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Later, in high school, she was drawn to Franciscan spirituality by members of the School Sisters of St. Francis who taught her at St. Francis Academy in Bethlehem, Pa. Sister entered the community in 1968, made first vows in 1970 and professed final vows in 1977. She has taught in Catholic schools in eastern Pennsylvania and served as director of the former St. Francis Child Care Center in Bethlehem from 1996 to 2000. In 2002, Sister began a 13-year tenure as principal of St. Irenaeus Catholic School in Oakmont, Pa. With an affinity for art and travel, she was awarded Fulbright Scholarships in 2006 and 2007 to study the education systems in Japan and South Korea. “As a principal and teacher, one learns, like Jesus, to attend to the needs of others,” says Sister Carol Ann. “We are representing Jesus Christ and strengthening those around us through our own human interaction. The teaching ministry is a celebration of life and love!” A 2014 recipient of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Golden Apple Award for educators, Sister Carol Ann currently teaches Art and Religion at Northside Catholic Assumption Academy in Pittsburgh and serves as Peace & Justice coordinator for the United States Province. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606239545268-SFLL1OA0A3DZ0LERCA2U/KundukulamGracyOSF.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Gracy Kundukulam, OSF 25th Jubilee Sister Gracy’s infectious smile and endless energy came to the School Sisters of St. Francis by way of the international congregation’s Region of India. Inspired by Sisters she saw offering Communion to sick patients at hospitals in her native Kerala, India, she entered religious life in 1990, made first vows in 1995 and final vows in 2000. A self-described happy but somewhat shy person, Sister spent nearly 10 years at the order’s international headquarters in Rome, Italy, completing her formation, attending nursing school and serving in the congregation’s health clinic there. In 2001, she came to the U.S. to minister as a nurse at the former Marian Hall Home in Pittsburgh, Pa. It was there that Sister Gracy felt called to become a permanent member of the U.S. Province in 2016 to serve, in part, as a caregiver to the community’s elder Sisters. An avid gardener who also loves to cook, Sister Gracy develops care plans for the elderly at Mt. Assisi Place in Pittsburgh and collaborates with other Sisters on decorating the chapel there for special observances. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2020-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-setonhill daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606244387545-4FNDYK6P1XRMQR71GJK5/Sister%2BMary%2BEdmund%2BSpeer%252C%2BSC%252C%2B75-Year%2BJubilarian.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Mary Edmund Speer, SC 75th Jubilee A native of Butler, Sister Mary Edmund Speer entered the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill on September 8, 1945, from Saint Paul Parish. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Seton Hill University and a master’s degree in chemistry from Xavier University, Cincinnati. Sister taught secondary school students in the dioceses of Altoona-Johnstown, Greensburg and Pittsburgh. From 1980 until 1990, she taught students at Butler Catholic School on a part-time basis, while she ministered part-time at Saint Paul Parish. After retiring from the classroom, Sister Mary Edmund served as a pastoral minister at Saint Paul Parish until 2010. She was recognized by the Diocese of Pittsburgh in January 2001 with the Manifesting the Kingdom Award. When Sister Mary Edmund left Butler after 31 years of ministry there, the Rotary Club of Butler County honored her with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Hardworking, caring and prayerful, Sister Mary Edmund continues to serve in the mailroom and at the reception desk at the Sisters of Charity motherhouse, Caritas Christi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606244631801-49ON98QX4M5CRG4LX185/Sister+M.+Philomena+Mannion%2C+SC%2C+75-Year+Jubilarian.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister M. Philomena Mannion, SC 75th Jubilee Sister M. Philomena Mannion entered the Sisters of Charity on September 8, 1945, from Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, Homestead. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education/psychology from Wayne State University and a master’s degree in education/philosophy from the Catholic University of America. Sister was a teacher and administrator from 1945 until 1995, including 44 of those years at The DePaul School for Hearing and Speech. During her tenure there, she served as teacher (1951-1969), principal (1969-1981) and director (1981-1995). Under her watch, DePaul changed from a residential school to a day school and extended services to include early intervention for infants. Speech, language and audiology services were expanded, and psychological, physical, and occupational therapy services were added. DePaul pioneered education for children with cochlear implants and was named a Magnet School for Hearing Loss. Since 1997, Sister M. Philomena has served as a chaplain at Country Meadows Retirement Communities in Bridgeville. Humble and unassuming, Sister M. Philomena, is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2007 DePaul School of Hearing and Speech Star Award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606244696686-0J7IXGUFV8Z7F8L5TYRT/Sister%2BM.%2BEllenita%2BO%2527Connor%252C%2BSC%252C%2B75-Year%2BJubilarian.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister M. Ellenita O’Connor, SC 75th Jubilee Sister M. Ellenita O’Connor entered the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill on September 8, 1945, from Holy Cross Parish, South Side. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Seton Hill University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame. Sister taught in schools of the Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses and the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She ministered for nine years as principal of the former Elizabeth Seton High School in Brookline. After leaving the classroom in 1976, she served as planning director and treasurer of the congregation. In 1989, Sister began a three-year tenure as the manager of Saint Joseph House of Hospitality in the Hill District. In 1990, Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff named Sister M. Ellenita to the Board of the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh and recognized her for distinguished service in the field of housing and redevelopment. Sister returned to Greensburg in 1992 and continued to use her gifts to serve her congregation as project manager for the building of the motherhouse, Caritas Christi, and as a consultant for special projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606244718682-CDHLEDKM4Y4MODBGK36R/Sister+Agnes+Steedle%2C+SC%2C+75-Year+Jubilarian.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Agnes Steedle, SC 75th Jubilee A Pittsburgh native, Sister Agnes Steedle entered the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill on September 8, 1945, from Holy Innocents Parish in Sheraden. She earned a bachelor’s degree (chemistry, Spanish) from Seton Hill University, a master’s degree (chemistry, physics, biology) from Purdue University, and a master’s degree in theology from Saint Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas. Sister Agnes taught in schools of the Altoona-Johnstown, Greensburg, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, and Tucson dioceses. She was principal at Saint James School in Apollo and was the director of religious education at the Catholic Church of Preston County, W.Va., and at Saint John Evangelist Parish in Tucson, Ariz. In 1998, Sister Agnes began ministry as the attendance officer at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. After her retirement, she volunteered at the reception desk at Jeannette District Memorial Hospital and at the administrative offices of the Sisters of Charity. Outgoing and generous, Sister Agnes continues to serve her community with fundraising projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606244770397-2NQ79X9RN8X0CP24OLR6/Sister+Joan+Marie+Madden%2C+SC%2C+75-Year+Jubilarian.JPG 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Joan Marie Madden, SC 75th Jubilee Sister Joan Marie Madden, a native of Pittsburgh, entered the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill on January 1, 1946, from Assumption Parish in Bellevue. She earned a bachelor’s degree in history and English from Seton Hill University and a master’s degree in library science from Duquesne University. Sister Joan Marie taught students of the junior and senior high school level in schools of the Greensburg, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Tucson dioceses. Her longest tenure was at Seton High School in Chandler, Ariz., where she ministered, alternately, as teacher, librarian and registrar until 2009. In May 1996, the beloved teacher was presented the Elizabeth Seton Award in recognition of her commitment, dedication, and leadership to the mission of Seton Catholic High School in Chandler. Endowed with a beautiful singing voice, Sister Joan Marie ministered as a cantor and belonged to choral groups. Devoted to the Holy Eucharist, she believes, as did Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, “In Holy Communion our hearts are the tabernacles of the Divinity.” https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2020-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-divine-redeemer daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606245734071-L1W2OQ6C57U6J7RARN6Z/BacsiSisterMaryCelestineSDR+.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Divine Redeemer https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2020-jubilarians-sisters-of-mercy daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606246354100-74G7LP4EKCYWOM4H1T64/LaboonJoanRSM.jpg.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Joan Laboon, RSM 75th Jubilee The youngest of three Laboon sisters who became Sisters of Mercy, Sister Joan had a varied and distinguished career in education. She taught children in grade schools and high schools in the dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg. She was the chair of an English department and a high school principal. Sister Joan also served as Supervisor and Assistant Superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of San Juan, Puerto Rico. When she retired from education, she worked in admissions at Carlow College and eventually moved on to volunteer and direct volunteers at Mercy Hospital. Perhaps the best kept secrets are Joan’s artistic sensibilities and interior decorator talents, which she applied graciously in the framed scenes of Pittsburgh along the corridor beyond Holy Family Chapel at Mercy. A friend said of her, “I am grateful and amazed at her dedication and talents, which Joan shares so uniquely as a friend, a leader and a prayerful religious woman. To know her is to experience greatness.” Her sisters would likely agree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606246406482-CMSH5HVAZ3O82P6JRO5R/McDonoughFidelisRSM600dpi.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Fidelis McDonough, RSM 75th Jubilee Some years ago, Sister Fidelis McDonough, RSM wrote a reflection on her 60 years as a Sister of Mercy and the motto inscribed in her profession ring: “I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.” Indeed, Fidelis has done many and varied things in her life. She’s a musician, a teacher, an administrator, an executive director and a founder. In her youth, she studied in New York City, in Florence, Italy, at Harvard and at the University of Pittsburgh. Sister addressed the needs of underserved communities in Memphis, Tenn., and in Mississippi and was a vice president in planning areas at Carlow College. In 1999, Fidelis founded Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, taking her vow of service into the neighborhoods surrounding the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse. “When I look at my motto now,” she writes, “I realize how I have changed. But the meaning continues — the robust sentiment of ‘I can do all things’ continues to nourish me.” Fidelis lives in the Mercy Hall Infirmary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606246466208-VF357B33VRFQ6G0B61JW/PelusiSandraRSM.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Sandra Pelusi, RSM 50th Jubilee Taught by the Sisters of Mercy from the age of 4 when she started piano lessons at Mount Mercy, Sandy grew up in Mercy schools where she learned not only music, but also the value of service. With a degree in music from Carlow University, and a master’s degree in counseling from Duquesne University, she has blended her talents for the past 44 years at Mercy Hospital (UPMC Mercy), where she serves as music therapist and chaplain. Sandy launched the Sandwich Project, which brings together a faithful group of volunteers who make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the recipients of Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net medical outreach. “It all started in 1994 when I exercised at lunch time.” Sandy writes. “I’d walk into town and, along the way, I’d see people living under bridges. It moved my heart to do something for them.” After a brief encounter with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of Operation Safety Net, the Sandwich Project was born and continues to this day. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2020-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-joseph-of-baden daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606251578793-ARP7LY3JJEQQKR2SF8TP/CostlowAnthonyCSJ75th.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Anthony Costlow, CSJ 75th Jubilee During her 48 years directing plant maintenance and capital improvements, Sister Anthony Costlow worked to make the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Motherhouse in Baden, Pa., a home. A talented craftswoman and loving caretaker, she managed projects from installing new windows to laying blacktop to replacing the roof. “It was a treat to be able to make it more comfortable for the Sisters,” Sister Anthony says, reflecting on her 75th Jubilee. Moved by the Holy Spirit and Sister Anna Joseph, whom she met in the kitchen of St. John Gualbert’s convent, she entered religious life five months shy of her 18th birthday. At the Infant Home in Ebensburg, Sister Anthony cooked for the babies, “runabouts,” and staff. Back in Baden, her role expanded: cooking three meals a day for more than 200 people. She made time for “side hobbies” — ceramics and framing — creating beautiful works of art that enlivened the Motherhouse halls and sold quickly at the annual Harvest Festival. Sister Anthony is grateful “that God picked” her for such a rewarding and joy-filled life, and especially for the blessings she’s received from the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606251559525-KZE10R3JCQQZ7LWM0PCZ/MannionSilveriaCSJ75.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Silveria Manion, CSJ 75th Jubilee As a third-grader at St. Veronica in Ambridge, Pa., Sister Silveria Mannion first pondered religious life after experiencing the kind and joyful spirit of her teacher, Sister Mildred (Ildephonse) Boeh. Known for gentle nature, Sister Silveria ministered in education for more than 45 years in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh, Greensburg and Altoona-Johnstown. She taught at St. Bernard, Assumption and Holy Rosary (Pittsburgh) before becoming a guidance counselor at the Diocesan Child Care Center in 1961. She also served as a counselor and teacher at Quigley (Baden) from 1972 to 1981 and taught art and religion at St. James (Sewickley) from 1984 to 1999. “I loved to learn, and I loved the children no matter what age they were,” she says, reflecting on her 75th Jubilee. After returning to the Motherhouse in 1999, Sister Silveria served 10 years as sacristan in the Chapel. Embracing each new ministry, she continues to warmly greet all visitors to the Motherhouse. Sister Silveria credits her parents for modeling God’s love for their nine children and inspiring her devotion to the children she would later teach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606251525068-G0EHLYUTRRY3FZUINQWH/RooneyFrancesCSJ75th.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Frances Rooney, CSJ 75th Jubilee “My life has been full of invitations from God, and when I accept, I am full of happiness, peace and joy,” says Sister Frances Rooney, reflecting on her 75th Jubilee. From 1948 to 1964, Sister Frances taught in Pittsburgh diocesan schools, including Assumption, St. Thomas More and St. Veronica. When asked to become director of religious education at Christ the King in Ambridge, Sister Frances first experienced sadness about leaving the “first love” of the classroom. But the new ministry opened her to “the value of the laity.” That 10-year transformative ministry led to similar parish roles at St. Columbkille and St. Catherine. With an Irish wit and engaging smile, Sister Frances said “yes” again when asked to become an aide at the Citiparks Senior Center. Inspired by the faith of her parents and siblings who grew up poor, Sister Frances never forgot the generosity of neighbors who left groceries at their doorstep. The first in her family to reach 90, Sister Frances sheepishly admits that her prayer intentions sometimes include her own request for the grace of a new day. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2020-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-holy-family-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606252245429-VHZE822GWF3ZZJ26V339/UlrichTrinaMarieCSFN.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2020-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-humility-of-mary daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606252967470-9NDVWF48HKXQ8WW0N9UM/HurleyMaryHM.JPG 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Mary Hurley, HM 75th Jubilee Sister Mary Hurley (formerly Sister Ellen Francis) currently volunteers as rapid response coordinator for the Cleveland InterReligious Task Force on Central America and for Common Ground’s Earth Camp program in Oberlin, Ohio. Sister Mary began her years of ministry in education as a teacher and administrator at several Catholic high schools in northeastern Ohio. She became involved in education/outreach ministry in Cleveland and was the first director of the West Side Catholic Center. She has served as coordinator of peace and justice education/advocacy in Cleveland and in San Antonio, Texas. She has also ministered with refugees and migrants in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and in Indiantown, Fla. As staff assistant at Common Ground: The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal in Oberlin, her ministry focused on Earth and environmental education. She gratefully celebrates the gifts of love, support and challenge from all who have shared her life’s journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1606252997586-D21RP251FOMG6WM1H6VI/LardieJeanTobinHM.jpg 2020 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Toby Lardie, HM 50th Jubilee Since 2009, Sister Jean Tobin Lardie (Sister Toby) has served on the leadership team of her community — four years as a council member and since 2013 as the pastoral leader. She previously served as a teacher and principal in Catholic elementary schools and did parish youth work and religious education. From 1986 to 1995 she ministered as a member of the Cleveland Diocesan Mission Team in La Libertad, El Salvador. She served another nine years at the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio, Texas, until 2006. From 2007 until 2013 she served part time on the staff of the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking in northeastern Ohio. “Being in the midst of violence and poverty and seeing the worst that humanity can do opened my eyes to see the seeds and the flowers of the best that people offer, many times through simple gestures of goodness,” Sister Toby says. “I’m filled with gratitude and blessed with amazing hope and promise for what God’s plan holds in the future.” https://www.sistersofwpa.org/little-dresses-of-love daily 0.75 2021-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1614029279824-UNLCZY2C6U4TAVHT1JIQ/image-asset.jpeg Little Dresses of Love Sister Elaine Hromulak (center) and her former students from Texas display a batch of dresses they made for impoverished children. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/growth-at-nazareth-prep daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1613425889602-E1GOMDITX0WHYKEWFISP/IMG_8336.jpg Growth at Nazareth Prep Sister Linda Yankoski speaks to students at Nazareth Prep in Pittsburgh. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/grandparents-raising-grandchildren daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1613426766688-8Z481KIG8LNBYYLHBFWH/GRG%2B-%2BGroup.jpg Grandparents Raising Grandchildren The pandemic didn’t stop this GRG group from meeting — albeit while masked and practicing social distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1613426852340-O4BUZYPBSPGTNDDE05IB/GRG.jpg Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Sister Georgine, center bottom, with the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group that celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2021. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/masks-as-ministry daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1613427326985-S5LAT6CWU4NV6ZGTGW0G/Sister-Gerrie-Grandpre-with-stack-of-masks-300x270.jpg Masks as Ministry Sister Gerrie with a stack of masks sewn for the Beaver County Jail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1613427302074-WTTOBTO544I0JPZCOFK1/Sister-Gerrie-Grandpre-sewing-masks-296x300.jpg Masks as Ministry Sister Gerrie sews masks on her Singer Featherweight, a family heirloom. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/all-the-buzz daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1614027806552-HNHGRRD8JD0Z54ZAJJO7/Bees.jpg All the Buzz Sister Lyn works with her beloved bees. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/making-an-impact daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1614033069807-L4JO8OQ8GB8G3XFPU8UO/HMFarm1.JPG Making an Impact Sister Linda Valasik, HM, directs volunteers in the Villa Maria Farm Greenhouse. Farm volunteers support the Villa Maria Farm in various ways throughout the year to help the sisters carry out their mission of bringing more abundant life to God’s people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1614033213914-1DXXLIAOAD1VHQ20W3Z1/HMFarm2.jpg Making an Impact Sister Marjorie Haidet, HM, seeds starter plants in the Villa Maria Farm Greenhouse. Although the sisters are no longer involved in the day-to-day physical labor of running the farm, many still volunteer to start plants in the greenhouse. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/confirm daily 0.75 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1615400094114-B3YTQJ16HRDRNQF5SGOA/shutterstock_1376618999.jpg Confirm https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubiliarians daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8b23fbad-c2f8-4c83-ab5b-67c523dd2041/AdobeStock_320285960.jpg 2022 Jubiliarians https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-joseph-of-baden daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629983209829-0KW3GCKS2GDFWZWDJJXW/McCoyEleanorCSJ.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Eleanor McCoy, CSJ 80th Jubilee “A coal miner’s daughter,” Sister Eleanor (Kenneth) McCoy fondly recalls teaching as the great joy of her life. “I really loved my students,” she says, grateful to spend 25 years forming the hearts and minds of elementary students in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh, Altoona-Johnstown, and Columbus, Ohio. Entering the community from St. Bonaventure in Blacklick in 1941, Sister Eleanor first set foot in the classroom at St. Bede’s in Pittsburgh (1944). She later taught at St. John in Johnstown (1949-55), Sacred Heart in Altoona (1956-63), and St. Pius X in Reynoldsville, Ohio, (1963-67) before transitioning into parish ministry at St. Thomas More in Bethel Park (1970-71), St. Paul in Butler (1971-80), and Christ the Divine Teacher in Chippewa (1987-91) as director of religious education. For seven years, Sister Eleanor coordinated religious education for the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese in West Virginia, a focus rooted in her conviction that “the most effective religious education takes place on the adult level.” She served as a driver and as assistant sacristan in the chapel upon her return to the Motherhouse in 1992. Prayer forms the center of community life for Sister Eleanor, whose quiet devotion, kindness to all, and tender smile evince the joy of God’s love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629983287712-2XUONBKKPRW3MRXU48QY/SuhaydaMonicaCSJ.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Monica Suhayda, CSJ 75th Jubilee Sister Monica (John Baptist) Suhayda has ministered alongside the Shoshone and Arapaho people on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming for nearly five decades. She arrived at St. Stephens Indian Mission in 1974 to serve as an alcohol counselor, but instead spent a year leading the religious education department. A former educator and principal, the familiarity of teaching eased her transition to reservation life. Sister Monica established weekly meetings centered on spiritual, educational and social wellbeing to reduce substance abuse. It was the mission’s first attempt to address the problem devastating its people. Sister Monica’s casual and approachable counseling method helped “open the door” to sobriety for countless individuals and families. Fondly referred to as an “elder,” Sister Monica now ministers as curator of the Heritage Center and Gift Shop, which she launched years earlier as a display of crafts offered to fund outreach and counseling materials. The center celebrates tribal artistry and craftsmanship and serves as a gathering place where Sister Monica continues to share the warmth of God’s love. “What I may have given [the Shoshone and Arapaho people] is minimal to what I have received from them,” she wrote in a reflection in 1982 – a sentiment that remains in her heart. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-school-sisters-of-st-francis daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1630529398959-MH0741SDU7LYT71BIPIR/Sister+Marietta+Bankos+2021.