Mission & Ministry Spring 2011

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Spring 2011 Dominican Education: Past & Present Dominican Center at Marywood: Continuing Adult Ed Adult ESL & Citizenship Classes Chimbote, Peru & San Pedro Sula, Honduras Marywood Alumnae Reunion, 2010 2011 Jubilarians

San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Former Members you can come home again Laughter, hugs and tears of joy. Storytelling, ‘catching up’, photos of the old times and the new times. Such were the sounds and sights of the first grand reunion of former members held on October 9, 2010. Nearly 70 women who had formerly been members of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids met current members for refreshments, tours, praying Vespers together and dinner. It was a unanimous decision to do this again!

“Almost a third of my life – 21 years – was intertwined with these women, whom I admire. God continue to guide your work!”

Rosalie Slivinski Running “Once again, I am invigorated to continue to contemplate and to share with others the fruits of that contemplation. I am still overwhelmed at the joy experienced, being with, sharing with and praying with so many that are always held dear in my heart.”

Mary Anne Kennedy Lyberg

Sponsorships Dominican Chapel Marywood Dominican Center Marywood Spiritual Formation Program Retreats/Conferences/Seminars/ Workshops Associate Program Prayer and Listening Line

Ministries Education/Health Care/Chaplaincy Parish and Diocesan Ministry Partners in Parenting WORD Project -ESL Program -HASD Program Maternidad, Chimbote, Peru San Pedro Sula Ministry, Honduras

Advocacy Advocacy for Justice Care of Earth Culture of Peace Global Partnership Ending Homelessness

top (l-r): Ardeth Platte OP, Dorothy Ederer OP, Carol Gilbert OP and former member Jean Ederer Murphy middle (l-r): Irene Plourde, Mary Navarre OP, Dominica Nellett OP, Marilyn Holmes OP, Pamela Morse, Julia Nellett OP, Linda Perrin, Rosemary Peplinski, Shirley Stork and Sally Ann Shad bottom (l-r): Marilyn Holmes OP, former member Mary Ellen Novakoski and Pat Kennedy OP

from the prioress

Dear Friends, The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the earth is awakening after a long winter’s nap. Spring’s arrival fits so well with the Lenten season, when we take time to reflect on the “unconditional love of our God.” It is a time to renew, refresh and refocus on all we have to offer this world AND to awaken life in others through the gifts we have been given.

In this issue of Mission & Ministry, the focus is on education. Over the years, we have been connected with Catholic education and staffed many Catholic schools in Michigan, New Mexico and Canada. Today, many of our former students have taken our place and continue that worthwhile ministry. You will note how we are involved in this most worthwhile ministry today, by responding to today’s needs. That is what it means to be a Dominican, “to respond to the needs of the time,” as outlined by St. Dominic. And, as you will read in this issue, those needs also take us beyond our borders through health care education in Peru and several ministries in Honduras.

The needs of today are not so different from the turn of the century, when the Catholic Church was helping immigrant families adjust to the cultural changes of a new life in a new world.

Today, we are responding in new ways to those challenges. You will note the changes to more adult education ranging from spirituality to citizenship. The “faith journey” with adults is a major focus through spiritual direction, enrichment classes on the Catholic faith and mentoring adults in Dominican Spirituality.

In the months ahead, we will invite you to attend regional gatherings in the cities and towns where our Sisters staffed Catholic Schools. It will be a time to reconnect and for you to become acquainted with the ministries of the Dominican Sisters.

In September 2011, we will host a picnic for the families of anyone who attended the Marywood Academy – K thru 8. It will be a fun time for all and another opportunity to reconnect.

The last pages of the magazine salute all of you who have been so generous in supporting our ministries and our retired Sisters. Your gifts are a blessing and help us continue in ministry despite the many challenges of today’s economy.

Our sincere thanks and our blessing, Nathalie Meyer, OP Prioress

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Gladly Would She Learn and Gladly Teach*

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his issue of Mission and Ministry explores the ministry of education from the earliest days to the present. Have Dominican Sisters always been teachers?

balance the fine art of a contemplative life of prayer and study with the active life of teaching and learning at every level from elementary to college and beyond.

It may seem so to the thousands of students who have been in our classrooms, but it wasn’t always the case.

Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids traces its origin to contemplative nuns in Bavaria - women who lived a cloistered life of prayer and contemplation. For the first 600 years, they did not teach or have any contact with the outside world.

The full story of the transformation of Dominican cloistered nuns from the medieval city of Ratisbon in Bavaria to active sisters in Michigan, New Mexico, Montana, Maryland, Peru, Honduras and other states is told in Period Pieces written by Sister Mona Schwind and available in Marywood’s bookstore. The thumbnail version is below.

In reluctant response to an ultimatum issued by Napoleon in 1802, the nuns began an elementary school. Their choice was teach or return to the “world.”

It took courage to change but the choice made by all was to remain in religious life and teach. As the nuns taught, they learned more about the people and the world around them. Slowly, their eyes and ears were opened to a world beyond the cloister.

As great waves of Catholics continued to pour into America in the 1800’s, parish priests sought help from the convents in Europe to educate the children of these immigrants. Thousands of children roamed the streets while parents worked long hours and struggled with the stresses of assimilating a new language and culture.

Public schools were anti-Catholic; there was a stated belief that America needed to protect itself against the foreign threat of “Popery” which is to say –Catholicism.

It would take wars and the Great Depression to dismantle this bigotry. Meanwhile, the children needed to be in school, learning the skills and knowledge to be good citizens and faithful Catholics.

So blame it on Napoleon—or thank him—for preparing these cloistered nuns to develop the flexibility and resourcefulness to later respond to the call to teach the children of immigrants in Michigan. To this day, Sisters

Mother Benedicta's science class at Sacred Heart Academy,1907 (later, Marywood Academy).

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nter the Nuns. They arrived on a Thursday in 1877 in Traverse City and opened their little school to six students the next Monday. Three months later the number of students swelled to 50, and in subsequent years the Sisters opened schools throughout Michigan, New Mexico and Canada.

Sisters’ learning kept pace with teaching. College courses were taken in the evenings, weekends and during the “long vacation,” a euphemism for the few weeks of summer vacations filled with retreat, workshops, berry picking, catechetical sessions in parishes and college courses.

The Sisters’ work grew as parishes grew: first with elementary schools and then secondary schools. The Sisters themselves opened and staffed academies in Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Essexville and Bay City and began a teacher education program that grew into what is now known as Aquinas College. Young adults, prospective teachers, and eventually older adults benefited from the innovative programs of the college from the 1940’s until today. Sisters were and are teachers, learners, mentors and staff in all of these educational endeavors.

Today, Sisters minister in a variety of ways: teaching in a classroom, writing, research, medical care, administration and pastoral work. Wherever they are, whatever their role, the Sisters teach as Jesus taught with their whole heart and being. And they embrace learning.

In his book The Courage to Teach, Parker Palmer says that it’s not so much what one teaches, or how one teaches, but rather who one is in the teaching.

Dominican Sisters are women who have spent their entire adult lives in prayer, study, community and service. This they bring to the relationship that is the core of teaching and ministry… and that has made all the difference.

So if you meet a Dominican Sister and you are in conversation with her long enough, you begin to notice something is happening – you sense their passion. You are in the company of a woman who loves to learn as well as teach. Chances are you may do a bit of both yourself before the conversation ends.

And both you and she will be the better for it. ~ Mary Navarre, OP, Councilor * With apologies to Chaucer’s scholar: “And gladly wolde he lerne, and gladly teche.”

COLLEGE

125 Years of Prayer, Study, Community and Service Study, prayer, community and service. These four Dominican charisms have defined the history and development of Aquinas College from its beginning as Novitiate Normal School in 1886.

Several name changes and geographical locations later, the school evolved into the four-year institution known as Aquinas College in 1940.

Throughout the years, the college has kept true to the founding charisms. As it weathered two world wars, the Great Depression, and the social upheavals of the late 20th century, the college's administration, faculty, staff, students and alumni recognized that what made Aquinas unique was its adherence to the Catholic Dominican tradition: prayer, study, community and service.

Prayer may be obvious. Founded by a religious order of women and initially staffed by sisters and priests, Aquinas College has always recognized that the life of the mind and the life of the spirit are interfused. The sacramental life of the Catholic Church was, and is, the source of the college's constant self-renewal.

Study may be equally obvious. Aquinas is founded in the liberal arts tradition begun in the European Middle Ages with the rise universities.

Service is exemplary. Throughout its history, Aquinas College and its predecessor schools were more than institutions of book learning and job preparation. The college called on itself to serve the world. From the original teaching sisters in parish schools in the 1800's, to the men and women students who enlisted in the armed services, to groups of students and staff who took service trips to Appalachia in the 1950's, or those who helped found the Eastown Community Organization in the 1960's, the college saw service to the world as part of its essential Catholic Christian purpose. Today, under a full-time director of Service Learning, students, faculty and staff still serve the west Michigan community and such far-off fields as Haiti, Mexico or the Dominican Republic.

The growth and endurance of a strong community, often referred to as the Aquinas "family," is one of Aquinas's greatest strengths. Like every vital institution, Aquinas College goes on re-founding itself every day. It continues to grow and change as it responds to the changing world. We believe that far into the future, whatever that future brings, the college will continue to hold true to its founding Dominican values and the vital interaction of study, prayer, service and community. ~ Gary Eberle, Department of English, Aquinas College

Dominican Center at Marywood For the Dominican Order, the focus of education has always been central.

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he Dominican Order has always focused on education and learning of one kind or another. The Dominican Center at Marywood continues to carry out this mission of the order through its spirituality center, which focuses on education for the adult learner.

Fostering the growth and transformation of people, communities and organizations through prayer, learning and collaboration in an inclusive, hospitable

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“Dominican Center at Marywood is about adult formation for transformation,” said Sister Virginia Stasium, SSND, Conferencing and Program Assistant at Dominican Center. The foundation for this endeavor is the Spirituality Formation Program which was developed in the 1990’s by Sister Nancy Brousseau, OP. Sister Nancy recognized that adults in midlife are called to make a journey that is their inner life – their spiritual life.

The Spirituality Formation Program consists of three phases. These are the Foundations in Spirituality, Spiritual Companioning and Practicum. A participant my take the first phase for one year and, depending on discernment, consider the other two phases, which add two years to the program, thus preparing an individual to become a spiritual director.

