2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Mother Mary Veronica Legacy Society

Established in 2013, the Mother Mary Veronica Legacy Society originally included benefactors who had chosen to remember the Sisters of the Divine Compassion in their wills. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the program, membership has been expanded to include donors who contribute a gift of $10,000 or more within a calendar year. Together, our major and planned gift donors significantly contribute to the care and support of our Sisters, and further advance the mission of compassion for future generations.

To learn more about the Mother Mary Veronica Legacy Society, please contact Cathy Nolan at 914-798-1140.

2023 Annual Report

Advancement Team

Cathy S. Nolan Director of Advancement

Sr. Felicitas Russell, RDC Coordinator of Hospitality

Elizabeth Vazquez Advancement Associate

Special Thanks

RDC Leadership Team

Stephanie Anderson

Tracy Roddey

Diane Carletti-Romer

Linda Sisti

Spring Appeal

Thank you for your generosity and support. Scan to donate or text DIVINE to 41444

“That God will be so good as to let us take the Divine Compassion into our hands and go and give it to others.”

- Msgr. Thomas S. Preston

Dear Friends,

The Sisters, Associates and Companions of the Divine Compassion live our lives with the intention to love, be joyful and serve others. These are attributes of our charism of compassion. It is the spiritual gift God gives us to share with others.

As the world around us remains in conflict and civil unrest, it is more important than ever that we live our mission to be the compassionate presence of God in the world. In the pages ahead, we are happy to share how your faithful support helps our Sisters live in mission where we live, work and volunteer.

Also included is an update on our plan for the future of our charism of compassion. We are dedicated to journeying together to create communities in which each person, without exception, is celebrated and treated with justice, equity and respect.

YOU are our legacy – our ambassadors of compassion! We are very grateful for your generosity, friendship and faith in us throughout the years. We thank you for the difference you make in the worlds in which you work, travel and reside. We count on you, our partners in mission, for your continued support as we work together to share our charism of our compassion.

Lovingly in the Divine Compassion,

Sr. Laura Donovan,

RDC

President

Sisters of the Divine Compassion Leadership Team

Sr. Susan Becker, RDC

Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC

Sr. Kristin Donworth, RDC†

Sr. Carol Peterson, RDC

Collaboration for Compassion

Created in 2008 by religious historian, scholar and best-selling author Karen Armstrong, the Charter for Compassion is a global, cooperative effort to restore not only compassionate thinking but, more importantly, compassionate action to the center of religious, moral and political life. Over two million people worldwide have signed the Charter. Grounded in a self-organizing structure of best practices, the Charter for Compassion organization engages individuals and communities in collaborative partnerships in compassion.

The Sisters, Associates and Companions of the Divine Compassion affi rmed the exploration of the Charter for Compassion in 2020 and began to organize internally to develop a local initiative. In 2022, a Collaboration for Compassion (CfC) Advisory Committee, including Sisters, Associates, Companions and Alumnae from Divine Compassion schools, was established, and early research about establishing a Community of Compassion pilot program began in White Plains.

In 2023, the Divine Compassion Community became a member of the Charter for Compassion, and the CfC Advisory Committee met with government officials, nonprofit and membership organizations, corporate citizens and more to:

• Identify “discomforts” in the White Plains community—those issues that are causing pain and suffering to individuals or groups or the entire community—which can be addressed and alleviated through compassionate action.

• Find out what is already being done, or has been done, to address the most challenging issues in White Plains, and learn what has worked and not worked, and, recognize and acknowledge those successes.

• Invite people to join us in creating a Community of Compassion in order to give voice and services to people in need in White Plains.

We learned that homelessness/housing insecurity is one of the top concerns in the White Plains community. With insight from government officials, experts and community advocates, the Divine Compassion Community began a collaborative, pilot initiative to create a Community of Compassion, focused on addressing homelessness/housing insecurity in White Plains.

In December 2023, we hosted a meeting of professionals from the government, health care, faith-based, nonprofit and corporate sectors to discuss and identify priority focus areas for the initiative.

In January 2024, our proposal to create a Community of Compassion initiative in White Plains was reviewed and approved by the Charter for Compassion organization. In February 2024, representatives from the Charter provided guidance on best practices for consideration as we move forward.

Our Collaboration for Compassion Advisory Committee in White Plains will continue to prioritize our objectives and plan for the launch of this initiative in the coming year.

Join us in our efforts. Individuals, families and organizations can join the Charter for Compassion! Learn more at charterforcompassion.org.

Sharing Our Charism of Compassion

“To know them is to love them!” This is a sentiment shared over and over by alumnae(i), friends, colleagues and neighbors, who so faithfully and lovingly support our Divine Compassion Sisters. It is not surprising that this Community is beloved by generations. As an alumnus recently shared, “We were so blessed to attend schools in which we were encouraged and loved unselfishly and wholeheartedly each and every day by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion.”

Although fewer in number, the “Divines,” as they are often referred to at Wartburg in Mt. Vernon, continue to live in mission, sharing their charism of compassion. Currently, twenty-two of our Sisters live in community at Wartburg. When visiting, you get the sense that everyone knows our Sisters, as they are so actively involved there. Several of our Sisters volunteer to help with organizing events and other get-togethers for birthdays, holidays and more.

Our Sisters lead and attend prayer groups, help with shopping, gardening and visiting with memory care patients. In addition, Sr. Alice Conrad continues to serve the working poor, operating Shepherd’s Flock from her cottage at Wartburg. Our Sisters bowl, sing and dance, walk, practice tai chi and so much more. There is not much our Sisters are not involved in where they live.

“I have been blessed to see compassion-in-action in various capacities at Wartburg,” Sr. Felicitas Russell explained. “Our Sisters join with so many others to be of service. We keep our eyes and hearts open to help and enjoy the people that live and work here.” In addition to volunteering for numerous activities at Wartburg, Sr. Felicitas helped to establish and manage a weekly “convenience store,” so residents can purchase toiletries, stationary and confectioneries on the Wartburg campus.

Sisters of the Divine Compassion celebrate Founders’ Day 2023

Sr. Mary Alice O’Brien has lived at Wartburg for almost four years. For those that remember the television show, “The Love Boat”, Sr. Mary Alice personifies Julie, the cruise director! She knows everyone, volunteers throughout the campus, and has a special gift for bringing people together and spreading joy.

Because Sr. Mary Alice initially lived in Meadowview Assisted Living with Sr. Susan Merritt and now resides at an independent living cottage in Lohman Village, she knows a lot of people. “When I see people that are new, I introduce myself and I remember their names and stay connected to people. I believe a hello by name and a smile means so much,”

People certainly appreciate Sr. Mary Alice’s compassionate, kind and joyful spirit. “I am a cheerleader, and I think people enjoy that. I sometimes spontaneously get up at musical events to dance and sing, encouraging smiles and joy,” Sr. Mary Alice shared. If a volunteer is needed, Sr. Mary Alice is there. Sister helps to organize monthly gatherings, sing-a-longs and other special events. “There are so many people who have helped me along my life’s journey. I am so happy to help others.”