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-sisters-of-divine-providence daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629987341838-3TNFB2ZZHT2EB8OV15SB/Margaret+Mary+Wagner_CDP_75.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - +Sister Margaret Mary Wagner, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Margaret Mary Wagner, formerly Sister Philip Neri, entered religious life from St. Mary’s Church in Pine Creek, Pa. Her decision to enter religious life was influenced by her feeling that there was more to life than just having a good time at the prom. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Duquesne University and a master’s degree in education from Marygrove College. She was a teacher and principal for more than 45 years in the greater Pittsburgh area and Michigan. She was a pastoral minister in West Virginia, Virginia and Erie, Pa. (St. Luke Church, 1996–00); a chaplain at Harmarville-Health South in Pittsburgh (2001-11); and cared for her sister until her death (2011-15). Since 2000, she has been in prayer ministry and the librarian at St. Mary's in Glenshaw, Pa. Self-described as prayerful, generous and thoughtful, Sister Margaret Mary enjoys reading, watching game shows on TV and talking to other Sisters. “I enjoy interacting with other Sisters mostly because I lived in the country and enjoy hearing the stories of the ‘city girls,’” she says. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629987373707-GWEKZ5RJQBTYGE9I53JN/Anne+Winschel_CDP_75.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Anne Winschel, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Anne Winschel has been a spiritual director for more than 30 years. Formerly Sister Carolyn, she entered religious life from St. Mary in Glenshaw, Pa. She credits her parents’ faith, St. Mary’s church and school, and her aunt (her father’s sister), Sister Alacoque, as greatly influencing her vocation. Her sister, Sister Carolyn Winschel, formerly Sister Jean Francis, is also a Sister of Divine Providence. The early part of her ministry was in elementary education. She taught at St. Joseph in Braddock, Pa. (1949-51), St. Mary in McKees Rocks, Pa. (1951-52), St. Anne in Castle Shannon, Pa. (1952-53), Our Lady Queen of Peace in Harper Woods, Mich. (1953-57), All Saints in Etna, Pa. (1957-59), St. Martin in Pittsburgh’s West End (1959-62) and Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, Pa. (1962-66). She was novice director (1966-71; 72-75); a member of the administrative Leadership Council (1975-80); and assistant to the provincial director (1980-85). After a one-year sabbatical at Boston College and Weston School of Theology, she became the diocesan associate director of vocations for the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio (1986-90), as well as part-time lecturer at the Pontifical College, Josephinum (1988-90). She was the diocesan delegate for religious for the Diocese of Pittsburgh (1990–2000); mentor director on the vowed membership team for the Marie de la Roche Province in Pittsburgh (2000-07), and mentor in the membership program (2006-14). Presently, she is a spiritual director for the Divine Providence Retreat Ministry, a ministry she has fostered since 2001. Of living her Community’s charism, she says, “I believe that God’s Providence is made visible in encouraging others to be open to the power and love of God in each ordinary moment in life, as well as in the big moments. Whether you offer a simple greeting to someone in the hallway, a smile on Facetime or Zoom, or a phone call to another in need, they are all ways of making God’s presence and providence more visible in our world.” Self-described as spirit-driven, sensitive, caring and committed, Sister Anne enjoys listening to music, reflecting, praying, being with and listening to others in relationships (personal and professional) and being present to the mysterious presence of the Holy in all that is. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-felician-sisters-of-north-america daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629988514316-ZC5ANRZZMA5XRPVEYOWS/Bernas%2C+SM+Denise+-+Felician+Sisters.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Felician Sisters of North America - Sister M. Denise Bernas, CSSF 50th Jubilee Felician Sister Mary Denise Bernas is celebrating her 50th jubilee. She is currently the sub manager and activities coordinator for Leo Meyer Manor in McKees Rocks, a speaker for the Felician Sisters’ care centers and certified in sign chi do, the art of moving prayer. Prior ministries include 16 years as the activity coordinator and physical therapy assistant at St. Anne Home in Greensburg and 12 years as the activity director and volunteer coordinator at the Life Enrichment Center in Port Charlotte, Fla. She cites her work with the elderly as her most rewarding ministry. “They are full of wisdom, age and grace,” she says “I am most grateful to be able to follow our beloved Foundress Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, imitating her boundless love of God and surrendering to his will through compassionate service, total availability and concern for the salvation of all people. Deo Gratias.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629988583541-KW9NRR67EWK5WL0CVHQY/S+Josephine+Maria+Kaczor+PA+IMG_0750.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Felician Sisters of North America - Sister Josephine Marie Kaczor, CSSF 25th Jubilee Felician Sister Josephine Maria Kaczor is celebrating her 25th jubilee. She was born in Rzeszow, Poland, and entered the Felician Sisters as a postulant on October 16, 1996. During her time in Pittsburgh, Pa., she ministered as a personal care assistant at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent in Coraopolis and assistant manager of Leo Meyer Manor in McKees Rocks. From 2005 to 2009, she served as the assistant to the local minister at the generalate in Rome, Italy. She currently ministers as a seamstress and performs other house duties at Blessed Mary Angela Convent in Buffalo, N.Y. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-humility-of-mary daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629989146712-1OONG05VDOS2R1XXCI4M/DiMatteo%2CMaryJeanMidge.JPG 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-seton-hill daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629989514691-ANQE7D0CBBOWD4YYMNOB/FarabaughMarieClareSCSH.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-francis-of-the-providence-of-god daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629990249518-KP3MFYXWOJB13UZPS9ZP/Miriam+Racas+OSF+80.JPG 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-sisters-of-mercy daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629991157160-499P8PD6MH4PW4OAQ145/Marie+Celine+Coan+RSM.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Marie Celine Coan, RSM 75th Jubilee The autobiographical shadow box outside Sister Marie Celine’s room at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse has a great intro: “I was born dead.” This is literally true. She was resuscitated at birth, 94 years ago. What a way to begin life! And what a life she’s lived! Marie Celine first met the Sisters of Mercy as a student at St. Xavier Academy in Latrobe, and she cherishes those memories. An educator at heart, she loved teaching first and second grade children at St. Colman, St. Peter (North Side), and Epiphany. She remembers the expressions of awe on children’s faces when they realized that they understood something, and she loved preparing them for First Communion. Called to the State of Indiana to care for family who were ill, she engaged in pastoral care at the local Mercy Hospital, and in some nursing homes. This became her fulltime ministry when she returned to Pittsburgh, serving in Parish Social Services at St. Colman, Turtle Creek until 1994, and at Mercy Senior Care: St. Joseph’s until 2002. Today, Marie Celine is faithful to her ministry of prayer. Thanks to the folks who saved her life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629991231667-EXZHR8VNYVZ4GPDB6M5W/Ann+Driscoll+RSM.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Ann Driscoll, RSM 75th Jubilee Sister Ann Driscoll remarked: “I had never, in any way, considered a life of Ministry. We didn’t even have Sisters in my small town!” That changed when she attended Mercy School of Nursing. She and another student in her class, Mary Ann Karas, entered the Sisters of Mercy on the same day. For the first 23 years, Sister Ann — formerly Sister M. Annunciata — taught in various schools throughout the dioceses of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, and San Juan Puerto Rico. In 1967, she traveled to a mission in Peru, newly established by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. With four months of immersive language training in Lima, she went on to Chimbote, a radically poor fishing village, 280 miles north, along the Pacific Coast. Sister Ann served in Chimbote for 18 years, teaching math, organizing choirs, playing the organ, and visiting people in their homes. “It was the best thing that ever happened to me,” she said. Upon return to Pittsburgh, Sister Ann was Director of Religious Education in Pittsburgh diocesan schools. At the age of 65, she embarked on yet another new ministry, becoming chaplain at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “My time in Puerto Rico, Peru, and a brief sabbatical in Guatemala was a gift, life-changing experiences that widened my world view. Today, she brings those rich life experiences to her ministry of prayer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629991451268-UL4F8FNDFYY88E59HEXP/Ann+Hostovich%2C+RSM.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Ann Hostovich, RSM 75th Jubilee Sister Ann Hostovich entered the Sisters of Mercy from St. Vincent Parish in Latrobe, Pa. From 1946 until 1993, she served in education as a teacher, guidance counselor and principal in numerous schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and in the Archdiocese of Miami, Fla. Upon retiring from education, Sister Ann — formerly Sister M. Antoinette — moved to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where she worked at Holy Cross Hospital in the Public Relations and Spiritual Care departments. When she returned to Pittsburgh, she volunteered in the community archives and other areas of the motherhouse. Today, she embraces the ministry of prayer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1629991534920-W022VWH92GZXPLSKIJJZ/Mary+Ann+Karas+RSM.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Mary Ann Karas, RSM 75th Jubilee Sister Mary Ann grew up in Derry, Pa., not knowing the Sisters of Mercy. She attended a traditional, public high school, and in the afternoons, she went to business school. At some point, she worked at Mercy Hospital where someone asked her “Why don’t you try nursing?” So, she did — at the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She didn’t finish, however, because she joined the Sisters of Mercy. Sister Mary Ann became a teacher and a principal, serving more than 40 years in education. A wholistic approach to parents, students, and teachers connected her to them — so much so that she still hears from some of them. Sister Mary Ann — formerly Sister M. Zachary — retired from teaching in 1990. After a two-year hiatus, she served as director of environmental services at the Motherhouse. It was a time of drastic change. Retired Sisters were living at Mercy Hospital during the construction of a new infirmary, Mercy Hall. Sister Mary Ann worked with Sisters and staff to create a smooth transition to the new living quarters. “Whatever she did,” a friend commented, “she did with her whole heart and soul.” Today, Sister Mary Ann brings that same approach to her ministry of prayer. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2021-jubilarians-other-communities daily 0.75 2021-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1630426450948-15DTOX71UQ6LJEQEMAGO/Sister+Marita+Juras.jpg 2021 Jubilarians | Other Communities - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/ccc-member-info daily 0.75 2022-01-26 https://www.sistersofwpa.org/catholic-sisters-week-2022 daily 0.75 2022-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/951785e6-0ce5-40a7-9e8a-0a90fe539e96/Sisters+Sarah+Crotty%2C+Mary+Pellegrino%2C+and+Sally+Witt+at+Beaver+County+Earth+Week+Rally+in+2021.jpg Catholic Sisters Week 2022 - Make it stand out Sisters Sarah Crotty, Mary Pellegrino and Sally Witt of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden take part in a Beaver County Earth Week Rally in 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/2e1f8fcd-0e49-4db2-bf2c-feba20487da7/Rain+Barrels+at+CSJ+Community+Gardens.jpg Catholic Sisters Week 2022 - Make it stand out Barrels in place at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden’s Community Gardens allow for the efficient reuse of rainwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/cacfa422-66a0-47e9-8bfb-a0aaa006a303/SHM_LandCommittee.JPG Catholic Sisters Week 2022 - Make it stand out Members of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary Villa Land Committee include HM Sisters, Associates, Covenant Companions, and land management staff. They help guide the religious order’s efforts to promote sustainability and simplicity on the land for which the community is responsible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/636ca727-976c-4c11-8318-380fcf71df40/SHM_HD.JPG Catholic Sisters Week 2022 - Make it stand out Sister Marie Ruegg helps prepare herbs for a make your own herbal vinegar activity at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden annual Harvest Day celebration in 2019. Though the event has been on hold for the past few years, the sisters normally host the celebration so they can share the beauty of the land at Villa Maria Farm and the local community can enjoy some outdoor fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/83d25296-c555-4761-b5f5-0dbcea3cf24d/166395819_1412352145795119_9134008924507112211_n.jpg Catholic Sisters Week 2022 - Make it stand out Folks of all ages can learn about sustainable farming, caring for the environment and helping the less fortunate through the School Sisters of St. Francis Monocacy Farm Project ministry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a166eefc-37dd-4676-8e0d-b2963ed87c3b/2022+Care+for+Earth_CDP+facebook+posts_4.jpg Catholic Sisters Week 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-seton-hill daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/2c8c4b57-ae38-4bb0-8990-769f8929bf45/Sister+Mary+Endress.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-sisters-of-divine-providence daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5791e4f6-a88c-4f0e-8a4d-9064af512d0e/Sister+Mary+Kriley.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - +Sister Mary Kriley, CDP 80th Jubilee Sister Mary Kriley, CDP (formerly Sister Philomene) entered religious life from St. Mary parish in Herman, Pa. The eighth of 12 children, she followed her father’s sister, two of her mother’s sisters, and her own older sister, Sister Sylvester, into the same community. Sister Mary credits her mother, prayer and desire to follow Christ in a more fulfilling way as most influencing her decision to enter religious life. Although she wanted to be a nurse, the superior at the time asked her to teach, which she did for 11 years in the primary grades. Her desire to be a nurse was eventually fulfilled, and she spent 18 years as an operating room supervisor. She also took care of the infirm Sisters at Providence Heights for 13 years. She enjoyed hearing many stories of the early years of the Community and how earlier members had struggled to give their all to those they taught and nursed. “This fills me with a sense of gratitude for the sacrifice others made to pave the way for me today,” Sister says. “One important lesson I learned was ‘age is a continuation of how you lived your life.’” After caring for the infirm Sisters, she took a brief sabbatical. During this time, she began working with a Sister who served at St. Thomas Parish and St. Michael Mission in Braxton County, W.Va. The beauty and low-key living of the area enticed her, and, in 1994, she moved there and began ministering at St. Michael’s in Burnsville. She visited the sick and homebound in the area, ministering not only to their physical and spiritual needs. She went on to become the pastoral assistant at St. Thomas in Gassaway, where she directed a food pantry and thrift store for the people of Braxton County, continuing to visit Burnsville for many years to deliver clothing. She is now engaged in prayer ministry. Self-described as healthy, willing and desiring to be a true religious, Sister Mary has enjoyed praying for vocations and working with the poor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/859a06d9-5c6e-4514-9b16-63004fae040f/Sister+Maureen+Grabowski.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Maureen Grabowski, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Maureen Grabowski, CDP entered the Sisters of Divine Providence from St. Boniface parish in Penn, Pa. She credits one of her Sister teachers, who she felt was very close to God, as well as feeling God's pull, as influencing her decision to enter religious life. She came to religious life thinking she would do small tasks around the convent, but she mostly desired to help the elderly Sisters. God's plan was otherwise. Educated at Duquesne University and Notre Dame University. Sister Maureen became a teacher and child caregiver, which she thoroughly enjoyed. From 1950 to 1985, she taught elementary grades and CCD to high school students in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Arizona. In 1985, the St. Anne Day Care Center in Castle Shannon, Pa., opened, providing Sister Maureen the opportunity to be with the very young. In 1988, she moved to San Antonio, Texas, to minister as a house parent/childcare worker at St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home, a long-term residential facility is for abused, neglected and dependent children. Sister Maureen always felt called to work with underprivileged children, so she considers the time she spent in Texas challenging yet satisfying. She recalls how thrilling it was for her to hear the children say, “Tell us about Jesus ... tell us a Bible story.” When she returned to Pittsburgh in the latter part of 1989, she ministered at Providence Heights Alpha School, as a private nanny, and at UPMC Children's House. In 1992, Sister Maureen's poem Winter Days of Mist and Darkness was published in On the Threshold of a Dream, Vol. III. Now semi-retired, Sister Maureen is dedicated to prayer ministry and likes to visit the sick Sisters at St. Joseph’s Center. Self-described as interested, kind, curious, gentle and compassionate, Sister Maureen loves the outdoors, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, and anything regarding children. Sister Maureen says, “To me, the most important way is a simple lifestyle and a prayerful spirit, as exemplified by the founder and foundress of the Sisters of Divine Providence.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/6dca4749-898c-44b0-b7a7-47ea129bc415/Sister+Mary+Weatherly.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - +Sister Mary Weatherly, CDP 80th Jubilee Sister Mary Weatherly, CDP (formerly Sister Pius) entered religious life from St. Mary’s parish in Beaver Falls, Pa. Her decision to enter religious life was greatly influenced by the prayerfulness and cheerfulness of the Sisters at her home parish. “The charism of our community is trust in Divine Providence. As I entered the community that was the purpose of my life — to be true to this calling,” Sister says. Sister Mary holds a bachelor of education from Duquesne University and a master of arts from the University of America. As an educator, she served as both an elementary school teacher and principal from 1941 to 1980. With a certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association, she ministered in speech therapy from 1980 t0 2005. Sister Mary was also a pastoral associate and volunteered as a daycare worker at St. Anne’s in Castle Shannon, Pa., from 1997 to 2009. Since 2010 she has been in prayer ministry. She describes herself as a happy religious, enthusiastic teacher and joyful member of the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/25319321-1af0-4d77-b5b3-0c9148126f26/Sister+Charlene+Shaaf.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Charlene Schaaf, CDP 50th Jubilee Sister Charlene Schaaf, CDP entered religious life from St. Luke parish in Erie, Pa. Sister Charlene served as an elementary music teacher in various parochial schools and as a pastoral associate and liturgy/music director in parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. She got her first two units of CPE through Duquesne University and later earned four more units at Presbyterian/St. Luke Hospital in Denver. She was the spiritual services director at St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs, Col. (1996-1999); staff chaplain at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver (2000-2005); and night/weekend chaplain at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Col. (2005-2010). A certified spiritual director, Sister guided several directees through the Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program in Colorado Springs (2005-2010) and served as fifth grade teacher and music/liturgy director at St. Louis Parish in Louisville, CO (2008-2010). In 2010, Sister Charlene returned to her hometown in Erie to care for her aging mother. In her free time, she taught music for five years at Neighborhood Art House, an afterschool program for low-income students. She also spent eight years as choir director at St. Lawrence Parish in Albion, Pa.; was a substitute music teacher at her former high school, Mercyhurst Preparatory School in Erie (2010-2022); and chaplain at UPMC Hamot medical center. Currently chaplain at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, Col., Sister Charlene often plays guitar and other instruments at the Sisters’ annual Assembly and other special liturgical events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/64e43cec-4c08-44ee-baee-195e08cd73dc/Sister+Dorothy+Ransil.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Dorothy Ransil, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Dorothy Ransil, CDP formerly Sister Rose Bernard, entered religious life from Saint Norbert parish in Overbrook, Pa. She credits the Sisters of Divine Providence — who taught her for eight years at St. Norbert School — for influencing her decision to enter religious life. Sister Dorothy's sister, the late Sister Michele Ransil, was also a Sister of Divine Providence. Sister Dorothy earned a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Mercy College. As a young child, she took up drawing, and she loved the process of starting with a blank page and then drawing something from scratch or trying to recreate an image. She recalls that the years she spent in art training were long and difficult, going to school on Saturdays, summers and evenings. It took her 20 years to earn her bachelor's degree from Mount Mercy and three years to earn a Master of Education in Art at the University of Pittsburgh, partly because of teaching full time and spending eight years in Puerto Rico. She is grateful that the Community afforded her the opportunity and experience. Sister Dorothy ministered at Divine Providence Academy as an art teacher and assistant principal (1978-1984); at Serra Catholic High School as an art teacher and counselor (1984-2007); and at Providence Art Center at St. Sylvester Convent in Brentwood, Pa., as an art teacher (2008-2020). Her classes included pencil, pen and ink, painting and much more. Of Sister Dorothy's ministry, Sister Barbara McMullen, CDP, says, “Reverencing beauty in our world and helping others discover and appreciate it through art ministry is a sacred task." Sister Dorothy says, “I want to share my knowledge and art skills with those who have the desire to learn about art but have had little opportunity to do so. I offer the students a base upon which to build their knowledge of art and their art skills, opening a wide new world. What she has found most satisfying, rewarding and, at times, surprising is being allowed to witness over and over the work of Providence in her students' lives and how so many of them have been able to use their art training by educating, inspiring and delighting those whose lives they have touched. With the pandemic, Sisters’ art classes at St. Sylvester's came to an abrupt end. The convent and school were also sold, so she set up an art studio in Providence Heights and keep in touch with her students. “Being a very close group, missing their art experience and each other, they rented a room and meet every Tuesday as they did before the pandemic began,” Sister Dorothy says. “They send me their work for suggestions and I continue to guide them as best I can." Self-described as creative, caring and persevering, Sister Dorothy enjoys reading and crossword puzzles. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-humility-of-mary daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/040b8fbe-cbb4-468d-8e07-e945df5f26d1/Sister+Barbara+Wincik.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-joseph-of-baden daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d3825f17-540f-4215-b96b-52512e8b7b9e/Sister+Maliya+Hock.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Maliya Hock, CSJ 75th Jubilee Though she softly describes herself as “self-contained,” Sister Maliya Hock felt called to live “in service to others” as a student at Mount Gallitzin High School. She and her sibling, the late Sister Francis de Sales Hock, were taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Titus in Aliquippa and experienced the richness of their mother’s deep prayer life. Sister Maliya nurtured the hearts and minds of children in the Pittsburgh and Altoona-Johnstown dioceses for more than five decades. She recalls fond memories of teaching third through sixth grade at St. Joseph in Natrona during her first year as an educator. She returned to St. Joseph several years later to teach high school science to many of those same students. She also ministered as a teacher at Annunciation in Pittsburgh; St. Joseph Academy in Ebensburg; St. James in Sewickley; and as principal at St. Bede, St. Raphael, and Nativity schools in Pittsburgh. An ardent reader of poetry and historical novels, Sister Maliya’s caring presence instilled a love of learning that encouraged her students to overcome obstacles in the classroom and beyond. She remains grateful for the “help of God” to carry the charism with her each day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8b101a3e-7389-4b66-9461-593733aa1735/Sister+Ruth+Bearer.