The current director of Dominican Center Marywood, Sister Diane Zerfas, OP, explains the three main goals of the programs. “We incorporate experiential prayer, shared study and community building to everything we do.”

These three goals fit the adult learner very well.

It was the first of these goals which drew Sharon Brown, pastor of Redeemer Covenant Church. She said, “What drew me to continue participating with Dominican Center is the commitment to prayer. It has been a prayerful process, a commitment of listening to the Spirit.” Brown’s experiences of study and a supportive community, the other two goals of the program, inspired her to complete her novel, Sensible Shoes, a fictional tale following the spiritual journey of healing transformation and selfdiscovery. “Sensible Shoes was an expression of how the fruit of God was formed due to connections I’ve made,” said Brown. “Dominican Center helped with facilitating encounters with God, opening an awareness of the friendship that God is offering.”

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any other programs are available at Dominican Center. While most do not require the long term commitment of the Spirituality Formation Program, all keep the focus on prayer, study and community. Some programs are one time opportunities for silence and reflective prayer, others are once a month opportunities like the Ignatian Retreat.

As the years continue, the programs at Dominican Center continue to evolve and grow. Recent developments have expanded the appeal to a greater variety of participants.

New programs include Spirituality for Men: Listening for God Knows What, and programs in both English and Spanish languages, e.g., Art, Prayer and Spirituality / Arte, Oracion y Espiritualidad.

Whatever the program offered, the way each is presented remains connected to the greater message.

“The model of teaching is based on Lectio Divina, the listening with the ear of the heart,” said Sister Virginia.

Lectio Divina, translated literally as “sacred reading,” grounds all of the programs at Dominican Center. In the late 1990’s, Lectio Divina became a weekly event, still taking place in the Dominican Chapel Marywood every Wednesday at noon. “Lectio Divina made such an impact on me that I developed these programs out of the same approach,” said Sister Nancy. “It’s all about the movement in our lives, a movement from a simple reading to a deeper intimacy in God.”

Co-sponsoring with other organizations is yet another way that Dominican Center expands its horizons. Last year Dominican Center offered a program called Spirituality of Water, which connected global climate change with justice issues related to water. Each year, Dominican Center co-sponsors peace programs with the Contemplative Outreach of West Michigan.

“Through an ever-growing variety of programs, we hope to meet people wherever they are in life,” said Sister Nancy.

“That’s how God meets us – wherever we are.”

For those people who have a deep desire for more, who love to learn, who are on the quest for the Living God, Dominican Center offers a place of prayer, study and community to be a companion on the journey. ~ Matt Bergevin

WORD Project

Adult English as a Second Language Hector has been in the United States for twelve years and works as a plant manager. He speaks fluent English but never went through the process of naturalization. With the crackdown on illegal immigrants, even though Hector was documented, he decided it was time to just “do it.� Because he worked second shift, he came to the morning citizenship classes. His days were full. At a cost to himself and his family, Hector completed the classes and filled out the forms. With great pride and joy, Hector became a citizen on November 17, 2010 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He will no longer live under a veil of uncertainty. ~ Carmen Rostar, OP

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he WORD Project ESL, an outreach ministry of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, has offered English language classes to adult immigrants and refugees since 1998. Located at Steepletown on Grand Rapids’ West Side, the students include a large Hispanic population as well as individuals from Russia, Bosnia and Vietnam.

Volunteers are the backbone and the students are the life blood of the WORD ESL program. Director since 2003, Sister Carmen Rostar, OP reports outstanding growth in the past decade. WORD ESL has served 630 students with 17,000 hours of instruction. This would not be possible without the 300 volunteer tutors who have given more than 31,000 hours of service.

Tutors are trained before beginning to work with an adult; and in-service training is held regularly through grants from the State of Michigan. WORD ESL does not advertise, saying that their students are the best ad for the program. Frequently, attending students bring other friends or family members to the program. Any person who calls gets placed on a waiting list and becomes eligible.

The Steepletown location can accommodate 52 students in a semester and they currently have about 42 volunteers who work with students on a one-toone basis; small group classes and a computer lab are available for the more advanced students.

top: An ESL student at individual study. middle: Sister Carmen Rostar, Director of WORD ESL Program, (standing third from left), with volunteer and Sister tutors. bottom: Group study at the Steepletown location.

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ecently the ESL Program has grown to include instruction in citizenship. As of January 2011, eighty-four people have been prepared for citizenship. Liz Balck, a Regional Attorney at Justice for Our Neighbors, collaborated with the WORD Project ESL to offer assistance to the students. She recruited volunteers from Cooley Law School to offer a clinic to help the adults fill out their forms With Balck’s assistance, the Cooley student-volunteers were trained in immigration law and are now able to help those wishing to go through the process of naturalization.

There are two sessions held twice a year at three separate locations in Grand Rapids: St. Joseph Parish, Steepletown, and the Grand Rapids Community College West Side Learning Corner. The Learning Corner is near the Steepletown Center and can accommodate a larger group. Classes are held Saturday mornings and there are two classes currently in session from February through June.

Hector at his swearing-in ceremony.

You read about Hector’s journey. There are many more like his. One of the greatest hardships is the cost of citizenship – $680 plus the travel to Detroit. If you feel called to become a volunteer tutor or to help financially, please contact Carmen Rostar, OP, Adult ESL Program Director at 616.454.4874 or email her at scresl@att.net ~ Rosemary Steers

You shall treat the alien who resides with you no differently than the natives born among you. . . for you, too, were once aliens in the land of Egypt.

Leviticus 19:33 Juanita Garcia and her family.

Chimbote, Peru

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Life and learning at La Maternidad de Maria.

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The staff members go out on home visits five days a week. On these journeys to the barrios, the nurses provide immediate care, referrals to additional resources and education for preventative and follow-up care.

t first glance, Chimbote is a land of intense beauty nestled between the sandy coastline of the Pacific Ocean and the western Andes. Due to catastrophic political and natural events the unemployment rate is near 70%; most people of Chimbote live in extreme poverty lacking adequate food, clean water, shelter and medical care. In spite of the difficulties of trying to provide for loved ones, they are a joy-filled and resourceful people – hospitable, warm and generous with the little they possess.

On site at the Maternidad, extensive prenatal education is available for expectant mothers and fathers.

Beginning in the first trimester, the midwives teach parents to communicate with the unborn child through song, musical instruments and exercises. There may be as many as 20-50 young parents in attendance at each two-hour session. Education during this time is focused on what is happening throughout the pregnancy and what to expect at delivery.

Standing as an oasis of hope for the people of Chimbote is La Maternidad de Maria – a safe and welcoming refuge providing medical care and health education.

Established in 1965, two Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters, registered midwives, attended deliveries in shacks until La Maternidad de Maria was opened in July of 1966.

In the 7th month of pregnancy, they practice the Lamaze method with both parents. More expectant fathers are becoming involved in the pregnancy, delivery and nurturing of the newborn infant. By the time the baby arrives, both mother and father have formed a strong bond with their new child.

In the forty-five years since our Sisters began ministering in Chimbote, much has changed. Today after over 70,000 safely delivered babies, the clinic operates with two Sister administrators and 102 Peruvian lay employees. Together they offer multiple programs that include various types of health education for the public.

They have programs for maternity care, neonatal care, orphans, outpatient consultations, general medicine, general clinic and laboratory.

Through this participation, the dads become more involved with the process of being a parent. Education has progressed to where the fathers even come with the child for later visits – the education makes a huge difference in creating a strong family unity.

The clinic has survived devastating earthquakes, as well as radical changes in Peruvian and diocesan governance structures. La Maternidad de Maria stands stronger than ever as a testament to what can be accomplished with a long-term commitment, prayer, education and faith. ~ Rosemary Steers

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From Music to Mountains and Home Again a little bit about san pedro sula, honduras

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an Pedro Sula has a population of approximately 800,000, which fluctuates due to the industry of international factories that draws people from mountain villages in search of work. Twothirds of its residents live below the poverty line and the country has an unemployment rate of 28%. Political instability, corruption and violence make for a difficult existence.

SISTER JOAN WILLIAMS

Sister Joan Williams collaborates in ministry to and with the people of Honduras along with Sister Doris Regan, a Dominican Sister of Peace. Today Sisters Joan and Doris continue the work begun by the Dominican Friars in 1991. This includes Christian formation of the laity, education, prison ministry and support for those suffering from HIV and AIDS.

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Adult Christian formation takes place through biblical study, retreats, preaching workshops and classes taught at the Catholic University. The methodology is that of imparting information that leads to personal formation; and that leads to personal and societal transformation. In Latin American terms, the three steps are: SEE, JUDGE and ACT. In order to bear fruit, the learning experience must be seen, interpreted and applied to real life situations at all levels.

HIV/AIDS MINISTRY

The HIV/AIDS ministry serves 112 families, including children, living with HIV. It provides home visiting, psychological counseling, workshops with adults, youth and children, medical attention, legal assistance, and the grieving process from loss.

PRISON MINISTRY

Sisters Joan and Doris have been part of the prison ministry since 1998. A prison built for 500 persons now has 2,186 – 77 women and 2,109 men. In 2003, the Catholic Diocese of San Pedro Sula initiated many programs of rehabilitation and formed a diocesan team of volunteers and a few salaried personnel to work full time.

Programs include schooling for grades 1-9, English classes, a library, carpentry, bakery, arts and crafts, sewing and many other courses, such as electrical repair of domestic appliances.

Evangelization and liturgical celebrations are important in the rehabilitation process. The prisoners will often say; “the Catholic presence puts into practice its preaching and truly treats us as persons with dignity, looking beyond our mistakes.” Sister Joan has said, “. . .looking beyond the crime to see the person generates mutual respect, appreciation and gratitude.” Often-times they meet prisoners who have been freed and experience a ‘grand homecoming.’ ~ Rosemary Steers

Sister Joan continues to put her skills as a musician and liturgist to work along with her pastoral presence, her language facility in Spanish and her love for God’s poorest people. On a home visit she was asked what she feared the most in this country of violence and organized crime. Her answer: “I fear the most not being able to return to Honduras.”

