Women In Missionary Work

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The Sisters conclude their centennial year with a gathering at Techny Towers featuring keynote speaker Jamie Manson on the Catholic sacramental worldview. Father John Fontana presides at the Eucharistic liturgy. The President’s Message reflects on the congregation’s charism rooted in Mary and its evolving ministries. The issue also promotes the documentary Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America and highlights contemporary works of service.

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Three Sisters—Mary Lucy Daniels, Geraldine Schulte, and Mary John VanderLoop—celebrate their diamond jubilees, with Sr. Mary McDermott marking 40 years. The President’s Message, “The Time Is Not Now!”, calls for action against gun violence, linking it to the “seamless garment” of life issues. The issue also announces the end of nearly 50 years of Servite ministry in Florida. Jubilees and justice concerns frame the year’s reflection.

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Sisters Theresa Sandok and Barbara Thomalla attend the UNIFAS international conference in the Philippines, focused on solidarity and ministry at the peripheries. The President’s Message, “An Encounter with God,” by Sister Mary Alice Willems, reflects on recognizing God in daily life. The issue highlights the Servite Center’s Prayer Shawl Ministry and continued global collaboration. International solidarity and contemplative reflection shape the edition.

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Sister Barbara Thomalla recounts volunteering at Casa Alitas in Tucson, serving asylum seekers from Central America. The President’s Message praises Catholic Sisters’ nationwide response to immigration needs and highlights Sister Norma Pimentel’s advocacy. The Mary Alphonse Bradley Fund marks 20 years of grant-making for global humanitarian projects. The issue centers on hospitality, dignity, and justice at the U.S.–Mexico border.

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The folder contains detailed information and records from the survey of 10 Catholic elementary schools staffed by Servite Sisters during the 1971-1972 school year.

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The folder contains correspondence between Sr. Virginia Schwartz and the pastor, as well as letters exchanged between Sr. Loretta Lonsdorf and Sr. Rosanne Fogarty, dating from 1974 to 1977.

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The folder contains anniversary books from St. Paul Church in Weirton, West Virginia, documenting significant milestones. One book commemorates the 50th anniversary in 1963, highlighting the church's history, community events, and notable figures. The other book celebrates the 100th anniversary in 2011, offering a comprehensive account of a century of faith, growth, and community service.

Scope and Contents The folder contains documents detailing the history of St. Paul's School and Parish in Weirton, West Virginia, from 1924 to 1974. Included are records from the Servite 50th Jubilee book, a list of sisters who served at the parish and school, and a comprehensive history of the sisters' work at the parish during this period. There are personal accounts and memories of Sister Rosanne Fogarty's contributions in West Virginia, as well as correspondence and reflections from sisters compiled for...

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The folder contains a program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the pipe organ in 2024, along with a list of sisters who taught at Sacred Heart School in Almena, Wisconsin, from 1952 to 1966. It includes historical information about the parish sourced from the Servite 50th Jubilee book. Additionally, there is correspondence between pastors, the major superior of the Sisters, and the Bishop of the Diocese of Superior. The folder also holds two photographs of the school and convent.