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Ruth Bearer, CSJ 70th Jubilee Describing religious life as “a challenge filled with peace and joy,” Sister Ruth “Paulus” Bearer was an educator for 10 years before becoming the first sister in the Congregation to receive a master’s degree in social work. From 1967 to 1974, Sister Ruth was Associate Director of the Social Work Department at Georgetown University Hospital, and subsequently served as Supervisor of Social Services in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. In 1981, she became Associate Director of Focus On Renewal, and seven years later, was elected to the Congregation’s Leadership Team. She later returned to F.O.R. to serve 18 years at its family health center. A prolific writer of prose, Sister Ruth authored a book on the history of F.O.R in 2018, and for at least 30 years has creatively expressed her life experiences in a compilation of writings called “Ruth’s Rambling,” a constant source of reflection for her. For her commitment to serving vulnerable neighbors through F.O.R. health centers, Sister Ruth was awarded the diocese’s Manifesting the Kingdom Award in 2009. Ten years later, the Education Room of F.O.R.’s Hilltop clinic was dedicated in her honor. Quiet and unassuming, Sister Ruth says, “God nudged me slowly and gently into places where I had never been. Each place was gift.” https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-benedictine-sisters-of-pittsburgh daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/310b6dc6-b665-4938-bd5e-9a7a5c6fe76d/Sister+Judith+Griner.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - Sister Judith Ann Criner, OSB 50th Jubilee As a Benedictine woman, Sister Judith Ann Criner sees her life as a dedication and giving of service to others who need whatever assistance she can give. To quote sister: “This is one of the major reasons that I have presently pursued the IFC certification in Life Coaching.” Sister is a native of Jeannette, Pa., and her early years were influenced by her mother’s strong pillars of commitment to God, family, Church, and service. Since her entrance into the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh on August 29, 1967, Sister has experienced a variety of ministries in education, healthcare, Director of the Benedictine Senior Center, and established the Development and Public Relations Office of the Benedictine Sisters. Presently, Sister Judith is a member of the Benedictine Council, a healthcare director for the Benedictine Sisters, as well as archivist and life coach. Over her 50 years in community, Sister Judith has enjoyed reading, photography, good movies and being with family and friends. Sister is celebrating her Golden Jubilee this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a7cacba3-0f23-4c1d-8116-fd3e9027c85a/Sister+Michele+Farabaugh.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - Sister Michele Farabaugh, OSB 25th Jubilee When you first meet Sister Michele (Shelly) Farabaugh, you are immediately taken by her passion for service with others. Born in Carroltown, Pa., Sister Shelly is the ninth of 10 children. Sister’s motto, “The Glory of God is a person fully Alive,” influenced her decision to enter religious life. This journey took her to the Benedictine Sisters in 1967 for three years. After she left the community, she ministered in Appalachia for several years before moving back to Pennsylvania for family reasons. Then, after 25 years, she returned to the Benedictine Community as a trained social worker and therapist. For the past nine years you could find Sister at the Salvation Army Family Caring Center working with all configurations of families, helping them rebuild lives touched by trauma, mental health, substance abuse, and housing instability. In working as a clinical social worker and as a member of a monastic community, Sister finds that her life and work are deeply joined. Sister Shelly is celebrating 25 consecutive years in community life. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b5b032ac-5d9f-4f47-9b55-5bcbfef27097/Sister+Annamare+Pavlik+2.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-holy-family-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/7e574a9f-973f-4fdb-a515-1acc5dc78563/G3mEXJsl.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Mary Lou Kwiatkowski, CSFN 50th Jubilee The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Sr. Mary Lou Kwiatkowski, CSFN. For nearly 20 years, Sister Mary Lou devoted her life ministering in several nursing and healthcare positions, tending to the physical and spiritual needs of the people of God. She continued to build on her education as a nurse throughout her time at Holy Family Manor in Pittsburgh and St. Leonard’s Home in Hollidaysburg. In the late 1990s, Sister Mary Lou transitioned her ministry into pastoral care at Mercy Hospital in Altoona. She joyfully spent a number of years serving as a healthcare coordinator and hospital chaplain. Embodying the spirit of Blessed Mary of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, Foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Sr. Mary Lou is always ready and willing to serve where needed. She presently gives of her time and incredible talents to the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Office of Archives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a02931b2-8e37-4bea-acbd-d17f3d07874a/pmBk1SpC.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Linda Yankoski, CSFN 50th Jubilee The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Sister Linda Yankoski, CSFN. For over 40 years, Sister Linda has given of her service to Holy Family Institute (HFI), where she currently serves as executive director. In addition to her work at HFI, Sister Linda was instrumental in establishing Nazareth Prep, a Catholic school focused on bridging the education-to-employment skills gap for students who have been untapped for STEAM careers. She has also played an active role in many professional and community organizations and boards, including: Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA; Council on Accreditation, New York; FEI, Milwaukee; chairperson of Catholic Charities, USA, D.C.; Duquesne University; Community Care Behavioral Health Organization; and Mercy Hospital in Altoona. A tireless champion for children, Sister Linda embodies that families indeed are the heart of the Nazareth mission. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-holy-spirit daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d5bb7e92-b6e4-426d-95ba-327540df4e7e/se7s0WjT.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Spirit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/891b7f13-2c0b-4d08-adb2-16cf7a9bf526/mg9L9-MM.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Spirit https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-school-sisters-of-st-francis daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/dcf753e3-a371-4281-9213-a6a99b281cfa/Sister+Norberta+Kralosky.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - +Sister Norberta Kralosky, OSF 75th Jubilee Sister Norberta (Veronica) Kralosky entered the School Sisters of St. Francis in 1945 from St. Gabriel Parish on Pittsburgh’s Northside. She professed her first vows in 1947 and was assigned to St. Mark Parish School in McKees Rocks. Her final profession was in 1952. Sister held a bachelor’s degree in education from Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University) and a master’s degree in education from Duquesne University. Sister Norberta taught and was a principal in various elementary schools in the Pittsburgh, Greensburg and Erie dioceses. She later ministered as teacher and then director of several parish religious education programs in those dioceses and in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Sister served as the principal of a parish preschool for a number of years and then worked as a manager for Christian Housing Ministries in several Pittsburgh senior high rises. In her retirement, she was a faithful participant in prayer ministry. At the time of her death in June 2022, Sister Norberta was preparing to celebrate her 75th Jubilee. She was 93. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5dddef2f-d444-4216-a4b6-3ac43f561c73/Sister+Francesca+Parana.jpg 2022 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - +Sister Francesca Parana, OSF 75th Jubilee Sister M. Francesca (Mary Louise) Parana, entered the School Sisters of St. Francis from St. John the Baptist Parish in Barnesboro, Pa., in 1946 and professed her first vows in 1947. She earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University) and a master’s degree in U.S. history from Duquesne University. Sister Francesca taught and was a principal at elementary schools in the dioceses of Allentown, Erie, Greensburg and Pittsburgh, and, on the secondary level, in San Antonio, Texas. She was also a parish organist and choir director. She served her community as vocation directress, novice directress, director of associates, provincial minister and provincial vicar. She also served as general vicar in Rome from 1983 to 1989, and was instrumental in establishing the Catholic Sisters Leadership Council of Western PA (formerly known as Tri-Di). Since retiring in 2015, she remained a faithful participant in prayer ministry. At the time of her death in July 2022, Sister Francesca was preparing to celebrate her 75th Jubilee. She was 92. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-francis-of-the-providence-of-god daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2022-jubilarians-felician-sisters daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-benedictine-sisters-of-pittsburgh daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f7e2905d-5e9c-4fd5-9577-0cb856e2defa/IMG_9143+Alice+Rock+OSB.JPG 2023 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - Sister Alice Rock, OSB 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/0fe41eec-29af-4b52-bbc4-115a3d3e9706/Jeanne+Ubinger+OSB.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - Sister Jeanne Ubinger, OSB 70 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-felician-sisters-of-north-america daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/27051b94-6670-4788-a5ae-129ba95f655d/sm-philip-kwolek.jpg.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Felician Sisters of North America - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/2173b349-1968-47a8-8acb-6f2d5c3becae/DuschGraceMadeline.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - Sister M. Grace Madeline Dusch, IHM 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-school-sisters-of-st-francis daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/39605ebd-ac91-41d7-98c4-fed3365e419e/Sister+Loretta+Motko.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Loretta Motko 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/c609d838-4104-44d7-8cdd-cb97bf0121ce/Sister+Ann+Marie+Yenca.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Ann Marie Yenca, OSF 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/137db681-7837-47e9-9554-3f8fac1a4335/Sister+Kevin+Berdis.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Kevin Berdis, OSF 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/67a5dc74-8e4e-4452-a7ca-bbe7c7954a96/Sister+Francine+Garganta.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Francine Garganta, OSF 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/4d381af1-2218-4991-bee1-40eb923e8d40/Sister+Anece+Salay.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Anece Salay, OSF 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/731b30ec-41e3-4adf-962b-4b18d703f470/Sister+Marie+Therese+Sherwood.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Marie Therese Sherwood, OSF 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-seton-hill daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/36c09135-2b12-4745-9b09-6592bb7d6ac5/Seli%2C+Sister+Mary+Catherine.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Mary Catherine Seli, SC 80th Jubilee Sister Mary Catherine Seli, SC entered the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill from Holy Innocents parish in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1943. Serving the majority of her career in education, Sister Mary Catherine’s transparent and simple life reflected her spiritual gifts to be a channel of God's goodness for others. Throughout her religious life, she served in the Greensburg, Pittsburgh and Tucson dioceses and in the Archdioceses of Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. She served as principal and vice-principal in several area schools, including St. Jerome School in Charleroi, St. Phillip School in Crafton, and St. Therese School in Munhall. At her 80-year milestone anniversary, Sister still honors the founding principles of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill — humility, simplicity and charity — through her service and selflessness. She is thankful to God for her ability to serve in the capacities she has over her career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b6aa99fb-29c3-4114-8a3f-1f967f22a0e9/Soisson%2C+Sister+Miriam+Richard.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Miriam Richard Soisson, SC 75th Jubilee In 1948, Sister Miriam Richard Soisson, SC entered the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill from Assumption Catholic Church in Bellevue, Pa. Celebrating her 75th year as a religious, Sister reflects on her ministries in education, administration, and counseling, particularly through teaching junior high students at St. Mary Magdalene in Homestead and serving as counselor in Chandler, Ariz. She says, “If I had to make a life choice again, I would choose religious life.” Sister Miriam Richard found great reward in working with children, specifically in the counseling field. She valued the direct support she was able to provide to the students, families and teachers, and believed she was making a real difference in their lives. Sister Miriam Richard continues living the charism of Mother Seton at Caritas Christi, the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity, by managing the guild cards for the congregation. Her organizational skills and prayerful support continue to serve the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/c9757b7c-4746-4fc2-9490-a259c0d999dd/Ruane%2C+Sister+Alice.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Alice Ruane, SC 75th Jubilee Celebrating 75 years of religious life, Sister Alice Ruane (Marie Timothy), SC is grateful for the life and opportunities to serve our God. She entered the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill from Resurrection Parish in Brookline, Pa., in 1948. Sister Alice began a career in education that led her across the country and the world. Serving in Pittsburgh, Arizona and Korea, she has always been a passionate educator. Her tenure in Korea witnessed the opening of Saint Joseph Catholic School, where she taught music, English and folk dancing to students. When she returned to the states, Sister assisted in the opening of Elizabeth Seton Center in Brookline, an intergenerational daycare facility serving young and old in the Pittsburgh area. Seton Center is still an active ministry today. Reflecting on her life, Sister says, “God himself gave me the grace to understand my mother’s words about our creator, from my seven older siblings and their shared stories. The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill helped my spiritual life deepen.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/fc5e59c5-106e-4a60-90fa-9745d029f9fa/Park%2C+Sister+Moonkyung.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Moonkyung Park, SC 25th Jubilee Sister Moonkyung Park’s journey began at Oncheon-Dong Parish in the Busan Diocese of South Korea. When she came to the United States in 1994 for graduate studies, she found her call to religious life and to the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Sister Moonkyung has ministered for most of her consecrated life as a hospital chaplain in the United States. For five years, however, she worked in Korea as a clinical pastoral education supervisor. She currently lives out the charism of the Sisters of Charity in West Islip, N.Y., by serving patients, their loved ones, and her colleagues with prayerful presence and compassion. Sister Moonkyung says that the most rewarding aspect of religious life has been her growth in faith and prayer, her deepening experience of God, and the support of her community. For many years, she had a serious health issue for which there seemed to be no viable treatment. In 2022, however, through a sister in Korea, God led her to a world-renowned liver surgeon. The surgery was successful, and she was miraculously and fully restored to health. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-divine-providence daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f027ee12-6914-46b6-b744-36ee819b820f/Maxine+Tancraitor_75.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Maxine Tancraitor, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Maxine Tancraitor, CDP entered religious life from St. Joseph Parish in Braddock, Pa. As a teenager, she dreamed of joining the army or navy; the idea of travel fascinated her. She thought she might become a missionary nurse. She also found herself being influenced by the Sisters who taught her—the Sisters of Divine Providence. She noticed their generosity and kindness to students and parishioners alike. With strong support from her mom, but resistance from her dad, she entered the community in 1948. Sister Maxine became a teacher rather than a nurse; however, her missionary desires were met when she was sent to Puerto Rico in her early 30s. It was here that she taught and later became principal of a high school (1963-1976). Her knowledge of Spanish, familiarity with Hispanic cultures, and educational expertise prepared her well for pastoral ministry among the growing Hispanic population in North Carolina. She served in parish ministry (English/Spanish) at Our Lady of Lourdes in Monroe, N.C. (1996-1998), Sacred Heart (Mission) in Wadesboro, N.C. (1996-2001) and St. James in Hamlet, N.C. (1998-2001). Since 2002, she has lived in community with Sister Therésine Gildea, and both have been involved in sacramental preparation, faith formation, visits to the sick and immigration issues at Immaculate Conception parish in Clinton, N.C. In trying tolive out the charism of the community, she said, “Inspired by our founders, Bishop Wilhelm Emmanuel von Ketteler and Mother Marie de la Roche, I try to keep focused in a deeply rooted faith vision, leading me to trust that God’s love will provide for me in every way. I want to be a witness to God’s love for creation, to love all who are poor and powerless and try to make a difference. Each new day is a gift from God, and I want to make it the best!” She continued, “The aspect of my religious life that I have found most satisfying, rewarding and surprising is living in community for the past 75 years. Each decade gave me an opportunity to live fully the charism of my community, which I have cherished every moment, and I am grateful for all the many graces that have been bestowed upon me. I thank God every day for my vocation to be able to give God my best in a variety of ministries with my Sisters.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/fc2aa1a0-1e8c-4604-99d9-14419f2ce150/Veronica+Oravec_75.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Veronica Oravec, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Veronica Oravec, CDP entered religious life from St. Michael’s Parish in Johnstown, Pa. She credits the Sisters of Divine Providence, who taught her at St. Michael’s, for influencing her decision to become a Sister. She says, “I made a vocation retreat at Providence Heights at the end of eighth grade and entered Providence Villa in September 1946 for two years.” During her annual retreat in 1966, Sister Veronica was moved by a desire to be a missionary. She volunteered to go to Puerto Rico, where the Sisters have a mission, and was accepted for a three-year assignment. She became a teacher at Colegio San Miguel in Utuado and, a year later, was transferred to Colegio San Felipe in Arecibo. After three years, Sister Veronica returned to the United States, where she carried fond memories of her missionary experience in Puerto Rico and maintained an interest in the Sisters’ work there. In June 1982, the ProvincialSister Mary Joan Coultas, asked Sister Veronica if she would like to return to Puerto Rico. She enthusiastically responded, “Yes!” By August 1982, Sister Veronica was back in Puerto Rico, where she spent three years as a teacher and nine years as a principal at Colegio San Felipe in Arecibo (1985-1994). She also spent a year teaching in Colegio Nuestra Senora del Rosario Vega Baja (1995-1996). In 1996, after 14 years in education, Sister Veronica was recruited by Sister Roberta Grzelak to work in the newly-established social concerns office in the Diocese of Arecibo as a VISTA volunteer. Sister Veronica was later appointed the financial administrator of the office, a position she held until her retirement in 2018. “I give thanks to God for the many graces and blessings I received during the time I served in Puerto Rico,” she says. Self-described as responsible, faithful, cheerful and caring, Sister Veronica enjoys playing games, listening to classical music and reading spiritual and historical literature. Her favorite authors are Father Ronald Rolheiser, Ken Follett, John Grisham, David Baldacci, Sister Joan Chittister and Father Richard Rohr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/167abb70-04b7-4f09-9e21-a402c7e54183/4x6_sr._rita_burns.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Rita Burns, CDP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9140ac0b-c4bb-40ee-a83c-59412e5cd33c/sandra_denardis_70.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Sandra DeNardis, CDP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d6b63559-4462-4094-ab41-8533a20cae2d/margaret_mertens_70.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Margaret Mertens, CDP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/933bb7f5-a319-41a3-856c-4831efa3e7d0/agnes_vogel_70.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Agnes Vogel, CDP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/413a2d25-ed40-41a9-9776-1c8a623c8bdf/mary_joan_coultas_70.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Mary Joan Coultas, CDP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/44a1a043-1a8e-489c-a474-f9ae5117ded7/doris_kretzler_70.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Doris Kretzler, CDP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/6cf58852-d5da-41f6-b3e0-63b90c2d132c/betty_sundry_70.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Betty Sundry, CDP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a513addc-f5c0-409b-8e10-dbab6bb89175/mary_wagner_70.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Mary Wagner, CDP https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-holy-family-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9d21e37f-f45d-4350-8503-714486fa4b25/TereszkiewiczNoemiCSFN.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Noemi Tereszkiewicz, CSFN 75th Jubilee When asked what she would like people to know about religious life Sister Noemi Tereszkiewicz joyfully reflects, “It has been a blessing cup full of graces received throughout my [years of] formation and ministries.” Born in Ford City, Pa., Sister Noemi and her family moved to McKees Rocks and, finally, to Lawrenceville where her family established Frank’s Bakery. “My parents and siblings hadhearts of gold, full of love and sacrifice and generous toward me and all those whose lives theytouched.” Following her high school graduation in 1945, Sister went to work in a law firm in Pittsburgh and entered the Community in 1948. Much of Sister Noemi’s ministry had been devoted to nursing. She ministered for 25 years at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Altoona, Pa., and for 10 years at Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing. Sister was a staff nurse, supervisor and director of the School of Nursing. In addition to her nursing ministry, Sister Noemi also taught CCD to first graders, hosted the Calix Society once a month for recovering alcoholics and their wives, served as a eucharistic minister and lector to her religious community, and also at the prison in Pittsburgh. “I have experienced the beauty and saintliness of God’s people in many varied ways,” Sister says. “My heart is filled with love and deep gratitude as I recall the reciprocal sharing of talents and skills, faith and spirituality with religious and lay persons.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/e09c27af-6854-4d67-8e13-74fab509f13c/BladosJaniceMarieCSFN.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Janice Marie Blados, CSFN 50th Jubilee Sister Janice Marie’s 5o years as a religious reflect the many blessings she received from God. “I really see the face of God in each person I encounter,” she says. “I have been blessed to be in sacred, holy spaces with others and I have tried to create a space where they can feel comfortable and welcome.” Sister Janice Marie entered the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth from St. Stanislaus Parish in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1973. With both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Duquesne University and a certification from PITT in Marriage and Family Therapy, Sister has served in a number of ministry positions, including hospital chaplain, formation director, family therapist and grief counselor. She currently serves as the superior at Holy Family Manor and is a volunteer Trauma Response Team member with the Neighborhood Resilience Project. “Both my parents died when I was younger,” she says. “Because of my life experiences of loss, I have been drawn to those sacred spaces of being with the dying and those who grieve.” Sister Janice Marie enjoys gardening and supports all teams that wear “black ‘n gold.” Spending time with family and friends is a special joy in her life. She especially enjoys comparing her height with that of her great nieces and nephews who are so much taller than her. “I believe that taught me that we only have today — no matter who you are. Every day is a blessing. I’ve been blessed with a loving family and community and friends.” https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-holy-spirit daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/3f06777d-6c86-40cc-a91b-a6b8ef864aa8/Sister+Bridget+Miller%2C+SHS.