren* Joan LeClercq-Rotar* Mary & Robert Farano* Rose Marie O’Leary*♥ Dr. Jeanne Quivey Mandell*♥ Anderson* Anne & Peter Kimball* Maxine Olson* Henry J. Thierry* Denise Arend* Knights of Columbus Mary Alice Osborne* Marlene & John Arnold*♥ #9910* Dolores Quigg*♥ Deborah Baker* Laura Liccardo* Doris M. Sayon* Kathleen Barbera-Keen*♥ Beth Mason-Gregory* Patricia & Thomas Leadership Circle Shirley Boden* Monica May*♥ Schneck* We are grateful to the following individuals Catherine Bonnici* Marilyn McElhaney*♥ Charlene M. Thelen* and organizations who have made a significant Belton & John Paul Gerald Minot* Michelle & Peter Trumbo* Brennan*♥ Cecilia Montana♥ Marie Zderic* contribution to the Sisters by giving between Monica & Frank Bumb* Muller Family Mary & Warren Zodrow* $5,000 and $9,999 during this fiscal year. Barbara Chiari* Foundation* Gene & Cecilia Connell* Marlene DeNardo* Irene Creps* Lynn & Frank Gurnee* Barbara Deuel* The Harmon Foundation Barbara & David Earnest* Beatrice & Walter Heintz* Jane Eaves* Patricia Maguire Teresa & Eugene Eng* Kathleen & Peter Muller* Marni & Steve Engh Notre Dame Alumnae Association-San Francisco* Louis Facchino* Propagation of the Faith - Los Angeles* Lillian Ferrando* Propagation of the Faith - San Jose* Mary & Marty Fox T. Gary and Kathleen Rogers Supporting Family Bob & Marie Gallo* Foundation Mary Ann & John Gherini* Christina Sciammas*♥ Susan & Robert Graham* Trust Funds, Inc.* Margaret Ford Harmon* Sisters Barbara Matasci and Lynne Knapp, with Carolyn & William Winter* David Hengehold♥ Anna Wong and Martha Wood at the 2018 Jubilee Dr. Sarah Herbert* celebration. 12 September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018

Friends of Sisters of Notre Dame We are grateful to these donors who have given between $1 and $499 during this fiscal year. Anonymous (5) Eloise & Charles Bodine Rosa Maria Chacon* Carol Defeo Anne Burke-Filer & Harry Molly Abbot Sandra Bolds Susan & Dennis Norine Degregori* Filer* Rachel Abbot Melinda Bollinger* Chaconas♥ Martha & Robert Delsid♥ Pat Filice* Susan & Eugene Agostini* Norma & Tom Alvira & John Chargin* Mary Deos* Elizabeth Filter* Shirley Ambro*♥ Bommarito* Alice Chesini* Janet & Philip Dietz Margaret Filter* Jean AmRhein & Robert Joann & John Bonacorsi* Ann & Michael Chesini Margot Diltz* Betty & Robert Fischer* Herrick* Chenna Bonequi*♥ Ruth & George Audre Dioli* Dr. Anthony Fisher* Gary Anderberg*♥ Tirrell P. Bordenave Chippendal Dolores Dolan* Jane & Jerry FitzGerald* Sandra & Richard Pedro Bordenave Margaret Christian* Barbara Donnelly*♥ Rita Fleshman Anderson* Barbara Borthwick* Pi-Ching Hsu & Chunhwa Angela Donovan* Carol & Roger Flores Lisa & Steven Anderson* Doris & James Borza* Chu, MD Joanne Donovan* Theresa Flores* Linda Angin* Barbara & Edward Emma & Angelo Ciardelli* Mary Donovan* Mary Margaret Flynn Deanna Aquino Boscacci* Maureen Clark♥ Lynn & William Dorland* Janet Fortuna Rosemary Arce Patti Bosler* Linda Cline Diane & Robert Dr. Katherine Foster* Carolyn & Dennis Argall* Sandra & Emile Bourdet* Terry & Larry Cloney Dorricott*♥ Bonnie & Jim Fox* Dr. Marsha Armstrong* Rose Boyle* Helen & Norman Cobb* Charlotte Doudell* Mary Ellen & Michael Margaret Arnett♥ Margaret Terry Brady* Mary Ellen Coffelt Colleen Dougherty* Fox* Doug Arnold Real Estate Richard Braun* Maya & Steve Cohn Dennis Douville Mary Frantin* Philomena Arrigo* Judy & Richard Bregante* Kathleen Coles* Dawn Downing JoAnn & John Fraser*♥ Janet Atkins* Muriel & Vincent Sharon & James Coles* Frances Doyle Linda & Peter Jeanne Atno Brennan* William Colucci Rosalie Doyle* Frederiksen*♥ Donna Austin* Evelyn & Eldon Brom* Judee Comings Martha & Richard Claudia French*♥ Janice & Randy Awe* Barbara & Curtis Hannah Comiskey* Drendell Mary & Mike Friedrich* Louise & Edmund Broussard* Rosanne & Robert Sandra & Jere