Sr. Maureen McMahon moved to Wartburg from Crotonon-Hudson two years ago. For more than 45 years, Sister has dedicated her ministry to spiritual direction and retreat work, and continues to do so. As the Director of the Center of Compassion in Dover Plains, NY, and most recently in Croton-on-Hudson, Sr. Maureen brought diverse groups of people together to care and look out for each other.

After settling into Wartburg, Sr. Maureen realized that our Sisters were very involved in many of the activities at Wartburg, but some did not have a time set apart to pray together. With God as her guide, Sr. Maureen decided to offer a monthly prayer group for the Sisters of the Divine Compassion that live in the Meadowview building at Wartburg.

Sisters Mary Alice O’Brien and Felicitas Russell have fun while setting up for an event

Sr. Maureen McMahon places a prayer shawl and prays over Sr. Anne Kniphuisen

“Each day, I ask God to use me. I try to say yes, knowing God will help me.” At her new home at Wartburg, Sr. Maureen feels a sense of peace and gratitude to be reunited with her Sisters, many of whom she has known since high school.

Each of our Sisters at Wartburg shares the charism of compassion not only with residents, but staff and visitors, as well. In doing so, they contribute to a positive spirit where they live and volunteer.

Sisters who need more specialized, long term care are living at Cabrini of Westchester. Overlooking the Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry, Cabrini provides a serene setting for our Sisters. Mass is offered daily in the chapel or on the television in their rooms. Organized by Sr. Gertrude Kallenbach who visits the RDCs weekly, our Sisters often enjoy trips to the in-house café together, where they catch up and visit with Sisters, family and friends. We are very grateful to our Sisters, Associates, Companions, family members, friends, our Health Care Team and patient advocates who continually visit Cabrini to care for, reminisce and share their love with our Sisters who live there. We are also grateful to the staff at Cabrini who arrange Masses for our Sisters to celebrate Founders’ Day and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Our Sisters living at Cabrini continue to share their charism of compassion, most often through prayer for all those in need.

Sr. Terry Young, a gifted artist and photographer, who lives at Marian Woods, can often be found sharing her charism of compassion on social media. For those that do not follow Sr. Terry on Instagram @terry_amelia3538, you are missing out. Sr. Terry’s beautiful and inspirational posts are a gift to one and all, especially with all that is happening in our world. Sr. Terry provides insight and spiritual guidance in beautifully designed posts that are a great way to start or end your day. Sister’s art and photography is also featured on our website at divinecompassion.org.

Eighteen of our Sisters of the Divine Compassion continue to live independently. Whether working or retired, our Sisters stress the importance of sharing their compassion with those in their community and around the world. Our Sisters are in ministry as principals, teachers and teaching assistants at three elementary schools in Westchester County.

Sr. Fran Liston with some of her favorite Mustard Seed memorabilia

Happy 100th Birthday to Sr. Mary Rose Golden!

Our Sisters are spiritual counselors, therapists, pastoral care givers and social justice advocates. They volunteer and serve as board members for food pantries and nonprofit organizations serving the poor, working poor and those experiencing housing insecurity. They operate the Preston Center for Compassion in the Bronx, and our Sisters support local civic organizations and even serve as the Grand Marshal or Aides to the Grand Marshal in St. Patrick’s Day parades.

To quote Sr. Joan O’Sullivan whose ministries included education, special education, counseling and environmental restoration, “Presence is a gift. Just to live is holy.”

The Sisters, Associates and Companions of the Divine Compassion continue to be present wherever and whenever they can in order to support others toward to self-sufficiency, meaning and wholeness in their lives. In planning for the future of the charism of compassion, the RDC Community partners with various community representatives, donors, and volunteers to enable the liberation and empowerment of all people. The RDC Leadership Team recently explained, “Sharing the charism of compassion is our mission and our spirituality. It is what brings us closer into the hearts of the people we serve now and in the future.”

Standing: Sisters Alice Feeley and Mary Alice O’Brien visit with Sr. Susan Merritt

Sisters Ellen McGrath and Jane Keegan share a laugh

Sr. Rita Dougherty with Liz Vazquez, Advancement Associate

Standing: Sisters Susan McCarthy and Ruth Murphy with Sr. Pat Smith

25th Annual Divine Compassion Golf

The 25th Anniversary Golf Classic & Dinner Reception was a celebration for the ages! How thrilling it was to remember our Sisters and all of our dear friends and benefactors who have worked tirelessly during these 25 years to help us reach this remarkable milestone!

Though the years have been fi lled with joy, a few challenges have kept us “up to par.” After years of being spoiled with perfect golf weather, Mother Nature began to dole out a few curve balls. How could we ever forget the bitterly cold day we had in 2022? In October 2023, record rain fall wreaked havoc on golf courses throughout Westchester County. On the eve of our 25th Anniversary Golf Classic, we were faced with a nail-biting challenge—either cancel the event or ask our golfers to play without golf carts! Our prayers were answered, as our stalwart golfers went above and beyond, literally walking the distance of Fenway’s challenging course to lend their support. It turned out to be a great day on the course, followed by another memorable evening at our annual dinner reception!

Divine Compassion Sisters, Associates, Companions, alumnae and friends enjoyed a delightfully entertaining evening. A “trip down memory lane” video, produced by our own Liz Vazquez and narrated by Sr. Jane Keegan, reminded us all of legendary Divine Compassion Golf Classics and spotlighted so many supporters who had significantly contributed to its successful 25 years. One of the evening’s most memorable moments was the sensational musical performance by “The Divines,” a gutsy group of our Sisters who sang and danced to “We are Family!” It was a perfect song to represent the feelings we share and the atmosphere we enjoy each and every year we gather together. Kudos also go out to this year’s auctioneer, Sr. Mary Alice O’Brien, who energetically facilitated a thoroughly entertaining and record-breaking Live Auction!

Dan Donovan, Angel of Compassion Sponsor Tom Merkel, Peter and Tyler Blackmore

Committee member and GCA alumna Betsy Post with GCA alumnae Laura Reidy and Katherine Cohane and Angel of Compassion Sponsor Ken Haldenstein

Sally Becker, Angel of Compassion Sponsor Jimmy McNamara of International Longshoremen’s Association/AFL-CIO, Phil O’Keefe, Jacqueline Lombardi, Roy Lipson

Standing: Halfway House Sponsors Helen and Mike Daly with Gera Looser and John McCarthy Sitting: Dinner Sponsor Linda Devine with Committee Member Jeannie Gaston, Cathy McCarthy, Sr. Ellen McGrath

Back Row: Kathryn Devine, Hannah Cleary, Dom Ardino, Committee Member, Jen Daly Bruton, 2023 Honoree and Committee Member, Beth O’Keeffe Cleary. Front Row: Heather Devine Burleson, Brianne Devine Penn, Linda Blank, Frances Medico

Show-stopping performance of “We are Family,” by our Sisters Felicitas Russell and Laura Donovan

Classic & Dinner Reception

Thanks to the generosity and support of so many of you, the 25th Anniversary Golf Classic & Dinner Reception raised over $150,000 in net proceeds for the care and support of our Sisters and the Divine Compassion mission.