Marywood Alumnae Reunion reconnect · inspire · enjoy

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hat started as a spark of an idea grew into a glorious two day celebration. The firstever Marywood Academy Alumnae student homecoming was held on the campus last August 20 & 21. The Dominican Sisters rolled out the red carpet to welcome returning Academy students.

Friday evening was for fun and frivolity. Yes, wine and beer were served along with delicious hors d'oeuvres. Over 150 former students joined in the merriment and stayed well past the 8:00 pm winddown time listed on the invitation. The photos and memories shared had the room buzzing with talk and laughter.

When Saturday dawned, really about 9:00 am, participants were greeted with coffee, fruit trays and a delicious secret recipe from chef Tim of apricot coffee cake. After a greeting from Prioress Nathalie Meyer, numerous Enrichment Sessions were offered by knowledgeable and inspiring presenters.

And still more. . . We returned to the gathering room which had been set with tablecloths and flowers. Each luncheon plate held half of a fresh pineapple topped with chicken salad and garnished with an orchid. No cafeteria food in sight! Many "ahhhs" were heard as we delved into our dessert of "chocolate pyramids." Our guest speaker was a local popular stand-up comic, the Honorable Sara Smolenski, a Circuit Court Judge who participates in many Development functions on behalf of the Sisters.

After lunch, tours of the Marywood campus were offered. What a great chance to visit Sisters at the health center, a former classroom or just sit and gab with others. The wonderful event culminated with a Mass in the chapel. It was a time to give thanks to our hosts the Dominican Sisters, our God, and all of life's blessings. ~ Marywood Alumnae Committee

Incredible! Unbelievable! Awesome!

Wonderful experience and long overdue.

Great fun.

Absolutely delighted I was able to come.

Nice to come back to the scene of all our "crimes."

Positive and heartwarming.

Super!

We felt very welcome, it was like coming home. Love it!

Excellent – very informative and wonderful to see the prophetic direction.

Donor Recognition List The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are most grateful to you, our friends and benefactors, for your generosity over the years. Without you, our ministries would be limited. We presently are focusing on partnerships and increased development efforts to strengthen and broaden future ministries.

February 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011 $99 or less: 949 • $100-$299: 554 • $300-$499: 79 • $500-$999: 117 • $1,000-$4,999: 92 • $5,000+: 29

Sister Dolores Abeyta, OP Anthony and Pita Abeyta Ken and Mary Achard Tracy Adams Frances and Anne Adams Joshua and Christina Aderholdt Bernadine and Richard Agacinski William and Anita Ahearn Eutilia and Theresa Alarid Peter and Christine Albertini Theresa Albrecht Feliza Alcid Roseann and Peter Aleksynas David and Roberta Alfson Anthony and Geraldine Alksnis Lisa and Robert Allen Carl and Deborah Allen Grant and Donna Alm Rob and Keiu Thu Le Alt Henry and Irene Alva Audrey and George Aman Margaret Ammon Theresa Ancona Mary Ancona Peter and Cindy Ancona Msgr. Gaspar Ancona William Andersen Denise and K. Lon Andersen James and Lauren Anderson Rev. Louis L. Anderson Sister Catherine Anderson, OP Rosemary Anderson Robert and Pam Andres Samuel and Mary Andres Margaret and Howard Andrews Applied Imaging C. E. Balog - Aquinas College Matthew and Linda Arends Louis and Connie Armock Lois Ary Steven and Julie Ashmead Dominican Associates ~ GR Lorraine and Dale Aurand Richard and Carol Averill Richard and Elaine Avitabile Patrick Ayala Gloria Azzarello Michael Babcock Phyllis Babel Frank and Cecelia Babinchak Herman and Anna Baca Ned Baca Merrick and Kimberly Bacon Anne Bade

Wilson and Noreen Bailey Gerald and Beckie Baker Sean and Jennie Baker Francis Baker Mark and Kristine Baker Rosemary Balczak Duane and Vicki Balko Mary Jane Ball Linda Ballast Daniel and Madeline Balogh Michael and Sandra Bardwell Leon and Colleen Barker Thomas Barnes Juliana and Walter Barnhart Helen Barr Patricia Marie Barron Anne Barth Bartlett Tree Experts Kerri and Stephen Barton Edwin and Cheryl Bartosiewicz Deborah Bates Jerry and Gail Battaglia Bernard and Mary Bauman Janet Baumgartner Joseph and Wanda Baura Bazen Electric Judith Beardsley Marlene Beaton Dennis Beck Joseph and Belle Becker James and Dorothy Beckett Sister Mary Jo Beckett, OP Boniface and Rachelle Beckman Clare and Betty Beckman Thomas and Cecilia Beckrow Michele and Donald Beesley Linda Behm Jolynn and Leon Bekius Paul and Mary Lynn Belden Richard and Ruth Beltinck Sister Marie Benedict Ruth Ann and Michael Benner Robin Bennett Marguerite and Robert Benson Robin and Thomas Bentley John and Micki Benz William Berner William and Marcella Bernethy Kathy and William Bertoia Florine and Hermann Bialek Kay and George Bidinger Michelle Bieber Alan and Barbara Bierlein Jerry and Geri Bierschbach

Robert and Margaret Bieszka Michael Billings Jack and Diann Binder & Family Sister Josephine Mary Birchmeier, OP Ernest and Judy Birchmeier Sister Jean Marie Birkman, OP Sister Elizabeth Bishop, OP Ed and Diane Bishop Margaret and Michael Bitely Alice and Arthur Bitterman Mary Bittner Joseph and Dorothy Bivins Noreen and Norman Blahovec John and Cathy Blanke Juanita Blanzy Mildred M. Bloye David Bloye A. Lorraine Bloye Frank and Cecelia Bobinchak Gregory and Jacqueline Bockheim Elizabeth and Ronald Bockheim Eugene and Arlee Bodnar William and Anne Boersma Catherine Bogart Paula Bogaski Constance Bolander M. Darlene Borowiak Elizabeth Borre Leo and Helen Boruta Tony and Valery Bosco Arthur J. Bott Sr. Family Foundation William and Catherine Botts Charles and Laura Botwinski Lelah Bouchard Fr. Edward Boucher Sister Jo Ann Boucher, OP Daniel and Judy Bowen Laurie M. Boy Shirley Boyd Michael and Marian Bozym Mary Brace Karen S. Bradshaw Brakel Construction Inc. Bruce and Debra Braspenninx Sister Theresa Bray, OP Margaret Bray Frank J. Brechting Sister Mary Catherine Brechting, OP Edward and Mary Breden Dr. Randy Breen Janet L. Brennan Ruth Ann Brevitz and Thomas P. Sarb Timothy Brick Brigade Fire Protection, Inc.

Luella C. and Darrell Brockwell Richard and Sally Brom Gerry and Judy Brom Mary Bronersky Rose Ellen Brousseau Robert and Antoinette Browe Teresa and Janet Brown William and Anita Brown Sister Phyllis Brown, OP Richard J. and Agnes Brown Catherine L. Brown Roxane and Arthur D. Brown Stacey K. Brown John and Peg Brown Carolyn Brown Rosemary Brown Carmelita Brown Sister Donna Brown, OP Rev. Raymond Bruck James and Diane Brunson Molly R. Bryson Jack and Sheila Buchanan Arthur Buckley Joyce E. Buckley Thomas J. Buckley Elizabeth J. Bueche-Schmidt Sister Rosella Bugala (+) Thomasine Bugala, OP Sherry Jay Buist Donald and Maggie Burgess Peggy Burke and Edward Wietecha Jim and Barbara Burkholder Sue Ellen and Collin Burnett Lawrence and Marion Burns Joseph Burns Mathew B. and Judy Burns Mike Burns Judith H. Burns Linda S. Burpee John and Angela Bursch James and Cheryl Burzynski William A. and Rosilyn Buschle Lucille Bustos Leona M. Butko Delphine Butler Lowell and Mildred Butman Joan Butts Benjamin and Barbara Caddick Joan B. Caldwell Jane Calkins Lorraine Callaghan Marguerite Callaghan Linda J. Camp and Family Gertrude Campau

Donald and Nanette Campbell Gabriel and Karen Campbell Gerald and Pauline Campbell William P. Carey Kelly L. Carey and Ardith Shanahan Frank and Carol Carlson Kathleen Carnegie Maria Carney Joyce and David Carr Rosemary Cary Michael Cary and Marjorie Loughrin Michael and Linda Castiglione Patricia R. and Richard Cebelak Cebelak Foundation Craig and Amy Cederquist Mardoqueo J. and Priscilla Chacon Charles E. Chamberlain and Ann L. Nowak Tandy Champion John and Joan Chapin Charlie's Party Store Robert and Marcia Charzanowski Ann Louise Chase Li-Heng and Fong-Yi Chen Cheri Inn Louise M. Chester Dr. Peter and Trudy Chiaravalli Norman and Joanne Chiasson Pietro and Shirley Chiello Dick and Patti, Alex and Erica Chronowski Dorothy Chrusciel Sister Irene Chrusciel, OP John and Wilma Chulski Ronald F. and Shelley Cichy George and Margaret Cicinelli Peter A. and Diane Cirulis LaRene Clark Sally Clark Theresa O'Connor Clark Kurt Kaiser and Mary Clark-Kaiser Gene and Nancy Clasby Maurice Claus Sandra Cleveland Mary Cleypool Jane Marie M. Clingman-Scott Jim and Mary Clinthorne David and Reva Coats Jerome and Patricia Coger Mrs. Maria Cohen Lisa Cole Ann Marie Coleman Fay Collier Terry and Linda Collier Frederick and Susan Colligan Joyce Y. Commons Joseph and Jean Comstock Dr. Michelle M. Condon, M.D. Raymond and Margaret Conley Robert J. Conley Dr. Brian and Mary Louise Connolly Dorothy Connors Dr. Jerome and Rita Conrad Sister William Mary Conway, OP Sister Carmella Conway, OP Joan Conway Dick and Janet Conway Hugh Conway Family

Sister Marguerite Cool, OP Ida Marie and Mark Coonan Dianne Cooper Anne Copps Williiam J. Corbat Yvonne and Richard Corbat Carol and Peter Cordes Bob and Ruth Corrin Lenore S Coscarelli Nancy E. Cosgrove Allan and Bonnie Couch Nelson and Fabiola Cournoyer Sister Mary Courtade, OP Giles and Lorene Courtney (+) Sister Mary Katharine Courtright, OP Couturier Iron Craft, Inc. Teresa J. Crawford

Sister Marciana Danielski, OP Bernard and Louise Danielski Kathleen L. Dansereau Noel L. and Kathleen Dansereau Pamela M. Daoust Margaret Mary Darby John Michael Darscheid Joe and Margaret Dashner Dennis and Mary Lou Datte Sister Joanne Davey, OP Doug and Karen Davey Patricia Davidson Elizabeth B. Davis Lomer E. and Roseann Davis Judith Marguerita Davis Charles and Patricia Dawson Diane DeBoer

Reaching Out – Beaver Island When Father Peter Gallagher, pastor on Beaver Island, died, Father Alexander Zugelder offered to succeed him, provided he could have the aid of teaching Sisters on the island. When Mother Aquinata asked for volunteers, Sisters Clementine Coyle and Genevieve Gauthier responded. Sisters Hildegarde Miller and Gabriel O’Malley joined them. They were greeted at the dock by the islanders on their arrival on September 6, 1899.