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Spirit - Sister Bridget Miller, SHS 70 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-humility-of-mary daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9f2e464c-4ed6-4ed1-816d-537a907b4337/SiegfriedMargaretMaryHM.JPG 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Margaret Mary Siegfried, HM 80th Jubilee Sister Margaret Mary Siegfried is celebrating a Jubilee of Thanksgiving for all the graces and blessings of the past 80 years of religious life. She was born July 29, 1924, in Canton, Ohio, and baptized on August 10, 1924, as Dorothy Rita Siegfried at St. John the Baptist Church, Canton. She entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary on September 8, 1942. Sister went on to earn a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and served as a pharmacist at St. Joseph Riverside Hospital in Warren, Ohio, and at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. After retiring from the pharmacy in 1994, she volunteered at St. Elizabeth in several different departments. Sister Margaret Mary continues to volunteer her time at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and serves in the HM Ministry of Prayer with her sisters at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/abd02436-a036-4374-9596-c3bc07bb8e47/StancoMaryHM.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Mary Stanco, HM 25th Jubilee Sister Mary Stanco is celebrating 25 years of religious life as a Sister of the Humility of Mary. She entered from St. Bernadette Church in Westlake, Ohio. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in library and information science. Sister Mary also earned a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve’s Mandel School of Social Science Management of Nonprofit Organizations in 2003. She ministered in the Cleveland area for a number of years before serving as a regional site director for Notre Dame Mission Volunteer-AmeriCorps in Baltimore from 2009 to 2012 and then as director of Humility of Mary Volunteer Service from 2012 to 2018, working with young adult volunteers and service sites. Sister Mary currently serves as the executive director of Women of Providence in Collaboration out of her office at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa., where she ministers with sisters from 10 Providence communities from the United States and Canada. She also is pursuing certification as a life coach through a program with the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-joseph-of-baden daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/7f6f8aed-5cd5-401b-b80d-4d7d8dd2cbdb/ReeseClareCSJ.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f1af9414-aad4-4fcd-b78a-e4decb4cff0d/EganNoraCSJ.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Nora Egan, CSJ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1cd92fe0-8a3d-4a56-8f79-f4afcf3ab276/GrasingerMaryFrancesCSJ.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Mary Frances Grasinger, CSJ https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-francis-of-the-providence-of-god daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/720abbe5-a0cc-4b9d-9755-81af716a70be/JLoraDambroski-scaled-e1682530368365-886x1024.jpg 2023 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God - Sister J. Lora Dambroski, OSF 70th Jubilee https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2023-jubiliarians daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8b23fbad-c2f8-4c83-ab5b-67c523dd2041/AdobeStock_320285960.jpg 2023 Jubiliarians https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubiliarians daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8b23fbad-c2f8-4c83-ab5b-67c523dd2041/AdobeStock_320285960.jpg 2024 Jubiliarians https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-benedictine-sisters-of-pittsburgh daily 0.75 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5811320e-689d-412a-bbe7-007debdb48d2/Farabaugh+Michelle+OSB+70.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/49416153-95b6-4768-a982-5c0706fd633a/Booth+Nancy+OSB+65.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - Sister Nancy Booth, OSB 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/15f72515-b2db-473d-8ecc-21f351d7477e/Dippold+Mary+James+OSB+65.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - Sister Mary James Dippold, OSB 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1b17dd8e-d1ee-4de5-a6a4-157b780f08ee/Schweers+Georgine+OSB+65.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - Sister Georgine Schweers, OSB 65 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-felician-sisters-of-north-america daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9452b656-c078-490e-a8d6-eab3cecd0d2d/SM-Alexander-Klawinski.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Felician Sisters of North America - Sister Mary Alexander Klawinski 75th Jubilee Entered Postulancy: July 1, 1949, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent in Coraopolis, Pa. Home Parish: St. Josaphat Parish in Pittsburgh, Pa. Sister Alexander dedicated 18 years (1953-1971) to teaching at various Catholic schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, including St. Joseph School in Coraopolis, St. Adalbert High School in Pittsburgh, and Quigley High School in Baden. She then transitioned to provincial leadership at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Province, where she served for 38 years, including nearly 20 years as Provincial Minister (1983-1995). Sister Alexander currently lives and serves at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, where she has been the liaison to the provincial treasurer since 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5df79ef7-6ecf-40f1-9dbc-814356da84b9/SM-Justice-Przybocki+%281%29.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Felician Sisters of North America - Sister Mary Justice Przybocki 70th Jubilee Entered Postulancy: August 2, 1954, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent in Coraopolis, Pa. Home Parish: St. Stanislaus Kostka in Spangler, Pa. Sister Justice served for 50 faithful years (1957-2006) in various provincial leadership roles at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Province, including Provincial Councilor and Vicar. She also joyfully taught for 10 years (1999-2009) at schools throughout the Dioceses of Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Greensburg and Altoona. Currently, Sister Justice volunteers with West Hills Food Pantry in Moon Township and is the sacristan at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, where she also resides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a4a3c4f7-cc55-4fd2-a7ec-963d9c724b3d/SM-Jeanine-Morozowich+%281%29.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Felician Sisters of North America - Sister Mary Jeanine Morozowich 60th Jubilee Entered Postulancy: August 6, 1964, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent in Coraopolis, Pa. Home Parish: Immaculate Conception Parish in Irwin, Pa. Sister Justice served for 50 faithful years (1957-2006) in various provincial leadership roles at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Province, including Provincial Councilor and Vicar. She also joyfully taught for 10 years (1999-2009) at schools throughout the Dioceses of Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Greensburg and Altoona. Currently, Sister Justice volunteers with the West Hills Food Pantry in Moon Township and is the sacristan at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, where she also resides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/c22e1df8-aeba-4820-8e0d-cd58990d7953/s-judith-m-kubicki.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Felician Sisters of North America - Sister Judith Marie Kubicki 60th Jubilee Entered Postulancy: June 28, 1964, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in Buffalo, N.Y. Home Parish: St. John Gualbert Parish in Buffalo, N.Y. Sister Judith served in the ministry of teaching for 35 years, first at Christ the King Seminary as the director of music (1986-2001) and academic dean (1997-2001). She then spent 20 years (2001-2021) at Fordham University as an associate professor in the Department of Theology. She is a member of the North American Academy of Liturgy, Societas Liturgica, Universa Lausand the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Currently, Sister Judith lives and serves in Beaver Falls, Pa., where she was elected provincial minister of Our Lady of Hope Province in 2021 and oversees the spiritual life of the congregation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/34a88a4f-6b52-4abc-bf59-2970e20b9fcf/s-suzanne-m-kush.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Felician Sisters of North America - Sister Suzanne Marie Kush 60th Jubilee Entered Postulancy: June 21, 1964, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in Buffalo, N.Y. Home Parish: St. John Gualbert Parish in Buffalo, N.Y. Sister Suzanne currently lives and serves in Beaver Falls, Pa., where she was elected to the Provincial Council of Our Lady of Hope Province in 2015. Prior to this role, she served on the faculty and board of trustees at Villa Maria College, Felician University and St. Bonaventure University, where she directed the Franciscan Center for Social Concern (2006-2015). Sister Suzanne is also the president of the Franciscan Federation. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-little-sisters-of-the-poor daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/803a7814-a64d-42bb-b5da-0ea50feb3db5/RowleyMary+Josephlspjpeg.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Little Sisters of the Poor - Sister Mary Joseph Rowley, LSP 70th Jubilee Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., I learned about the Little Sisters of the Poor by volunteering with the Junior Legion of Mary. I had 12 years of Catholic education and knew a lot about Jesus, but did not know Jesus. I wanted to know Him. The Little Sisters’ life appealed to me because of their prayer life — saying the Office and others prayers like the rosary and having time each day for Adoration. I also was drawn to their community life — living together, sharing joys and sorrows, and having the same mission. Their mission also spoke to me – being little sisters to the elderly; loving and caring for them; making them happy; and being with them with prayer and presence when the Lord is ready to call them home. I worked as a nurse, sometimes as the cook (I like to bake) and sometimes as the administrator. Presently, I do mostly secretarial work. I enjoy reading, especially biographies and the lives of the saints. Through all the ups and downs of life, it has been a wonderful life. Would I do it again? Yes, 100 times over! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/18be6b6d-63e2-4f83-9860-a9a3397f23a3/CainMaryJohnlspjpeg.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Little Sisters of the Poor - Sister Mary John Cain, LSP 65th Jubilee I first visited the Little Sisters of the Poor in Cincinnati with one of our neighbors. I was impressed by the Little Sisters’ care of the elderly. I made a few visits that summer, decided this is where I would enter, but would not tell anyone until I completed high school because I wanted to be a normal teenager. I entered in the fall of 1956 and left for the novitiate in Queens, N.Y., in May 1957. After my first profession, I was sent to New Orleans to be in charge of the kitchen. After several months, I was sent for nurse training. I had licenses in nursing, administration and as dietary manager. Most of my years were as director of nursing or as administrator. No matter what I was doing, I often oversaw the kitchen, aiding with menus, etc. I had a great love of the kitchen, as well as nursing. My shortest stay was 1959 to 1960, and my longest stay was in Indianapolis, In. My goal is to recognize Our Lord in all I meet and to spread joy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/46f54908-d101-40f8-ace4-92d1692ac4ce/RiesJeannelspjpeg.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Little Sisters of the Poor - Sister Jeanne Ries, LSP 60th Jubilee I first heard about the Little Sisters of the Poor through an article written in the Catholic paper in Detroit, Mich. The article introduced the juniorate study program for young girls and, since I was graduating from eighth grade, I applied and was received. I spent four years at Mercy High School and lived with the Little Sisters as a student, realizing that God was calling me. After graduation, I entered and went to the novitiate, where I spent two and a half years in religious studies. I made my first profession on October 20, 1964, and began my registered nurse training in Boston Mass. When my studies were completed, I went to our motherhouse in France, La Tour St. Joseph for a final year of religious studies. My position in the various homes was director of nursing and, on several occasions, administrator. My longest stay was from 2009 to 2022 in our home in Cincinnati, Ohio, before coming to our home in Pittsburgh. I have a deeply religious spirit and love for the aged, especially our frail and dying residents. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-school-sisters-of-st-francis daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/e0eb81fd-b64a-4d29-8de8-c2c25d2c3d73/JackoCeciliaOSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/81fc873a-a084-43a6-a21d-0665f38a92a4/Sister+Patricia+Brennan.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Patricia Brennan, OSF 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/e922aa01-8bc0-4565-b076-5d16cb96a489/BucoKarenOSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Karen Buco, OSF 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9e570413-1b63-480c-bf4b-deacdc565026/DuncanFrancesMarieOSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | School Sisters of St. Francis - Sister Frances Marie Duncan, OSF 55 Years Sister https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/e40f79dd-c45d-4f6a-9cb8-643d2979abde/Barbara-Ann-Lengvarsky.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth - Sister Barbara Ann Lengvarsky, SCN 65 Years Born in Smock, Pa., Sister Barbara Ann entered the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on October 14, 1956, from St. Hedwig Parish in Smock. She currently resides at Mt. Assisi Place and is involved in prayer ministry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a3e4390c-0169-4159-b603-5093025fa611/raynitakristofco.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth - Sister Raynita Kristofco, SCN 60 Years Born in Johnstown, Pa., Sister Raynita entered the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on February 15, 1962, from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Johnstown. She served many years at Vincentian Academy. Currently, Sister is at Vincentian Home and involved in prayer ministry. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-holy-spirit daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/7382b2db-f06f-445b-a144-4e4e60f74a81/Sister+Norma+Marie+Rodriguez.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Spirit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d34467ad-6ce0-4cc3-8ba7-189c1c120516/ChlebowskiMadalynSHS.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Spirit - Sister Madalyn Chlebowski, SHS 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/368ad508-0287-480c-aa2f-d7a227ae9761/FabichGraceSHS.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Spirit - Sister Grace Fabich, SHS 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ce49398b-ff11-4f12-91f7-cba3d64ee307/HorningMadelineSHS.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Spirit - Sister Madeline Horning, SHS 60 Years Sister https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-seton-hill daily 0.75 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/4b084733-58ed-42fb-825c-13fa854ed5f3/Pascaretta+Virginia+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Virginia Pascaretta, SC 75th Jubilee Sister Virginia Pascaretta,SC, also known as Sister Marie Gerard, has dedicated her life to education and service within the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Celebrating her 75th jubilee, Sister Virginia's journey began in Pittsburgh, where she grew up attending St. Basil Parish. She commenced her ministry in 1951 at the DePaul Institute, where she passionately taught deaf students until 1989. Her teaching focused on oral language and speech, a challenging but rewarding endeavor. Sister Virginia co-developed the “Coding System” with Sister Eileen Johnston to enhance English teaching, a system still in use today. After a brief tenure at St. Therese School in Munhall, she returned to DePaul as principal from 1995 to 2005. Known for her curiosity, love of music, and humor, Sister Virginia cherishes learning and engaging with others. Her most satisfying experience has been teaching children with special needs, helping them understand and appreciate their unique gifts. Now retired at Caritas Christi, Sister Virginia remains a beloved figure in her community, where she is known for her keen and intelligent sense of humor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8d3d188b-f21e-476a-bac5-1757b25c0279/Coughlin+Laura+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Laura Coughlin, SC 25th Jubilee Sister Laura Coughlin, SC, a member of the Sisters of Charity Seton Hill, is celebrating her 25th Jubilee. Originally from St. Lawrence Parish in Utica, Mich., she now belongs to St. Gasparin in Dayton, Ohio. Sister Laura is a PhD candidate at the University of Dayton and an adjunct professor at Seton Hill University. Her dissertation explores the works of Don Luigi Sturzo, an Italian priest-politician exiled by Mussolini, whose writings contributed to Catholic antifascist thought. With a rich background in education, Sister Laura taught technology and history at Seton-LaSalle High School in Pittsburgh from 2001 to 2008 and history at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson from 2008 to 2013. A volunteer experience on the Tohono O’odham Indian reservation significantly influenced her decision to enter religious life, fostering her desire to live a contemplative, God-centered life. Described as introverted, studious, and prayerful, Sister Laura enjoys reading theology, painting, cooking, and outdoor walks. She finds joy in mission appeals for her congregation’s ministries and values the Catholic high school environment for its nurturing community. She aspires to continue teaching and contributing to faith formation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/94e20329-aa75-4633-a571-be20c63402f1/Cunningham+Karen+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Karen Cunningham, SC 25th Jubilee Sister Karen Cunningham, SC, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, is celebrating her 25th Jubilee. Inspired by the joy of the sisters she encountered in high school, she entered the congregation on September 26, 1999, from All Saints Church in Etna, Pa. Her commitment to serving the poor reflects her dedication to the Charism of Charity, as demonstrated in her compassionate interaction with individuals like Otis, a homeless man whose faith was rekindled through her presence. Throughout her religious life, Sister Karen has worked with non-profit organizations, sharing God’s love through donor generosity. In Wheeling, W.Va., she assisted low-income pregnant women and families with small children, while in Pittsburgh, Pa, she supported the care of the elderly poor through development work. Before joining the community, she had a fulfilling career in healthcare, providing both clinical and administrative services to patients of all ages. Sister Karen also spent several years at a Youth Emergency Shelter Service, helping at-risk adolescents develop life skills. She describes herself as grateful, kind, and solution-oriented, and enjoys connecting with family and friends, listening to music, and appreciating the beauty of creation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/c042729d-b1af-4251-a8bd-0c4363387ecd/Brandt+Marian+Grace+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Marian Grace Brandt, SC 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ed672545-2c6d-4ad0-bdb5-8d334b067310/Dolan+Dorothy+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Dorothy Dolan, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/923cfd65-01f2-4a00-9497-760296dc6449/Szalajko+Veronica+Mary+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Veronica Mary Szalajko, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5081fad8-c8c8-483b-b15a-e650c78ad95d/Helis+Mary+Brenda+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Mary Brenda Helis, SC 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/2209c166-0da7-4b45-b09c-261825f79cd4/Dwyer+Lyn+Marie+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Lyn Marie Dwyer, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/bf0bed07-1ca0-45eb-8d96-02d156ec6843/Einloth+Barbara+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Barbara Einloth, SC 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5a12ff85-200f-44e0-8230-e096101ca6f3/Madden+Marian+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Marian Madden, SC 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/db9a8658-3b34-46b3-a1ac-965abcd7dbb5/Grentz+Pauline+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Pauline Grentz, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1bd3030c-43fa-41f6-a532-50bfa4706d33/Gallagher+Kathleen+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Kathleen Gallagher, SC 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/2e1e8fe5-a03a-49bb-a852-135c18450320/Rishel+Marie+Theresa+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Marie Theresa Rishel, SC 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/29d1ded6-5bbe-4bdf-b3f0-d4761aecf4e5/Price+Mary+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Mary Price, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/334b9747-d2eb-4730-8934-061a432562b1/Strong+Edith+Sc.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Edith Strong, SC 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/cf2a6325-ed84-4577-9f84-be16e30070c1/Wolf+Marie+Margaret+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Marie Margaret Wolf, SC 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b9e90ae3-baf9-4461-aada-726fab710682/Rettinger+Lynn+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Lynn Rettinger, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/3d66eee0-dd90-4093-804d-6745bdfd6d48/Boggs+Jean+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Jean Boggs, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/3aa16a0b-8082-44c2-9fe4-420480d371bd/Serratore+Joyce+SC.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - Sister Joyce Serratore, SC 65 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-divine-providence daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/3918a7f3-6f31-49a2-9947-330b19adfa2d/Deck+Rosemonde75CDP.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Rosemonde Deck, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Rosemonde Deck entered the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1949, from her home parish of St. Michael’s in Loretto, Pa. Making the sacrament of First Holy Communion was Sister Rosemonde’s greatest influence in entering religious life. She recalls the Franciscan Sisters and the Sisters of Divine Providence as being role models, as well. Sister Rosemonde’s ministry as a music teacher included All Saints in Etna, Pa.; St. Mary in Glenshaw, Pa.; St. Norbert in Overbrook, Pa.; St. Sylvester in Brentwood, Pa.; Sacred Heart Elementary in Kingston, Mass.; St. Frances Xavier in South Weymouth, Mass.; and Sacred Heart High School in Kingston, Mass. Sister Rosemonde, along with her late sister Rosalie, who was also a Sister of DivineProvidence, led the Sacred Heart music department for 45 years. The sisters also performed together professionally all over the world and recorded several CDs. Sister Rosemonde now resides at The Commons in Allison Park, Pa., where she assists in singing and playing piano for liturgies. Sister Rosemonde enjoys writing piano compositions and has already composed 400 piano pieces and 10 Masses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/23c23be7-a950-49e4-8ad0-def645a4afe0/BabuscioGrace70CDP.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Grace Babuscio, CDP 70th Jubilee Sister Grace Babuscio entered religious life from St. Rosalia’s parish in Greenfield, Pa. When considering a vocation to religious life, she recalls that the deep faith and prayerfulness of her grandmother, whose name she chose for her religious name, greatly influenced her decision to become a Sister. She chose the Sisters of Divine Providence because of her fondness for the Sisters who taught her at SS Peter & Paul School in East Liberty and Divine Providence Academy, then located on Larimer Avenue in the East End of Pittsburgh. She was an educator in the early part of her ministry, having taught at St. Mary in Ford City, Pa. (1957-1958); St. Norbert in Overbrook, Pa. (1959–1960); Queen of Peace in Detroit (1960–1963); St. Sylvester in Brentwood, Pa. (1963–1965); and SS. Peter & Paul in Beaver, Pa. (1965–1967; (1967–71), St. Basil in Carrick, Pa. (1972–1974); and St. Margaret in Greentree, Pa. (1974–1976). She also served as principal at St. Mary in Beaver Falls, Pa. (1971-1972). Sister was the director of religious education at St. Pamphilus in Beechview, Pa. (1976–1983); Our Lady of Fatima in Hopewell, Pa. (1983–1994); St. Bonaventure in Glenshaw, Pa. (1994–2002); and SS. Peter & Paul in Beaver, Pa. (2003–2013). From 2013-2015, Sister Grace volunteered at Providence Villa, a former sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence that was located in Gibsonia, Pa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a4bf22f5-6175-4273-a9e3-b22196b5e52f/LuffyMaura75CDP.