In expressing her gratitude, Sr. Laura Donovan, our President, reflected, “Our 25th Anniversary Golf Classic & Dinner

Reception is one for the record books! We are still smiling and sharing our favorite memories of the event. How blessed we are to have such faithful and dedicated friends! We remain ever grateful to our sponsors, donors, golfers and dinner guests for their enduring love, support and remarkable generosity.”

Sr. Laura added, “Abundant thanks to our dedicated Golf Classic Committee who went above and beyond this year to plan and incorporate all of the special touches to make this year’s event such a fun and memorable festivity! We are especially grateful to the committee for managing all the extra, “11th-hour adjustments” in order to host a truly sparkling Silver Jubilee Celebration!”

We look forward to having everyone back again next year!

SAVE THE DATE: FENWAY GOLF CLUB

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

2023 Divine Compassion Golf Classic & Dinner Reception Committee

Sr. Jane Keegan, RDC

Sr. Anne Kniphuisen, RDC

Sr. Felicitas Russell, RDC

Jennifer Daly Bruton

Beth O’Keeffe Cleary

Jim Donworth

John Dubbioso

Jeannie Gaston

Barbara Paonessa

Betsy Post

Elizabeth Vazquez

Cathy Nolan

Standing: Peter Scherrer, John Starace, Tom Menton, Angel of Compassion Sponsor and committee member John Dubbioso, Phil Valencia. Sitting: Debbie Scherrer, Johana Jimenez, Halfway House Sponsor Michael Pasqualini, Maria Valencia, George Sanchez

Long-time supporters, Mike O’Donnell and Tony Mitola with Committee members, Sr. Felicitas and Jim Donworth

Committee Member Sr. Jane Keegan and RDC President Sr. Laura Donovan with long-time supporter Mike O’Donnell, Jr.

Nico Mancini with Angel of Compassion Sponsor Theresa Stagg of the Stagg Family Foundation and her husband Mark and son Justin.

Nicole Susa, Jen Barnes, Kathy Kane, Deb Stackhouse

Standing: Sally Easton, Pam Duffy, Sr. Marie Cecile Larizza, Silver Anniversary Event Sponsor and Fenway member/Host Gwen Fisher, Patti Memoli. Sitting: Cathy Landy, Rhea Adler, Dr. Gail Reuter, Ann and Ernest Myllek, Committee member Barbara Paonessa

Mary Alice O’Brien, Mary Stephen Healey, Ruth Murphy,

In Gratitude for our Donors

We are very grateful to the donors listed on the following pages whose generosity enables us to care for our Sisters and continue in our mission. We pray for you and your loved ones in thanksgiving for your support, friendship and faithfulness.

e listing includes donations made by our loyal benefactors and received by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

$10,000 to $25,000

Ahearn-Holtzman, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. omas Devine, Jr.

Ms. Gwen Fisher

Ms. Colleen A. Kelly

Mr. & Mrs. omas E. Merkel

Mr. & Mrs. Ulrich Rosa

Mr. Charles Sabino

Dr. Allen Stix

Anonymous

$5,000 to $9,999

Mr. & Mrs. Robert DeDonato

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Dombrowski

John Dubbioso, ree D Industrial Maintenance Corp.

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Girolamo

Ms. Denise Hanifer

Local 1804-1, ILA

International Longshoremen’s Association

Mr. & Mrs. John J. McAvoy

Ms. Maureen Medure

Ms. Betsy Post

Ms. Rita Raywid †

Mrs. eresa Stagg, Stagg Family Foundation

Ms. Jean Stellato e Wartburg

$1,000 to $4,999

Ms. Beverley Ackert

Al’s Moving & Storage

Mrs. Kathleen Azzariti

Bank of America

Cabrini of Westchester e Province of St. Mary of the Capuchin Order

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cataldo *

Mr. William Cerbone

Ms. Elizabeth Clark

Mr. & Mrs. omas Coughlin

Ms. Eileen Curran

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Daly

Mrs. Margaret Dennis

Mr. James Donworth

Ms. Pamela J. Du y

Mr. & Mrs. Denis Dwyer, II

Ms. Joan E. Farrell

Ms. Susanne Gallagher

George Comfort & Sons

Guild of Our Lady of Good Counsel

Ms. Barbara Heenan

Mrs. Mary Ellen Hennessy-Jones

Ms. Rosemary Hintz

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Holzer

Ms. Susan Johnson

Mrs. Mary Helen Jordan

Ms. Kathleen Kane

Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School

Mr. & Mrs. William LaPerch

Mrs. Adrienne Laravuso

e Lewine Family Foundation

Mr. Roy Lipson

Mr. Christopher Lunnie

Mr. & Mrs. E. Barry Lyon

Mrs. Patrice A. Lyons

Mr. & Mrs. Archer Macy

Ms. Nancy Jo Madden *

Mr. & Mrs. John Magnesio

Mansion on Broadway

Mrs. Mary Martin *

Ms. Patricia McCarthy *

Mrs. Catherine T. McGuire

Mr. & Mrs. Paul A Meyer

Drs. Nino & Madeline Mignone

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Moran

Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. O’Donnell *

Ms. Elizabeth O’Kee e Cleary

Ms. Corinne O’Toole

Ms. Marie Parrish †

Michael Pasqualini, Mansion on Broadway

Mrs. Mary Ellen Pilkington

Mrs. Annalea Ricci

Mrs. Tracy Ritter *

Mrs. Elizabeth Rodrigues

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Russell

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Serbaroli, Jr.

Mrs. M. Lavelle Shields

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sims *

Mr. & Mrs. William Smart

Archbishop Stepinac High School

e Burns Family Foundation

Mrs. Lorraine Traynor *

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Widder

Law O ces of Francis X. Young, PLLC

Ms. Anne Yunick

Mr. Jac Zadrima

Mr. Andrew Zambelli

$500 - $999

Ms. Janis Archer

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Bardinelli

Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Inc.

Ms. Kathleen Bergin

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brachlow

Ms. Patricia Burke

Mr. George Cerbone

Mr.† & Mrs. Michael Chirichello*

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cloherty

Ms. Katherine Cohane

Mr. Joe Collins e Concord Advisory Group Ltd.

