Women In Missionary Work

Scope and Contents The issue reflects on the first year after the sale of the Ladysmith motherhouse to Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA), highlighting renovations and its new role serving health, housing, and social service programs. In her President’s Message, Sister Theresa Sandok affirms the partnership as a faithful continuation of the Sisters’ mission. A feature interview profiles Sister Sean Fox, attorney, on law as a ministry of justice and peace. The newsletter also notes community events and...

Scope and Contents This centennial issue celebrates 100 years since the Sisters’ 1912 founding, with over 200 guests attending a Mass presided over by Bishop Peter F. Christensen and a banquet in Ladysmith. Historical highlights recount the six founding Sisters, the opening of St. Mary’s School, and the establishment of St. Mary’s Hospital during the 1918 influenza epidemic. Sister Sandra DeGidio portrays Mother Mary Alphonse during festivities. The issue emphasizes faith, perseverance, and the congregation’s...

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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.