Crime being virtually unknown, the islanders transformed a jail-courthouse building into two classrooms for the Sisters. They were soon asked to take over the public school about two miles inland. In 1971, the Beaver Island school was featured in the Detroit Free Press, Wall Street Journal and New York Times because their student achievement test scores ranked alongside Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham. Why? Four nuns and a priest.

The islanders gathered once again at the dock in June 1991 as Sisters Marie Eugene Charbonneau and Mary Alvesteffer boarded the Beaver Islander bringing to conclusion ninety-two years of service on Beaver Island. ~ Michael Ellen Carling, OP

Mary L. Crell Dr. Michael and Mary Ann Crete Roy and Anne Crete Robert P. Croft and Mary T. Croft Tom and Yoshie Crowley Pete and Martita Cudlipp Kurt William Cuncannan Mike and Katie Cuncannan Cecilia Ann Cunningham Kristine Czape Thomas Czerney Richard and Carol Dalrymple Dave and Susan Daniels

Jerry and Rose DeBoer Polly Decker Cynthia Decot Joanne Deeb Mrs. Barbara DeFoe Helen F. DeGeatano Sister Diane Dehn, OP William and Shirley Dehn N. Jeanne DeLaney Thomas and Sarah Delia Glenn A. Dells, Sr. Raymond and Betty Delore Leon and Rosalee Demerath

Al and Rita Demko Janice and George Dendrinos Randy and Mary DePrekel Bernie DePrimo Dan and Marlene Derdowski Thomas and Joanne Deschaine Janice Deverman Patrick and Eileen Devota Jon F. and Mary Ann Dewitt Donna M. and Sarah DeWyse Jerry and Jan DeWyse Doug and Maureen DeYoung Evelyn Diephouse William and Janis Dietrich April Diez Kathleen B. Diggs Digital Tool & Die, Inc. Lucille Dill Diocean Publications Diocese of Grand Rapids Diocese of Saginaw Jean and Marve Dirkse Betty Lou DiTrapani Diversified Medical Staffing, LLC DJ's Lawn Service Dennis and Ruth Dobleske Jerome and Janeny Dobrzelewski Rev. Walter J. Dockerill Lorraine and Terry Dolley Daniel and Kristen Dolsen Mary Colleen Donaker Ed and Maryann Donatelli Charles and Jo Ann Donnelly Mary Donovan Beatrice Doody Carmen and Jody Doster Donald and Rosemary Downer Ray Doxtater James and Kelly Doyle Marie Doyle Gerald and Shirley Doyle Joseph and Norma Drasiewski R. Dale and Martha Drier Mary Jo Drueke Mary M. and Shane Duba Ken and Maxine DuBay Daniel and Joan Dubay Rick and Mary Dubridge Donald and Maureen Ducey Frances T. Duff Joan M. Dufresne and Constance Fletcher Gerald and Margaret Dugal Jack G. Dumas Joanne Dunbar Msgr. William H. Duncan Mrs. Verona M. Dunn Benjamin and Dolores Duran Dennis and Karen Duran Tom and Dinah DuRussel Audrey DuRussel and Family Arthur and Marjorie Duyck Darcy Dye Mickey and Susan Dyer Arline and Edward Dzwonkowski Kyran and Matilda Eardley John and Marilyn Ecken Brian Edington

Robert and Suzanne Edwards Robin Eggert Elizabeth Eggleston Sister Suzanne Eichhorn, OP Walter and Carol Ellefson Michael and Michelle Elwell Joann Emery Dennis and Barbara Emery Patricia Emery Don and Rosemary Emmendorfer Hilda and Mary Emmendorfer Joey L. and Rose Enders Robert and Sandy Enders Suzanna Kelly Engbers Harold and Phyllis Epting Dr. Roger Erbaugh Larry and Nancy Erhardt Joseph Erhardt Sister Anne Francis Erndt, OP Sister Robert Ann Erno, OP Katherine and Gary Ernsting John Estabrook Donna Jo Evans Sister Amata Fabbro, OP Mrs. Marlene K. Fabbro Sharon Faber Louis and Mary Fabro Nancy Farage Gretchen Farah Sister Ann Michael Farnsworth, OP Roy and Theresa Farrell Sister Reparata Faubert, OP Louise J. Fazio John G. and Helen E. Fedewa Solomon, Patrick and Randall Feravich Peter Ferguson Sister Mary Ann Ferguson, OP Maurice Ferriter Catherine Fessenden Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Sister Constance Fifelski, OP Steve and Lucy Fifelski Judy K. Finazzi Victoria S. Finch Robert and Carol Ann Finchio Timothy Finegan Louis Finn Robert and Mary Ann Finn Mary Ellen and Joseph Finnigan Fire Fighter Sales & Service Kathleen F. Flanagan and Brian F. Flanagan Mary and Willard Flinn Robert, Nancy and Marie Fodor Sister Mary Catherine Fodrocy, OP Stephan Forbes Adrienne Ford Dennis and Patty Forster Founders Bank & Trust Rev. Melvin Fox Jerome and Martha Fox Ernestine Fox Lois A. Foy Dale and Janet Foye Sister Bede Frahm, OP John and Theresa Francavilla Mark Francek Jeanette Franczek

Carl E. Frantz James R. and Gayle Freiburger Frey Foundation Peter M. and Carole Friar Ms. Clara Frick Randy and Donna Friedman Judith Froedtert and Thomas Froedtert Leroy D. Fromwiller Maureen A. Fry Trust Charles and Mary Frydrych Mary Claire and Wallace Fu George and Mary Agnes Fulk Richard and Eva Fuller Mrs. Kathleen P. Fuller Rose Marie Funnell Susan and Vincent Gagliardi Lisa Galaszewski Sister Genevieve Galka, OP Bernadine Gallagher Byron and Ethel Gallagher Helen Gancarz Sister Bernice Garcia, OP Maria Garcia Sister Teresita Garcia, OP John and Mildred Garcia John L. Gardella Lisa Gardner Dolores Garduno Catherine Garduno Robert Gardyszewski Walter and Mary Gardyszewski Brian and Melissa Gary Michael Gautraud Dennis and Marge Gavigan Rita Gay Sr. Helen Gazarek William C. Gearing III Dorothy J. Geary Sister Maureen Geary, OP R. Kay Geerling Maryanne Geers Maureen Geglio and Thomas O'Brien John C. and Dolores Gehl Ralph Shefferly and Eleanor Gehringer Dr. James and Carol Gels Nellie Gelwich Vincenza and Genni Genovese Kay Ann Genther Charles and Agnes George Fran Georgeff Frank and Shirley Gerhardt Ann N. Gerke Robert and Laura Gibson Jack and Angela Gibson Jeff and Georgia Gietzen Marywood Health Center Gift Shop Angela M. Giglio Elaine C. Giglio Veronica Gildner James J. Gill Leonard and Sandra Gill Michael Gill John and Mary Glick Ron and Mary Glowacki Ann Gobeski Sister Regina Mary Goeldel, OP Dan Goggin

Paula Gonzales Sister Angelina Gonzales, OP Longino and Barbara Gonzales Sister Dorena Gonzalez, OP Mr. Robert E. Goodrich Peter and Mary Lou Goodspeed Diane Goodwine and John Goodwine Barbara P. Gordon Henry and Judith Gorkowski Edward and Marjorie Grabowski Bernadette G. Graczyk James and Elizabeth Grady Leo and Marianne Graff Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids Firefighters Retirees Association Grand Rapids Women's Chorus Cheryl A. Grant James and Dorothy Grant Grapevine Wine & Deli Ellenor Graves Ritann Green Robert and Sheryl Greene Patricia Greene Patrick and Julie Greene Richard and Lu Ann Greenfelder Lynne L. Gregory Gerald and Judy Greiner

Sister Yvonne Greiner, OP Linda and Aaron Gridley Ruth Grinstead Leonard C. and Roberta Gross Gene C. Gross Daniel and Kathleen Groszkiewicz Sister Julia Mae Groulx, OP Mary Rita and Mark Grove Theresa Grywalski Sue A. Grzegorczyk Donald J. Guastella Sister Marie Rachael Guevara, OP Elena Rae and Ralph Guevara Ms. Julia Guevara Susan M. Guevara Amorita Guno John and Sally Gussenbauer Roger Gutka Nancy and Henry Guzzo Barbara F. Hack and Gregory S. Hack Judith Hahn Mary Verna Haight Carol J. Hale Carolyn A. Haley Rev. Charles Hall Annette Halvorson Steve and Karen Hamlin

Graduation Class of 1949.

Aquinas College, original downtown location, Library and Ransom.

Chris and Mary Hamman Terri Handlin Ron and Deb Hanes Jan Hansen Christopher Hansen Richard Hansknecht Lorraine and Gerald Hardebeck Mary Harnish Joseph and Therese Harper Arthur F. Harre Katherine Harrigan Clarence Harrington William and Lillian Hartzell Thomas and Jan Haselschwerdt Donna Jean Hathaway Michael Hauser Haviland Enterprises, Inc.

