Connections Summer 15

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Dear Friends, You are the light for the worldIn the same way your light must shine in peoples sight, so that, seeing your good works, they may give praise to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14 and 16 In this year of celebrating consecrated life of women and men religious, we are pleased that this issue of Connections illuminates Jesus words, sharing stories of people living with intention to build the Kingdom of God here and now. In each story you will be inspired and your hearts moved to gratitude for the many and varied ways in which caring persons reach out to one another. All of us are engaged together in the work of right relationships and justice. Justice for all is a basic human right, especially vital for our sisters and brothers of differing ethnic heritage. We remember the voices of Selma, grateful that our Sisters Barbara Moore, Rosemary Flanigan and Roberta Schmidt were there in 1965, marching in solidarity for justice. Communication is an integral part of relationship. The iHear program at CSJ-sponsored St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf allows our educators to walk with families whose children need assistance in developing their abilities to engage in the world, regardless of where they are in it. We honor our sister jubilarians as we celebrate the witness of their lives as Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in ministry and service to the people of God for the past 50, 60, 70 and 75 years. We say with St. Paul, I thank my God whenever I think of youI always pray with joy for your partnership in the gospel from the very first day up to the present. I am quite confident that the One who began a good work in you will go on completing it until the day of Jesus Christ. Phil. 1:3-6. Our hearts are filled with gratitude that we are blessed to share our lifes journey with each of you.

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Cover story: Fifty years ago, three Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis province, participated in the Selma, Alabama, marches for African-American voting rights in the days after the infamous Bloody Sunday. In March, a contingent from the province attended the Selma anniversary commemoration. Read about their experience as well as the current day perspective of our original three marchers.Special thanks to Greg Holden, a member of the Vatterott family of St. Louis, for providing his photos for use by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

6 Come Catch the Fire Read about the special series of events designed for young adults to talk to young adults about their faith journeys.

12 Q & A: Wake Up the WorldLearn more about what Pope Francis has declared the Year of Consecrated Life.

14 A Day in the LifeFollow us through a day at St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf and see how our founding mission serves its students and families today.

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4 2015 Jubilarians

13 Generosity of Joseph Gala Honorees

18 Tributes and Memorials

20 Donor Story: Alexander and Shirley Kuhn

21 Events and Happenings

25 Save the Dates

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CSJ NEWSScholarship Named for Sister Catherine DurrSister Catherine Durr was recognized at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri, with the dedication of the Nurses Learn, Nurses Lead Scholarship in her honor. As president of the former St. Josephs Hospital in Kirkwood, Missouri, for 25 years, this scholarship program reflects her leadership and innovation in health care. Wendy Wright, RN, CSN, is the first recipient of the scholarship for obtaining her BSN.

Sister Linda Straub Receives Newman AwardThe Catholic Student Center at Washington University, St. Louis, awarded Sister Linda Straub the Newman Award, recognizing her influence in forming moral and spiritual leaders in the Church and in society. S. Linda served there as campus minister from 2000 until 2014 when she became a member of the Province Leadership Team.

Ignatian Spirituality Project HonorsSisters Marian Cowan and Marion Renkens were inducted into the Company of Grace, recognized for being champions against the injustice of homelessness. S. Marion, motherhouse administrator, offers the motherhouse space for retreats for the homeless. S. Marian has been instrumental in the spiritual aspects of the program. Both sisters have been with the program since its inception in 2008.

St. Margaret of Scotland Names Building for CSJsOn May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, St. Margaret of Scotland parish and school in St. Louis honored the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet by naming one of their renovated buildings, St. Joseph Hall, recognizing the contributions of the many CSJs who served there.

Missouri Prayer Partner Project Connects Prayer with PolicymakersSister Clare Bass leads the innovative CSJ Prayer Partner Project that invites sisters and associates to commit to praying for one legislator across party lines and let them know they are supported in prayer for wisdom, compassion and courage.

SPONSORED INSTITUTIONSAvila University Honors Sisters for Achievements Avila University, Kansas City, honored Sister Marie Joan Harris for 45 years of exemplary service at the university as professor of chemistry, chair for the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. She was the innovator of many programs, participated in strategic planning and impacted countless members of the Avila community. In addition, Sisters and alumna Roberta Schmidt (49), Rosemary Flanigan (47) and Barbara Moore (62) were honored with Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters for their transformative contributions in the events in Selma, Alabama, marching for the equality in voting rightsan event that recently marked its 50th anniversary. (Read more about their experiences on page 8.)

St. Teresas Teachers Honored in Encouraging Tech and Science for WomenKayla Leatherman, digital media teacher, was chosen by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) to receive the Aspirations in Computing Educator Award for encouraging young womens aspirations in computing.Science teacher Renee Blake received an Educating Excellence Award for outstanding efforts in Kansas City area high school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Fontbonne University Appoints New Board MemberAlumna Karen Gedera (65) has been appointed to the Fontbonne Board of Trustees. She has been involved in numerous university programs such as the Council of Regents and Community Connection Giving Circle.

Associate Santa Cuddihee Retires from St. Josephs AcademyTheology faculty member and CSJ Associate Santa Cuddihee retired from St. Josephs Academy in St. Louis after 46 years of teaching andspiritual guidance to nearly 6,000 alumnae.

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CSJ Associate Travels to Gulu to Work on Water Purification Project

By Sister Mary Flick, CSJ

In February, Associate Carolyn Henry, an analytical chemist, went to our ministry in Gulu, Uganda, to test community well water during a 12-week stay. Living in Africa is nothing new to Carolyn. She spent a month in South Africa in 2001 and feels a pull to return.

Carolyn says, The people are really attractive to me. I love their beautiful faces. As the trip was being discussed, Province Leadership received word about a group called Water with Blessings

that provides water purification kits and education to village women. Leadership and Carolyn met with them and formed a partnership. The kits are being used to test primarily for several chemical entities and bacteria

presence, Carolyn says. She purchased ten kits at $22 each, and many others purchased them as well. This ministry is not Carolyns alone. It belongs to all the CSJ associates through their Countess Account, which covered the cost of her airfare and immunizations. Carolyn saw her 12 weeks in Gulu as a way of living the CSJ charism. This is a way of being with the poor and helping them to help themselves. I was delighted for the opportunity and the connection to this mission.

Visit www.csjsl.org to read the life stories of our faithful sisters who have died.

Let Us Remember...Sister Margaret Hamm

April 16, 1943 November 3, 2014 Compassionate towards those in pain; passionate about

Mother Earth and all its creatures. Sister Rose Seyfried

January 1, 1924 December 20, 2014 Joyful, filled with laughter,

concerned about the dear neighbor. Sister Mary Josephine Breiner

August 11, 1925 January 2, 2015 A faithful, hospitable woman, a community builder.

Sister Loretta Beyer July 31, 1934 January 14, 2015 Generous, enthusiastic, prayerful.