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Maura Luffy, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Maura Luffy entered the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1949 from St. Basil parish in Carrick. She is the 9th of 11 children born to Margaret and Craig Luffy. Her sister, Sister Marlene, is also a member of the community. When their father died, their mother continued to raise a close-knit family. Realizing that her call to religious life is a gift, Sister Maura credits her mother’s life of faith and good example, for her decision to become a religious. Sister Maura earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Duquesne University, a certificate in theology from Mount Mercy (now Carlow University) and a master’s degree in religious education from La Salle University, with additional studies in spirituality. Sister Maura’s teaching ministry took her to Etna, Braddock, Spring Hill, Allison Park (Marycrest High School), Carrick and Sharpsburg. When St. Mary High School in Sharpsburg closed, Sister Maura opened a Youthhouse, based in the former Madonna Convent, where three other Sisters joined her. The convent was renamed Ketteler House. Sister Maura was appointed director of novices, then elected to the Provincial Council in 1980 and subsequently to the General Council in Rome in 1990. Returning from Rome in 1995, she accepted the position as pastoral associate at St. Joseph Catholic Community in Sykesville, Md. On returning to Pittsburgh in 2001, she served as co-director at Providence Villa, and continued her ministry as spiritual director until she gradually moved into retirement and to ministry of prayer and presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f248747c-082e-463f-bc6e-277f80190495/DumanBernadette70CDP.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Bernadette Duman, CDP 70th Jubilee Sister Bernadette Duman, formerly Sister Maximilian, entered religious life from St. Walburga parish in Pittsburgh’s East End. She credits her very loving and prayerful mother and dad — who were great role models — supportive brothers and sisters, and the Sisters of Divine Providence for encouraging and influencing her vocation. Sister Bernie, as she is affectionately known, served as a grade school and high school teacher and associate dean of students at La Roche University in the earlier part of her ministry. She also served in nursing home administration for 20 years and was the treasurer/director of finances for the community for 12 years, serving in Pittsburgh and Kingston, Mass. From 2010 to 2016, she served as the archivist for the Marie de la Roche Province. From 2016 to 2019, she was the administrator of Providence Heights. In these ministries, she strove to bring spirit, peace and organization. She was very mindful of her responsibility to have each Sister’s spiritual, medical, social and emotional needs be met with the help of the nursing staff and others who are deeply committed to the other respective needs. She also readily reached out for assistance when extra help was needed. Her ministries over the years have given her a deeper level of knowledge of administrative pros and cons related to medical information, finances and human resources. Since 2019, Sister Bernie has volunteered in the community’s Mission Advancement Department. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/2173a523-d851-4783-a275-7cf57934133c/RuheJeanine75CDP.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Jeanine Ruhe, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Jeanine Ruhe entered religious life from St. Joseph parish in Duquesne, Pa. Her paternal grandmother always prayed that one of her nine children would enter religious life. Although that didn’t happen, her oldest son’s daughters, Sisters Agnes Therese and Mary Lea (both deceased), and her youngest son’s daughters, Sisters Marietta (deceased) and Jeanine, entered the Congregation of Divine Providence — the religious community that staffed their parish school, St. Joseph School. Sister Jeanine earned a master’s degree in library science from the Catholic University of America. From 1952 to 1991, she was a teacher and a principal in Catholic elementarys chools, including St. Norbert in Overbrook, Pa.; St. Sylvester in Brentwood, Pa.; St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, Mich.; St Basil in Carrick, Pa.; Sacred Heart in New Philadelphia, Ohio; and St. Mary in Glenshaw, Pa. From 1991 to 1998, Sister Jeanine was a teacher of the hearing impaired at DePaul Institute in Mt. Lebanon, Pa. From 1998 to 2019, she was a tutor, library assistant and part-time kindergarten aide at Providence Heights Alpha School, where she helped the children with their reading, motorskills and game playing, reinforcing what they’d learned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/cc08cb80-dfa0-49c5-9cb4-8c6f4ce1f5ec/WinschelCarolyn70CDP.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Carolyn Winschel, CDP 70th Jubilee Sister Carolyn Winschel, formerly Sister Jean Francis, entered religious life from St. Mary’s in Glenshaw, Pa. She credits the Sisters of Divine Providence who taught her, as well as her sister, Sister Anne Winschel; her aunt, Sister Alacoque Winschel; and Sister Myra Rodgers, a classmate who had already entered, with influencing her vocation to religious life. From 1957 to 1975, Sister Carolyn was an elementary and high school teacher. From 1975 to 2005, Sister Carolyn ministered at La Roche University in Allison Park, Pa., serving as assistant to the academic dean and special assistant to the president and, later, the executive vice president for mission and planning. While in this ministry, she completed her PhD at the University of Pittsburgh. She also served as a council member on the Sisters of Divine Providence administrative team (1980 to 1985) and as assistant to the provincial director (1985 to 1990, 2001 to 2006). From 2007 to 2016, Sister Carolyn was executive director of Providence Connections. In 2017, Sister Carolyn began her ministry as senior development specialist for the community’s Mission Advancement Department. In this position, she was responsible for the cultivation of new donors and ongoing communication with established donors. She spent a good deal of time calling to thank donors for their gifts, finding out more about their connections to the Sisters, and requesting any needs for prayer for their family and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/06039ee5-4c2e-4f31-9292-d720b404820f/RaibleAgnes75CDP.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Agnes Raible, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Agnes Raible entered religious life in 1949 from St. Mary German Church in McKeesport, Pa. Growing up in a rural area, she was attracted by God’s Creation and beauty all around her. Her early ministry was in education, teaching primary grades in Pittsburgh and other dioceses. Then from 1971 to 1978 she was principal at Saints Peter and Paul School in Beaver, Pa.; and from 1978 to 1990 was principal at St. Margaret School in Pittsburgh, Pa. From 1978 to 2007, she became co-director and director at Kearns Spirituality Center in Allison Park, Pa. In each of these ministries, she found the charism of Providence (trust in the goodness of God and God’s constant care) most attractive and nourishing. She has learned to dwell on the positive blessings of her life each day, including the love of her Sisters in community and wonderful friends from whom she has learned so much. These have facilitated her growth, drawing her ever closer to the God of Providence. In 2017, Sister Agnes retired from active ministry and now devotes her time and energy to prayer and to helping in community life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/90633086-7daf-4f1e-bd92-f8ec4fca24d3/ConnorJudith25CDP.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - Sister Judith Connor, CDP 25th Jubilee Sister Judy Connor was raised in Fair Haven, N.J., by her parents, Mary Ellen and Joe, and with her seven older siblings. After participating in a long-term volunteer program with the Sisters of Divine Providence in Kingston, Mass., she entered the community in 1999, and then moved to Pittsburgh in 2007. Encouraged by her eldest sister, Sister Judy developed a strong interest in issues of social justice and, after graduating from the University of South Carolina in 1988, she entered the field of social work, first working in a hospital in Georgia and then with special needs adults in South Carolina. As a Sister of Divine Providence, Sister Judy has furthered her education and ministered as a teacher of religion and Spanish, a basic needs case manager, and a clinical social worker. Of her life as a religious, Sister Judy says, “Living a life of service and prayer in the community of the Sisters of Divine Providence has been a sacred blessing and a privilege.” https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-mercy daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a07da6f3-2c68-45ea-a587-4a6c2729ad4b/70Holtz_Lucille+RSM_2019_2.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Lucille Holtz, RSM 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/de25a461-2c41-4dc6-b089-22e6373467d8/60Thompson+S+Phyllis+2020+RSM%28c%29+jubilee.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - S. Phyllis Thompson, RSM 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9c0d02a1-d837-47da-9b6f-5cf3d2efae9c/70SmithSPriscilla+RSM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Priscilla Smith, RSM 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/3b33b294-b37c-4829-97b1-5eba54f85e05/60Welsh_Susan+2023+RSM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - S. Susan Welsh, RSM 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/03a331bb-4bab-4fda-9aa4-895c90705323/60Donnelly_MC+RSM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Mary Clare Donnelly, RSM 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/3a0f86d2-9a2b-4b5e-8894-385b816302aa/25Kurian+Cicily+RSM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - S. Cicily Kurian, RSM 25th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/30dd88e9-f183-4c14-b12e-389062e264b1/60HehSBonnieRSM_2012.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of Mercy - Sister Bonnie Heh, RSM 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-francis-of-the-neumann-communities daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/413a36e0-115d-458c-8ebe-dfd3973f28a6/Eleanor+Reisinger+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Eleanor Reisinger, OSF 75th Jubilee Sister Eleanor was taught by the Millvale Franciscans for 12 years. She entered the community from St. Wendelin Parish in Carrick in 1948, and taught in schools in the Pittsburgh, Greenburg and Altoona-Johnstown dioceses. She later worked in the business office at Mt. Alvernia. Sister is amazed at how quietly God works in her daily life, and she attributes her love for prayer to the example of her parents. For Sister Eleanor, prayer is the most important part of her day which, in turn, gives her enthusiasm for her religious life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9d493a79-7e5b-4061-a7e2-7cd7ba9e579d/O%27Halloran%2C+Catherine+Maureen+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Catherine Maureen O’Halloran, OSF 70th Jubilee Sister Catherine Maureen entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale from St. Mary Parish in Lawrenceville. For over 40 years, she ministered in the elementary schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh as a teacher, principal and director of religious education programs. She also ministered at Alverno Apartments (Christian housing) and was a local minister for the Sisters at Mt Alvernia. “I think it’s wonderful that I am going to celebrate 70 years,” said Sister Catherine Maureen. “I have enjoyed all my years in religious life, especially teaching grades 6, 7 and 8.” Sister Catherine Maureen says her life as a religious has brought her great joy and strength through service to others. She is currently a resident of Vincentian Home and enjoys participating in many activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/288d5784-3296-4389-8f02-409c3eec7177/Marlene+Kline+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Marlene Kline, OSF 70th Jubilee Sister Marlene Kline taught mathematics in Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and at St. Francis School in Honolulu, Hawaii. She also served as assistant administrator of Kenmare Alternative High School for Women in Jersey City, N.J., and as founder and director of the Learning Club in Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights neighborhood. She served her congregation as director of associates and temporary professed sisters. She also served on her congregation’s leadership team for a decade. Reflecting on her 70 years in religious life, Sister Marlene wrote: “From the Sister in my congregation, I have learned how to live a life with and for others. We have grown together in an ever-deepening appreciation of our Franciscan vocation. In my years as a teacher, being part of a mixed faculty (lay men, lay women, Sisters from different congregations) was an enriching and privileged ministry experience.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f720820b-243a-4680-81a7-9192545144c4/Zabala_Marianita+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Marianita Zabala, OSF 70th Jubilee Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Sister Marianita received her education from the Millvale Franciscans in San Antonio, Puerto Rico. She entered the community from the Bronx, N.Y., and began teaching in Puerto Rico in 1956. She ministered as a teacher, counselor and principal for 35 years in the Texas towns of San Antonio and Santa Cruz, as well as in Pittsburgh at North Catholic High School and St Francis Hospital. Sister Marianita has enjoyed all her ministries and her life as a Franciscan Sister. She says her mother, who taught her to take people as they are, has been her greatest inspiration. Sister Marianita continues to share her wonderful smile and spirit with the Sisters and other residents at The Waters of Wexford. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/468b3890-918a-427c-aca3-caee2f327be1/ODonnell_Pat+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Pat O’Donnell, OSF 70th Jubilee Sister Pat O’Donnell taught in Catholic schools in the Pittsburgh Diocese and in Puerto Rico for 17years. She then served as a parish social minister and at the Guardianship Program at Ursuline Center. She served on the leadership team of the Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale for over a decade, then served as regional minister. Reflecting on her charism, Sister Pat wrote: “Now that I am in the last part of being an octogenarian, I would say I live out the charism of my community more deliberately. For me, aging has given me the luxury of paying more attention to my surroundings and the people who make up this world I now inhabit (senior living community). Being blessed with fairly good health, and not having a ministry that requires traveling or a set time schedule, I have more time to pray, reflect and interact with those around me, which goes beyond the members of my own religious community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f1a4e156-08e6-41ee-82a2-fbc0e19f52f7/Carney_Margaret+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Margaret Carney, OSF 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/cd08722c-8c95-4876-b630-b5d55d711be6/Smith_Mary+Ann+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Mary Ann Smith, OSF 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8cc12416-7524-4f6f-80e9-097999e2ef34/Zupancic_Carol+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Carol Zupancic, OSF 65 Years Sister https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/7c696259-b2cb-4c66-9655-5fef8eea1f10/Elisa+Bonano+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Elisa Bonano, OSF 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/60edc5f8-714f-4d1a-88bd-c1cbd4590dbd/Eileen+Magill+OSF.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - Sister Eileen Magill, OSF 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-francis-of-the-providence-of-god-1 daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9b8645e4-2ef8-4058-ac29-114f58de16db/Sister+Janice+Campbell+OSF+Prov+50.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God - Sister Janice Campbell, OSF 50th Jubilee Sister Janice Campbell says that she was called to be a Franciscan since birth. Born at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, Sister was baptized on the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi and taught by Franciscans at Corpus Christi Grade School in Pittsburgh’s East End and at Mount Alvernia High School in Millvale, Pa. While earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Carlow University, she first encountered our community when Sister Gloria invited her to a weekend retreat. Sister Janice entered our congregation in 1974 and served 24 years in education, including at James LaVelle and St. Agnes Schools in West Mifflin, Pa.; Mt. St. Peter School in New Kensington, Pa.; and our St. Francis Academy, where she taught English and served as a guidance counselor. She also served as assistant principal and guidance counselor at Mt. Alvernia High School in the 1990s. Sister was awarded the Golden Apple by the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 1995. In the early 2000s, while serving as our congregation’s vocation director, Sister Janice earned a master’s degree in pastoral ministry from Duquesne University. She served 13 years as a pastoral associate at St. Ursula Parish in Glenshaw, Pa., including bereavement ministry where she organized support groups for parishioners experiencing grief and loss. In 2016, providence called Sister Janice to hospice ministry, where she offered patients and families counsel, guidance and prayer. Presently, Sister Janice resides in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, where she volunteers at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish — a consolidation of St. Mary of the Assumption Church and St. Ursula Church. Her work includes assisting families with funeral planning and organizing a bereavement support group. She also continues to serve our community by driving Sisters to appointments, gatherings and outings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/47532251-97a7-4d30-9244-ec5fffd16133/Sister+Theresa+Codispoti+OSF+PROV+65.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God - Sister Theresa Codispoti, OSF 65 Years A native of Pittsburgh’s South Hills, Sister Theresa Codispoti entered our congregation after graduating from St. Francis Academy in 1959. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Duquesne University and served as an elementary school teacher for more than a decade at schools served by our congregation, including Mt. St. Peter School in New Kensington, Pa.; St. George School in Philadelphia, Pa.; and St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin in Pittsburgh, Pa. In 1972, Sister Theresa earned a master’s degree in religious education from Duquesne University. She served in religious education at St. Valentine’s in Bethel Park, Pa., followed by more than 20 years at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Homestead, Pa., where she ministered to communities experiencing economic hardships and parish reconfigurations. She also engaged in bereavement ministry, helping parishioners process loss and grief. In the early 2000s, Sister Theresa served as receptionist coordinator at our Pittsburgh motherhouse, ensuring all were welcomed with Franciscan hospitality and all inquiries were directed to the appropriate office. In 2015, as our congregation was discerning more sustainable living arrangements in Pittsburgh, Sister Theresa was one of our pioneer Sisters called to reside in local senior living communities and minister through her prayer and presence. Sister presently resides at Paramount Senior Living Community in Bethel Park, where she continues to offer an empathetic ear, spiritual guidance and prayer to residents and staff, as well as to St. Francis Academy classmates, family and friends. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-humility-of-mary daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/e9c30372-aa7b-4459-859b-943617d0c509/ParmanReneHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister René Parman, HM 85th Jubilee Inspired by the joyful spirit of the HM Sisters who taught her, Sister René Parman, formerly S ister Marie René and the former Faye Parman, decided to enter the HM Community 85 years ago from St. Ignatius Parish in Cleveland, Ohio, when the community, itself, was 85 years old. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education and her master’s degree from St. John College, which prepared her for her 33 years as a teacher and principal in the Cleveland and Youngstown dioceses. After retiring from teaching, Sister René used her education background when she served as director of educational programs at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, for 13 years. She then served on the clerical staff at Villa Maria Retreat Center for five years. From 1996 to 2020, Sister René volunteered in the finance office at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. In 2020, she joined the ranks of HM centenarians when she celebrated her 100thbirthday. Never one for idleness, when she isn’t helping someone with a knitting or crochet project, Sister René is regularly on the golf course with her friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/14a4b554-09c1-4f25-8055-ddc842ea1905/GillSusanneHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Susanne Gill, HM 75th Jubilee Sister Susanne Gill, the former Barbara “Bobbie” Gill, is celebrating 75 years as Sister of the Humility of Mary. She entered the HM Community in 1949 from St. Paul’s in North Canton, Ohio. Sister earned her bachelor’s degree in education at St. John College in Cleveland, Ohio, and her master’s degree in education from Purdue University. She served in active ministry for 47 years as an elementary school teacher and principal, as adirector of religious education, and as a pastoral minister. She currently serves in the HM Prayer Ministry and volunteers wherever needed at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. Sister Susanne had the honor of being inducted into North Canton High School’s Hall of Distinction in 2013. She has been so blessed in so many ways with the spiritual and loving help of family, friends, and all those she has served and who have served her. Gratitude is the word that best describes her 75 years, and she thanks God for her vocation as a Sister of the Humility of Mary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/203de4e6-5039-4159-823c-ffdfa324e99a/BurgessMargaretHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Margaret Burgess, HM 70th Jubilee Sister Margaret Burgess, formerly Sister Monica, is celebrating 70 years in the HM Community. She entered from St. Patrick Parish in Kent, Ohio, and professed her perpetual vows in 1959. A 1948 graduate of Kent State University High School, she completed her bachelor’s degree in education at St. John College in Cleveland in 1968. Sister Margaret has ministered as an elementary teacher in parish schools in the Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown dioceses. After 41 years in the classroom she ventured into the ministry of hospitality as co-manager and then director of the former HM Guest House at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, where she served for 23 years. She currently shares her wisdom, wit, and witticisms while serving in the HM Ministry of Prayer at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/67b834a4-5019-476b-bc82-890203d5a4bf/PankJaneHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Jane Pank, HM 70th Jubilee Sister Jane Pank, formerly Sister Francis Xavier, entered the HM Community from St. Clement Parish in Lakewood, Ohio, in 1954. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame College and a master’s degree from Marquette University. Having been a teacher, counselor, and director for so many years, she was delighted to end her ministerial service as a volunteer with newly arrived migrants at Mary’s House, an HM-supported community of single moms with children, in the Cleveland area under the sponsorship of Catholic Charities. Along the way, she has been privileged to meet and work with many partners in ministry of differing origins and communities. After 70 years, she is overwhelmingly indebted to all for what has been given and is enjoying community life at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d1749e7f-393d-49a5-9a79-25bf9c3e7b2f/CassidyCatherineHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Catherine Cassidy 70th Jubilee Sister Catherine Cassidy entered the HM Community 70 years ago from St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Parma, Ohio, and professed her perpetual vows in 1959. She received her bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio; her master’s degree from Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind.; and her juris doctorate from the University of Akron. After teaching high school in Ashtabula and Cleveland, she ministered in Cleveland’s inner city in the 1960s and 1970s. Her law practice focused on the poor. She went on to minister to immigrants in Florida for more than 35 years, providing legal assistance and fighting for “just and humane immigration laws and practices” at Florida Rural Legal Services and Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center in Fort Pierce, and with the children’s program at AI Justice in Miami. Sister Catherine currently serves in the HM Prayer Ministry at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/aa9a19ac-bc14-4181-a3b2-e0a0da3d4644/BerryMary+ThereseHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Mary Therese Berry, HM 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/508cbdbd-a1e9-4527-9652-783c78215074/MarshallCarolynHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Carolyn Marshall, HM 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/0b8965a2-2cde-438e-ab13-5e451954e18e/ValasikLindaHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Linda Valasik, HM 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/32c8ca8a-c1be-4643-9ca7-bfc66b046843/GardnerJoanneHM.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - Sister Joanne Gardner, HM 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-holy-family-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/e6131992-723e-4617-9883-490fa4721639/DudzinskiMariettaCSFN.