Kathleen T. Hekker and James F. Hekker Eugene and Margaret Helsen Donald and Constance Hendges William and Kathleen Hendrick Carol Hendrick Kenneth Nysson and Carol Hennessy Jack and Elizabeth Hensell Mary Jo Herendeen Stephen Herman Thomas and Maureen Herman Isabel Hernandez Sister Joyce Ann Hertzig, OP Marcia Heyburn Donald Heydens Beth A. Hicks Mary Agnes Hieshetter

Reaching Out – Our Canadian Venture Our presence in Melville, Saskatchewan, grew out of the dream of Sister Ursula Lanciaux. The daughter of French-Canadian parents, she longed to have a Canadian mission. Her wish came true when Sisters Mercedes Dargis, Petronilla Tureck and Evangela Ronning left Marywood on August 16, 1928, for St. Henry Roman Catholic Separate School, Division No. 5 in Melville. Sister Flavian Murphy joined them in December of that year. Our Canadian mission eventually brought twenty-one young women to Michigan to become Dominican Sisters.

Our Sisters withdrew from Melville at the conclusion of the 1949-1950 school year. The government regulation allowing only teachers who were Canadian citizens to recommend students for advanced work led to the withdrawal of our Sisters. Those who were citizens of the United States had to become Canadian citizens in order to teach in Melville.

It was only two years ago that one of the students from Melville contacted us to express his appreciation for the work that the Sisters had done in Melville. ~ Michael Ellen Carling, OP

Patricia J. Hawkins Susan Haworth Hoeppner Thomas and Margaret Hayes Richard Hayes Harold and Mary Jo Headrick Fritz and Jeannine Healey John and Lisa Healey Janet J. and Anthony Healy C. Clara Heinrich Patrick and Leslee Heintz Jeffrey Heintz Daniel and Cheryl Heintz

Ronald and Karen Higgins Terry and Karen Hiler Laurel and Douglas Hill Charles R. Hillary Rosalind & Ronald Hillary Sister Margaret Anne Hillary, OP Ken Hillary and Meg Hillary Marianne Hines John and Donna Hinojosa Bernard and Mitzi Hlavac Cecilia Hodge Harold Hoefling

Laura B. Hoekstra and Jay A. Hoekstra Deacon Rene and Jacqueline Hoenscheid Ross Hoffman Thomas and Mary Hoffman Lawrence and Theresa Hoffman Robert and Patricia Hoffman Joan L. Hoffman Thomas and Geraldine Hogan Patrick and Nancy Holland Mary B. Hollinrake John and Kris Holmes Sister Marilyn Holmes, OP Holy Cross Parish - Santa Cruz NM Rosemary Holzgen Home for Peace & Justice Charles and Sara Homeyer Barbara J. Homrich Joan Homrich Sister Rosemary Homrich, OP Jane Hondelink Susan and Tara Hood Marie Jannausch Hooper Robert J. Hoover Robert J. and Dolores Hopka Jerrielyn Horstman Genevieve E. Horvath Richard Host Sister Teresa Houlihan, OP Mary Ann Howe Joseph and Barbara Howe Mary Howell Charles and Mary Adele Howley Ed and Loretta Huard Richard C. Hubbell Mary Hughes John and Valerie Hughes Mildred Hugo Mary Huisjen Phyllis Hume Thomas M. and Arlene Hummel Roberta S. Hummel Barbara Ann Hummel Doug and Jodi Hura Most Rev. Walter A. Hurley M. Janice Ignatoski George and Barbara Isler Robert Israels Sue Ann Jabin Sister Marie Michael Jacobs, OP Kathleen Jacobs Caryn D. Jacobs Thomas and Nancy Jacobs Mike and Mary Terese Jakubiak Lorraine Farrell James Mary Schaefer James Michael J. Jandernoa Michael and Susan Jandernoa Don and Lois Jandernoa Sister Mary Lucille Janowiak, OP Jack Jansma Anna and Theresa Jaruzel Mary E. Jarvis Ed and Sandy Jasman Susan and Clayton Jastifer Dr. Michael and Mary Jazzar James L. and Rebecca Jeakle

Robert and Marcy Ann Jean Mary Ellen Jeffreys Martin T. and Mary Jelinek Larry Jenkins Patricia L. Jennings Molly Jo Jennings Janelle Jessie Dolores and Jeffery J. Johansen & Family Roy and Blanche Johnson Bruce Johnson Gordon E. and Susan Johnson Irene Johnson Marcae Johnson Bernice F Johnston Charles and Karen Jonaitis Diane M. Jones Harold and Carol Jones Christopher and Michelle Jones Sister Christine Jozwiak, OP Eugene and Lucille Jozwiak Rev. Richard E. Jozwiak Louis Juarez Sister Helen Jude, OP Sister Emeliana Judis, OP Eleanore J. Judson George and Terry Julius T. Richard and Shirley Kaanta Sr. Edith Kahler, OP Ronald and Margaret Kaiser Bernard and Doris Kalahar Robert and Barbara Kalinka Louise E. Kane Karen A. Kania Rose Karasti Charles and Claudia Karat Suzanne and Donald Karl Ken Karpinski Arlene M. Kaspik and Katherine Reed Lawrence and Deborah Kassuba Fr. Frederick J. Kawka Tom and Dorothy Kawka Rut T. Keane Robert and J.K. Keeney Sister Susan Keller, OP Doris Keller Kathy Keller Michael and Mary Keller Ann Kelly Kenneth and Mary Ann Kelly Sister Patricia Kennedy, OP James Kenyon Barbara J. Kersten Donna J. Ketelaar Sister Margaret Kienstra, OP Jim and Nancy Kilbourne Louise Kipen Robert and Janice Kirchgessner Patricia Kirchner John and Rita Kirkwood Mary and Paul Kirkwood Elizabeth M. Klage Donald and Julia Klein Pamela Klein Kenneth and Arlene Klein Donald Klein Patrick and Kay Klein Ralph and Yarmilla Kleinedler

Birgit Klohs Sister Phyllis Klonowski, OP Bonnie L. Klotz Roger and Virginia Knape Rosemary E. Knapp Sally Knapp Knights of Columbus Frs. Rudy and Clem - Muskegon Knights of Columbus - Bishop Plagens Council - Grand Rapids Knights of Columbus - Hemlock Council - Merrill Knights of Columbus - St. Josephs the Worker Council Knights of Columbus - Fr. Charles D. Phillip Knights of Columbus West Branch MI Sondra Knoll Nancy Koehler Frank and Joann Koenigsknecht Roberta and Lawrence Kok Sister Joyce Kolasa, OP Francis B. Kolenic Linda J. and R. W. Kolkema Paulette Komor Anna Marie Konieczny Mildred Konle Marge Konwinski Sister Patrice Konwinski, OP Van and Virginia Koppersmith The Korff Foundation John and Dora Korson Daniel and Paula Korson Ann Korson Sister David Therese Korson, OP Sr. Lydia Korson, OP Sister Peter Mary Korson, OP Frank and Janice Kosak Joseph and Vivian Kosheba C. Andrew Kostrevagh Donald and Marianne Kostrewa (+) Sister Ann Kostrzewa, OP Connie Kostrzewa Val and Julia Kostrzewa Family Tom C. and Helen Kostrzewa Amy Kostrzewa Martin and Sandra Kostrzewa John and Genevieve Kostrzewa Bill J. and Lynn Kostrzewa Mrs. Shelly J. Kostrzewa Floyd F. and Irma Kostrzewa Sister Thaddeus Kowalinski, OP Chet and Florence Kowalski Ronald L. Kowalski Patricia A. Kozal Richard and Loretta Kozlowski Mary Jane Krajewski Sister Jean Kramer, OP Linda S. Kramer L.E. Kramer John and Arnette Kraus Laurine Kraus Eugene M. Krawczak Robert and Ruth Krawczyk Priscilla Kreh Alice Kroll Francis and Judith Kronner

Jacob and Margaret Kroon Henry and Cassandra Kroondyk Mary Kathryn Kroth Janice Krugler Michael Kruzich and Diane Dustin James and Mary Krzeminski Sister Audrey Kubian, OP Marilyn Kuebler Raymond and Charmaine Kulczyk Sister Emma Kulhanek, OP Fred L. Kundrata Kenneth and Patricia Kunst Micheal and Shirley Kupiecki Sister John Therese Kusba, OP Marty Labadie Thomas E. and Rita Laberteaux Sister Renee M. LaBonte Dwight and Joyce LaFleur Michael and Jean Lalonde Michael and Annette LaMarre Sharon Lancina Mary M. Lane Mary Elizabeth Lang Jeanne Lannen

Mr. John Lapciuk Therese L. Lasswell Late Nite Catechism Mr. Patrick J. Laudner Mary Ellen Laughlin John and Elaine Layher Thomas and Autustina Lazio Susan M. Lazio Dr. Michael E. Learman, D.D.S. Donald E. LeClair James and Dorothy Ledrick Gwendoline Lee Doreen A. Leek Cheryl A. Leidlein Don and Bertha LeMieux Mary Jane and Roger Lenard Daniel and Dolores Jane Lennon William A. and Ann Lepech Bob and Martha Lesinski Mark and Barbara Levandoski Edward and Patricia Levandoski Dolores Levi Violette Lewandowski Katherine Downes Lewis

top: Sister Frances Ann Tatreau's Marywood science class, circa 1960. bottom: Sister Alice Wittenbach's Aquinas College Environmental Biology class, circa 1980.