Sister Anne Souto May 17, 1927 February 18, 2015

Compassionate, hard-working, yet ready to enjoy life. Sister Loretta Hennekes

February 28, 1929- April 6, 2015 A passionate champion for justice,

a joyful woman, a good friend.Sister Cecilia Sullivan

October 19, 1924 April 9, 2015 A peaceful, gentle woman of prayerfulness,

joy and acceptance. Sister Margaret Alice Daues

February 5, 1928 April 10, 2015 A delightful, welcoming, humble woman.

Sister George Antoinette Vander Loop July 21, 1938 April 20, 2015

Generous, caring, thoughtful and hardworking.

Sister Helen Rottier, CSJ March 1, 1941 May 19, 2015

A loving woman, devoted to the service of Gods people, a faithful friend.

This is a way of being with the poor and

helping them to help themselves.

I was delighted for the opportunity and

the connection to this mission.Associate Carolyn Henry



S pring is the season of celebrating St. Joseph and our 30 jubilarians, whose collective service adds up to 1,795 years. Thank you, jubilarians, for your dedication by example to follow the Spirit. Celebrations were held at the motherhouse for the 50th and 60th jubilarians, while a service was held at Nazareth Living Center for the sister resident jubilarians. At the 50th celebration on March 16, Sister Linda Straub spoke of the treasure in that days Gospel reading, a treasure we may all seek in many exterior ways but is the inner source of our true happinesswhat the jubilarians have committed to doing for 50 years. We celebrate all of us here, community, family and friends who have made these 50 years of treasure seeking possibleFor nothing can bring us greater joy than knowing the great love of God for us, this great love overflowing to one another and beyond us to a world so in need. At the 60th jubilee on May 2, Sister Ruth Stuckel reminded us that St. Joseph listened to his dreams, one of the ways the Holy Spirit communicates with us. She called all present to listen to their dreams to respond to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and move always toward love of God and love of neighbor without distinction with humility and charityMay we be like Joseph, faithful contemplatives in action.

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Sisters Ruth Stuckel and Catherine Ann Schuermann process into Holy Family Chapel at the 60th jubilee Mass on May 2.

At the 60th jubilee celebration, Sisters Sarah Ann Mitra and Mary Joan Dacey are congratulated by Associate Sue Allender (center) who has worked in the motherhouses housekeeping department for more than 30 years.

Sister Marion Renkens, motherhouse administrator, pins on Sister Laura Ann Gradys corsage before the 50th jubilee celebration on March 15.


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S. Loretta Costa S. Roberta Houlihan S. Anne Christine Looze S. Mary Pauline Oetgen S. Michael White S. Helen Louise Williams

Not pictured: 70 Year: S. Virginia Ross; 50 Year: S. Maria Jeanne Tipton

S. Mary Christopher Brockman

S. Elizabeth Conrad

S. Mary Joan Dacey

S. Frances Dillman

S. Mary Ellen Jones S. Mary Sharon Jones S. Jane Ellen Kelly S. Joan Lacey

S. Catherine Ann Schuermann

S. Ruth Stuckel S. Joan Elizabeth Tolle

S. Patricia Gloriod S. Laura Gruber

S. Rita A. Moriarty S. Rosemary Render

S. Sarah Ann Mitra S. Marilyn Peot S. Ann Schorfheide S. Mary Annette Schorman

S. Joan Kaucher S. Janet Kuciejczyk

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Reading this Old Testament passage from the Book of Kings, guest presenters Theresa and Harold Velazquez introduced the theme of prayer for the second in a four-part series of faith-sharing evenings for young adults. Celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life, sponsored by St. Louis Association of Vocation Directors, the events are open to anyone age 18-35 who would like to hear from and talk with other young adults about their faith journeys and enjoy inspiring moments of praise and worship to God. According to the couple, who are in their late 20s, one central question many young adults wrestle with is, Where and when do I hear God? Harold spent several years as a Dominican friar before meeting and marrying Theresa. He says, There are as many paths to God as there are

Come Catch the Fire InspIrIng Young Adults to HeAr

god speAkIng In tHeIr lIvesBy Mary Lou Frank Photos by Maria Frank

o He said, Go forth and stand on the mountain before the Lord. And

behold, the Lord was passing by! And a great and strong wind was rending the mountains and breaking in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of a gentle blowing.

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people. We all have our own way. The foundation of discovering and following the path meant for each person, say the couple, is through prayer. The spouses shared their favorite methods of praying. For Harold, who wasnt particularly religious growing up, an aha moment while on a college retreat spurred him to begin regularly reading and meditating on scripture. He also appreciates a focus on the rosary for its familiar format and invitation to contemplation. Theresa, who describes herself as a very social person who loves being around friends and family, says she often pictures God as simply her friend or roommate with whom she is having a heart-to-heart conversation. She has also extensively journaled, taking time to write letters to God at the end of a busy day to help her answer the question, Where did I see God today?

During her first summer of graduate school at Truman State University, Theresa made a weekly trip to a nearby adoration chapel, noting that it was a special time for conversation. Sometimes I cant stop my brain and Im doing all the talking, so I have to nudge myself and say, Oh, thats right Lord Ill shut up now so you can speak As a couple, the Velazquezes also pray the Liturgy of the Hours, which are chiefly Old Testament Psalms. According to Harold, In the Psalms we find every human emotionjoy or fear or the feeling that youre really down and without hopethings we can all relate to. Finally, the couple enjoys preparing for Sunday Mass together by sharing

Come Catch the Fire the readings beforehand. Its not always easy to find the time, Harold says. We have to be committed and intentional. But we know the way were hearing Godis through that prayer. Helping the group reflect on the presentation, praise and worship musician Adam Bitter sang, Let Me Know Youre Near Once More. Adam wrote the song one night

after consoling his 10-year-old daughter who was fearful about having teeth pulled the next day. He was stressed out and anx-ious for his daughter over this relatively minor thing. In that moment, he was aware of his deep empathy for her. He says it made him think, Maybe

thats how God our Father feels about me. Maybe He cares the same amount about our little troubles and Hes right here beside us all the time, trying to calm our fears. The final Come Catch the Fire event on the theme of discernment is scheduled for the evening of Oct. 8. For more information, visit www.csjsl.org or call 314-481-8800.

Left: On Feb.12, a group gathers to listen to Theresa and Harold Velazquez share their experiences on prayer and to engage in conversation. Below: Abby Unverferth, age 24, listens to the discussion about prayer.

There are as many paths to God as there are people. We all have our own way.

Harold Velazquez


Step by StepA contingent of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis, made the pilgrimage to Selma, Alabama, March 5-9 for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the marches for African-American voting rights. The group included Sisters Anne Kelly, Jane Kelly and Barbara Moore, as well as Associate/Province Liturgist Mary Kay Christian and Director of Communications Jenny Beatrice. The gathering commemo-rated the 600 protestors who peacefully marched over the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, 1965, now known as Bloody Sunday. Many were beaten but not beaten down. After Bloody Sunday, many others then traveled to Selma to be a part of the movement, including Catholic priests and nuns who joined clergy from all denominations.