Ms. Carolyn Conley *

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Connell *

Ms. Lisa Cribari

Ms. Sandra Dadik

Mr. & Mrs. William Damato

Mr. Joseph DeLuca

Mrs. Nancy Donohue

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Doris

Ms. Alice Droogan

Mr. Kevin Dwyer

Ms. Barbara Eble

Mr. Kevin Edwards

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Eldridge

Mrs. Laura Ennis-Finneran

Ms. Rita Ferrari *

Mrs. Louise Hutter Filipic

Ms. Sheila Finan

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Frey *

Mrs. Anne M. Glenn-Fellenzer

Miss Virginia Gonzalez

Mr. John Goode

Mr. & Mrs. Brian E. Hand

Mr. Patrick Hanrahan

Mrs. Wendy Harnaga

Ms. Patricia Keegan

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Ledley

Mr. & Mrs. John McCarthy

Dr. Catherine McGovern

Mrs. Deborah M. McGuinness *

Ms. Marie McMahon †

McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home

Ms. Teresa Ann McQuade-Kao

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Medico

Ms. Patricia Memoli

Mr. James Merkel

Mrs. Mary Michels

Mr. Joseph Milana

Mr. & Mrs. omas G. Morton

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nolan *

Mrs. Jane O’Neill

Ms. Mary P ster

Ms. Jennifer Plummer

Preston High School

Ms. Maria Provenzano

Ms. Patricia Quin *†

Mr. Edward Quinn *

Mrs. Rebecca Radosevich

Ms. Jo-Ann Scebold *

Mrs. Bertha Seitz

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Simoncini

Mrs. Peggy Sobier

Ms. Mary Ellen Solicito

Ms. Mary Spengler

Stepinac Crusader Parents’ Association

Ms. Julie Tracy

Mrs. Carmela Turco *

Ms. Maureen Verre

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Walsh

Lt. Col. & Mrs. Frank Welsh

Judge & Dr. Patricia Yonushonis

Ms. Mary Zampino

$250 - $499

Ms. Maria Cotte Acton

Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Alas

Ms. Lu Ann Anderson

Mrs. Josephine C. Antonecchia

Ms. Debra Arena

Ms. Isabelle D. Baker

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ballarin

Mr. John Battista

Mr.† & Mrs. Howard C. Bedford *

Mr. Joseph J. Bell

Ben eld Electric Supply

Mrs. Fran Broderick

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bruton

Mrs. Joan Buckley

Mr. & Mrs. Epifanio Carrasquillo

Mr. & Mrs. William Chin

Ms. Eileen Clarke-Brady

Mrs. Audrey Clarkin

Miss Isabel Collins

Ms. Teresa Comas

Ms. Roseann Conforti

Ms. Veronica Connelly *

Ms. Karen Connors

Ms. Clorinda Consola

Mr. Joseph Costello

Ms. Patricia Cotter

Mr. John Cu *

Ms. Mary Cullen

Ms. Rachel D’Ambrosio

Rev. Robert DeJulio

Mrs. Jane DeLacruz

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Delevan *

Mrs. Ellen Devlin

Ms. Katherine Devonshire

Ms. Maryann Di Simone

Ms. Joan Djakov Tieman

Mr. & Mrs. Emilio Dominianni

Mr. & Mrs. John Donahoe

Mr. Richard Donovan

Mr. & Mrs. John Douglass

Mrs. Madeleine Doyle

Mr. Greg Drummond

Ms. Dorothy Du

Ms. Ellen Dunning

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Durso

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Dwyer

Mr. Lawrence Dwyer

Mr. Dennis Fabel †

Mr. & Mrs. James Farrell

Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Fiss

Mrs. Margaret M. Fitzgerald

Ms. Peggy Fornara

Ms. Margaret Gaughan *†

Ms. Mary Gilmour

Mrs. Nancy Girling

Mrs. Virginia Giu re

Ms. Patricia Grabianowski

Mr. & Mrs. William Grant

Mrs. Barbara Grzymala

Mr. Pasquale A. Guglielmo

Ms. Anne Habermann

Mrs. Mary L. Halloran

Mrs. & Dr. Hank Han

Mr. & Mrs. John Hannaway

Ms. Robin Harmon-Myers

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Harrison *

Mrs. Regina Hart

Ms. Kathleen Hart

Mr. & Mrs. James Healy

Mrs. Kathleen Hinson

Dr. Bernice Houle

Mrs. Madeline Hynds *

Mr. Reno James

Mrs. Sally A. Jozwiak

Mr. & Mrs. Je rey Keegan

Mr. Francis Kelly

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kennedy

Ms. Kathryn Killelea *

Ms. Christine Konczewski

Ms. Wallis Koutsogiane

Ms. Catherine Landy

Dr. James P. Lawler

Ms. Rosemary Lillis

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Longo

Mrs. Geraldine Looser

Mrs. Marie C. Ludlow

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne R. Martell, Esq.

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Masters

Ms. Celia Mazziotti

Mrs. Jean McComb

Ms. Marie McDonald

Mrs. Rita McGoldrick

Ms. Barbara McMurray

Mr. Robert Meckes

Mr. Anthony Mellea

Mr. Tony Mitola

Ms. Margaret Mullery

Mr. Ernest Myllek

Mrs. Elizabeth Nista

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Noonan

Ms. Maureen O’Brien *

Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Brien

Ms. Eileen Oliver

Mr. Richard Othmer

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Panio

Ms. Barbara Paonessa

Mr. & Mrs. William Phypers

Ms. eresa Polansky

Mrs. Antoinette Pulice

Rev. William Reamer

Ms. Susan Reda

Mr. Richard Rennia

Mrs. Eileen Ring

Mr. & Mrs. Mark F. Rossi

Mr. John Sablian

Mr. Mark Sahre

Ms. Debra Salerno

Ms. Anne Marie Schiller

Mrs. Maureen Schjorring

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Schoenberg

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Shebek

Mrs. Dorothy Sheridan

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Smith

Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home, Inc.