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Marietta Dudzinski, CSFN 75th Jubilee The call to religious life for Sister Marietta Dudzinski blossomed from reading many books on the lives of saints, which ignited a fire within her to want to be a Sister. Working with the Sisters of Nazareth had finally solidified the decision. Coming from her home parish of St. Stanislaus Church in Erie, Pa., Sister Marietta praises the awesome, beautiful and loving God she serves. Having experienced grace upon grace and blessings upon blessings through her many years of service in the field of education and community of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, she is full of gratitude for the Lord for all the opportunities He has given her to grow spiritually. “I am blessed to have been a blessing to many students and people I encountered over themany years of plenty,” she says. “I give God all the praise, honor and glory for all He has done for me.” From 1989 to 2020, Sister Marietta worked in education in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as in Detroit, Mich. From 2011 to 2019, she focused more on spiritual needs and instilling values. Though she is retired, she still feels obligated and responsible to continue to evangelize by spreading the Gospel of Christ to those people whom God places in her path by praying for inspiration to help them in their spiritual needs and instilling biblical values. Since she is surrounded by many sick, lonely and forgotten people, as well as workers and outside visitors, Sister Marietta hopes they know they are loved and cared for. “May my ministry be a blessing to them and give them strength, hope and trust in God’s Word and in building a deeper relationship with Jesus.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/dbb7f368-9437-4e33-b64f-fecd6073292b/KrauseTheadoraCSFN.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Theadora Krause, CSFN 50th Jubilee After being in religious life for 50 years, Sister Theadora Krause appreciates the willingness of the Sisters to consider opportunities beyond their comfort zones. From 1981 to 2000, Sister Theadora served in healthcare as a nurse, nurse practitioner, vice president of patient care services, and an ethicist in Altoona, Pa. From 1998 to 2007, she served on the CSFN Leadership Teams as a councilor of the former Saint Joseph Province in Pittsburgh, Pa., before serving at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona as a nurse practitioner and facilitator of the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic for Veterans who have been deployed in recent wars and conflict zones. She also served as the chief ethics consultant/ethicist for clinical and organizational ethics issues that arise. In 2024, Sister Theadora became the Provincial Elect for the Holy Family Province. As a compassionate, educated, and mission-driven sister, Sister Theadora enjoys travel, reading political histories, and discussing complex issues. “I was fortunate to be integral to the merging of our five American provinces from 2003-2007. During that time, I was honored to witness the struggles we experienced, as well as the courage we had to overcome them to unite for a preferred future. My professional energies have been in healthcare, but facilitating the merger was by far the most surprising of opportunities for me.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a467f51d-fbb8-4cec-b05e-9db42938fcc6/RybickiMadeleineCSFN.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Madeline Rybicki, CSFN 70 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/0cbd8ece-669c-46a7-b383-8caf8ce222e2/CollinsMicheleCSFN.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Michele Collins, CSFN 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5c392deb-45f5-44db-8502-59984c2b7c11/FulmerJaniceCSFN.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Janice Fulmer, CSFN 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/2dc4f7e5-ce5e-4472-b1aa-5aadf7a00d69/KruszewskiMariaCSFN.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Marie Kruszewski, CSFN 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/fde1337a-a766-4694-a4fc-2aae38f6c8b6/KemmlerJanetCSFN.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - Sister Janice Kemmler, CSFN 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2024-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-joseph-of-baden daily 0.75 2025-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5b4ba6fe-3a8a-4381-adc7-e780503b6359/HanleyAnnFrancesCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Ann Francis Hanley, CSJ 70th Jubilee “Look for the good and you will find it,” Sister Ann Francis Hanley says, recalling the joy of encountering “so many wonderful people” through her ministries of education, counseling, and social services. A joyful soul who “loves people, loves to laugh, and loves the Mass,” her warmth, compassion, and radiant love were a gift to those receiving a helping hand in hard times at Pittsburgh’s Jubilee Kitchen, where she served for 12 years in adult education and career development. Before entering social services, Sister Ann Francis spent a decade teaching elementary school students in the Pittsburgh Diocese and, later, served for seven years as principal at St. Peter in Somerset, Pa., and at Annunciation in Pittsburgh. A public school student herself, she made a point to go to Mass every day before school. Sister Ann Francis also served in congregational leadership for six years. “It’s amazing to me, the beauty of life and what God brings to you,” she says, reflecting on the blessings of life in community. “One life goes fast, but it is fun.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a24832c3-abfa-4dad-a735-2cc45333d2e7/HupertNancyCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Nancy Hupert, CSJ 70th Jubilee “I was always very grateful for being a twin,” Sister Nancy (Thomas) Hupert says, smiling at a photo of the 20 sets of twins surrounding herself and her sister Carolyn at St. Bernard’s school in Mt. Lebanon, where she began her ministry. An Altoona native, Sister Nancy spent 19 years teaching elementary school students before taking on the role of principal at St. Thomas More in Bethel Park and St. Bernard. In 1992, Sister Nancy began a new 26-year ministry in health care, serving as vice president and, later, consultant to the South Hills Health System, now AHN Jefferson. “It was a privilege to be there,” she recalls, “being able to visit patients and help their families” through difficult times. Attentive, caring, and compassionate, Sister Nancy nurtured relationships with hospital employees and volunteers, learning each one’s name and recognizing them for their service and contributions. Grateful for the opportunity to “live our charism” through her ministries, Sister Nancy believes the key to a meaningful life is “to use God’s gifts in helping others.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/69bffa67-0e15-4321-b053-0905475ef50e/McMahonAdaCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Ada McMahon, CSJ 70th Jubilee “You never know how you affect people,” Sister Ada (Paul) McMahon says, recalling a note from a former student thanking her for helping him to love education, which became his profession. As a high school teacher who served for nearly 20 years in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg, Sister Ada brought the natural curiosity that sparked her love of science as a child into the classroom. “I just loved the people, the kids, the parents,” she recalls. Serving alongside her co-principal, Sister Barbara Balog, Sister Ada took on an administrator role at Holy Rosary in Perrine, Fla., for 13 years before returning to Western Pennsylvania in 1990 to work in supportive housing for older adults. “I do what I can to make their life easier,” she says. “Sometimes, it’s just listening, trying to spread the peace that we need.” Compassionate, curious, and genuine, Sister Ada relishes the chance “to love everyone and know that they are God’s creatures and that whatever we do, we’re doing in conjunction with His will and His plan.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/69e0b1f7-feca-4380-9ad8-babb7728a365/ParrishMargaret+AnnCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Margaret Ann Parrish, CSJ 70th Jubilee Serving as a teacher in the segregated South shifted the course of Sister Margaret Ann Parrish’s life. “I loved the kids and loved being around them,” she says, “but I could tell that, emotionally, they needed more help than I could give them,” in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Seeing young people carry the burdens and trauma of racism into her classroom at St. Paul of the Cross in Atlanta, Ga., sparked a desire in Sister Meg to care for the psychological needs of our dear neighbors. Returning to Pittsburgh, she pursued a master’s degree in counseling and spent the next 15 years as guidance counselor and pastoral minister, first at St. Bernard and St. Mary of the Mount and, later, at Kane Regional Center and St. John in Uniontown. In 1988, she became associate director of Christian Brothers Spirituality Center in Adamstown, Md., and continued to provide spiritual direction, both in Maryland and in Baden, through 2020. Gentle, kind, and knowledgeable, Sister Meg finds joy in God’s love and in affirming the good in others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1f96adb9-bc50-49bb-8b02-cf0d4d98dd5d/PartschDoloresCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Dolores Partsch, CSJ 70th Jubilee “I always wanted to be a teacher,” Sister Dolores (Immaculate) Partsch says, citing her Mom, Mary, as her inspiration and, later, Sister Ruth Colaianne, “God’s gift to the universe,” and her seventh grade teacher. She recalls helping educate her siblings as a child and being profoundly influenced by the joyfulness of the Catholic Sisters who taught her in elementary school. After beginning her ministry in education in 1957 at Annunciation in Pittsburgh, Sister Dolores served for three decades as a teacher and principal in the Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Altoona-Johnstown dioceses before transitioning into pastoral care in 1987. Focusing on the spiritual formation of adults, with a desire “to help them come to know Jesus as a person,” Sister Dolores delighted in forming new friendships during her time in the South (1993-2001) where she served in Parsons, Tenn., and Iuka, Miss. She’s grateful for the love and support of her family, who gave her “a lot of strength and encouragement” and for the chance “to live out our charism by being a woman of service.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/65678027-c83c-4e95-bed7-7061d2f0baff/RossiPatriciaCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Patricia Rossi, CSJ 70th Jubilee “I think being a Christian means that you open your heart and soul to everybody you meet,” says Sister Patti (Marie Dominic) Rossi, reflecting on experiences as a missionary. Sister Patti spent 15 years working to reduce poverty and disease in a remote jungle village in Brazil where she gained a “sense of simplicity” and “tenderness” by facing joys and challenges alongside the indigenous people. “As a new missionary, I thought I was going to convert the world, but the world converted and changed me,” she says. She served as parish minister at St. Veronica in Ambridge before embarking on a nine-year mission in Jamaica, where she trained teachers. She later continued her passion for children and families in developing countries as associate director of the Altoona-Johnstown Mission Office. Whether offering supplies in Haiti or welcoming asylum seekers in Texas, Sister Patti is “completely available” to the dear neighbor. She volunteers teaching English as a Second Language and helps at Sandyvale Greenhouse, St. Vincent de Paul, and Mom’s House childcare center, where she’s known as “Grandma-Sister.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5e628c90-005b-4d89-95e7-f819aa9bec25/SiedlarczykMaryAnnCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Mary Ann Siedlarczyk, CSJ 70th Jubilee With a gentle heart, Sister Mary Ann (William Mary) Siedlarczyk brought out the shining light in students, emotionally challenged children, and seniors alike. “Sometimes, talking and listening is all that they need,” she would often say. Sister Mary Ann served 16 years as a teacher or librarian in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Altoona-Johnstown and 18 years in administrative support in schools, colleges, and care facilities. Her longest ministry (2002-2016) was at Clairvaux Commons, a senior living community in Indiana, Pa., where she helped out wherever needed. She assisted in office tasks, engaged residents to be neighbors to one another, and stirred up laughter with her humor. In recent years, Sister Mary Ann’s constant companion was Muffin, a fluffy white therapy dog who brought joy and comfort to the retired Sisters. Profoundly moved by the power of prayer, Sister Mary Ann often told how she survived a life-threatening car accident in 1999, and, contrary to dire medical predictions, she was able to walk again. “I believe that experience brought me closer to God,” she recalled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/bed8eb66-e10d-45be-927f-18291ee78c13/ZanieskiNormaCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Norma Zanieski, CSJ 70th Jubilee “There is a definite need to welcome people into our homes, our institutions, our community, and accept them with all the gifts they have,” says Sister Norma (Marie William) Zanieski, congregational minister of hospitality. Sister Norma ministered in education for 53 years, teaching at schools in the Pittsburgh, Greensburg, and Altoona-Johnstown Dioceses. She loved to see students grow, both academically and in their faith. “Don’t be afraid to ask God for what you need or what may bother you. God will give you the answer. It may not be what you want, but it will give you some help and direction.” A caring administrator, Sister Norma was principal of Holy Name in Ebensburg, Blessed Sacrament in Natrona Heights, and Saints Simon& Jude in Pittsburgh. She also enjoyed being principal at her alma mater, Mount Gallitzin Academy in Baden, and previously served as congregational minister of community life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/c5f3706e-ff26-4f93-a86e-050956ab746e/CrottySarahCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Sarah Crotty, CSJ 25th Jubilee Facing a culture torn by division, Sister Sarah Crotty sees her role as community outreach coordinator as “the perfect canvas to express our charism of unity —to build relationships” and bring people together to create a better world. Her journey into religious life began in service, through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, where she experienced life in community as the “hardest” and “most rewarding” thing she’s done. Seeking a community of faithful people of which to be part, Sister Sarah connected with Sister Paula Drass for spiritual direction and laughs that “God just ushered me along.” Bringing her gifts of patience, presence, and compassion to bear as a social worker, Sister Sarah has supported older adults through aging-related transitions at LIFE Beaver and helped families experiencing poverty, mental health crises, and housing instability at Focus on Renewal, where she served as associate director for 11 years. Infused in every outreach and partnership she helps the congregation form is the “joyful, life-giving, and energizing” spirit she’s discovered from life in community, where everything “is an occasion of grace.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8d7111b2-44bb-4e8c-a4fb-a9146d358072/GaulRoseannCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Roseann Gaul, SCJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f2c0202f-4568-43b2-a07d-884363423afb/BodenschatzCarolyn+CSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Carolyn Bodenschatz, CSJ 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f67516d0-c65c-4931-b791-2892f1483aa5/KushnerRemigiaCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - Sister Remigia Kushner, SCJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/710894f8-e678-42dc-b554-659b4254cbf9/DrassPaulaCSJ.jpg 2024 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/a-time-to-pray-and-act daily 0.75 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f0b51abe-ffce-4dc7-b5df-f7b0865f9bbc/Jesus+as+Refugee.jpg A Time to Pray & Act Scripture reminds us that Jesus, himself, was a refugee and urges us to “welcome the stranger.” https://www.sistersofwpa.org/volunteer-donate daily 0.75 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ac389ebc-ebaa-4f81-8001-9dde12fb8b76/Casa+San+Jose.jpg Volunteer & Donate - Casa San José Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden in 2013, Casa San José serves as a base of support for the Latino community to access resources such as weekly clinics, food pantries, summer camps, community meetings, Know Your Rights sessions, and much more. 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After the Community moved to Bakerstown, Sister worked at St. Athanasius Education and Community Center until 2023. Currently, Sister Evelyn is the director of the Benedictine Oblates and shares directorship of the Benedictine Leadership and Coach Training Program for Women in Faith-based Ministries. Her wish list for the world includes her desire for reverence of the universe while living in ways that would make our world safe for all living beings. She says, “I pray that we come to see the face of God in all that is around us; seek peace and pursue it every day in every way.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/14f2812c-c377-4c3c-b542-c57baae92b7b/MoellerCorinneOSB.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - SISTER CORINNE MOELLER, OSB 70th Jubilee Sister Corinne Moeller joined the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh after high school. She was drawn to the Benedictine prayer life and style of community-living. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education, she taught for 24 years. In 1978, Sister Corinne was assigned to outreach in Fleming-Neon Kentucky, where she tutored children and became a buyer for the local Emergency Food Bank. Back in Pittsburgh, she served for 12 years as the outreach specialist for the Benedictine Center ministry. Presently, Sister does internal community ministries. “Kentucky touched my life, deepened my feelings, and the empathy in me,” Sister Corinne says. “It’s not about “us.” It’s about others. We need God in our lives. It’s only then that we see the needs of others and truly understand the circumstances that created those needs. “Saint Benedict’s Holy Rule says the Rule is only a beginning. My life has been full of ‘beginnings.’” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/40ac99f5-8ab9-42e0-92d4-86e5740cdda8/BrinkKarenOSB.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh - SISTER KAREN BRINK, OSB 60th Jubilee Sister Karen began her ministry at St. Teresa of Avila in Perrysville (presently Our Lady of Mount Carmel), as teacher, principal, director of religious education, and social minister. She also taught at St. Pius X, St. Athanasius, Donora Catholic, Jeannette, and Greensburg Central Catholic. She served as principal in Canton, Ohio; Scottdale, Pa.; and at St. Bartholomew. Since 2014, Sister Karen has served as Prioress of her Community. She has been described as “firm, fair, and fun.” She absolutely loves sports on every level, especially Pittsburgh’s Pirates and Steelers. Through the three pillars of Benedictine life — prayer, community and ministry — Sister believes “that prayer sustains me, ministry enlivens me, and the support of the Community enables me to live my life.” Reflecting on her religious life, Sister Karen states, “During my 60 years, I have encountered the most wonderful people. They are gifts, and I am blessed!” https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-humility-of-mary daily 0.75 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b2116a71-950f-4bab-ac05-f0c5188cae15/HurleyMaryHM.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - SISTER MARY HURLEY, HM 80th Jubilee Sister Mary Hurley, formerly Sister Ellen Francis, is celebrating 80 years in the HM Community, entering in 1945 from St. Ignatius Parish in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn.; and a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Sister Mary taught at Central Catholic High School in Canton, Lourdes Academy in Cleveland, and Magnificat High School in Rocky River. Her ministry continued as an outreach worker with youth and senior residents on Cleveland’s Near West Side. Her work championed education rooted in justice and peace, leading to meaningful advocacy and action at several organizations, including the Cleveland Sisters Coalition for Justice; the Rio Grande Valley Border Witness Program; Camino a la Paz; and the Rapid Response Network of the Cleveland InterReligious Task Force on Central America. As a staff assistant at Common Ground-the Cindy Nord Center for Renewal in Oberlin, Ohio, Sister Mary shared her passion for the Great Story of Earth — the root and nourishment of all life. Sister Mary currently serves as part of the HM Ministry of Prayer at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ae1be674-5b52-4fbc-b67b-934097910efe/HolzMargueriteHM.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - SISTER MARGUERITE HOLZ, HM 70th Jubilee Sister Marguerite Holz is commemorating 70 years of religious life with the HM Community, entering from Holy Family Parish in Parma, Ohio. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame College in Cleveland; a master’s degree in education from Akron State University; and a master’s degree in pastoral studies from Loyola University in New Orleans, La. In addition, she received a certification in spiritual direction from the Jesuit Renewal Center in Milford, Ohio. Sister Marguerite ministered in education in multiple capacities as a teacher and assistant principal at schools in the Diocese of Youngstown. She worked in diocesan offices in both Cleveland and Youngstown, and held positions at Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, Ohio; the Maria Stein Center in Maria Stein, Ohio; and the Diocesan House of Prayer in Youngstown. She devoted 23 years to spiritual direction and retreat ministry at Villa Maria Retreat Center and Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center in Villa Maria, Pa. She also volunteered at St. Angela Merici Parish in Youngstown. Today, she serves in the HM Ministry of Prayer at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/88ad41f2-a493-4df5-a277-0e6183b8b817/CincerelliCarolJoyHM.png 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - SISTER CAROL JOY CINCERELLI, HM 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b5c2f415-a5b4-4be8-9d51-242f5e49ab70/ReiterZoeAnnHM.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - SISTER ZOE ANN REITER, HM 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9d3473dc-d71e-4fb8-a643-460eb47ba1ea/BernhardtKarenHM.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Humility of Mary - SISTER KAREN BERNHARDT, HM 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/87e3b0ec-268a-4b05-840a-5fa36a8ab66d/Rhoda+Kay+Glunk+SCN.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth - SISTER RHODA KAY GLUNK, SCN 55th Jubilee Always with a commitment to mission, Rhoda “Kay” Glunk, SCN, has served in a variety of ministries since entering the Vincentian Sisters of Charity 50 years ago, following graduation from Vincentian High School in 1966. In her early days as a Sister, she brought her gifts to the classroom where she taught religion, math, and science at the junior high level. Sister Kay served the parish schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, and Johnstown-Altoona in Pennsylvania. From 1977 to 1980 she was the religion teacher at Vincentian High School. She served as the director of religious education at St. Thomas Parish in Clarksville, Pa., and later at Holy Trinity Parish in Ford City. As the director of religious education, Sister Kay provided religious instruction for students from kindergarten to grade 12, teacher training, and adult formation for parish lay ministers. At Holy Trinity, she initiated and directed the Tri-Parish Youth Ministry Program and the RCIA Program. From 1981 to 1986, Sister Kay served in Monett, Mo., at St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she established and led the Pastoral Care Department. In her role as director of pastoral care, Sister Kay provided crisis intervention and counseling to patients. She acted as an advocate for victims of rape and sexual assault. As a pastoral minister at St. Mary (Nativity) Parish in Uniontown, Sister Kay provided pastoral care for hospitalized parishioners and the sick and homebound members of the parish. She taught scriptural courses to adults and established a parish chapter of the Ladies of Charity, USA. A steady leader, Sister Kay is described as being able to bring a personal touch as well as decisiveness to her leadership roles. She said, “Personally, I value compassion, integrity, sincerity, and openness, and continually challenge myself in those aspects.” These qualities were critical as Sister Kay served in leadership with the Vincentian Sisters of Charity. Sister Kay also served on the Western Province Leadership team following the merger of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. When Sister Kay was elected as vice-provincial years ago, she shared the following with her SCN Community: “My study of Scripture and Vincentian Spirituality deepened my personal growth and my commitment to community, and for the most part compels me to share this knowledge and experience. My prayer life challenges me to ‘be who I say that I am’ so that others, too, may know well the love of our God.” Today, Sister Kay serves as treasurer of the SCN congregation and as a spiritual director for the Nazareth Retreat Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/7baff515-0cd2-4130-a7a4-6498e687658e/Mary+Ann+Kropilak+SCN.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth - SISTER MARY ANN KROPILAK, SCN 55th Jubilee As she celebrates 60 years as a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, Sister Mary Ann Kropilak recalls the influence of her parents and the Vincentian Sisters in grade school in answering her call to religious life. Sister Mary Ann served at Vincentian Collaborative System in the finance department for 16 years. She spent many years in education ministries, including as a teacher and principal for eight years at St. Jude Elementary School in Montgomery, Ala.. Sister Mary Ann describes herself as compassionate, reliable and organized. Reflecting on her many years in religious life, Sister Mary Ann said, “My journey in consecrated life began with a deep yearning to serve God, even as a young girl. I found the fulfillment I was seeking in living out the Vincentian charism to serve God and his people through a variety of ministries — teacher, principal, accountant, payroll clerk. My years in community life have provided me many joys and deep spiritual satisfaction.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5e6febbf-88d0-401e-904b-9096520c1187/Marcelina+Navarro+SCN.