Three of those marchers in 1965 included members of the St. Louis province, Sisters Rosemary Flanigan, Barbara Moore and Roberta Schmidt. Supported by the CSJs and Missouri dioceses, they traveled in delegations from St. Louis and Kansas City. They marched from Brown Chapel to the courthouse for days to voice their support, step by step. Fifty years later, CSJs were some of the 70,000 people at the commemoration who made the pilgrimage to walk in solidarity with those first marchers, once again bringing their voices to the streets. We felt it was important to

celebrate and commemorate this day, says S. Barbara. And the diversity among us was very wonderful and very reassuring. So many people and their families came. I was just amazed by the people pushed in wheelchairs, the babies pushed in strollers and

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Above: Dr. Clarence Jones with the Sisters of St. Joseph at the Edmundite Convent, where he stayed during the Selma 50th anniversary days. Sisters pictured are: Barbara Moore, Dr. Roseanne Cook, Jane Kelly and Anne Kelly. Left: The Kansas City contingent of religious women and men who traveled to the marches that followed Bloody Sunday. (Sister Barbara Moore is fifth from the left.)

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held in arms. It was important for the family members to be there. On March 7, the day of the presi-dential rally, the sisters left early to wait in winding lines to get into the event. S. Jane Kelly, who has been a part of the Selma community since 1972, knew many of the families in the lines. A nurse practitioner, she works at the Grace Busse Clinic in Pine Apple, Alabama, with Dr. Rosanne Cook, CSJ, providing health care for the poor. People recognized and came up to her with hugs and thanks for the care she provides them. Jane is a wonderful presence, says S. Barbara. She knows no stranger. Jane and Roseanne not only serve people in health care but theyre there for the birthdays, the weddings and the funerals. Theyre very much a part of the community. In the midst of these massive crowds, a friendliness and a unity grewa hopeful example of how things could be. After hours of waiting in the hot sun, President Obamas speech did not disappoint, inspiring the crowds who watched from the Jumbotrons. He spoke of unity coming to fruition in our country one day.

One of the most profound speakers was not a dignitary but an African-American high school student in Selma. She told of how she let her grandparents know that she would be speaking at the rally. Her grandparents were not only proud but astounded that a black woman would have such an opportunity, let alone their granddaughter. It was a reminder that much has changed since the days of separate water fountains and lunch counters, thanks to many people like the marchers who stand up for racial equality. Many modern-day history changers, such as President Obama, Martin Luther King III, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and Luci Baines Johnson emphasized that they marched with the people in hopes of writing a new story. However, one of the most influential changers in the movement that the sisters met was not on the street but at the dinner table.

Above: The Edmund Pettus Bridge, where both the original Bloody Sunday and commemorative marches were held. At the anniversary march, the bridge was filled to capacity and security had to prevent people from coming on.

Below left: A Selma Selfie of the CSJ group waiting in line for the presidential rally on March 7. Pictured (back to front) Sister Jane Kelly, Province Liturgist and Associate Mary Kay Christian, Communications Director Jenny Beatrice and Sister Barbara Moore. Below right: The Selma Voting Rights Mural.

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Dr. Clarence Jones, Martin Luther King Jr.s personal attorney, advisor and speechwriter, stayed at S. Janes convent as even he could not find accommodations in the overcrowded area. The first night of the stay, this unassuming man, with an underlying air of dignity, sat at the head of the dinner table. Let me tell you why being here is so important to me. And he did. He was a child of domestic servants who sent him to a Catholic boarding school in Pennsylvania. After law school and service in the Korean War, a judge recommended that Dr. King ask him to be his lawyer. At first Dr. Jones refused. But, when Dr. King mentioned in a sermon that more black professionals were needed in the movement, Dr. Jones agreed. During his stay in Selma, Dr. Jones was grateful to be with the women religious he respected and loved throughout his life. S. Anne Kelly graciously expressed the CSJ charism of hospitality, acting as Dr. Jones escort to his engagements. He also shared his stories at a dinner party hosted by S. Anne, honoring the Vatterott family from St. Louis. Their patriarch provided the funding to send the religious to Selma in 1965, and the family continues to support the sisters and issues of social justice to this day. Dr. Jones told about how Dr. King wrote his historic letter from the Birmingham Jail on napkins and toilet paper. Every day, as Dr. Jones came to visit the jail, Dr. King took the papers for transcription. Soon, Dr. Jones slipped a few fresh sheets of actual paper inside his suit coat, carrying the papers to and fro every day. In three days, step by step, the letter from the Birmingham Jail came to be. S. Barbara says, It was an honor to meet Dr. Jones and to realize what a major part he played in relationship to Dr. King and the legal battlesBut one of the things that impressed me the most is his involvement in creating Dr. Kings letter.

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As the crowd waits for the speakers at the presidential rally, they were shown images on the Jumbotron of the history and violence of the 1965 marches.

On Sunday, March 8, before the commemorative march, Mass was held at the historic Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Attendees included the sisters from St. Louis, the Sisters of St. Joseph from Rochester (who served the injured at Good Samaritan Hospital during the marches in 1965), Dr. Clarence Jones, the Vatterott family contingent from St. Louis and Luci Baines Johnson.

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On Sunday March 8, the sisters walked with many historic figures and dignitaries, including Rev. Jesse Jackson, beginning at Brown Chapel, the place where the Bloody Sunday March began.


S. Barbara also notes, Dr. Jones says that Dr. King always referred to himself as Reverend Doctorand I realized that many of the leaders in the move-ment were ministers and continue to be. That was very profound for me because thats what people of faith and justice should be about. The presence of priests, religious and the laity impacted the peaceful march for voting rights positively, says S. Roberta Schmidt, who was unable to attend the 50th anniversary march. We gave Christian witness to the dignity of our African-American brothers and sisters in Selma. S. Rosemary Flanigan, who was also unable to attend, says, I remember the feeling of solidarity with everyone that day, from people who came from the north to neighbors who walked across the street. We felt so as one that I remember thinking racism is dying in the United States. I wish I had been correct in that assumption. With the events in Ferguson, Missouri, and other conflicts that are revealing themselves across the country, S. Rosemary says, It seems that racism is hidden in pockets of our society and sits in darkness until something happens, emerges into light, and then goes back to hiding. Anytime anyone organizes people to demonstrate that injustice will not be

tolerated, we add another niche in our effort to eliminate racism. S. Barbara reflects, Sometimes I wonder, Where are the voices? Where are the people? What is really consoling for me to realize is the number of people who do believe that things need to

change and that they need to stand up for what they believe in. Sisters Barbara, Anne and Jane witnessed people standing up for what they believe in on their march from Brown Chapel across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. They were some of the relative few thousand who made it across the re-creation of the original march that began at Brown Chapel. Despite being among more than 70,000 people at the event, they did not feel like strangers. There was a young group drum-ming, says S. Barbara. Lots of times when you are marching its helpful to have music and keep in step. I was trying to keep in touch with the beat. I was even dancing a little bit. It felt good when I put my foot on the bridge. S. Rosemary says, Im always happy to see our sisters out in front when it is a matter of social justice. I applaud our CSJ presence at the commemoration. The two generations since March 1965 only know about Bloody Sunday and the voting act from the movies, says S. Roberta. Memory of the lived experience must be kept alive. Participating in the Selma 50th anniversary is a perfect example of the CSJ charism and mission of being with and serving the dear neighbor.

