SUMMER 2013
member of the Community of Sisters of Mercy. A time of thanksgiving to Almighty God!
Sister Marise Kessler Entrance: September 8, 1953, Des Plaines First Profession: August 16, 1956 Final Profession: August 16, 1959 Current Ministry: Inner-City School Volunteer
Motto: Love Serves I have tried to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone with whom I come in contact. Each day I pray for the energy, strength and patience to achieve this goal whether it’s through teaching, caring for the sick, decorating a place to beautify it, or simply running errands. It has been a privilege to have been called to be a Sister of Mercy for 60 years and to follow in the footsteps of Mother McAuley.
Sister Sheila Lyne Entrance: September 8, 1953, Des Plaines First Profession: August 16, 1956 Final Profession: August 16, 1959 Current Ministry: President and CEO of Mercy Hospital & Medical Center Retired
Motto: With Christ in God As I look back over my 60 years as a Sister of Mercy, I feel immense gratitude. I have been so blessed to have the support of the Sisters of Mercy as I answered what I felt was God’s call to serve those less fortunate through my work in healthcare. The healing ministry touches every aspect of a person’s life. With the help of many talented people, I feel we have made a difference, although there’s always more work to be done. I am most grateful having chosen to be a Sister of Mercy. I pray that I
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continue to be blessed by the goodness and caring of our Catherine McAuley.
Sister Judith Meyers Entrance: August 1, 1953, Marion First Profession: February 2, 1956 Final Profession: February 2, 1959 Current Ministry: Ministry of Prayer and Contributed Service
Motto: Dominus, Sicut Semper Effundar (Lord, Let Me Always Be as Water Poured) I have had 60 grace-filled years living as a Sister of Mercy. It is a wonderful time to reflect on all that has taken place and commit to all that will come. My motto has served me well, to be as water poured out – doing what and going where God directs. Memories are of God’s gifts which have always been so helpful, encouraging and sustaining. Many times His gifts came through my family, my Mercy sisters, friends, co-workers and also those I was privileged to minister to in service—the poor, the sick and uneducated. I am grateful that God blessed me with my vocation. All the joys and sorrow have made for a wonderful life, so that it can be said, “For all that has been, thanks, and for all that will be, Yes!” May God continue to bless all of us.
Sister Lenore Mulvihill Entrance: February 2, 1954, Des Plaines First Profession: August 16, 1956 Final Profession: August 16, 1959 Current Ministry: Ministry of Prayer
Motto: Trust I am grateful to God, our Blessed Mother and Catherine McAuley for opportunities to help others and to live CONTINUED ON PAGE 14