Catherine Mary K. Lewis Patrick and Franchesca Leyba Reverend Norbert Leyrita Vito and Alberta Licari Dominic and Emma Licavoli Elizabeth Louise Licavoli David L. Liefer Thomas and Catherine Lileikis David Lincoln Amy and George Linde Ray and Mary Lindquist Tim and Susan Littell John and Barbara Lockwood Robert C. Loftis Marianne Loftus Logos Theological Resourses Lewis and Rosemary Logsdon Sam and Marjory Loiacano Christopher Longcore Judith Longcore Paulette Longwell Vicki L. Looker Rita Loper Sister Ellen Mary Lopez, OP Lorraine and Eddie Lopez Paul and Kim Lothschutz Patricia O. Love and Candise Love Michael and Kathleen Lown Mary Luchtman Ann Ludlow Betty Ludlow Pam A. Luebke M. Cecelia Lujan Kathy and Charles Luke Mary Ellen Lund Michael and Beatrice Lynch Lois and Edward Lynch Karen Lyon Willard F. and Wanda Lyons George and Patricia Maas Christine MacDonald Katherine J. MacDonald Ron and Thelma MacDonald Eleanore M. Macko Sister Marita MacNall, OP Rita and Bill Maddox Cynthia Mader and Pam Olsen Thomas Madison Gerald Maestas Thomas F. Maguire Maureen Maher Gerard and Bernadette Maitner Stanley and Gloria Maksymiuk Sister Nancy Malburg, OP Helen Malecki & Family John and Kristine Malone Suzanne Maness Sister Janice Mankowski, OP Carl and Judith Mankowski Ms. Patricia S. Mankowski Clayton and Diane Maodush-Pitzer Maple Hill Golf Course Paul Marceau Rev. Emmett L. Marceau Donna Marek Ann M. Marinelli Sheila A. and Lawrence Marion Jim and Martha Markham

Dr. Robert and Faith Marko Yvonne and Tudor Marks Dr. Gary and Dorothy Marsiglia Sister June Martin, OP James E. Martin Marie Josethte Martineau Joe and Helen Martinez Sister Dolorita Martinez, OP Barbara and Ernest Martucci Marywood Alumnae Association Marywood Chapel Choir Marywood Motherhouse Susan Mason Jacquelyn Mason John and Judith Mason Sister Ann Mason, OP Ann M. and Eugene R. Mason Chet and Elaine Maternowski Andrew Maternowski and Monica Randles Dr. John and Lynn Matte Mary Katherine Matthews Dominic L. and Ruth Mattone Karen Matvichuk Marion Maxa Richard and Janet Maxa Theresa May Jeanne Mayan The Mayan Agency Frances Maycroft George and Katherine McAleenan Phillip and Melinda McCabe Daniel McCabe Judy L. McCaffrey Sister Francetta McCann, OP Patrick and Carol Ann McCarty Walter McCauley E. Joan McCormick Michael and Patricia McCormick Patrick and Joan McCoy Sister Marie Kathleen McCrackin, OP John J. and Alice McCrackin James McDermott Molly and Diane McDermott Kevin and Beth McDermott Mary K. McDonald Fr. Graham P. McDonnell Mary Jane McDonnell Cecile McDonnell Sister Irene Mary McDonnell, OP Charlotte McDonough Eleanor M. McDonough Edna G. McDonough David and Debra Sue McElroy Ruth McEwen Michael and Donna McGarry Harry and Eva McGee Carol McGovern Jean L. McGowan Irene P. McGowan Mary McGrath Denis McGrath Timothy and Kathy McGrath Mrs. Suzanne M. McGraw Anita McGuire John and Susan McIntyre Robert and Charlene McKinnon Peggy L. McLoughlin

Julie McMahan Richard and Lorraine McNally Fr. Thomas McNamara Jack and Rose McQuaid Thurlene Medendorp Ellen Meeker Meijer Community Rewards Philip and Cecilia Merkel Elise M. Merkel Linda Merlotti Deanna and Bill Mervau Judith and Robert Messing Patricia and Frank Metz Nancy L. Meuret Arthur Meyer Arthur D. Meyer James Meyer Sister Monica Meyer, OP Michael E. Meyer Jerene Michaels Alex and Barbara Michalski Julie Michutka Anita B. Mieras Sister Paula M. Mierle, SJ Theresa Mikusek Dorothy Milanowski Henry and Diane Milanowski Albert H. and Mary Miles Sister Jean Milhaupt, OP Herman A. and Kathleen Miller Jack and Rose Mary Miller Judith H. Miller Kenneth and Kathleen Miller Ronald F. and Sally Miller Ronald and Lois Miller James A. and Joan Miller Marcia Miller Ruth M. Miller Robert and Maria Milstead Gabriela Minnhaar-Tomatis Sister Janet Mish, OP Joan Mish & Family Joseph and Elsie Mish & Family Jack Mish Melba J. Mish J. David and Betty Mish John and Lisa Mitchell Camilla R. and Frank Mitchell Ralph J. Mitchell Trust Lori Mizzi-Spillane and Brian Spillane Sister Diana Mlynarchek, OP Frances Mlynarchek Sister Marie Carla Moeggenborg, OP Virgil and Jacqueline Moeller Ronald and Gretchen Moffett Sister Louisa Mogdis, OP Charles and June Momber Max and Ruth Monette Philip L. Monterusso John and Irene Monticello Luis R. and Candie Montoya, Sr. Sister Bernadette Mooney, OP James and Elizabeth Moore Rev. Gregory Moore, OP Sister Mary A. Morang, OP William and Virgina Moroski Robert Sadowski and Mary Morris Joan Louise Morris

Lyle B. Morrison Mark and Kathryn Morrow E. Eileen Moss Sr. Phyllis Mrozinski, OP Robert and Annabelle Mrozinski Chester Mrozinski John and Donna Muench Patrick and Christine Muldoon Dr. John W. and Barbara Marie Mullally Patricia and Noel Mullett Emma Jeanne and Clarence E. Mullins Judy A. Mulroy Sally Munford Mary Munn Kenneth and Edie Muraski Dorothy Murin Jeanne Murphy Judge William and Paula Murphy Miles and Judith Murphy John and Murial Murphy Patricia M. Murphy Marilyn E. Murray Thomas M. and Teresa Muszynski, Sr. Nancy Muzzall Monica M. Myers Susan M. and Gary L. Myers Ellen Myler Thomas and Mary Lee Myler Susie Myles Bernice Nabors Rod C. Nackerman Catherine Naessens Ernest J Naessens James and Mary Nausadis Sara Navarre Christine F. Nawrocki Ned's Pipe and Steel LLC Charles and Ruth Ann Neitzel Charlotte Nelis Sister Julia Nellett, OP James and Karen Neubecker John and Joan Neuerburg Ruby and Walter Neumann Patricia Neva Henrietta Nevarez Elaine and Thomas Newton Kenneth and Diane Neyer Sister Michael Anne Nic, OP Cecilia V. Nicewicz Faye Mary Nicholson Elizabeth Nickels Timothy and Kathleen Nickerson Joanne E. Niederoest Mary Ann Niedzielski Joseph G. and Stacie Niedzwiecki Irene Nietling Charles and Margaret Nietling Ethel Mae Niles Bill and Teresa Noonan Dr. Ronald and Caralie Norman Dr. James and Shari Norman James and Mary Ann Norris Robert and Bernadette Norris Geary A. and Lynn North Noster Foundation Benedict Novak

Mary Ellen Novakoski Joseph A. Nowaczyk General & Mrs. John Nowak Sister Carol Ann Nowak, OP Donna Nowak Donald and Carole Nugent Jerry and Kathryn O'Bee Arlene Obetts Dr. James and Irene O'Brien Arlene O'Brien Louis and Casimiera O'Brien Patricia G. O'Brien Marilyn O'Brien Sarah A. E. O'Brien Thomas and Nancy Occhipinti Ms. Catherine Occhipinti Norman L. and Jacquelyn A. Ochs Janine O'Connell Stella M. O'Connor Mary Evelyn O'Connor Daniel and Bernita O'Connor Richard O'Dell Sister Rosemary O'Donnell, OP James and Marlene O'Donnell Patrick J. and Maria and Kristen O'Hare Karen O'Kelley Sandra Oldford Laurie Oldford Pamela Olsen Barbara D. and Thomas O'Malley David and Barbara O'Neil Georgia O'Neill Rita A. O'Neill-Wiseman Manuela Ontiveros Loretta B. Oosdyke Leona O'Reilly Lupe Ornelas James and Carol Orr Thomas and Diane D. Osbourne Leona Osbourne Christine Osterman Sister Marie Benedict O'Toole, OP William G. O'Toole Robert D. Otway Our Lady of Grace Womens' Guild N Muskegon Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Our Lady of the Lake Parish Richard and Dianna Overmire Sister Anthony Therese Pacek, OP Russell J. and Irene Packard, Jr. Karl A. and Margaret Paganelli Rev. Thomas P. Page Don and Sandra Palm Judith and Bradley Palmer Thomas and Viola Panks Dorothy Bende Parente Richard A. Parente Steven Parsh Dr. William J. and Mary Passinault Steve and Kathleen Paterka Kevin Patterson Brian and A. Patterson Sean J. Patterson Paulist Fathers Peter G. and Elma Pavlich Harold and Frances Pawlik

Martha Pursley Peabody Harry J. and Helen Peacock Boyd Pearce and Mary Lou Pearce Tim and Mary Jane Pearcy Mary Lynn and Jay Pearsall Bob and Bonnie Pearson Scott E. and Theresa M. Pederson Rev. Anthony Pelak John J. and Patti Peltier, Jr. Rose Periard Irene Petelle Cheryl Peters Michael and Phyllis Petersen James R. Peterson Alice Petrlich Ms. Kathleen M. Pfeifer H. George and Joan Phillips Sister Joan Pichette, OP Eileen Pickerd Ruthanne Piehockie Sidney Pilson David and Kathleen Piper Tim Pirochta and John Jackson Virginia L. Pitman Paul Pitre Sister Mary Lee Pitre, OP James A. Pitsch Sister Maxine Plamondon, OP Dr. Thomas D. Plamondon Lois Platte Richard and Rosemary Platte Theresa Platte Donald and Rita Platte Richard and Diane Pline Bernadette A Pniewski Carl and Joann Pohlman Peter and Judith Pohlman Valeria Poholski Maureen Poirier Norman and Cecile Anne Pokora Evelyn Ponstein Joseph G. Popiel Vincent and Eugenia Portelli Sister Ann E. Porter, OP Msgr. John F. Porter William and Rosemary Poterack Joseph Povolo Mel and Adrienne Powers James and Marie Preston Richard and Suzanne Price Robert J. & Ann Marie Pries Sharon and John Anthony Princer Dan and Judith Printz Mrs. Marie Fernande Pruden Kathleen Pruden Debra Pruis Art and Linda Pruss Elaine Przepiora Virginia Purcell Quality Air Peter A. and Patricia Quick Tom and Gerry Quinn R L Adams Plastics, Inc. Leonard and Carol Radecki Richard and Marci Radecki Mary Jane Rademacher Gerald E. and Marsha Rademaker Robert Rainer

Sister Lorraine Rajewski, OP Therese L. Randall Bonnie and Jerry Randall Robert and Andrea Rander Kathleen Ranus Mary Margaret and C.J. Rapp Jerry and Marybeth Rardin Leo and Patricia Rasch Rosemary Rasch Judith Ann Raskiewicz Jon F. and Catherine Rauch

Ken Ravell Mary L. Raymond Michael and Patricia Reagan Thomas and Elaine Reavey Brent D. and M. Page Rector Dr. Michael and Cynthia Redman Mary Lou Regner Michelle Rego Robert and Kathryn Reidy Beth Reimel Sister Jean Reimer, OP

Reaching Out – New Mexico Father Peter Kuppers of Dixon, New Mexico, challenged the decision of Mother Benedicta O’Rourke to choose a mission in China, requested by Pope Pius XI, in preference to a school for his children in New Mexico.