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We felt so as one that I remember thinking racism is dying in the United States. I wish I had been correct in

that assumption. Sister Rosemary Flanigan

Sisters Rosemary Flanigan and Roberta Schmidt (along with Barbara Moore, not pictured) receive Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters from CSJ-sponsored Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, for their transformative contributions to the civil rights movement in Selma.


In 2014, Pope Francis declared an international year-long celebration of consecrated life. This year calls women and men religious, and in fact, all members of the Church, to participate and wake up the world to the joy of the Gospel. We celebrate this year so that religious

and the laity can grow and respond together to the promptings of the Spirit in society today.

What is the Year of Consecrated Life? The Year of Consecrated Life marks the 50th anniversary of Perfectae Caritatis, a decree on religious life, and Lumen Gentium, the Second Vatican Councils Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. Pope Francis outlines three purposes of the year-long celebration, each intended to make a grateful remembrance of the recent past while embracing the future with hope.

What is Pope Francis calling women and men religious to do? The Pope calls for women and men religious to first look to the past with gratitude and where the Spirit is leading them in the future. Second, Pope Francis speaks clearly about vowed religious living this year as an occasion for bearing vigorous and joyful witness of the holiness and vitality present in those called to the consecrated life.

Wake Up the World: The Year of Consecrated Life

I am counting on you to wake up the world. ~Pope Francis

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He says that the Church will grow by attraction as people see the religious as women and men who are happy! Third, Pope Francis invites women and men religious to live with the courage to be present in the midst of conflict and tension as a credible sign of the presence of the Spirit who inspires in human hearts a passion for all to be one. ( Jn 17:21)

How does Pope Francis call the laity to respond to those living the consecrated life? Pope Francis invites the laity to an outpouring of appreciation and thanks-giving for the witness and service of those in consecrated life. I ask the whole Christian people to be increasingly aware of the gift, which is the presence of many consecrated men and women, heirs of the great saints of Christianity. He says, So I invite every Christian community to experience this year above all as a moment of thanksgiving to the Lord and grateful remembrance of all the gifts we continue to receiveLet them know the affection and the warmth, which the entire Christian people feels for them.

How does Pope Francis ask the laity to be in unity with those living the consecrated life? The call to wake up the world is demanded of everyone, including the laity, who share with them the same ideals, spirit and mission.

Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life

O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations

www.usccb.org/cclv www.usccb.org 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Logo courtesy of

National Religious Vocation Conference. Used with permission.

By Sister Linda Markway, CSJ, Vocations Ministry


Carmele Hall was taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Matthew in North St. Louis.She says the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet community has provided her with many of the skills she has continued to use throughout her years of ministry. Carmele served for nearly 40 years in education as a teacher, principal, dean of students and president at institutions directly serving the poor and under-served. Carmele is known for working through matters requiring healing or reconciliation by building bridges and bringing about a sense of unity.She has an innate desire to serve others and her actions are guided by principles of our Catholic faith.Carmele worked tirelessly to provide the best educational opportunity for the children in the North-side community, often serving as mentor and role model. She was instrumental in keeping the North-side schools on the mind and in the heart of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church as well as the Arch-diocesan school leadership.Carmele constantly promoted the need for quality education as a resource for lifting individuals out of the chains of poverty.

Honors presented At tHe generosItY of JosepH gAlA, AprIl 25, 2015The Sisters of St. Joseph proudly announce this yearsrecipients of the Generosity of Joseph Award.

This award celebrates individuals who positively influence society and encourage others by their example of life-altering generosity in the spirit of St. Joseph, our patron. The awards were presented during the annual

Generosity of Joseph Honors Gala in April at the St. Louis motherhouse.

Generosity of Joseph Awards Honor Selfless Giving

CArmele HAllSt. Louis

Heals and reconciles asteacher and mentor to youth

Chris Krehmeyer ispresident and CEO of Beyond Housing (a Neighbor- Works America organization in St. Louis). During his tenure, the nonprofit has experienced fivefold growth.Chris has stewarded the organization through a name change, helped found a not-for-profit property management company, guided it through a successful merger, and a recent rebranding effort.Beyond Housing focuses on quality and stability to give people a place to start.Its focus is on improving peoples lives in a holistic manner and in helping entire communi-ties become better places to live. Chris is able to bring civic leaders, nonprofits and corporate partners together to accomplish more for their communities than they could alone.Beyond Housing does not restrict its service to housing only.They have helped Normandy kindergarteners enroll in savings and other accounts that will yield funds for college students. Chris passionate commitment to the services offered by Beyond Housing allows himto promote justice directed to the poor, serve others without distinction or exclusion, and recognize the human dignity of all.

Mary Kay Wagner grew up in a strict Catholic home and her father did not allow her to bring anyone of Jewish or African-American origin to their house. College allowed Mary Kay to meet others of color and different faiths. This opened up her world as she in turn would open the world to others who were excluded. Mary Kay married and had four children and later held a chemist position. In November 1995, her gay cousin took his own life because he could no longer take the abuse and prejudice. He was 35 years old.She decided to do something. Shejoined a social group called Positive Voice. She also participated in Teen Partnership supported by Goodwill Industries. For years, Mary Kay was there every Monday night welcoming teens and young adults of LGBT orientation. Since her retirement, she helps at her parish church. But she does not forget her work with the LGBT teens and young adults of the Green Bay community. Mary Kay recently became an associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

CHrIs kreHmeYerBeyond Housing, St. Louis

Promotes justice with a particular concern for the poor

mArY kAY WAgnerGreen Bay

Recognizes and defends thehuman dignity of all

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Barbara Meyers, MA CED, iHear therapist, gets ready for her session with a child. We conduct our sessions in English, but the familys native language is Arabic, says Barb. She is absolutely exploding with language. Barb says, She sometimes asks me questions in Arabic. I have to ask Mom to translate, but I dont care. Last year she literally had no words. The sessions allow families to practice what they learn in their homes. Both child and family let Barb know what worked and what was challenging. Im such a huge part of the families lives, she says. Last week a toddler offered me ice cream through the camera!


A Day in the Lifest. JosepH InstItute for tHe deAf

As the very first mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet more than 178 years ago, St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf (SJI) has offered services to help countless children reach their fullest potential. The innovation of the sisters has been key in meeting the changing needs of the children and their families from discovering the auditory-oral method of instruction to helping create the first cochlear implant curriculum. In 2008, SJI took a bold step and created the online iHear program to help every child receive services regardless of their physical location.

We are on a life-long journey with the families we serve from infancy to young adults, from hearing aids to cochlear implants, from urban to rural, says Director of St. Louis Operations Cheryl Broekelmann, MA LSLS Cert.AVEd. If we are willing to serve those that otherwise would not be served, we must be flexible enough to meet that need everywhere. Follow us through a day in the life at SJIs location in Brentwood, Missouria home that embraces students and families on their journeys in the CSJ spirit of innovation, patience, expertise and dedication.