Driscoll James Fulton Bacigalupi* Maria & Charles Brown* Compitello*♥ Dr. Vance Driscoll* Kathleen Futa* Ann Backovich* Camille & Donnie Brown Libby & Paul Conrado*♥ Katherine & William Cleta Gallo* Giovanna Baldassarre Mary & Charles Brunn* Kim & Paul Corbell* Duffy* Mary Gamble* Barbara Balke* Nancy Budge Lucille & Robert Corcel* Theresa & Geno Duggan* Most Rev. Richard J. Lynne & Michael Baltes Judith & Ronald Pat Corder Madelyn Duke* Garcia* Rose & Marion Barich* Budzenski* Rita Cortez Madeline Duncan Mercedes Garcia* Sharon & Keith Barnes* Ester Bugna Barbara Cosgrove* Patricia Dunn* Mary Lou & Clifford Edward Barrier Judith Buldo Patricia & Lawrence Rose Edel* Gardner* Madeline & Jay Georgene Bump Cowles* Chuck & Sara Egan* Julianna & Salvadore Barrington* Barbara Bunce Mary & Jamie Cravalho*♥ Anne Ehret*♥ Gargone* Yvonne Barros* Carolyn & Bob Bunje* Sue & Frank Crimi Diane & Charlie Carol & Edward George*♥ Janine Faye Bates*♥ Anna & Miguel Burciaga* Mary & Francis Croak Eichhorn*♥ Gloria Ghirarduzzi* Lynn Battenberg Ellen Burton* Gail & Kevin Cronin* Nancy & James Elbing* Loreene Giansiracusa* Mary Elise Baumann* Debra & Mark Busch* Terry & Ruben Cruz* Rose Ann & Thomas Ellis* Carole & Robert Rita Beamish & Paul Maria Carmen Bustillos Diana Cull Marianne Ellis* Gianuario*♥ Costello*♥ Alice Cameron* Beatrice Cunha Katheryne Erigero* Gale & Thomas Gibbons* Patricia Edel Beck & Fred Theresa Canizzaro* Francine & Michael Rosalie Eskew♥ Jannae & Ronald Gill* Beck* Suzanne Capella* Cunnie* Carol Esparza Nannette & Terrence Kimberly & Andy Bedell Gail & Peter Carcione* Fran & John Cunning* Christine Espinoza* Giomi* Clyde Beffa James Carlin Oswald Da Ros* Norma & David Evanoff* Jan & Ray Giordano* Rita Ann & Marvin Beguhl Virginia Carnevale Benita Da Silva Dolores Evans Rita Gleason* Theresa Beguhl Mary Clarie Caron*♥ Charlene & Gary Tina & Jeff Fairbairn* Judith Goff Roveda* Mary Ann Belfy Elvira & Patrick Carroll Dambacher Marie & Leonard Farano Louise Goicoechea* Philip Bellefeuille Violet & David Cary* Phyllis Daney Anne & Thomas Farrell* Rev. Linda Golden* Angele & Berton Belton* Cynthia Casentini-Lewis Donna & Frank Darst Carolyn & Michael Fehr Joan Gomersall* Rob Belvo Claire & John Casey* Leilani & Edwin Davis Colette Fehringer* Eloise Gomez Edith Bennett Charlene & Lawrence Mary Ann & James L. Philip & Bobby Feiner* Jeanette & Marcus Jo & Ed Bertaccini* Castelli* Davis* Marie Felix* Gonzales* Rachael M. Bertone*♥ Judith Castillo Diana Davis Karen & Gregory Felton* Judith & Thomas Gorman Martha & Bill Beshore* Joanne Cattaneo* Maria De Martini* Barbara Ferber*♥ Suzanne & Bryce Graybill* Helen Bettencourt* Donna & Dennis Cavaille* Sandra & Eugene Douglas Ferguson Judi Greig* Jan & Garry Beutler Mi & Roger Cavazos De Michele* Victoria Ferrara* Janice Greppi* Maureen & Philip Bianco* Mary Lenahan Cea* Drs. Sharon & Gerald Joan & Stephen Ferrari Marilyn Griffing Martha & Robert Bilbrey* Dolores & James Centis* De Wit Charlene & Augustus Irene Groot* Patricia Black Mary & Diego Certa* Carol Dean* Fietta* Carole Ann Grube* Gabrielle Blood Elizabeth Cervantes* Sara & Manuel Debono* Melita Figueroa* Betty Gunsky* * With special appreciation to contributors for 10 years or longer ♥ Contributor to Giving Tuesday 2017 13 BENEFACTORS