Our Lady of Sorrows Convent

Mr. & Mrs.† Frank Squiccimarro

Mr. John Stadtmueller

Mr. Kevin Stringer *

Mrs. Joan Tracey

Mrs. Barbara Van Bergen

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Varley

Ms. Maureen Veteri

Mr. & Mrs. George H. Wallace

Dr. Elaine Walsh

Mrs. Lois Weeks

Ms. Janet Younkin

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Zand

$100 - $249

Mr. Joseph Alberigo

Ms. Colleen Allen

A.M.A. Floral Designs

Mrs. Ryann Anderson Young

Mrs. Patricia Angley

Mrs. Nancy Annacone

Ms. Susan Bachman

Dr. & Mrs. Peter Baiocco

Ms. Ann Baker

Mr. James Sweeney and Ms. Ellen Baker

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Balko

Mrs. Nora Balliet

Ms. Joann Bankes

Ms. Maryann Barillaro

Mrs. Joanne Barish

Ms. Norma Barreiro

Ms. Beth Basha

Mrs. Charlanne Bauerlein

Mrs. Joan Becker

Ms. Tina P. Beissinger

Mrs. Rosemary Beliako

Ms. Nancy Bellini

Ms. Elizabeth Bergin

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beyrer *

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bishop

Ms. Rochelle Bitton

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Blackmore

Mrs. Ellen Bloom

Ms. Frances Bonarti

Ms. Kathleen Bonistall

Ms. Alanna Bortolin

Mrs. Helene Bowler

Ms. Linda Boyer

Mrs. Susan Bradbury

Brazen Fox

Mr. & Mrs.James Brennan

Mr. omas Brennan

Ms. Eileen Breslin

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brewer

Ms. Anne-Marie Brillantes

Ms. Maureen Britton

Mr. Donald W. Brodeur

Mr. Ronald Brodeur

Ms. Christine Brown-Daly

Mr. & Mrs. omas Buckel

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Buckley

Mr. & Mrs. James Budka

Buonamici & LaRaus, LLP

Ms. Nancy Byrne

Ms. Patricia E. Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cancelosi

Mr. Joseph Candrevo

Mrs. Jeanette Cardinale

Mr. Brendan Carr

Mrs. Patricia Carr

Mr. Charles Carroll

Mrs. Sally Cartaya

Mr. Richard Casterella

Ms. Millie Castro

Mr. William A. Cerbone

Ms. Kristin Cerbone

Mr. & Mrs. William Chase

Ms. Janice Cockren

Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Co ey

Ms. Jeanne Cohane

e Cohen Family

Mr. Daniel Coldrick

Mr. & Mrs. William Coldrick

Mr. & Mrs. James Coldrick

Mr. & Mrs. James Colgan

Mr. & Mrs. Francis A. Colucci

Mr. & Mrs. E. James Colyer

Ms. Jeanne Conklin

Ms. Eileen Connolly

Mr. Arthur Connor

Mr. Patrick J. Conway

Ms. Anne Corneck

Mr. & Mrs. Francis X. Costello

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Cotter

Mr. & Mrs. John Courtney

Ms. Rana Coury-Raymond

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Coyne

Ms. Kathleen Cronin

Miss Catherine Cucurullo

Mr. & Mrs. William Cullen

Mrs. Patricia Culleton

Mr. Joseph Cundari

Dr. F. John Dahl, DDS

Mrs. Margaret Damo

Mrs. Joan Darragh

Ms. Claire Davis

Mr. & Mrs. David DeCintio

Ms. Nicole DeGiorgio

Ms. Margaret Del Bene

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Denver

Ms. Teresa Dervin

Mr. & Mrs. James Devitt

Ms. Patricia Dezman

Ms. Katherine Dick

Mr. & Mrs. David Doern

Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Donnelly

Ms. Sharon Donohue

Dr. Maureen Doyle

Mr. Owen Du y

Mrs. Lois Duggan *

Ms. Moira Duggan

Ms. Jean Dunagan

Ms. Diane Duryea

Kevin & Nancy McIntyre Dwyer

Mrs. Fran Dziuma

Ms. Patricia Empie

Miss Margaret Ennis

Ms. Rose Falco

Mr. & Mrs. William Falvey

Ms. Joan Ferraro

Ms. Georgina Finneran

Mr. Stan Fitzgerald

Mrs. Anne Fletcher

Mr. & Mrs. William F. Flooks

Mr. Michael Foley

Ms. Eileen Foley

Ms. Catherine Frank

Mrs. Laetitia Friis

Ms. Diane Fucale

Mrs. Mary Jo Fusaro

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fusco

Ms. Valerie Gaglione

Ms. Maria Galarza *

Mr. John Gallagher

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Galligan

Mrs. Elsa Gammon

Ms. Kathy Gandolfo

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Garczewski

Mrs. Jeannie Gaston

Ms. Margaret Gavin

Chaplain Anne Gentile

Ms. Vivien Gentile

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gerbeth

Ms. Carol Ann Gervino

Ms. Joanne Giangrande

Ms. Hilary A. Gillert *

Mr. & Mrs. John Giordano

Mr. & Mrs. omas Glatthaar

Mr. & Mrs. John Golliozo

Mrs. Cathleen Goodman

Mrs. Margaret Gray Fraina

Mrs. K. Jane Grendell

Mrs. Laura Grozier

Ms. Marie Guagliardo-Day

Mr. Denis J. O’Meara

Mrs. Barbara Hansbury-Weldon

Mr. Gerald Harring

Mr. & Mrs. Carroll Hart

Mr. Patrick Hart

Ms. Mary Hart

Ms. Nancy Hartzband

Mr. Guss Hayes

Mr. & Mrs. James B. Henson

Miss Vickey Hickey

Mr. & Mrs. James Hoenig

Mr. & Mrs. James Houlihan

Ms. Patricia Howie

Mr. & Mrs. James J. Hughes, Sr.

Ms. Ann Humphrey

Ms. Patricia Hunt

Ms. Kathleen Janush

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Jaracz

Ms. Carol Jenkins

Mr. Mark Jennings

JFJ Fuel, Inc./Valley Oil Company

Dr. Judith Johnston

Ms. Clare G. Joy

Mr. & Mrs. Neil Joyce

Mrs. Julie Kaen

Ms. Maureen Kane

Ms. Anne Karas

Ms. Lynne Katopodis

Ms. Doreen Kazura

Ms. Susan Kealy

Ms. Mary Ellen Kelly

Mr. James M. Kelly

Ms. Karen Kelso

Ms. Mary Patricia Kenlon

Dr. & Mrs. omas Kennedy

Mrs. Katherine Kennedy Murphy

Ms. Lorraine Kennery

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kessler

Mrs. Nancy Kessman

Ms. Kathryn Kirk Heetderks

Mrs. Maureen Klauser

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Ms. Mary M. Knowles

Ms. Grace Kosmyna

Ms. Patricia Krasnausky

Ms. Kathleen Kuck

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kumpost

Mr. Robert Lamarche

Ms. Mary Lambert

Ms. Joann Lamneck

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lang

Mr. omas LaPerch

Mr. Robert Lavoie

Ms. Mary Ann Ledda

Mrs. Mary Leddy

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lent

Mrs. Helen Lesnik

Mr. & Mrs. George F. Lock

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lockwood

Ms. Maria Lovascio

Mr. Michael Lynch

Miss Lenora T. Lyons

Mrs. Bridget MacConnell

Mr. Bryan Mackay

Mr. & Mrs. William Mackin

Ms. Carol Mackno

Ms. Nancy MacMurray

Ms. Virginia M. Maddock

Mrs. Linda Maestro

Ms. Melissa Maldonado

Mrs. A. T. Maloney

Ms. Regina Marengo

Mr. Ronald Martel

Ms. Ann Martin

Ms. Donna Martino

Ms. Irene Maruggi

Mrs. Carol Mastoloni

Ms. Mary Jane Mastroberardino

Mr. omas Matteini

Ms. Christine Mazzella

Mr. & Mrs. Henry McCabe

Ms. Helen McCarthy

Mr. & Mrs. Paul McCarthy

Mrs. Mary Pat McConnell

Ms. Irene McConnell

Ms. Ellen McDonough

Mr. Ray McDonough

Mr. John McDonough

Mr. Alexander McElroy

Ms. Christine McGintee

Mr. omas McGowan

Ms. Margaret McGrane

Ms. Shelia A. McKelvey

Ms. Maureen McLoughlin

Ms. Maureen McSweeney

Mrs. Anne Meltzer

Mr. Fred Merkel

Mr. Jim Merkel

Mrs. Maureen Meyers

Deacon Gregory J. Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mitchell

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Modelski, Jr.

Mr. Jesus Molina

Monte Bros. Sound Systems, Inc.