7:30 A.m.: IHeAr sessIon

Director Cheryl Broekelmann with Rustin, one of the early infant students.


A Day in the Life11:00 A.m.: toddler ClAss

In addition to the iHear online program, there is still much work being done on campus. Early intervention specialist, Judy Odehdahl, MA, LSLS Cert. AVEd, and an intern from Fontbonne University (where the CSJs continue to teach deaf educators)

work with a preschooler in developing good listening skills. Attending preschool is a normal developmental milestone for a two year old and SJI teachers help students who are deaf and hard of hearing develop language through listening.

I cant tell you how many times I say, Oopslisten. What did he ask you for? says Judy. They have to really focus in this room and many of them will go to another classroom just like this one in less than a year. Its our job to be sure they are ready.

Photos by Linda Behrens

St. Joseph has always focused on the needs of

the family along with their goals for their child.

Both our hearts and our data show there is no more effective way to

deliver therapy!Teri Ouellette,

MS Ed, LSLS Cert AVEdPresident

St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf


1:15 p.m.: AudIologY

Audiologist Liz Bush, AU.D,CCC-A, helps an infant with his new hearing aids. Babies identified with hearing loss are referred to pediatric clinics like SJI for further evaluation and treatment. Families choose SJI regardless of their proximity to the center. Nikki, a mother who drives four hours one way to come to SJI with her son for adjustments and advice says, I didnt even know what kind of loss Nathan had until I set foot in this clinic a year ago. Hes eight years old now and Nikki thanks Liz for his progress. I called my mother on the way home from a visit and said, Someone finally understands and Nathan is going to be okay.

3:05 p.m.: eArlY InterventIon

Amy Knackstedt, MA, CED, an early intervention therapist, works with Rustin and his mother on auditory therapy, which is listening for sounds. Amy says, Even in utero, infants with hearing loss have missed 24 weeks of sounds and voices. Research indicates early intervention is the key.

Youve got to work hard with them to help them hear well for the rest of their lives, she says. When that happens, language usually follows. I am thrilled to be a part of it.

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In the evening, iHear Therapist Jeanne Flowers, MSDE, MS, CCC-SLP, CED, LSLS Cert. AVEd, finishes up her last remote session for the day with a family. iHear is flexible and serves kids, families and school districts, she says. They arent always available for sessions in the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. slots so its not unusual to find us here at 7 p.m. at night because the family is in another time zone. Jeanne works with the older children who focus on classroom skills, meeting their needs in a personal way. My conversations with kids are frank, open and sometimes funny. Yesterday, I had a kid roll his eyes at me and I totally called him on it.

6:40 p.m.: evenIng IHeAr sessIon

pAtCHIng up tHe HolesUnique Challenges to Working with Older Children who are Deaf

Working with older children is definitely not for the faint of heart. I was working with a 13-year-old girl and she was relating a story to me where a girlfriend had whispered some-thing to her, says Michelle Graham, MS, CED, LSLS Cert AVEd. But the friend whispered it on her non-implanted side and of course, my student didnt hear her. She really wanted to hear her and giggle about it, but the moment had already passed and asking her to repeat didnt seem like an option for her. So I used the moment to talk about how to self-advocate with friends who may not under-stand about implants.

One of SJIs specialties is to reach children where they are in their lives right now and help them move forward. Older kids are an interesting part of my work as they are mainstreamed and doing okay. But once I start to dig just a bit, I find holes in their learning. They are doing okay, but they could be better, says Michelle. Once we get the holes patched up, they absolutely explode with knowledge. These holes might include lags in auditory processing, comprehension or written language. Think about taking notes, which is a standard skill you need in middle school and up, says Michelle. You have to listen, hear the important stuff and write it down. If you dont process the information quickly or if you arent hearing everything, your notes wont be complete. Michelle also works on other academic areas like how to organize an

essay or decipher test questions. All areas are designed to help kids achieve their very best in academics and in life.

Some of her favorite sessions are those dealing with social challenges kids with hearing loss face. How do you politely ask someone to repeat themselvesagain? says Michelle. These are social issues weve all faced but having hearing loss makes it harder. How do you follow the game rules in the gym, understand the phrase Hit it out of the park, or hear the conversation in a noisy lunchroom? We work with kids to help them understand this is who they are and they need to be okay with it. The world will follow suit.

The tween and teen attitude that comes along for the ride is part of working with an older student. They will provide the most creative excuses for not practicing speech or completing homework, laughs Michelle. They dont always pay attention in sessions, sometimes ignore my directions, and look at me blankly. Overall I have a great rapport with my students because I understand the growing-up process and our kids are not different from any other 15 year old. And yes, sometimes that comes with an eye roll or a whatever. My only goal, she smiles, is to make sure they are applying all their learned strategies while demonstrating their independence.

Learn more about St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf at sjid.org.


tributesandmemorials

In Memory ofMary C. Abts

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas KellyHoward & Florita Allgaier

Mr. Craig A. AllgaierJudie Ashley

Carondelet Motherhouse AdministratorMs. Kathleen A. Stewart

Sister Mary Loran Aubuchon, CSJMr. & Mrs. Richard Scharf, Sr.

Leonard BathonMs. Regina C. Sanguinette

Ben BlessingMrs. Shirley A. Blessing

Dorothy Bohning, CSJAJanet M. Sullivan, CSJA

Sister Kathryn Mary Brady, CSJMs. Joan B. Millman

Bud (Carl) BrehobMrs. Carl E. Brehob

Sister Mary Josephine Breiner, CSJBreiner & Breiner, L.L.C.Mr. & Mrs. Theodor BreinerDr. & Mrs. Thomas A. CoppingerMr. & Mrs. Robert B. DaltonMr. Paul E. DonovanMr. & Mrs. Robert C. DonovanMs. Sharon EverettMr. & Mrs. Mario Scaglia

Winifred Adelsberger, CSJMs. Marianne Petru

Helen Alder, CSJMr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Berra

Richard & Violet AnthMary Carol Anth, CSJ

Clairerita Atha, CSJMr. & Mrs. Phillip M. Chunn

Mary Louise Basler, CSJMr. & Mrs. Richard W. Basler

Jenny BeatriceMr. & Mrs. Fred L. Barnes

Virginia Browne, CSJMrs. Patricia Browne Sullivan

Roseanne BurgoonMary Margaret Lazio, CSJ

The Carondelet Kitchen StaffMrs. Marilyn F. Koncen, CSJA

Rose Stephen Cento, CSJMacys FoundationMr. & Mrs. William A. Skaggs

Frances Virginia Cholet, CSJMiss Mary Petropoulos

Patty Clune, CSJMr. & Mrs. John F. Marx, Jr.