Tina Gustavson* Karen Judge*♥ Anna Lordan Daiva & Dr. James Miller* Shirley Oswald* Patricia & Joe Gutierrez* Margi Jung♥ Linda & James Lowe Zada Miller* Charlene & James Carol & John Haggerty* Joanne & Bob Kaczor*♥ Janice & John Lucchesi* Connie & Luis Mintegui* Owens* John Michael Haines* Roseann Kalich* Pamela & Dennis Lucey* Lillian Miotto* A.E. Oyster* Olivia & Daniel Haley* Michael Kalich* Liliana Lucy* Elaine Miram* Pat & James Page* Maria Halverson Priya Kamath Judy Lum Mary Missakian* Rodney Page* Joanne & Mark Hames*♥ Alva Kaneaiakala Sharon Lutman* Ina & Michael Miyahara* Joan Pailhe Mary Hanel* Mary Pat & Ed Kanzaki* Bernice Mahnke* Mary Miyawaki* Cecyle & Manuel Pantiga* Shirley Hansen* Rosaleen & James Kelly Nancy & Alex Malaspina* Diane & Ken Mobeck Kenneth Paslaqua Barbara Hardie* Susie Kelly Gloria Maldonado Patricia & Michael The Pasta Market Patricia & Walter Eileen & Edward Kennedy Carol & Ray Malispina* Moffett* Doreen Peasley Hartinger* Sheila & Tim Kennedy*♥ Anne & Michael Malone Joyce Mohatt Veronica Perry*♥ Kate & David Hartzell* Diane & Mark Kenning Linda & Mario Mandy*♥ Amelia Moore* Shannon & Ray Phillips* Patricia & Thomas Geraldine Kern* Patricia Mann* Barbara Moore*♥ Frances & Harold Phipps Hastings* Stephen Kessler Agnes & Fiore Mary Moore* Sheila & Ralph Pickett* Ruth & Herman Martha & Donald Ketzler* Marcheschi* William Moore Lorraine & Anthony Hauschildt Margaret Kirby Elizabeth & Stanley Kathleen Moran* Pimentel Patricia Hawkins Barbara & Col. Darrell Markowski* Marie Moran*♥ Stephan Ploeser Elizabeth Hawley* Kirkland* Claire & William Patty Moran* Theresa Plut♥ Bernadette Hayes♥ Jeanette Klebofski* Marmion* Rev. Robert Moran* Irene & David Plyer* Gertrude Heinzer* Knights of Columbus Jeanette Marquardt Diane Morey* Penny & Chuck Poulos* Geralyn & Bob Hennessy* #1948* Barbara Marrone* Kathy Moritz Judith Poutre* Mary Henriques* Carol & Merle Knouf* Marlene Marinelli Rose Morosa* Mary Powelson Karen E. Henzi* Elizabeth & Ray Kodres* May Mason* Linda & Paul Morris Georgine & Eugene Karen & Vernon Herr* Brenda Koontz Bonnie Matlock & Rita Morton Premo* Patricia Hillman Eileen & Stan Krasovic* Tod Francis* Jane Mraz* Pauline Price* Jonathan Hinman♥ Cecile Krause* Linda & Martin Katie & Gerry Mugnolo* Priscilla A. Price Leita Hobby* Donna Krueger-Phair & Matsumoto* Rita Muller* Nancy & Roger Pyle* Suzanne Hockel* James Phair* Patricia Mattox* Anthony Munoz Richard Quinn Karl Hoffman* Dolores & Dennis Kubel* Mary Matza Virginia Murillo* Sharon Quinn*♥ Fran & Breen Hofmann* Lillian & Alfred Kudela* George Mayer* Margaret Murphy* Madeline Rader Alice & Donald Hohl* Edward Kuebrich Jeanette Maysenhalder* James Murphy*♥ Paula & William Kathleen & David Hoie* Barbara & Richard Kulle* Bettina McCall* Marylin & John Murphy* Radzinski* Marie & WB Holland* Mary & Jim Kutzer* John McCarron*♥ Terry & William Murphy* Lenore & Peter Raffo* Mary & Michael Hood* Wilma Creps La Perle* Sue & Oliver Deegan* Diane Murphy Dale Raimondi* Rosemary & Francis Thomas & Colette Mary Ann & John Kathleen C. 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Ralston Hall Turns 150 Sisters’ Memories of Life in the Mansion When William Ralston built his palatial Belmont home 150 years ago, it was famous for its extrava- gance. It was still impressive, but in great disrepair when the Sisters bought it in 1923 as a new home for their college. Sisters still recall sharing tiny rooms in the former servants’ quarters where unscreened windows let in bats and bees. They remember being crammed together on backless wooden benches in the chapel, which had been the sumptuous ballroom of the mansion, made less so by covering the huge mirrors with brown paper. As many as 90 Sisters living there all had responsi- bilities in addition to their daily work as teachers. Ringing the bell in the tower to wake the Sisters at 5:00 a.m. and starting the coffee was essential, as was serving meals to students boarding at the college and cleaning up after, sweeping the infamous spiral servants’ stairs they used, and waxing and polishing acres of floors. “In the late ‘50’s I started to have problems with my knees,” says Sr. Barbara Kavanaugh, “so I went to Dr. Rosenthal…. He said, ‘You pray too darned much!!’ And I said, ‘No, Doctor. I wax too many darned floors!’”

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