A visit to Father Kuppers’ thirteen missions convinced Mother Benedicta of his claim.

Among those who volunteered to go to New Mexico were Sisters Amata Baader, Theodosia Foster, Mechtilde Cordes and Ernesta Hogan. They went to Dixon in 1925.

Leaders of Penasco, one of Father Kuppers’ missions, discovered that public schools taught by religious Sisters and Brothers were maintained with State funds. Why not for their children? The state and county officials, having seen the exceptional progress under the Dominican Sisters in Dixon, gave the nod for public support of the Penasco school in 1926.

Schools followed in Santa Cruz, San Juan Pueblo, Belen, Ranchos de Taos, Albuquerque (San Ignacio, Our Lady of Fatima) and Alameda. Hospitals were Nazareth in Albuquerque and Guadalupe Hospital in Santa Rosa.

These places had been served by our Sisters at the time of our Golden Jubilee in New Mexico in 1975.

Since then, our ministries have expanded and our Sisters still serve in New Mexico. Twenty-seven young women from New Mexico have served the People of God as Dominican Sisters. Sister Ann Perpetua Romero came to Marywood in 1927 and is still active at age 100.

At the present time, Kathleen A. Holscher of Villanova University is preparing to publish her Ph.D. dissertation with Oxford University Press. The dissertation is entitled Habits in the Classroom: a Court Case Regarding Catholic Sisters in New Mexico. The Dixon Case in the late 1940’s resulted in the removal of Sisters from public school classrooms. Some of our Sisters were part of the trial and are featured in the forthcoming book. ~ Michael Ellen Carling, OP

Reliance Press Harry and Lillian Relstab Margaret Remenar Rita Remus Jennifer Renegar Timothy Reno Lemont and Joanne Renterghem Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Roberta Rice Carol and David Rice Phyllis F. Doner Rice Sandra Richardson Paul and Melissa Richter Norbert and Charlene Richwalski Karen Ann Ricketts Jeff and Kimberly Ridings Sister Susan Ridley, OP Donald and Barbara Rigali Paul and Cecilia Rinkevich Cynthia Ritter River City Mechanical Bruce J. and Jane Roark Kenneth and Mary Robach Coe P. and Kathryn Roberts Jacob and Dolores Robinson Patricia M. Rockwell Matthew Rockwood Joe and Gania Rode Sister Therese Rodriguez, OP Louella L. Rodriguez Leora and Gerald Roersma Delphine Rogers Jerry S. and Sheila Romanik John and Lillian Romero Beverly A. Rooney Marvin and Marlene Rosander Rev. Robert Rose Charles Rose Mary Rosendall Ronald F. and Jane Ross Anne L. Rossi Sister Carmen Rostar, OP Margaret Rough Albert and Bernie Rouse Paul and Vivian Rowe George and Grace Rowley Dennis Royer Betty L. Rozek Marie A. Roznowski Maurice and Betty Ruddy Sister Rena Ruddy, OP Richard and Rosalie Running Admiral William J. Ryan (+) Marybride Ryan, OP Sharon A. Rydzewski Bill and Karen Rykhus Sacred Heart Convent-Merrill Robert Sadowski and Mary Morris Roberto Saenz and Ana Ramirez Saenz Stanley and Phyllis Saganski Jack and Janet Sage Joseph and Debra Sage Robert Sakocius Sister Marie Bernarde Salazar, OP Monique Salinas-Stauffer Dean and Elaine Salisbury Richard and Patricia Salo Thad and Heather Salter

Helen C. Sanchez Juan and Alice Sandoval Eugene and Patricia Sanford Stephen and Delphine Sanger Zeke and Alberta Santistevan Dr. Galileo and Judy Sarmiento David Sarnacki and Bridget Flynn Anne Savage Rev. Joseph A. Schabel Earl and Patricia Schaefer John and Grace Schafer Edward and Mildred Schafer Sister Josine Schafer, OP Peter and Patricia Schafer Dick and Jerry Schafer (+) Sister Lois Schaffer, OP Theresa F. Schaub Sister Ottilia Schaub, OP Matt R. Schenden Vincent and Barbara Schenden Joan Schenden Janet Schenden Joseph and Karen Scheuring Tim and Kathleen Schilter LaVern A Schindorf Dr. Margarett A. Schlientz Frank J. Schmidt Gerald Schmidt John G. Schmidt Dale and Mary Lou Schmidt Michelle Gummere and Janine M. Schmidt Robert and Myrtle Schmidt Mary C. Schmieder Marie Schmitt Lawrence and Arlene Schmitz Arthur and Mary Schmuckal Mary Kay and Jim Schneider Wallace Schneider Sister Margaret Schneider, OP Robert E. W. Schnoor and Julie Schnoor Agnes and Timothy C. Schoen Sister Catherine Schoenborn Ron and Elizabeth Schoenborn Virgileen Schrauwen Trust RJ Schreimer George T. Schrems John and Mellie Schrems Dolores Schroeder James and Marie Schueller Lisa Schulte Thomas and Susan Schultz Deanna Schultz Phyllis Schultz John and Irene Schultz Milly Schumaker Gerald and Donna Schumaker A. J. Schwab Schwab Charitable Fund Kenneth and Margaret Schwartz Julie Ann Scott Joseph G. Scoville Fred Sebulske III Theresa and James Seeley Laurie Sefton Patrick and W. Jean Seguin Craig and Bernadette Seidell

James and Emma Jean Seman Anthony Senna Servants of Jesus Fred Severson Michael and Marguerite Seymour Ernest and Joyce Shadid Rev. Philip A. Shangraw Thomas L. Shannon and David M. Masica Sharon Shaw Shirley Sheppard Fred and Marilyn Sherman Mae Shipley Glen and Kathryn Shirkey Barbara Shook Mary G. Shoup Thomas Sibley Herman C. and T. Elaine Siegel Stephanie Sielski Evelyn Sienko Katherine Sigardson-Poor Rev. Harold R. Sikorski Marjorie Sills Sister Gretchen Sills, OP Josefa Silva Sister Lupe Silva, OP Juanita Silva Reggie and Beverly Simpson Bryan and Yvonne Simsa Judith M. Singer Marie Sivak Johanna T. Sizick Orrie and Florence Sjaarda Melvin Skillman Quentin and Arlene Skinner Margaret Slade Joan Slater Michael and Audrey Slezak Emili and Len Slott Erma M. Smead John and Margaret Smedley Edward Smith David Smith Judge Sara Smolenski Jo Anne Smolenski Susan Smolenski William and Mildred Smolenski Dr. Peggy A. Snell I. John and Kathleen Snider Irene L. Sommerdyke Karen J. Soules Theresa Sowa Donald E. Sowle William and Margaret Sowle Maxine Spates Denise M. Spaulding Sherry A. Spencer Nancy Spezia Thomas and Anne Spieles Barbara and James Spitzley Thomas and Patty Sprich Mary Spruit Michael and Elaine Squire St. Anthony of Padua Parish & School St. Catherine Parish - Ravenna MI St. Charles School St. Elizabeth Parish - Reese MI

St. John the Baptish Church St. Jude Parish - Grand Rapids MI St. Mark's Episcopal Church Rev. Robert Alan Schiesler St. Mary Catherdral St. Mary Parish - Carson City MI St. Mary Student Parish St. Michael Church of Maple Grove St. Norbert Parish - Munger MI St. Pius X Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent DePaul District Council of Tawas Oscoda Conference Ronald and Kay Stacilauskas Jeanne Stack Susan E. Stack Betty Stalker Douglas and Joan Start Scott and Suzanne Stauder Mary and David Steeno Anthony and Connie Steffes Ralph Steimel Burrell and Phyllis Stein Theresa Stein Sister Marjorie Stein, OP Mark and Denise Steiner Susan J. Stelzer and Bill Stelzer Dr. John J. and Mary Stepanovich Rosemary Stevenson Marilyn Stewart Martha Stewart Lee W. and Judy Stilwell Joseph and Jean Stojak Mary Jane Storey Richard Streng Joanna E. Strom Rev. Charles and Judith Stuart Donald and Patricia Stump Marcella and Cecil Sturm John Sullivan Kathleen Sullivan Maurice and Vera Lee Sullivan Theresa Marlene Sullivan Joan R. Sullivan Thomasine A. Sullivan Patrick and Hanny Sullivan Summit Laboratory, LLC James and Kirsten Supancheck Sandra J. Super Superior Pest Control, Inc. Jan and Gerald Swallow John and Mary Swanson James and Theresa Sweedyk Philip and Martha Sweedyk Mary Jane Sweeney Homer and Barbara Sweeney Donald and Sandra Swider Gary and Gloria Switzer Bernice Szocinski Patricia and Lawrence Szura Martha A. Szymanski Carley A. Tallman Julie Tamm Leonard and Sally Tardani Phillip and Diane Zappone Tardani Sister Maria Tardani, OP Phillip and Sandra Tardani Louis and Louise Tardani