Mary Conrad, CSJMs. Mary-Ellen Batchelor

Roseanne Cook, CSJMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Loretta Costa, CSJMr. & Mrs. James A. Sullivan

Mary Ann Donovan, CSJMr. Timothy J. Thompson

Teresa Maria Eagan, CSJ for her 90th birthday

Mrs. M. Suzanne EaganAnn Charles Everett, CSJ

Ms. Sharon EverettRosemary Flanigan, CSJ

Ms. Deborah D. ConklinMary J. Flick, CSJ

Ms. Bonnie E. WilsonMaureen Freeman, CSJ

Mary Margaret Lazio, CSJJoy Gilder, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene J. KingAll the CSJs who have served in Gulu

Kathleen L. Grewe, CSJA, & Diana Burnson

Donna Loretto Gunn, CSJMr. & Mrs. Michael P. Gunn

Loretta Hennekes, CSJMr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Hennekes

2015 Golden JubilariansDr. Linda J. Deguire

Joan Lampton, CSJMr. & Mrs. Edwin L. Wahl

Ann LandersMrs. Norma Burdis

Betty Leiwe, CSJMr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Stern

Mary Kay Liston, CSJThe Honorable Marcia K. WalshMs. Patricia A. Lee

Marilyn Lott, CSJMary Margaret Lazio, CSJ

Rita McGovern, CSJMs. Donna M. Brinkmeyer

Helen Miljour, CSJMs. Gigi Oram, CSJA

Judith Ann Miller, CSJMr. & Mrs. Jerome N. Wolf

Mary Adelaide Moeller, CSJMrs. Margaret M. Villar

Denny MurrayMr. & Mrs. John Keller

Joan Pitlyk, CSJMr. & Mrs. James O. Pitlyk

Marie Rene Pretti, CSJChris McGovern

Caroline & Nic RosaAlan Baker & Michelle Schiller-Baker

Rita Marie Schmitz, CSJMary Margaret Lazio, CSJ

Ann Schorfheide, CSJDr. & Mrs. Jan Stefanov

Teresa J. Shea, CSJMs. Peggy E. Lodes

Sisters of St. Joseph & St. Joseph Medical Center

Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie J. Hook

Louise Michele Sommer, CSJMr. & Mrs. Nicholas R. Daniels

Linda Straub, CSJDrs. Scott & Kendal EndicottMary Margaret Lazio, CSJ

Sandra Straub, CSJZareena & Randall KochMr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Denigan

Ruth Stuckel, CSJMr. & Mrs. Frank McAndrew

Maryellen Tierney, CSJMr. & Mrs. Michael Genovese

Carol UnderhillMary Margaret Lazio, CSJ

George Antoinette Vander Loop, CSJChris McGovern

Margaret Vincent, CSJSt. Joseph Medical Center Auxiliary

Marion Weinzapfel, CSJ- Gulu MissionMrs. Gloria Bluj

Suzanne Wesley, CSJMr. & Mrs. John F. Marx, Jr.

Michael White, CSJMr. Sean DonnellyMs. Liza Koswara

Anne ZiemerMs. Mary K. Conaway

In Honor of

Thank you for the following gifts received between September 1, 2014, through January 31, 2015. Tribute donations of $25 or greater will be published. Thank you for your continued generosity in paying tribute to your loved ones with a gift to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.


Sister Dorothy Browne, CSJMrs. Patricia Browne Sullivan

Sister James Patrice Browne, CSJMrs. Patricia Browne Sullivan

Sister Anne Ambrose Butkovich, CSJMs. Barbara E. Laurie

Suzanne Carolan Jean Katherine deBlois, CSJ Kathleen OMalley, CSJ

J. E. ColonMs. Dinorah J. Colon-Laborde

Arthur P. CooperMrs. Rosemarie C. Cooper

Lynne CooperMr. Paul Williams

Sister Blanche M. Corcoran, CSJMs. Susan K. Haddock

Sister Patricia Cramer, CSJMs. A. Carolyn Henry, CSJA

Madeline CrouchMr. & Mrs. Steven A. Meierotto

Richard J. Cutak Jr.Mr. Arthur N. StraubMr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Winkelmann, Jr.

Sister Margaret Denise Dalton, CSJMr. & Mrs. Al J. Garcia

Kenneth N. DanielsMr. & Mrs. Nicholas R. Daniels

Sister Marcia Ann Daume, CSJMr. & Mrs. Robert J. Novack

Sister Mary de La Salle McKeon, CSJThe Shepherd Foundation

Milton P. Deithelm, JrMrs. Audrey A. Behr

Sister Elizabeth Deutsch, CSJJean Katherine deBlois, CSJ Kathleen OMalley, CSJ

Sister Mary Laurent Duggan, CSJMr. & Mrs. Robert A. Diskowski

James EatonBernadette Eaton, CSJMrs. James S. EatonMr. Larry FranceMs. Karen HeltonMrs. M. Angela KennyMr. & Mrs. G. F. McDonoughMr. & Mrs. Barry MinnickMr. & Mrs. Bill Wood

Ruby & Robert FullerSteven B. Clark & Jessie Fuller Clark, CSJA

Maureen Barret GerardMrs. Mary D. Mann

Sister Mary Virginia Gibbons, CSJMs. Barbara E. Laurie

Ron GiedonyhagenMrs. Mary D. Mann

Ronald E. GilesMiss E. Josephine Rodgers

Jim GoeslingMs. Julie Matheny

Paul Goodwin Jim & Diana Oleskevich, CSJA

Sister Margaret Hamm, CSJMs. Charlotte A. BehleMs. Joanne P. ButticeDr. Ellen M. Dukes, CSJADr. & Mrs. Raymond W. HellwegMrs. Mary C. HendelMs. A. Carolyn Henry, CSJAMrs. Barbara JenkinsMr. & Mrs. John L. Jenkins

Mr. Thomas J. JenkinsMr. Denny KlostermanMrs. Jean M. LeonhardtTerry LeviMr. & Mrs. Joseph G. Lipic IIIMr. & Mrs. Gregory MeccaDr. & Mrs. Roy M. Y. NomuraMs. Sharon D. OConnellMr. & Mrs. James E. RellekeMr. & Mrs. William C. SchoenhardMs. Glenda SullentrupMr. & Mrs. Paul TierneyMr. & Mrs. Vincent P. Tierney

David HannemanMs. Cheryl Schaefer

Daniel A. Harkins,Mr. Paul E. Donovan

Mary HawverMr. William L. Hawver

Bob HeidrickMrs. Robert J. Heidrick

Sister Marcella Marie Holloway, CSJMr. & Mrs. Robert J. Henze

Sister Mary Hughes, CSJMs. Susan E. Mottola

James HungerfordMrs. Mary Ellen Roth

Thomas HungerfordChesterfield Pointe Homeowners AssociationMs. Phyllis RobinsonMr. Joseph F. RyanMr. & Mrs. Jack Ward

Doris Dahlen Ittner Ms. Regina C. Sanguinette

Alonza JacksonJoan Lacey, CSJ

Sister Ella Josephine Kaster, CSJMr. & Mrs. Jerome N. Wolf

Tom & Bette KernMr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Hesemann

Kathleen Ketchel Joan Lacey, CSJMr. & Mrs. James B. PaceRosati Kain Class of 1951