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth - SISTER MARCELINA NAVARRO, SCN 50th Jubilee Sister of Charity of Nazareth Marcelina Novarro always liked the colors of black and white. It was only fitting that they were the colors of her order. For most of her years in ministry, “Sister Marcie” has served as a nurse. She worked the overnight shift in the personal care section at the Vincentian Home, a nursing care facility that is part of the Vincentian Collaborative System. She has also worked at nursing facilities in Youngstown, Ohio, and Monet, Mo. I’ve lived a hidden life in a way, she said of her overnight hours. A Johnstown native, Sister Marcie pointed out that she decided to become a religious sister after seeing one for the first time at the age of five or six when her mother took her to enroll in catechism classes. “When I first saw her, I thought that’s what I wanted to do when I grew up,” she said. She confessed that the thought of entering religious life waned in the coming years, and it wasn’t until her senior year of high school that the thought returned. It was an encounter with a Franciscan brother who was teaching a religious education class at her parish that inspired her. She recalled the joy on his face as he taught about God. “It was just glowing,” she said. Sister Marcie went on to enter the novitiate program of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity (the order merged with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 2008). She received a nursing degree from the St. Francis School of Nursing. In speaking about her call to religious life, Sister Marcie noted that she knows that it was where God called her to be. Her future, she added, is up to him. “I take it day by day,” she said. “If something comes up, I’ll be led to where I’m supposed to be. “For those considering a vocation, Sister Marcie encouraged them to pray for guidance and to be honest and genuine in discerning where God is calling them to be. “Look for the hand of God in your life,” she said. “Do his will. If he truly is calling you, you will feel it in your heart.” This article originally ran in the Pittsburgh Catholic’s Vocations 2012 supplement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/bf7175dc-4333-4739-be76-ee1dd9481667/Linda+Soltis+SCN.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth - SISTER LINDA SOLTIS, SCN 50th Jubilee Sister Linda Soltis was born in May 1953 to Albert and Lois Soltis, the third of five children. Her arrival was met with deep joy, as her parents had prayed for another daughter after the tragic loss of their baby girl, Sandra, in a house fire. According to her older brother Ray, Sister Linda’s religious vocation emerged early. Family black-and-white photographs capture her as a young girl clutching both a ballerina doll and a nun doll — an early symbol of the dual paths of grace and service. Given that she humorously admits the “grace and balance” genes may have skipped her, it seemed clear she was destined for religious life. She spent her formative years in West Mifflin, Pa. After her birth, her parents welcomed two more children, Martin and Janice. Her father worked as an “Observer” for U.S. Steel Corporation and as a policeman at Kennywood Park, while her mother was a seamstress for a local dry cleaner. During her senior year of high school, Linda began considering a religious vocation. Believing she needed more life experience before making such a commitment, she took a position in the accounting department at Westinghouse Credit Corporation. However, by age 19, she felt ready and chose to enter the Vincentian Sisters of Charity. Her first teaching assignment was a surprising one — first grade at St. Ursula in Allison Park. Although she had noted on her ministry form that she was willing to teach any grade except first, that was exactly where she was placed — a clear early lesson in obedience. She went on to teach second grade at St. Robert Bellarmine in East McKeesport; fourth, seventh, and eighth grades at St. Agnes in North Huntingdon; and eighth grade at Holy Rosary in Republic. Sister Linda earned a master’s degree in theology, which prepared her for an unexpected shift. When Sister Julia suffered a fall and could no longer serve as director of religious education (DRE) at St. Sebastian, Sister Linda was asked to leave her teaching post at Vincentian High School to take on the role. After two years as DRE, she was sent to St. Louis to study at the Institute of Religious Formation in preparation for serving as director of initial formation. This ministry proved to be a turbulent and soul-searching period for her. Ultimately, Sister Linda discerned that her heart was not fully in formation ministry and requested to return to parish work. For 20 years, she served faithfully at St. Angela Merici Parish in White Oak, Pa. These years — like the ones before — were deeply enriching and meaningful. For Sister Linda, encountering and serving God’s people has always been a grace-filled privilege. In 2009, the Vincentian Sisters of Charity merged with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (based in Kentucky), and Sister Linda transferred her vows to the SCN Congregation. For years, Sister Linda remained in Pittsburgh, serving in pastoral care at Vincentian Home and then as a religious education teacher at Vincentian Academy. From 2015 to 2021, she was caretaker and sacristan for St. Louise Convent, as well as an ESL tutor. Sister Linda moved to Nazareth, Ky., in 2021 and currently works in the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Office of Mission Advancement. https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubilarians-sisters-of-charity-of-seton-hill daily 0.75 2025-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/0bce3d58-ca87-46c2-88ac-3626eb21657a/80+Year+Mannion%2C+Sister+Philomena.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER M. PHILOMENA MANNION, SC 80th Jubilee Sister M. Philomena Mannion, SC, celebrates her 80th Jubilee as a Sister of Charity, marking a lifetime of service to education and pastoral care. Entering the community in 1945 from St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Homestead, she spent 44 transformative years at The DePaul School for Hearing and Speech, where she served as teacher, principal, and eventually director. Under her visionary leadership, DePaul transitioned from a residential to a day school, broadened early intervention services, and pioneered programming for children with cochlear implants. She helped establish DePaul as a Magnet School for Hearing Loss, expanding its impact across disciplines including speech, language, audiology, and therapy services. Sister Philomena holds degrees from Wayne State University and The Catholic University of America. Since 1997, she has continued her ministry as a chaplain at Country Meadows Retirement Communities in Bridgeville. Known for her humility and dedication, she received the 2007 DePaul School Star Award, one of many honors recognizing her lifelong commitment to empowering others through faith, service, and education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/61f35b44-f910-4efb-bc21-ca32ba2b0c59/80+Year+O%27Connor%2C+Sister+M.+Ellenita.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER M. ELLENITA O’CONNOR, SC 80th Jubilee Sister M. Ellenita O’Connor, SC, celebrates her 80th Jubilee as a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill, marking eight decades of faith-filled service in education, administration, and social outreach. Entering the congregation in 1945 from Holy Cross Parish in Pittsburgh’s South Side, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hill University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Sister taught in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses and the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and served nine years as principal of Elizabeth Seton High School in Brookline. After 1976, she held key leadership roles as planning director and treasurer of the congregation. Sister Ellenita played a pivotal role in the construction of Caritas Christi, serving as project manager and consultant. In the early 1990s she managed Saint Joseph House of Hospitality, a ministry to the unhoused in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Her service was recognized by Mayor Sophie Masloff, who appointed her to the Pittsburgh Housing Authority Board. Her leadership and compassion have left an enduring mark on both her community and city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b2d1e76e-68f7-43c9-9975-f644454f149c/80+Year+Speer%2C+Sister+Mary+Edmund.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY EDMUND SPEER, SC 80th Jubilee Sister Mary Edmund Speer, SC, joyfully celebrates 80 years of religious life as a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill. A native of Butler, Pa., she entered the community in 1945 from Saint Paul Parish. With a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Seton Hill University and a master’s in chemistry from Xavier University, Sister Mary Edmund dedicated decades to teaching in the dioceses of Altoona-Johnstown, Greensburg, and Pittsburgh. In 1980, she began a long and impactful dual ministry at Butler Catholic School and Saint Paul Parish, eventually serving full-time as a pastoral minister until 2010. Her 31 years of service to the Butler community were recognized with the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Manifesting the Kingdom Award and the Paul Harris Fellowship Award from the Rotary Club of Butler County. Now retired at Caritas Christi, Sister Mary Edmund is remembered for her years of service, including time spent assisting in the mailroom and welcoming visitors at the reception desk. Her life continues to shine as a witness of faith, humility, and devotion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a5644149-369c-49a5-903b-45f3c00be9e8/80+Year+Steedle%2C+Sister+Agnes.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER AGNES STEEDLE, SC 80th Jubilee Sister Agnes Steedle, SC, is celebrating 80 years of devoted religious life as a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill. A Pittsburgh native, she entered the congregation in 1945 from Holy Innocents Parish in Sheraden. She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and Spanish from Seton Hill University, a master’s degree in sciences from Purdue University, and a master’s in theology from Saint Mary’s University in Texas. Over the decades, she ministered in Catholic schools across the country — serving in the dioceses of Altoona-Johnstown, Greensburg, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, and Tucson — as a teacher, principal, and director of religious education. In 1998, she became the attendance officer at Greensburg Central Catholic High School, a position she held until her retirement. Even after retiring from active ministry, Sister Agnes generously volunteered at Jeannette District Memorial Hospital and in the administrative offices of the congregation. Now fully retired, she remains a beloved presence in the community at Caritas Christi, where her lifelong dedication continues to be an inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ffbd0be3-e022-401e-b94b-3d98c6e4304f/75+Year+Aaron%2C+Sister+Mary+Philip.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY PHILIP AARON, SC 75th Jubilee Sister Mary Philip Aaron, SC, is celebrating her 75th Jubilee — a remarkable milestone honoring a lifetime of faithful service, compassion, and commitment to those in need. Entering the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill in the “Holy Year” of 1950, Sister Mary Philip began her ministry in Catholic education, teaching high school science and later serving in administration. Her call to serve soon expanded into social work, beginning with her role managing a government-subsidized apartment building for low-income seniors. She later joined Rendu Services, a collaborative ministry among three communities of Sisters of Charity, where she served underserved and unemployed families in rural Western Pennsylvania. Providing food, clothing, social activities, and access to healthcare through a mobile medical van, her ministry reflected the spirit of Blessed Rosalie Rendu and St. Vincent de Paul. Sister Mary Philip also spent three years in Korea teaching English conversation at St. Joseph High School in Gangjin. Her 75 years as a Sister of Charity stand as a testament to a life lived in service, solidarity, and deep faith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/e160a268-7459-4b18-8adf-bc2b27823cea/75+Year+Del+Duca%2C+Sister+Gemma.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER GEMMA DEL DUCA, SC 75th Jubilee Sister Gemma Del Duca, SC, celebrates her 75th Jubilee with deep gratitude for a lifetime shaped by faith, scholarship, and a profound call to interreligious understanding. Born in Greensburg, Pa., her early fascination with the Jewish roots of Jesus became a guiding force in her vocation. After entering the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill in the Holy Year of 1950, Sister Gemma was sent to study theology in Rome, an experience that deepened her appreciation for the Church’s universality. She later earned a graduate degree in New Mexico before joining the faculty of Seton Hill University. Her lifelong commitment to Jewish-Christian dialogue led her to spend 25 years living and ministering in Israel, helping to found the National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill University. Now residing at Caritas Christi, Sister Gemma remains rooted in prayer, education, and the mission of building bridges of understanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/4a2d1108-e9a8-4535-b6e2-2fd9da757c80/75+Year+Vandervest%2C+Sister+Mary+Alma.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY ALMA VANDERVEST, SC 75th Jubilee Sister Mary Alma Vandervest, SC, celebrates 75 years of religious life as a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill. A native of Saint Paul, Minn., she entered the congregation in 1950 from Queen of Peace Parish in Madison, Wisconsin. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Seton Hill University, a master’s in library science from the University of Pittsburgh, and advanced certificates in information science and archival studies. Sister Mary Alma taught in schools in the dioceses of Phoenix, Pittsburgh, and Tucson before transitioning to library and computer services. She served at Sacred Heart and Geibel High Schools, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Phoenix, Cathedral School in Greensburg, and Elizabeth Seton Center in Pittsburgh. In 1989, she was appointed archivist for Seton Hill University, a role she held with dedication until retiring in 2011. She later volunteered with Westmoreland County Historical Society. Now retired at Caritas Christi, Sister Mary Alma remains a quiet and reflective presence, never far from a good book and inspired by the calm wisdom of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/40d157a8-5a6c-47c6-8240-d8ad87b7d9f5/70+Year+Corr%2C+Sister+Mary+Ann.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY ANN CORR, SC 70th Jubilee Sister Mary Ann Corr, SC, is celebrating her 70th Jubilee as a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill — a remarkable milestone in a life devoted to faith, education, and service. Inspired by her early education with the Sisters of Charity, she entered the congregation in 1955. Her distinguished ministry spans more than five decades of full-time service to the Catholic Church, including 24 years in Catholic education and 30 years in diocesan leadership. She served in four dioceses across the country, notably as superintendent of schools, director of Christian formation, and director of the Institute for Ministry. Sister Mary Ann has also taught from first grade through college, and continues her vocation today as a spiritual director, retreat leader, and volunteer in parish and memorial ministries. Her enduring love for the Church and commitment to formation reflect the legacy of Mother Seton’s call to be “daughters of the Church.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/fa08e810-a6a9-43fb-a41b-fe6b0ba780a6/70+Year+Powers%2C+Sister+Mary+Victor.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY VICTOR POWERS, SC 70th Jubilee Sister Mary Victor Powers, SC, celebrates her 70th Jubilee as a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill, marking seven decades of faithful service rooted in her deep devotion to Mother Seton. Born in Hazelwood, Pa., Sister Mary Victor was drawn to religious life through the example of the Sisters who taught her at Saint Stephen School and Elizabeth Seton High School. Her ministry in Catholic education spans more than 46 years as an elementary school principal, where she not only navigated challenges such as the first Catholic school teacher strike, but also led with compassion and vision. One of her most significant accomplishments was transforming Word of God School into a fully inclusive learning environment, integrating students from St. Anthony School for children with special needs and the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Today, she resides at Caritas Christi, continuing to share life and prayer with the community she has long loved. Sister Mary Victor’s jubilee honors a life of leadership, inclusion, and deep commitment to Catholic education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1be0ed0d-97a4-4fc6-97ee-df84f8cf6791/70+Year+Schrei%2C+Sister+Mary+Elizabeth.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY ELIZABETH SCHREI, SC 70th Jubilee Sister Mary Elizabeth Schrei, SC 70th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/24f43af5-f7ca-492a-8755-d5b1f1d3ec31/70+Year+Wertz%2CSister+Mary+Lucilla.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY LUCILLA WERTZ, SC 70th Jubilee Sister Mary Lucilla Wertz, SC, joyfully celebrates her 70th Jubilee as a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill, marking a lifetime of service, faith, and intercultural connection. A native of Altoona and one of 10 children, she entered the congregation in 1955. She quickly began her ministry in Catholic education, serving as both teacher and principal in multiple dioceses across the United States, including Greensburg, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Phoenix, and Tucson. A milestone in her vocation came with her mission to Korea, where she spent five years at Somyong Convent, teaching English and deepening her own spiritual life while embracing the culture and prayer life of the Korean Province. Sister Mary Lucilla later served at the Generalate in Chicago, helping foster intercultural living between the U.S. and Korean provinces. Today, she continues her ministry at Caritas Christi as sacristan and support to the DePaul Center. Grateful for the many blessings and challenges of her journey, she embodies the generous spirit and global vision of the Sisters of Charity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/493825a2-fb86-4915-9651-57e7505ee45b/70+Year+Winters%2C+Sister+Mary+Ann.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY ANN WINTERS, SC 70th Jubilee Sister Mary Ann Winters, SC, celebrates her 70th Jubilee with deep gratitude for a life of service, global connection, and faith. Originally from Ridgewood, N.J., her journey with the Sisters of Charity began after her family relocated to Phoenix, Ariz., where the welcoming spirit of the sisters at St. Catherine Parish inspired her vocation. After entering in 1955, Sister Mary Ann began a teaching ministry that spanned from fourth grade through high school and eventually to biochemistry at Seton Hill University. She also served 12 years in congregational leadership, building strong relationships with sisters in both the U.S. and Korea. Her ministry extended to the Diocese of Phoenix, where she served as chancellor for a decade, supporting Native American, Hispanic, and Vietnamese communities. She later taught English in Korea, supported formation and pastoral ministry in Pennsylvania, and served in Ecuador. Now residing at Caritas Christi, she continues her lifelong commitment to community, embodying the spirit of Mother Seton in every phase of her remarkable journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/50fb70fc-b3a3-4547-9bb4-6c9b215e15ba/65+Year+Boss%2C+Sister+Barbara+Ann.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER BARBARA BOSS, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/502a406e-fd1a-429e-b48a-8b3f8d5521a7/65+Year+Gribschaw%2C+Sister+Victoria+Marie.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER VICTORIA MARIE GRIBSCHAW, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/af2d7909-4dce-474b-96d2-a61a6a065120/65+Year+Hartzog%2C+Sister+Grace.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER GRACE HARTZOG, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5b43d42c-8713-40a3-893a-cb62b257f8a2/65+Year+Moore%2C+Sister+Mary+John.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER MARY JOHN MOORE, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/88e6aa69-f80b-4d9e-bc4d-10e6038ecee1/65+Year+Newton%2C+Sister+Harriet+Seton.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER HARRIET SETON NEWTON 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ee03ed4f-a2ea-44a3-b9ca-6c8649f38378/65+Year+Smelko%2C+Sister+Barbara+Ann.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER BARBARA ANN SMELKO, SC 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/fdc3573f-163a-409e-90e5-36c19ca3d10e/60+Year+Bartholomeaux%2C+Sister+Jeanne.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER JEANNE BARTHOLOMEAUX, SC 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/960d9c09-03cb-4e58-a2ed-f1d4e46d3281/60+Year+Topper%2C+Sister+Loretta.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER LORETTA TOPPER, SC 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/3108f048-2ccc-46e0-96e7-cd587e43b20e/60+Year+Wojcik%2C+Sister+Sara+Marie.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill - SISTER SARA MARIE WOJCIK, SC 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubilarians-sisters-of-divine-providence daily 0.75 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/fa05170d-7cd7-40a9-9b0e-e9411f7b39dc/Sr.+Emma+Jean+Middendorf_80.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER EMMA JEAN MIDDENDORF, CDP 80th Jubilee Sister Emma Jean Middendorf entered religious life from St. Martin in Pittsburgh's West End. She credits the Sisters of Divine Providence who taught her at St. Martin for influencing her decision to enter religious life. “The CDP Sisters were excellent examples of happy, enthusiastic teachers. I always wanted to be a teacher, so I joined them,” she says. “It is a wonderful profession, showing God's face to the world." Sister Emma Jean's ministry in education spanned 70 years. “Always a teacher,” she says. “In the second grade of Saint Martin’s school, I decided I would be a teacher. The 75 years in our CDP Congregation has given me many varied and greatly appreciated opportunities for education. I have been a teacher since I was 18 years of age. I loved it." She taught at St. Sylvester (Brentwood, Pa.), Queen of Peace (Harper Woods, Mich.), St. Joseph (Braddock, Pa.), St. Alphonsus (Springdale, Pa.), All Saints (Etna, Pa.), St. Joan of Arc (Orleans, Mass.), St. Francis Xavier (South Weymouth, Mass.), St. Cecilia (Stamford, Conn.), Fachschule fur Socialpedagogisch (Oberursell, Germany) and Sacred Heart High School (Kingston, Mass.), where she taught German and was chair of the World Languages Department. She was a great influence on Robert Munsch, a best-selling children’s author. “She let me live in the school library (at All Saints School in Etna),” he recalls. “I didn't do well in school, but I was an avid reader and she was happy to let me muck around in the library." While in Kingston, Sister Emma Jean also served as the co-coordinator of our CDP Associates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/22b16593-ab27-424c-941b-d07cbeb65ae8/Sr.+Wilma+McKee_75.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER WILMA MCKEE, CDP 75th Jubilee Sister Wilma McKee, formerly Sister Alice Ann, entered religious life from St. Alphonsus Parish in Wheeling, W.Va. From as early as first grade, she knew she wanted to be a Sister. “I admired their way of life,” she says of the Sisters who taught her. “It held a certain attraction for me.” Her ministry as a teacher included St. Basil in Carrick, Pa. (1953-1955; 1957-1960; 1975-1976); St. Martin in Pittsburgh’s West End (1955-1957); St. Mary in Glenshaw, Pa. (1960-1965); All Saints in Etna, Pa. (1965-1967); St. Mary in Ford City, Pa. (1967-1968); St. John in Monaca, Pa. (1968-1969); St. Brendaus in Detroit, Mich. (1969-1972); St. Joseph in Dover, Ohio (1972-1974); St. Joseph in Braddock, Pa. (1974-1975); St. Mary in Beaver Falls, Pa. (1976-1979); and Providence Heights Alpha School in Allison Park, Pa. (1979-1993). “I was surprised how quickly I adjusted to a new convent and school,” she says of moving from one school to another over the years. “When I first went to school, to prepare my classroom, I felt very much adjusted. So much so that by the end of the first morning, I felt very comfortable in my new surroundings. I often thanked God for that marvelous gift.” She also ministered at Kearns Spirituality Center (1993-2004). Since 2017, Sister Wilma has served in prayer and general service ministry at Providence Heights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/76d92066-4c6e-42bf-8141-7597a9af66c5/Sr.+Julia+Hillary_70.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER JULIA HILLARY, CDP 70th Jubilee Sister Julia was an elementary teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in South Weymouth, Mass. (1958-1961); St. Cecilia School in Stamford, Conn. (1961-1964); and Sacred Heart Elementary in Kingston, Mass. (1964-1987). She was a life enrichment specialist and bereavement coordinator at Cranberry Hospice in Kingston, Mass. (1988–1994); a life skills teacher to mentally-challenged children at Cardinal Cushing School in Hanover, Mass. (2000-2004); a groundskeeper at Mishannock Convent in Kingston, Mass. (2004-2015); a library volunteer at Sacred Heart High School in Kingston, Mass.; and groundskeeper at Providence House in Kingston, Mass. One of Sister Julia’s most moving experiences came when she visited a hospice patient who had been diagnosed with cancer of the tongue. He lived alone, and when he refused help from the hospice team, she was asked to visit him. When she entered his room, window shade drawn, she noticed upon drawing closer, his long matted beard, which gave him an unsightly appearance. As the visit progressed, he allowed her to open the shade, and with gentle persuasion, he allowed her to wash his face and shave him. She recalls, “With each stroke of the razor, right before my eyes, a most beautiful face was revealed,” she recalls. “I thought to myself, and felt profoundly, ‘this truly is the face of Jesus.’ For me, God’s Providence was made visible in human form.” Sister Julia Hillary now makes her residence in Allison Park, Pa., where her presence is a wonderful addition to The Commons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/773fa2f7-ad0f-4453-8dbf-86acf499221e/Sr.+Loretta+Jean+Schorr_70.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER LORETTA JEAN SCHORR, CDP 70th Jubilee Sister Loretta Jean Schorr entered religious life from St. Joseph Parish in Duquesne, Pa., where the Sisters of Divine Providence who taught her also influenced her decision to enter religious life because she admired their joyful spirit and dedication. Sister Loretta Jean holds a master’s degree in religious education from La Salle University in Philadelphia; a master's in adult education from Penn State University; and a library certification from St. Francis University in Loretto, Pa. She also completed a retreat internship at the Cenacle Retreat Center in St. Louis. Sister Loretta Jean taught for 10 years at elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, including St. Mary’s in McKees Rocks, St. John’s in Monaca, SS. Peter and Paul in Beaver, St. Mary in Glenshaw, and St. Margaret in Greentree. She also served as religious education coordinator at St. Anne in Castle Shannon, St. Winifred in Mt. Lebanon and St. John Capistran in Upper St. Clair. She directed the religious education for military families in Mainz, Germany in 1976. In 1978, she was invited to the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia, where she coordinated the Diaconate formation program and later the Adult Faith Formation program. During this time she also taught part-time at Wheeling Jesuit College and gave retreats and spiritual direction. In 1984, Sister Loretta Jean became director of adult faith formation at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Raleigh, N.C. Over six years there, she was active in social justice issues concerning migrant workers, the death penalty and Witness for Peace. She participated in a delegation that traveled to Guatemala/El Salvador, held prayer vigils on the eve of execution for individuals on death row, and took part in and Good Friday Stations of the Cross marches through Raleigh. Sister later continued her work with the marginalized as coordinator for volunteers at Urban Ministries of Raleigh, serving the homeless. In 2002, she returned to Pittsburgh to serve as program director at Kearns Spirituality Center, where she continued to offer and sponsor adult faith formation programs. From 2008 to 2010, Sister Loretta Jean ministered as director of operations for the Jubilee Kitchen in Pittsburgh and, from 2011 to 2018, as co-director of the motherhouse in Allison Park. In 2012, Sister participated in a 10-day trip to Cuba through the Witness for Peace program, learning about sustainable living, hearing lectures on Cuban culture, and making onsite visits to senior citizen facilities and schools to observe local gardening operations. Upon returning to the U.S., the group traveled to Washington, D.C., to share what they learned with legislators. After leaving her ministry at the motherhouse, Sister Loretta Jean took a sabbatical for life-long learning and travel before, once again, being called by God to minister at Jubilee Kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d8ff651c-3a05-4c64-90b3-0daaa4e614d7/Sr.+Nancy+Schnur_70.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER NANCY SCHNUR, CDP 70th Jubilee Sister Nancy Schnur (formerly Sister Dorothy Ann) entered religious life from St. Mary Parish in Herman, Pa., in 1955. She recalls that witnessing her parents’ strong faith and love of God and the Blessed Mother influenced her decision to enter the Community at age 16. She was taught by the Sisters of Divine Providence in grade school, and their dedicated lives impressed her to follow God’s call as a Sister, too. “I wanted to get to heaven because I was positive all the Sisters were going to heaven,” she says. Sister Nancy earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a teacher for 19 years and a principal for 21 years in the Pittsburgh area. Her ministry in education included St. Joseph’s in Duquesne (1958–61); St. Mary’s in McKeesport (1961–1963); Sacred Heart in Tarentum (1963–1966); St. Bonaventure in Glenshaw (1966–1976); St. Martin’s in Crafton Heights (1976–1977); principal at All Saints in Etna (1977–1981); principal at St. Alphonsus in Springdale (1981–1990); and principal at Butler Catholic in Butler (1990–1998). She also served as the pastoral assistant (1998-2013) and director of religious education (1999-2013) at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Butler. Since 2013, Sister Nancy has served in the Pastoral Care Ministry at All Saints Parish in Butler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/051a6328-433a-4a0d-b8d4-360e01dfc460/Sr.+Theresa+Stegman_70.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER THERESA STEGMAN, CDP 70th Jubilee Sister Theresa Stegman entered religious life from St. Mary Parish in Sharpsburg, Pa., pronouncing first vows in 1958. She credits her seventh-grade teacher, Sister Mary Grace Walter, as the person who most influenced her vocation. She taught in schools in Pittsburgh and Dover, Ohio, until 1967 when she was sent to Puerto Rico. There, she earned a master’s degree from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico. She served for 17 years in Utuado and Arecibo in various ministries, including teacher; director of Colegio San Felipe; regional superior; director of postulants, novices and junior Sisters; and co-founder of the Religious Conference of Puerto Rico. In the Community, she started the process of incorporating Puerto Rico into the Province and advocated for young women to receive their formation on the island instead of in Pittsburgh. Sister Theresa also served as education director (Hispanic Ministry Office) for the Diocese of Cleveland (1996–1997); pastoral associate (1998–2005); director of the Hispanic Choir, and initial formation mentor director (2007–2008) for Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain, Ohio; assistant to the regional director in Peru (2006); novice director for the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. (2008–2010); St. Peter School in Lorain, Ohio (2010–2013); part-time chaplain at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, Ohio (2013-2015); and part-time parish visitor at St. Joseph Parish in Pittsburgh (2015-2019). In 2001, Sister Theresa, Sister Carmen Torres and seven members of Sacred Heart Chapel traveled to El Salvador to help Santo Domingo Church recover from a devastating earthquake. The group brought tools, medical supplies, blankets, clothing and computer equipment and helped to rebuild a residence at the parish for four Dominican nuns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/e1a4e6b1-07f8-48b7-9700-4335504e144e/Sr.+Janet+Folkl_65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER JANET FOLKL, CDP 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ec9d1ba5-4d00-4399-a35d-b32bbf661706/Sr.+Jean+Rene+Seiler_65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER JEAN RENE SEILER, CDP 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/33443822-acac-4063-9de6-9b7d09e7e536/Sr.+Margaretta+Nussbaumer_65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER MARGARETTA NUSSBAUMER, CDP 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f3e76aac-6083-48f6-aaa5-2d70798f5a90/Sr.+Maria+Fest_65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER MARIA FEST, CDP 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8967d4f3-9750-422b-88c5-981722f411fe/Sr.+Marilyn+Bergt_65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER MARILYN BERGT, CDP 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/99aae0b8-1150-467a-9a5f-04e23dd47df4/Sr.+Benedicta+Ha_60.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER BENEDICTA HA, CDP 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d1a62595-8437-41fd-a2f7-542b541abe75/Sr.+Carol+Stenger_60.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER CAROL STENGER, CDP 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/c608b138-caac-493c-9220-e511be196fa9/Sr.+Margarita+Rivera+Rivera_60.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER MARGARITA RIVERA RIVERA, CDP 60 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/668905b5-8c25-44d7-a7bf-71f9b9b481df/Sr.+Veronica+Kim_40.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of Divine Providence - SISTER VERONICA GUMJA KIM, CDP 40 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubilarians-sisters-of-the-holy-family-of-nazareth daily 0.75 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/97a02c3f-c91e-4852-a89c-379a71803c35/HupertCelesteCSFN.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/2153b0ab-6bc9-441b-ba2a-56eb282df723/SharonSandraCSFN.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - SISTER SANDRA SHARON, CSFN 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ef2588b5-4343-46bb-98e9-5aae9de80474/PaciorekJoanneCSFN.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth - SISTER JOANNE PACIOREK, CSFN 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-joseph-of-baden daily 0.75 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/0c60d1bf-395f-494d-80c2-fd72b8b0ab14/RoskoJaneStephenCSJ75.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER JANE STEPHEN ROSKO, CSJ 75th Jubilee With her playful and loving presence and unrivaled “corn toss” skills, Sister Jane Stephen Rosko brings delight to every interaction, inviting you to share in her zeal for life's simplest joys: watering plants, sharing stories, feeding the birds, being together. Sister Jane taught in parochial schools for 13 years before setting off for a remote village in Amazonas, Brazil, where she spent the next six years teaching catechism and staffing a walk-in clinic — not because she was a nurse, but because “I was the only one of the three Sisters who wasn’t afraid of blood.” Returning to the U.S., Sister Jane became an occupational therapist and moved to Thelma, Ky., helping mostly working-age patients recover from injuries suffered in coal mines, cotton mills, and car accidents. She later served as assistant director of physical therapy at Forest Hills Senior Center in South Fork, Pa. “Even if we just come out with making them feel a little better about themselves for being alive, it’s worth it,” she says of the difficult but rewarding ministry. “I always encouraged them to never give up hope.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/73633f51-9dc1-4f0f-ad23-041e7c98ebdf/LannNatalieCSJ70.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER NATALIE LANN, CSJ 70th Jubilee A caring and creative child with a desire to help others, Sister Natalie Lann saw two paths for her future: the arts, or religious life. She shared a love for dance with her father, who she remembers watching Fred Astaire on TV one night and thinking: “If he can give that up for me, I can give it up for God.” She entered the congregation and began a 19-year ministry in elementary education, bringing a deep love for each child and a desire to develop their God-given gifts. Incorporating the arts evolved naturally, she explains, as a way to understand where each child was developmentally. They would count snowflakes, write stories together, listen to music, and dance — free to express themselves and unlock their unique potential. In her early 40s, the gift she’d once given up was returned to her, with an opportunity to study and teach dance as a form of sacred prayer. In 1991, she entered parish ministry and later, volunteered at the Villa St. Joseph. “When you see a need, you respond,” she says. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f3fd735f-59b6-43db-bcca-10e914d89ce5/McCawleyHonoraCSJ70.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER HONORA MCCAWLEY, CSJ 70th Jubilee Religious education and universal love have been central to Sister Honora McCawley’s life, shaping her ministries and guiding her commitment to fostering unity among neighbors and God. Sister Honora taught mathematics and science at St. Joseph High School in Natrona and St. Canice in Pittsburgh, among other schools, before transitioning into religious education. There, she discovered deep joy in forming parishioners, catechists, religion teachers, and lay leaders. With a spirit shaped by God’s grace, she dedicated herself to developing faith formation programs as the coordinator of catechist formation for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. As director of religious education at St. Mary in Kittanning, the priest called her a “remarkable woman,” adding, “I am a better pastor and we are a better people” because of Sister Honora’s nurturing presence. Her vocation came full circle when she ministered as RCIA director at St. John Gualbert in Johnstown, not far from her childhood home in the town where her faith first took root. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/fa735a56-813d-44c1-b645-4de8fab869c1/MockJanetCSJ70.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER JANET MOCK, CSJ 70th Jubilee Sister Janet (Generosa) Mock has shared compassionate leadership and creative vision, not only with her Baden Sisters, but also with religious across the country. After serving as director of novices, Sister Janet was elected to Congregational Leadership, a springboard to numerous national leadership positions impacting the lives and ministries of women and men religious. She served as executive director of the Religious Formation Conference (RFC), director of Institute for Leadership and Catholic Missions at the Washington (D.C.) Theological Union, and executive director of the Leadership Council of Women Religious (LCWR). With humility and gratitude, Sister Janet received several national awards for her contributions to religious life. In early ministries, Sister Janet was a teacher at Annunciation, Nativity, Holy Rosary, and St. Titus in Pittsburgh, and at St. Joseph in Beaver County. As she celebrates her 70th Jubilee, Sister Janet continues to nurture relationships through spiritual direction, presentations, and consultations. Sister Janet’s message to four young women entering the Congregation decades ago continues to echo within her: “Love God with your woman’s heart, and let God love through you.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f4ccb875-f08b-4d56-8c64-dfc473c22f42/CauleyDianeCSJ50.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER DIANE CAULEY, CSJ 50th Jubilee Growing up in a large Irish Catholic family and attending Catholic schools inspired Sister Diane Cauley to serve others and seek social justice. “While those experiences were the seeds for my religious life, the Sisters of St. Joseph made me who I am,” she says, reflecting on 50 years of service. As residential counselor at Girls Hope of Pittsburgh from 1993 to 2001, Sister Diane welcomed opportunities to make a difference in the lives of girls and young women with challenging home situations. From 1975 to 1993, Sister Diane ministered in educating, serving as a teacher at Quigley High School in Baden, Holy Rosary in Pittsburgh, assistant principal at St. Benedict the Moor in Pittsburgh, co-administrator at Holy Rosary and principal at St. Bernard in Indiana, Pa. In 2009, she returned to education as team administrator at St. James School in Sewickley. Sister Diane was elected to Congregational Leadership in 2003 and again in 2013. Her diverse congregational ministries include transition coordinator on the Wellness Team, co-manager of the gift shop, and administrative liaison to Villa St. Joseph of Baden, Inc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/31e159f1-5ddc-42e8-92be-ed646dedaf89/MontiniPatriciaCSJ50.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER PATRICIA MONTINI, CSJ 50th Jubilee Sister Pat Montini’s journey into religious life began in a surprising place: the local JCPenney! A graduate of Quigley Catholic, she would later serve as a teacher, vice principal and the go-to resource on computer science. She remembers the warmth and kindness of the Sisters who visited her salon for haircuts, and one day, their invitation to come to Baden for a retreat. Sister Pat entered the novitiate in 1975 before enrolling at Duquesne University. She furthered her education while teaching at Holy Rosary in Pittsburgh, completing a master’s degree before returning home to teach and serve as an administrator at Mount Gallitzin Academy and principal at St. Alexis in Wexford. Working with diocesan schools, she helped faculty and students alike develop fluency with computers and the internet as a tool for learning. Quiet, sensitive, and with a heart to serve, Sister Pat co-founded the Pets with Heart therapy dog outreach in 2012 to bring comfort and healing to people of all ages, with the help of her golden companions, Luca (2011-2020) and Zoey (2020-). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/12aa0fce-3ecc-44f1-8afd-67f2fb67ad7e/SwartzlanderJeanineCSJ50.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER JEANINE SWARTZLANDER, CSJ 50th Jubilee Active, inclusive love is the common thread woven through Sister Jeanine Swartzlander’s ministries in education, pastoral care, health care, and youth development. She admired the Sisters of St. Joseph as her teachers at St. Mary in Kittanning, and later served with them as principal at St. Mary in Freeport before transitioning into pastoral and health care roles. Sister Jeanine was a warm and welcoming presence to incoming patients at UPMC Montefiore. As an admitting interviewer, she gently helped patients navigate the emotional, physical, and psychological stressors of illness and uncertainty. “I always tried to be a compassionate presence there with each patient,” she says. Shifting from hospital to home, she served 20 years with Girls Hope of Pittsburgh, starting as a residential counselor before becoming the organization’s longtime finance associate and office manager. She found joy in watching the scholars grow through academic, athletic, cultural, and artistic opportunities, especially the moments when they would “realize what a great experience it is.” Sister Jeanine has volunteered at Casa San José and 412 Food Rescue and continues to serve God and neighbor each day through her steadfast presence and care for others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/6523c7fa-156a-4688-af69-25739754c081/ZottolaValerieCSJ50.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER VALERIE ZOTTOLA, CSJ 50th Jubilee Deeply attuned to the internal struggle of those who hunger for meaning and connection, Sister Valerie Zottola describes the evolution of her ministry as “growing closer to the dream God has for me.” Initially drawn to the congregation by a desire to serve the poor, she says religious life has been an experience of “overwhelming love and gratitude.” As a teacher at Mount Gallitzin Academy in Baden, principal at Holy Rosary in Pittsburgh, assistant principal at North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, and director of faith formation for youth and families at Mt. St. Peter in New Kensington, Sister Val sought to create an atmosphere of hospitality. She brings that same spirit to her roles as volunteer coordinator with Casa San José and co-minister of the House of Discernment, an inter-congregational community supporting women who are discerning religious life. A dreamer and a doer, Sister Val brings a gentleness and sensitivity to helping each person uncover their unique path and “become part of something bigger than themselves” — a journey she hopes will lead all to “experience the incredible Incarnate Love of God.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/7dddf748-a0b3-4fac-8e6b-85989587794e/PohlKariCSJ25.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER KARI POHL, CSJ 25th Jubilee “I wanted my life to be about more than just me, and I knew I couldn’t do it alone,” Sister Kari Pohl says of the pull she felt toward religious life. She recalls first meeting Sisters of St. Joseph during her time as a nursing student at the University of Detroit Mercy in her home state of Michigan. “What drew me to this community in particular was the joy and love that the Sisters had — and continue to have — toward each other.” Serving as a nurse at the East Liberty Family Health Care Center has allowed Sister Kari to care for her patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing — and to see the systemic injustices they carry the weight of each day. It’s something she also observed during a 6-year mission in Nicaragua, accompanying people experiencing extreme poverty. Through her ministry as Congregational Coordinator of Justice and Peace, she transforms that awareness into action, working to end exploitation across systems and relationships. Authentic, appreciative, and justice-seeking, Sister Kari enjoys reading, walking in nature, photography, and painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b3767c2b-3624-4883-9519-f31ce3a2e6f9/BussenJeanetteCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER JEANETTE BUSSEN, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/7560f40b-97c6-4159-ac45-c24deae56ab6/CzyrnikBarbaraCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER BARBARA CZYRNIK, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d9bc1ecd-474e-4027-8f46-d2c6eb001e4e/GraffBarbaraAnnCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER BARBARA ANN GRAFF, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/03a8fdfc-a2b7-493e-b7ff-a1e1d99d92ed/HurleyFrancesCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER FRANCES HURLEY, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a02e013c-d634-4042-aff9-ad852fe68c1a/JoyceMelissaCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER MELISSA JOYCE, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8d2681f2-aec0-484f-b59f-2a43166b494c/OrangeSueAnnCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER SUE ANN ORANGE, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ff3a3756-23ce-403c-ad87-539695082495/WessellMaryLouiseCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER MARY LOUISE WESSELL, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b06dc447-d35a-498d-9818-1ee3e0984f88/WiethornCarolynCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER CAROLYN WIETHORN, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/375a1014-de83-4bca-b50c-c04ea633dfa6/WittSallyCSJ65.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER SALLY WITT, CSJ 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/45808470-1d84-421d-8392-8a4ced2656e4/KirschCorinneCSJ60.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden - SISTER CORINNE KIRSCH, CSJ 60 Years https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubiliarians daily 0.75 2025-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8b23fbad-c2f8-4c83-ab5b-67c523dd2041/AdobeStock_320285960.jpg 2025 Jubiliarians https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-francis-of-the-providence-of-god daily 0.75 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/9768c7c5-6387-41dc-b7da-bbdcde34897e/EliseMoraOSF+70th.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/b8c4f7ae-23be-4080-ad53-f5a27916d9cb/HilariaDeOliveiraOSF+65th.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God - SISTER HILÁRIA DE OLIVEIRA, OSF 65th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/ea93125d-e7ce-403a-9901-0ae36e01050d/JoanneBrazinskiOSF+60th.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God - SISTER JOANNE BRAZINSKI, OSF 60th Jubilee https://www.sistersofwpa.org/2025-jubilarians-sisters-of-st-francis-of-the-neumann-communities daily 0.75 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/a82dba12-be81-4072-bdfa-253bd03529ea/Phillips_Mary_Agnes.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER MARY AGNES PHILLIPS, OSF 80th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/8669d263-b6fb-47b7-9f47-6c6c58f94474/Blum__Marie_Grace__.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER MARIE GRACE BLUM, OSF 75th Jubilee On January 6, 1950 — the Feast of the Epiphany — Sister Marie Grace Blum met the Three Kings, following their Star as she entered the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale. Seventy five years later, the Star continues to lead her journey of faith. The path has lead from a strict novitiate through the openness of Vatican II, stumbling in darkness during “leaps of faith,” awaiting glimpses of the star of the whispers of the spirit. The terrain has changed, but not the invitations to be in relationship with our loving God and his world. “Celebration of 75 years of Franciscan life is one of praise and thanksgiving for all that has been, all that is held sacred today, and the mystery of what will be,” says Sister Mary Grace. “The Star shines on.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d6288187-561f-42a8-9b12-85485e152d64/thumb_Oehling_Georgeann.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER GEORGEANN OEHLING, OSF 75th Jubilee Sister Georgeann Oehling entered on July 16, 1949, and is grateful for her 75 years as a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f67b1db7-0cd8-4631-b3eb-487379ca1bce/Armany_Anne.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER ANNE ARMANY, OSF 70th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/1b2a53de-e153-44b1-9690-871800c5d4e5/Sutton_Suzanne.jpg 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER SUZANNE SUTTON, OSF 70th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/c3c855b7-2a8a-4bef-a694-6f084cd777bf/Ufheil__Margaret_Ann.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER MARGARET ANN UFHEIL, OSF 70th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/f4423477-0e6d-4ae4-997f-fd4984afa16d/Alice_Dunlop_.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER ALICE DUNLOP, OSF 50th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/6ddeaaf1-0e5f-4298-849c-2f6031f73145/Kramer__Janet.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER JANET KRAMER, OSF 50th Jubilee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/248fe4b7-0567-4154-a090-33dce54a6e2e/Dursh_Yvonne.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER YVONNE DURSH, OSF 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/d8c0fffa-76ef-4629-9020-71759b64675f/Wesolowski__Lorraine_.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER LORRAINE WESOLOWSKI, OSF 65 Years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5363a7b9e4b0f03caf322c42/5e59dcae-e528-4a71-a94e-95647c09932f/Clark__Sandra_.JPG 2025 Jubilarians | Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities - SISTER SANDRA CLARK, OSF 60 Years Sister