Ana and George Taruc Margaret Taylor Rosemary and James Taylor Carol Teneyck Allan and Gloria TenEyck Carol R. Terhaar Edward Sr. and Corazon Thaxton The Breton Group The Clean Source Sister Donna Jean Thelen, OP Stella Thelen Erwin and Catherine Thiel Sister Ann Thielen, OP David B. and Loretta Thielen Rev. John Thome Darrell Ted Thompson Troy and Lois Thompson Fr. Andy Thompson Rev. Thomas W. Thompson Gary, Cynthia and Nick Thompson Mark and Ann Thomson Kenneth F Thoreson Sister Karen Thoreson, OP Leonard and Salome Thoreson Marcia A. Tiesinga and Ira Tiesinga Jean M. Tingley Thomas J. and Pat Tithof Dale and Mary Ellen Tithof Dennis Tithof Lynne I. Tomas Deborah Tomasik James and Mary Tomaszewski Sylvester and Maria Tomaszewski Dean Toriello Jim and Carol Tower Andrew Towers Sister Susanne Tracy, OP Dan and Alice Trapp John L. and Irene Traverse Patricia Trepkowski Trinity Online LLC Susan Trojanowicz Corinne Trombley John and Cheryl Trujillo Angelina Trujillo Donald Truszkowski Rozanne and Jerel Turner August and Nancy Turschak Edward J. and Barbara Ulanch Heart of West Michigan United Way Bonnie Faber Unwin Dr. Keke Uzokwe Mary T. Vaccaro Mary L. Vaccaro Barbara Van Aanhold Melvin and Betty Van Ochten Gordon and Carolyn VanBoven Brandon and Maureen Vandebrake Joan VandenBosch Patricia I. VanderMaas Cathy VanderMeulen James and Linda VanderSchaaf Christine and Eric VanDerVeen Godfrey and Geraldine VanderWerff Mary Anne VanderZand Mary VanDuinen Sister Marjorie Vangsness, OP Phillip VanHuffel

James and Audrey VanMullekom Ronald J. Van't Hof Edward and Thale Varana Daniel and Eileen Vaughan Arlene Noel P. Veach Donald R. and Julie VeCasey Thomas Veneklase John and Mary Serra Veneklase Bernard Verellen

Richard Vettese Patricia and John VeySey Genevieve Villanueva Charles and Sally Vincent Susan and David Vislisel (+) Rose Miriam Visner, OP Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Visner, Jr. John and Sonja Visser Thomas and Marcella Vlaming

top: First Holy Rosary Academy homecoming, 1934, Bay City, Michigan. bottom: Christmas Procession, Holy Rosary Academy, 1953.

Anne C. Vlcek Edward and Irma Vogt Joseph and Jan Voss Richard and Mary Wachter Edith Wacksman Marguerite Wagner Bill and Dolores Wagner Edward and Susan Wagner James and Jeanette Wahlfield Fritz and Marlene Wahlfield Dr. Richard Wakulat Karen Walenga Bruno and Mary Ann Walke Joseph and Irene Walker Barbara Jean Walkley Marvin and Karen Wallaert Susan Wallis Sandra Walraven Debra K. Walsh Rex Waltman Sister Verona Wangler, OP John and Theresa Wangler Willard Wangler Gladys E. and Harry Waranica Andy and Betty Warber Margie Ward and Mike Ward Judy Warich and Randy Warich Duard and Patricia Warsen Diane P. Watts and Mark J. Watts Michael J. Wawee, Jr. Marybeth B. Waylen Roger and Diana Weaver Michael and Maureen Weaver Barbara M. Weber Ambrose A. Weber Daniel Weber Dean and Brenda Weber Sister Aquinas Weber, OP Rev. Donald Weber William Weber Lee Marie Weber Kathleen M. Weber Jeff and Susan Weber Jerome Weber Peter Wege Richard P. Weidenfeller Helen Weisneck Sister Corinne Weiss, SJ Judith A. and Jonathan A. Welch Dr. Juli Wemmer Maurice Wendling Robert and Rose Wendling Henry and Louann Werksma Richard Wesche Marcella Wesche and Ronald Wesche Thomas and Janet Wesholski Jerry and Grace Westbrook Marie Ann Westerman Western Michigan Psychological Services Robert and Deborah White Nancy White Pamela D. Whiting Caroline Whiting Regina Whittemore Gloria Wickering Barbara Wilcoxson Leon G. and Elaine Wilczynski

Ronald and Patricia Williams Rita Williams Sister Jean Williams, OP James J. and Paula Williams Kenneth and Helen Williams Michael and Mary Alice Williams Thomas and Louise Williams Dennis and Suzanne Williams Kathleen Williams Williams Group Gary and Rose Willing Roger and Mary Wilson Dolores A. and Daniel Wilson Leland E. Wilson William and Anne Wilson Billie Wimmer Madonna K. Wing Sister Catherine Ann Winowiecki, OP Michael and Charla K. Wise George T. Wishart and Shirley J. Topar James Badaluco Wisinski-Rosely John Wisniewski Audrey J. and Robert Witham Mary Witkowski James and Pamela Witte Sister Alice Wittenbach, OP Mary L. Wodecki James and Sandra Wojczynski Harry M. and Patricia Wojtas Sister Agnes Mary Wojtkowiak, OP (+) Rev. Michael H. Wolf Patricia A. Wolgast Dr. Michael and Marcia Wolohan Wolverine World Wide Women in Leadership Mid Michigan Nancy Woodcock Jean Woodcock Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Marilyn Workman Bette Worley Alice Worth Sister Tereska Wozniak, OP Marie E. Wrocklage Rosemary R Wuellner Patricia Wurtzel Mary Wurz Sister Marie Jude Wysocki, OP Joelyn M. Wysocki Daniel and Michelle Yagiela Barbara A. Yared Sister Mary Clare Yates James L. and Mary Colleen Yeager Virginia M. Young William and Linda Youngblood Donald and Charlotte Yuhasz Dennis Zack John V Zadvinskis Rosemary Zajakowski Dr. James H. Zarafonetis Walter and Yvonne Zaremba Cynthia J. Zawacki Patricia M. Zifferblatt Ruth and Jack Zimmerman Henry and Audrey Zmudka William and Carole Zoller Robert S. and Mary Ann Zukowski Mary Zwaanstra

2011 Jubilarians 75 Years – 1935 ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟ ✟

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Bridget Hall

60 Years – 1950

50 Years – 1960

Teresa Houlihan

Elaine LaBell

Rose Therese Kunderman Ann Kostrzewa

Janet Mish

Eileen Jaramillo

Lorraine Rajewski

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Phyllis Ohren

Nathaniel Lenhardt

Laurena Alflen

Jarrett DeWyse

Rose Aquin McGrath

Mary Martens

Mary Brigid Clingman

Genevieve Montreuil

Maria Goretti Beckman

Chris Herald

Winifred Fieber

Marlene Edwards

Helen Bueche

Ann Henry Keeler

Teresita Garcia

Mary Kay Oosdyke

Kathleen Mooney

Geneva Marie Schaub

Rosanne Szocinski

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Rose Elizabeth Powers

Carmelita Murphy

70 Years – 1940

Carmella Conway

Peter Mary Korson

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Mary Eloysa Garcia

Donna Brown

Helen Jude

David Therese Korson

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Bernice Botwinski

Jane Anthony Cherwinski

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Marie Andre St. Cyr

This is the Day the Lord Has Made!

Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad in It! ~ Mary Brigid Clingman, OP

Yet another year has passed and a “new” group of Jubilarians proclaim their faithfulness for the way of life chosen when most of us were standing on the cusp of adolescence and adulthood. Whether there was fervent piety in our decisions or faith in a deep mystery unfolding, we made a leap of faith and said “Yes Lord!” That was a day when the Father danced with joy and called us each anew to enter into the dancing and rejoicing.

Thousands of days have come and gone. They have been marked with laughter and tears, embracing and solitude, confidence and fear. If each day was not a day of rejoicing and gladness, each day was an act of faith and fidelity. The journey of that faith and fidelity with our companions along the way, tells us that we live always in God’s day of the dance which was made for each of us. We always then live in the rejoicing and gladness of God’s love for us and our love for one another.

If you would like to receive a Jubilarian booklet as a keepsake, please email your name and address to: yrackow@grdominicans.org or call 616.643.0136.

The booklets have a separate page for each Sister who is celebrating her Jubilee in 2011, which includes a brief biography, the Sister’s personal statement as she celebrates her Jubilee and some lovely photographs.

We would also like to thank you for your support of the mission and ministries of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids.

Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids · Office of Development statement of accountability: 1, 2009 - august 31, 2010 STATEMENT OFseptember ACCOUNTABILITY Contributions to Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Annual Appeal

$ 127,359.00

Mission & Ministry Publication

180,939.34

Meijer Community Rewards Program Special Events

269.10 62,250.00

Online Donations

8,237.00

Expenditures for Programs Ministry

$ 45,258.80

Foreign Missions Dominican Center at Marywood Sisters Health Care Sisters' Education and Care

Commemoratives 11,345.00

Property Improvements

Bequests 33,034.97

Expenses for Events/Activities

Additional Tax Advantage Available to Qualified Donors Due to recently approved federal legislation, donors aged 70½ or older once again are eligible to contribute up to $100,000 form their IRAs directly to qualified charities, such as Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, without having to pay income taxes on the money. This legislation provides opportunity for donors to support their favorite charitable organizations with gifts from their IRAs without tax penalty.

Make your gift today (and through December 31, 2011) and count your tax savings on April 15!

Dollars “FORE” Dominicans Four Person Scramble · AM and PM Flights Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available Individual · Corporate · Friends & Family REGISTER TODAY! Contact: Terri Handlin – 616.235.1121 or Sister Marie Michael Jacobs – 616.322.2034

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What an honor and privilege it is to greet you as the new Director of Development here at Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. Professionally I have been in non-profit leadership and development positions for more than twenty years both in Grand Rapids and along the lakeshore.

I currently call Holland my home. The work and the mission of the Sisters is something I’ve long held in high esteem – from their commitment to social justice issues and quality education to the multi-faceted ways in which the congregation works in partnership with so many vital non-profit organizations. In whatever manner each of us may be affiliated or touched by Dominican tradition, programs, spiritual direction or community outreach, our lives are made richer as a result. Thank you very much for your continued, generous support of the Dominican Sisters’ legacy and your help in creating a vision for their future. ~ Lisa Perry, Director of Development

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About us Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids is a community of 250 women who follow the Catholic traditions of St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena. Since 1877, the Dominican Sisters have taught children and ministered to the orphaned, partnered with nonprofit agencies and served in hospital ministries, social service agencies and hospice care.

We have created works of art, helped lead liturgical reform and fostered life in parishes and communities. Today, based on the Marywood campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Dominican Sisters engage in a wide variety of ministries throughout the United States and missions in Peru and Honduras.

To volunteer, make a financial contribution or learn more, visit www.grdominicans.org By your donation you will participate in, and make possible, many creative and innovative responses to unmet needs in our society.

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