Ms. Anne Morales

Ms. Mildred Morisco

Mr. George Morris

Mrs. Linda Morris

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Morrow

Mrs. Eileen Mosher

Ms. eresa Muller

Mr. Stephen Mullery

Mrs. Jennifer Mullery Talbot

Ms. Patricia Murray

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Mr. & Mrs. Richard Narog

Mrs. Vivian Nelson

Mrs. Linda Nestor

Ms. Barbara E. Nichols

Mr. & Mrs. John J. Nicolich

Mr. Robert Nielsen

Mrs. Georgina Nieves

Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Nolan

Mr. John Nolan

Mr. & Mrs. William Nugent

Ms. Margaret O’Brien

Ms. Ann O’Brien

Mrs. Nancy O’Brien

Ms. Casey O’Brien

Ms. Kathie O’Callaghan

Ms. Eileen O’Connell

Ms. Ellen O’Connell

Ms. Barbara O’Connor

Ms. Antoinette Odoardi

Mrs. Elizabeth O’Gorman

Mr. & Mrs. William O’Keefe

Mr. & Mrs. omas O’Leary

Ms. Joann Oliva

Mr. Alex Orth

Ms. Claude O’Shea

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Owen

Mrs. Eileen M. Page

Miss Janet Palladino

Ms. Loretta Pellicci

Mrs. Dorothy M. Petix

Mr. John Petry

Ms. Celia Piccochi

Ms. Kathleen Plotkin

Mrs. Barbara Popovic

Mr. Alfonse Preisser

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pruyne

Ms. Monica Radoszewski

Ms. Marguerite Raymo

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Reamer

Mr. Raymond Reamer, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Je Reed

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Reehill

Ms. Michelle Reeves

Ms. Loren Renz

Ms. Catherine Renza

Ms. Mary E. Reviere

Mr. & Mrs.Charles E. Rigsbee

Mrs. Anne Riordan

Ms. Helen Rollo

Mr. John Rorick

Ms. Loretta Rowan

Ms. Jo-Ann Ryan

Ms. Rosemarie Ryan

Ms. Mary C. Ryan

Mrs. Rosemary Sacken

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Sages

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Salvatore

Ms. eresita Santos

Mrs. Linda Saracco

Ms. Mary R. Schatz

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Mr. & Mrs. Gerhard Schwalbe

Ms. Margaret Scorsune

Mrs. Carolyn Sedabres

Mr. Peter Sedlarcik

Ms. Adi Serbaroli

Mr. Ralph Sgammato

Mr. & Mrs. William Shaheen

Mr. & Mrs. George Shammo

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Mr. & Mrs. Ralph G. Siemer

Mrs. Linda Sisti

Mr. & Mrs. George Skau

Ms. Eileen Slattery

Deacon William R. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Cortlandt Snyder

Ms. Jayne-Ann So

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Solimine

Ms. Jessica Spillane

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Ms. Debra Stackhouse

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Mrs. Lyda Stanford

Mrs. Rosemary Steiner

Ms. Bridget Steller

Mr. John Strasser

Mr. Matthew Sullivan

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Mr. John Sullivan

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Ms. Susan Varsames

Mrs. & Deacon Fernando Vazquez

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Ms. Frances Vetrano

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Mr. & Mrs. Henry Vosswinkel

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Mr. & Mrs. John Walpole

Mr. & Mrs. James Walsh

Ms. Joanne Walsh

Ms. Mary Walsh

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Ms. Marilyn J. Watson

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Mr. & Mrs. James F. Amodeo

Mrs. Irene Andersen

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Mr. Ekin Bakkal

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Ms. Marilyn Barbato

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Mr. Andrew Bass

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Ms. Amanda Belliccio

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Ms. Nancy Colon

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Ms. Sarah Constantine

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Mr. Louis Couture

Mr. Melvin Cunningham

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Ms. Virginia Day

Mr. & Mrs. Edward De Lia

Mr. & Mrs. Robert De Mario

Ms. Helen Degnan

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Deignan

Ms. Mary Louise Delano

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Ms. Maria DePaul

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick F. DeSena

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Dessner

Ms. Karen Devine

Mrs. Mary Dick

Ms. Lillian Donnell

Mr. Robert Donovan

Mrs. Veronica Dougherty

Mrs. Jennifer Douglas

Mr. & Mrs. William Dowling

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Doyle

Ms. Barbara Dracker

Ms. Katherine Duncker

Ms. Nancy Durso

Mrs. Nancy Dwyer-Bellini

Ms. Erica Dziuma

Mr. John Eager

Mrs. Kathleen Edwards

Ms. Isabel Eminian

Ms. Patricia Ernest

Ms. Christine Farrell

Ms. Claire Felix

Mrs. Jane Beckman Fethers

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Ms. Katherine Finneran

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Ms. Susan Fiveson

Mr. Peter Flanagan

Mr. & Mrs. William Floyd

Mr. Lawrence Forte

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Mr. David Gardella

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Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Gavin