Sister Rose Augusta Klaas, CSJMr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kemper

Carey KozuszekMr. & Mrs. Larry A. Osmundson

Sister Mary Alexandra Kuhn, CSJMr. & Mrs. Alexander J. KuhnMs. Joan KuhnMr. & Mrs. Basil H. Pflumm

Sister Joselita Marie Kujak, CSJMr. Joseph F. Ryan

Mary Patricia LanghammerMr. Edward A. Langhammer

Bernadette LynchJean Katherine deBlois, CSJ Kathleen OMalley, CSJ

Sister Germaine J. Matter, CSJ Ms. Jeanne P. Belnap

Sister Doris Mattingly, CSJMr. John A. Mattingly

Stephen Mayer Mrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Camilla McDermott Ms. Joanne P. Buttice

Sister Martha Mary McGaw, CSJMr. & Mrs. John T. Steele

Sister Jean Meier, CSJRev. Don G. Brinkman

Mr. & Mrs. John P. BuckMr. & Mrs. Fred P. GaglioRev. Jerry MeierMr. & Mrs. James B. Pace

Mary MerdianMs. Karen DucharmeMr. & Mrs. David J. MerdianMr. & Mrs. Michael A. Wood

Sister Mary Ursula Mott, CSJMr. & Mrs. Sidney P. Mott

Bernard & Ann MulcahyMr. Paul E. Donovan

John C. NelsonMr. & Mrs. Terrence R. Wilkinson

Jim O'BrianMs. Julie Matheny

Sister Mary Alexis O'Connell, CSJ.Mrs. Frances J. Pitrone

Delores Blois OleskevichMr. & Mrs. Joseph W. MareschalJim & Diana Oleskevich, CSJA

Sister Rosemary O'Malley, CSJJean Katherine deBlois, CSJ Kathleen OMalley, CSJ

Virginia May PalmerMs. Jeanne P. Belnap

Sister Elizabeth Peplow, CSJJean Katherine deBlois, CSJ Kathleen OMalley, CSJ

Stuart B. PhippsMr. Carlos A. Castro

Donald PiekarskiMr. Dwight Guerrant

Dorothy Powers Joan Lacey, CSJJoan Galli, CSJ

Tom & Dottie ReardonMr. & Mrs. Michael P. Gaughan

Dan ReganKathleen Regan, CSJ

John RiceMrs. Mary D. Mann

Sister Mary Severine Riegel, CSJMrs. Carl E. Brehob

Jack RocheMr. Michael R. Roche

Robert RogersMs. Deeds BonhamPatty & Dave Cassens

Betty SanguinetteMs. Regina C. Sanguinette

Mrs. Rose Ann Segelle, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Stanley FrisbeeMs. A. Carolyn Henry, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Terrill HerringMr. Bernard J. HoffmannMrs. Marilyn F. Koncen, CSJAMr. & Mrs. William G. SchneiderMs. Mary Kay SchumacherMs. Catherine A. Shinn, CSJA

Sister Rose Seyfried, CSJMs. Jacqueline LalumondierMs. Barbara A. PeachMr. & Mrs. Gerard Stoverink

Sister Mary Consuela Simon, CSJMr. Joseph F. Ryan

Sister Mary Anne Smith, CSJMrs. M. Bernadette Eisenbarth

Todd SmolinskiMr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Petri

Hans StoltzMr. & Mrs. Michael A. CowanMrs. Viola CowellMs. Susan CrewzMr. & Mrs. Joseph HoganMr. & Mrs. Daniel F. KuenzleMr. & Mrs. David R. KuenzleMr. & Mrs. Robert A. MahoneyMr. & Mrs. John MerjavyMs. Patricia Mitchell-FitzgeraldMr. & Mrs. Mark R. Telle

Dennis M. Sullivan Janet M. Sullivan, CSJA

Darlene SummersMr. & Mrs. William J. Hardebeck

Lawrence SweeneyMrs. Mary Jean Weber

Msgr. Arthur M. TigheMr. & Mrs. Robert L. Bennett

Joe & Maryhelen Van DykeMr. & Mrs. Michael J. Van Dyke

Sister Francis Patrick Waldron, CSJMrs. Jean C. WaldronWaldron/Caulfield Family Charitable Trust

Bill WarisMrs. Patricia A. Waris

Elaine WeberMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Raymond WeberMs. Kathy A. Wertman

Norman R. WesleyMrs. Joan B. Wesley

Jerome WetteroffMs. Julie Matheny

Nikki, Joan Whittemores WestieMr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Mareschal

Louis Zanetti Mrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

The Province Development Office has made every effort to ensure the tributes are properly recognized and correctly spelled. To make a donation, request memorial envelopes or report a correction on our tributes listing, please contact our office at 314.678.0326.

Gifts received September 1, 2014, through January 31, 2015.


Close Family Ties Inspire Couples Generosity

AlexAnder BABe And sHIrleY kuHnBy Mary Lou Frank

Alexander Babe Kuhn remem-bers as a very little boy riding in his dads 1939 DeSoto on several 200-mile trips from LaGrange, Illinois, to Indianapolis. Can you imag-ine? his father would say. Someday, well be going 60 miles an hour along here! Babe was on his way to visit his dads sister, Aunt Clare, whom Babe had come to know and love as Sister Mary Alexandra, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. My father had 10 siblings, Babe recalls. But he and my mother always stayed very close to Sister Alexandra, taking her on trips with them and visiting her often. That familial tie remained strong for Babe as he grew up. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, he finished college, married and began a family. He and his wife Shirley corre-sponded with and visited their beloved aunt throughout the years. And Sister always remembered us on anniversaries and birthdays, Babe says. Her cards werent just signed. Shed write long, handwritten notes about what was happening at the convent and what she was doing. Babe says, We heard about her teaching adventures, all the towns she was in. She was a very good chemistry teacher. She told stories of the appreciation of previous studentsyou know, the only thing the sisters get back from all they give is someone coming back and saying, Thank You. In 2001, Babe and Shirley arranged for S. Alexandra, then in her 92nd year, to travel from her home at St. Louis Nazareth Living Center to attend the couples 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

The Kuhns knew they would like to support the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in a special way, one that would both help the congregations ministries and show their love for Aunt Clare. So at one point I told Sister I was going to give her a gift, a sum rep-resenting every year she had been in the convent. A few years ago, after the aging Sister Alexandra reached her 100th birthday, Babe sensed it was time to fulfill his promise and came to visit his beloved aunt. I drove down to St. Louis with my daughter. We couldnt go into see Aunt Clare at Nazareth because there

was a quarantine, Babe says. There was a lady in the lobby to whom I handed the envelope and asked that it be delivered to her. Some hours later, he received a call from Sister Alexandra wanting to acknowledge the gift. She also laughed, saying she showed the check to the nurse in her room who had assisted her in opening the envelope. Oh, my, the nurse cried out. That IS generous! Clare Anna (Sister Mary Alexandra) was born Aug. 14, 1910, and died Jan. 25, 2013. As she neared her 100th birthday she was known to say with laughter, One thing I excel at is age. Her fellow sisters wrote that she was always a teacher, always a hard, dedicated workershe gave and gave until the very end. Babe and his wife, who currently live in suburban Chicago, remain very fond of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Weve been blessedand were very proud to help them.