Ms. RoseMarie Giordano

Mr. Charles Gleydura

Mr. Frances Goad

Ms. Hilda Gonzalez

Mr. & Mrs.† Alex Gottfried

Ms. Rosemary Gould

Ms. Susan Grady

Ms. Carroll Anne Grece

Ms. Amanda Grella

Ms. Mary Grenier

Ms. Louise Guglieri

Mrs. Jane Halloran Ryan

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hark

Ms. Rosalie Harpur Reid

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Harrington

Mr. Francis Hartman

Ms. Susan Haussmann

Mrs. Kimberly Hecht

Sr. Monica Marie Henkemeier

Mrs. Karen Herbert

Ms. Linda Heymann

Ms. Lucy Hiben

Ms. Maura Hildebrandt

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Hill

Ms. Nancy Hisler

Mr. & Mrs. John Hofstetter

Mr. Christopher Hogan

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Ms. Cheryl Hothorn

Ms. Rita Houghton

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hughes

Mr. Robert J. Hyland

Ms. Mary Ann Hynes

Ms. Dorothy Infosino

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Jacoby

Ms. Annette Jaklitsch

Ms. Laure Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Joyce

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert Keane

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Keefer

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Keefer

Mr. R. J. Kelly

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Mrs. Jennifer Lally Brown

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Mr. Gregory LiCalzi

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Ms. Monica Magner

Mrs. Joan Maliniak

Ms. Kathleen Mallon

Ms. Sarah Marples

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Martin

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Massaroni

Mr. & Mrs. Giovanni Mastracchio

Mr. Joseph McCarthy

Ms. Kathleen McDermott

Mrs. Kathryn McGowan

Mr. Timothy McInerney

Ms. Noreen McNamara

Ms. Natalie F. McShane

Ms. Jeanne Meaney

Ms. Elizabeth Meier

Ms. Mary Denise Merkel

Ms. Tara Meunier

Mr. Anthony Miccoli

Ms. Jessica Miles

Mrs. Joan Monaghan

Ms. Amy Rose Montaruli

Ms. Maureen Moore

Mr. & Mrs. William Moran

Ms. Angela Moses

Mrs. Sheila Moy

Mr. omas Mulry

Mr. & Mrs. James New

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Mr. & Mrs. John J Nicholson

Ms. Abigail Nolan

Ms. Virginia Nolan-Palleschi

Mr. & Mrs. omas J. O’Brien

Mrs. Susan O’Connell

Mrs. Joan Odud

Deacon & Mrs. Michael Oles

Mrs. Eleanor O’Reilly Galligan

Ms. Jacqueline O’Shea

Mr. Denis O’Sullivan

Ms. Dania Panyko

Ms. Sharon Pecarina

Mrs. Louisa Perla

Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Picanso

Mrs. Eunice Pinto

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Piscitello

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Planell

Miss Louise Poglinco

Ms. Joan Poncato

Mr. & Mrs. William Porcaro

Ms. Maria Posey

Rev. Suzanne Post

Ms. Maeve Power

Ms. Amanda Puglise

Ms. Barbara Reap

Ms. Catherine Reid

Ms. Elizabeth Reilly

Ms. Nancyann Rella

Dr. Gail Reuter

Ms. Elizabeth Rigby

Mr. Richard Robinson

Mrs. Deborah Rogan

Ms. Yvonne Rosenblatt

Ms. Vickie Ross

Ms. Janice Rueppel

Ms. Sherry Salerno

Ms. Catherine Salvatorelli

Ms. Stephanie Sampson

Ms. Iris Sardinas-Farmer

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Ms. Margaret Scales

Ms. Joy Scantlebury

Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Schad

Mr. Joseph Schippa

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Schmitt

Mr. & Mrs. William Schmittgall

Mrs. Renee Schwartz

Mr. & Mrs.James Sirico

Mr. Joseph Sisti

Mrs. Roberta Skeckowski

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Slaustas

Mr. Joseph Smith

Ms. Marcella Smith

Deacon Paul Smith

Ms. Rose Mary Sobieraj

Mr. & Mrs. John Spillane

Mr. & Mrs. Francesco Spinali

Ms. Joyce Spray

Mrs. Mary Stanton

Ms. Joan Stile

Ms. Claudette Stroble

Ms. Kathleen Sullivan

Ms. Evelyn Suzdak

Ms. Carolyn Szala

Ms. Diane Tedesco

Mr. John Texiera

Mr. Eddie Tibbatts

Ms. Lorraine Towey

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ulich

Ms. Suzanne Van Allan

Ms. Kerri Vanadia

Mr. & Mrs. omas Vitiello

Mr. Arthur Wagner

Ms. Alice Walsh

Ms. Gloria Ward

Ms. Karen Weismuller

Mr. & Mrs. omas White

Mr. Chris Wilson

Ms. Jeanne Wilson

Mrs. Hallie Wolfe

Rev. omas Wyndham

Mr. & Mrs. James Wynne

Honorable Paul Zaccagnino

Mrs. Grace Zanazzi

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Zartarian

Mr. James Zimmerman

Special thanks to the Sisters of the Divine Compassion for their gi s of time, talent and treasure to the Congregation throughout the scal year.

Despite our best e orts, some errors or omissions may have occurred during the production of this Annual Report. Please accept our sincere apology if your name has been omitted, misprinted or misspelled. We ask that you contact the Advancement O ce so that we can make a correction.

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2023 Founders’ Day of Giving

Held annually and sponsored by alumnae, alumni and friends of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, Founders’ Day of Giving is an online fundraising campaign to recognize, remember and thank the Sisters for their quiet, constant and compassionate influence on our lives.

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the Date • Founders’ Day of Giving • June 27, 2024

Welcome “Home” Alumnae

Sisters of the Divine Compassion were delighted to welcome alumnae “home” to celebrate their Anniversary Reunions.

Good Counsel College/College of White Plains, Class of 1973

Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (GCA), Class of 1973

2024 Jubilarians

The Sisters of the Divine Compassion joyfully celebrate the 60th and 70th anniversaries of three of our Sisters! As certified teachers, administrators, counselors, therapists, spiritual advisors and more, our Sisters have shared their unique and personal gifts with children, teens, adults, families and communities at all levels of education, administration, health services and social service platforms.

70th Jubilarian

Sister Helen Coldrick, RDC

Sr. Helen Coldrick celebrates her 70th Jubilee this year! The oldest of seven siblings, Sister hails from New York City, where she attended St. Gregory Elementary School. The Coldrick family moved to White Plains, where Sr. Helen was introduced to the Sisters of the Divine Compassion when she attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy High School, followed by Good Counsel College. In 1954, Sister earned a bachelor’s degree in history and entered religious life. Sr. Helen also earned a master’s in history from St. John’s University, and a doctorate in history from Fordham University.

Sr. Helen’s 55-year ministry in education is legendary, beginning in 1956 at St. Anthony of Padua where she taught second grade. Sister taught history at Preston High School in the Bronx from 1958 to 1962 before becoming a history professor at Good Counsel College, College of White Plains and Pace University. To this day, college alumnae(i) fondly reminisce about the experiences and wonderful memories of Sr. Helen’s history classes. From 1969 to 1970, Sister was appointed acting president at Good Counsel College.

Sr. Helen served two terms as the President of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion from 1992 to 2000. In 2001, her ministry in education took her to Beirut, Lebanon where she taught English to adults. From 2002 until her retirement, Sr. Helen served as Co-Vicar for Religious for the Archdiocese of New York.

Sr. Helen feels blessed to have a wonderful and supportive family, and a life that has been enriched by extraordinary opportunities and experiences. She has traveled extensively, learning about the history and culture of countries including Ireland, France, Vietnam, Lebanon and the Soviet Union. Sister has been an avid reader since childhood and loves her cat, Clio.

2024 Jubilarians

60th Jubilarians

Sister Loretta Marie Schollhamer, RDC

Sr. Loretta Marie Schollhamer celebrates her 60th Jubilee this year! The oldest of three siblings, Sister hails from the Bronx, where she attended St. Raymond’s Elementary School. Sister was introduced to the Divine Compassion Community when she attended Preston High School.

After high school, Sr. Loretta entered religious life, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in social science at Good Counsel College. Sister’s early ministry in education began in 1969 at St. Mary’s School in Katonah, where she taught first through fourth grades for eight years. In 1977, Sister’s ministry brought her back to the Bronx, teaching fifth grade students at St. Frances de Chantal until 1985.

Always interested in the health care industry, Sr. Loretta began working at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, where she earned a Certification in Health Care Ministries. At Calvary, Sister gained experience in all aspects of health care, including administration and nursing. In 1986, Sr. Loretta was offered the Resident Services Coordinator position at Kings Harbor Nursing Home. It was at that time that Sr. Loretta’s ministry would take her down another path.

Sr. Loretta found her niche in library science and services, as it combined her love of reading, research and teaching. For 34 years, Sister served as one of only three librarians at Preston High School. Sister loved working with the Preston students, who were full of life. In her three decades at Preston, Sister experienced significant changes in library science, and is credited for singlehandedly moving the entire library system to a new location at the high school. After her retirement, Sr. Loretta joined her Sisters living at Wartburg. Sr. Loretta continues her ministry in health care, driving Sisters to their doctors appointments and helping Sisters with daily tasks and general health care needs.