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kAnsAs CItY: The latest Linger Over Breakfast was held on Saturday, March 28 at St. Teresas Academy Windmoor Center. Sister Rose McLarney presented From Retribution to Restoration. S. Rose discussed the negative effects of our punitive justice systems that echos from our courtrooms to our classrooms. A lively discussion on the principles of restorative justice and how it can be implemented in our schools, businesses

and neighborhoods in order to transform systems and restore lives followed. S. Rose shared her insights with her role in Journey to New Life, a turnaround program that serves men and women returning to the community from prison or other involvement with the local, state or federal justice system. The goal of this program is to assist these men and women to become successful and productive citizens and thereby make

the community a safer place to live and work.

1. Georgia Walker, and presenter S. Rose McLarney, in front of display of information for the Journey to New Life turnaround program. 2. S. Ann Schorfheide, and her sister Helen McGee. 3. Peggy Baker, CSJA and chairperson of KC Development Board; Virginia Coppinger, KC Development Board member; Nan Bone, President STA; Nancy Schorgl, benefactor.

Photos by Nicole Nicoll, CSJA

eventsandhappenings

st. louIs: In celebration of Earth Day, Earth Mama, environmental entertainer and motivational speaker, gave a concert on April 17 in Holy Family Chapel at the motherhouse. Her informative and inspiring presentation blended wisdom and wit with her musical talent.

1. Earth Mama, Joyce Johnson Rouse, environ-mental entertainer, performs a concert in Holy Family Chapel at the motherhouse.2. Earth Mama engages the audience of all ages through dance.3. Sister Clare Bass volunteers to be part of the performance.

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2015 generosItY of JosepH gAlAst. louIs: Thanks to all who participated in this years gala making it such a special evening. We look forward to our 10th anniversary gala next year! 1. 2015 Honorees Mary Kay Wagner, Carmele Hall and Chris Krehmeyer. 2. Carmele Hall being presented her award by S. Marilyn Lott of Province Leadership. 3. Bob and Judy Sieckhaus with S. Barbara Dreher. 4. S. Marilyn Lott, Honoree Mary Kay Wagner, S. Judy Miller and S. Shawn Madigan. 5. Sherry Gerke, S. Donna Gunn, Jeanne Jurging and Richard Raupp. 6. Honoree Chris Krehmeyer with Beyond Housing board members. 7. Walter and Janice Wesley, Jerry Hall, Jason and Allyson Hall.

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2015 JuBIlee CeleBrAtIons

st. louIs: Photos from the 50th and 60th jubilee celebrations represent the joy of the occasions. 1. The golden jubilarians pose outside the chapel in glee. 2. Sister Patricia Gloriod, 50th jubilarian, gets a hug. 3. Golden Jubilarian Sister Janet Kuciejczk and Sister Barbara Jennings share a celebratory moment. 4. Nancy Doerhoff, a former member of the CSJs, shows her joy carrying the banner in the 50th Mass procession. 5. Silver Jubilarian Sister Jane Kelly lectors at the celebration Mass. 6. A group of the 60th Jubilarians pose outside the chapel. Photos by Maria Frank

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soCIetY of BenefACtors mAss & reCeptIonkAnsAs CItY: Over 100-hundred guests gathered at Visitation Parish in Kansas City on Sunday, March 8 for the Society of Benefactors Mass and Reception. The event honored all Kansas City-area patrons of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet for their generous support of the sisters ministries and their retirement needs. Guests, including many CSJ associates, enjoyed mingling and sharing in the days celebration with

the many sisters who came to join in the celebration. Among the highlights of the day was the performance of the Avila University Singers, who sang during Mass. Student volunteers from St. Teresas Academy and Avila Universitys 1650 Society, a student-centered formation program, provided their services in helping to make the day a success.

Photos by Thomas Elfter

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Concert at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Motherhouse

Sara Thomsen Concert & Prayer Service Saturday, Sept. 12 In celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life, enjoy American singer/songwriter Sara Thomsen. Sara conveys spiritual, social and life experiences.

27th Annual Golf Tournament Westborough Country Club, St. Louis Monday, Sept. 21

Enjoy a day on the course and support the mission and ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information visit www.csjsl.org or call 314-678-0328.

Together in Faith Series at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Motherhouse Haunted by God: Life of Dorothy Day Sunday, Sept. 27 Performance by Still Point Theatre Collective, Chicago, Illinois

Be inspired by this one-woman show about the co-founder of the Catholic Worker move-ment. Dorothy Day spent 47 years caring

for the poor and leading the Catholic Church to a more active concern for the needy in the U.S. Still Point Founding Director Lisa Wagner-Carollo follows Dorothy from her days as a 17-year-old Greenwich Village bohemian, through her middle years as a social activist and journalist to her later years as an elderly wife and leader.

Learn more about the event at www.togetherinfaithseries.com.

Come Catch the Fire at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Motherhouse

Whats Behind Door #1 Discernment with Sister Sarah Heger, CSJ & Brian Reavey, lay Marianist Thursday, Oct. 8 Join young adults talking to young adults (18-35) about their faith journeys while giving praise and worship to God. Music by Adam Bitter.

Wine & Chocolateat the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Motherhouse Thursday, Oct. 8

Join us as we celebrate autumn with a lovely evening of wine, chocolate, hors doeuvres and music. Tickets are $30. For more information visit www.csjsl.org or call 314-678-0328.

Treat yourself to an enriching Saturday morning to feed your mind, body and spirit with good company, a hearty breakfast and a dynamic program.

For more information and registration visit www.csjsl.org.

A rewarding experience.

In St. Louis at the Carondelet Motherhouse

Saturday, Oct. 17, Stoking the Fire of Resilience with Cathy Modde, CSJA

Where do you draw strength in the midst of lifes challenges? Join us to explore spiritual sources of resilience and ways we can fan the flames of the resilience so that we can stay strong in hard times.

Saturday, Dec. 5, Candles, Creches and Carols With Sister Mary McGlone, CSJ

What are we waiting for? Join us to take a look at the Advent and Christmas sea-sons with their rich scriptures to explore what they offer us and where they lead us through and beyond the season.

In Kansas City Avila University, Whitfield Center Saturday, Oct. 24, Doing Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love with Becky Holley, CSJ & Mary Jo Logan, CSJ

Jean Vanier is the founder of the LArche Communities, where people with and without disabilities live together in community. Vanier

puts forth his profound understanding of Gods love for each individual and Jesus command to love one another as Ive loved you. Join Sisters Becky and Mary Jo as they celebrate Vanier through stories, songs and the message of LArchechanging the world one heart at a time.

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