Sr. Loretta practices mindfulness meditation, and enjoys reading, decorating and crafting; however, Sister’s favorite past time is spending time at the ocean.

Sister Lenore Smith, RDC

Sr. Lenore Smith celebrates her 60th Jubilee this year! The second of three siblings, Sister hails from the Bronx, where she attended St. Helena Elementary School. Sister was introduced to the Divine Compassion Community when she attended Preston High School.

After one year at Molloy College, Sr. Lenore entered religious life, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Good Counsel College. Sister earned New York State Certification in elementary and special education, as well as two certifications from the College of New Rochelle in language and learning and reading.

Sr. Lenore’s life-long ministry in education spans 57 years. Currently, Sister is a Title One teacher at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Elmsford. She began her ministry in 1967 as an assistant kindergarten teacher at Good Counsel Elementary School for four years. Sister also taught first and second grades at Holy Name of Jesus School in Valhalla and St. Bernard’s in White Plains.

For over 40 years, Sr. Lenore was a second grade teacher at Good Counsel Elementary School, where she also prepared generations of second graders for the sacrament of First Holy Communion. During the same four decades, Sr. Lenore was the dedicated sacristan at the Chapel of the Divine Compassion, and the Assistant Director of the Education Center at the College of New Rochelle for 30 years. As an adjunct professor, Sister taught graduate students about children’s literature and methods and materials for engaging students with learning disabilities. Sr. Lenore helped create education programs for children, ensuring appropriate material was available at all times for professors and students.

From 2018 to 2020, Sr. Lenore volunteered at Maria Fareri Child Care Division, reading stories, doing crafts and playing board games with the children being treated at the hospital. The interaction gave them a chance to laugh and have fun during a difficult time.

Sister’s hobbies include photography, reading, listening to music and attending ballets. Sister enjoys word searches and creating albums and stationary from her photographs. Sr. Lenore loves spending time with family, friends and her Sisters, and is grateful for 60 wonderful years with them in Community.

In Memoriam

We remember with love each of these women, our Sisters and friends, who died within the past year. We celebrate their lives and the example they offered to the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, their families, friends, students and the whole world. They each embraced the call to live compassionate lives. May they rest in the arms of the loving God they so faithfully served.

Sister Maria Teresa de Bourbon, RDC (Formerly Sr. Marie Jose)

September 16, 1935 – March 24, 2024

Sister Maria Teresa de Bourbon, RDC, (“MT”) a member of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion for over 60 years, died peacefully on March 24, 2024 at Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Born in Rome, Italy, the daughter of Fulco and Ana Vásquez de Bourbon, Sister was raised in Bogota, Colombia and New York, USA.

Sr. Maria Teresa earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish at Good Counsel College and a master’s degree in Spanish from Middlebury College. Sister returned to school in the mid-nineties, earning an MSW from Adelphi University in 1996.

Sr. Maria Teresa began her ministry in 1957 at Good Counsel Elementary School in White Plains. Her school-based ministries included Preston and Kennedy Catholic High Schools. At the same time, Sister pursued activities that matched her desire to use her Spanish language and cultural gifts working with marginalized people in the Bronx, Harlem, Pawling and White Plains. In 1984, Sister began her fulltime ministry in pastoral outreach, prison ministry and education among the Hispanic population in Newburgh, NY.

Sr. Maria Teresa’s life combined creativity and simplicity. Some of the sketches in her notebook became greeting cards, logos and more. Most notes and letters Sister sent had a freehand drawing of a particular detail she had seen in nature.

“Sr. Maria Teresa “walked the talk” in her work among poor people and rarely missed an opportunity to speak for those who could not find a “place at the table.” In that respect, Sr. Maria Teresa was a prophet among us,” Sr. Susan Becker, RDC Leadership Team, said.

Sister Deborah Flaherty, RDC (Formerly Sr. Mary Aloysius)

February 10, 1943 – August 13, 2023

Sister Deborah was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Michael and Helen (Culhane) Flaherty. Sister graduated from Immaculate Conception Elementary School, Cathedral High School and Good Counsel College, and earned a master’s degree in library science from Catholic University.

Sr. Deborah was a teacher at Good Counsel Elementary School, Our Lady of Sorrows School and St. Lawrence O’Toole School for many years. She was also the Librarian at Good Counsel High School and the College of White Plains/Pace University.

“Sr. Deborah was a woman of deep faith who, even throughout her long term illness, trusted wholly in God’s mercy. We shall cherish her memory, her great love of our RDC Community, and her willingness to serve wherever she was needed over the years,” Sr. Laura Donovan, President of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, said.

Sister Mary Kristin Donworth, RDC

June 29, 1947 – January 23, 2024

Sister Mary Kristin, the daughter of Thomas and Selina (Dolan) Donworth, was the eldest of ten siblings. Sister entered the Sisters of the Divine Compassion in 1965 and made her final vows in 1975. Sr. Kristin earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Good Counsel College, her master’s degree in elementary education from Fairfield University and a second master’s in education administration and supervision from Pace University. Sr. Kristin was certified as an American Montessori teacher, and received NYS Certification in elementary education.

The list of Sr. Kristin’s ministries over the years tells the story of a woman with a love for children, commitment to the marginalized, and a quiet spiritual life. Sister began her ministry in education as an elementary school teacher at several Archdiocesan schools, as well as Good Counsel Academy Elementary School, where Sister also served as an administrative intern and Director of Development. For the past 23 years, Sr. Kristin served the Sisters of the Divine Compassion in multiple administrative positions, and on Congregational Leadership Teams.

Sr. Kristin’s commitment to the poor and underserved led her to establish the Dannat Project and Rainbow Connection Summer Program for underserved children in White Plains. She served as the Director of Volunteers at S.H.O.R.E. and as a board member at St. Bernard’s Head Start. In addition, Sister worked for three years at Siena House. She wrote children’s books and published several educational articles and children’s plays in the Religion Teacher’s Journal and Momentum, the magazine for the National Catholic Education Association. Sr. Kristin has been recognized numerous times for her generous service in White Plains and the Bronx.

The hallmarks of Sr. Kristin’s life were love of family, fierce commitment to her ministries, and deep fidelity as a Sister of the Divine Compassion.

“Sr. Kristin’s quiet, unassuming presence and gift of being a great listener, endeared her to everyone,” Sr. Laura Donovan, President of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, said.

Sister Ann Kavanagh, RDC (Formerly Sr. Thomas Marie) May 20, 1939 - Jan. 31, 2024

Sister Ann was born in Elmhurst, NY to Charles and Catherine (O’Donnell) Kavanagh. Sister earned her bachelor’s degree in social studies education from Good Counsel College, a master’s degree in social studies education from CCNY, and was awarded a NYS Certificate in school administration.

Sr. Ann entered the Sisters of the Divine Compassion on September 8, 1961, and made her perpetual profession in 1969. Sister’s ministries over the years took her from St. Frances de Chantal School in the Bronx to Good Counsel Academy Elementary School in White Plains. For over 20 years, Sr. Ann was the principal at St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Croton Falls, NY Since 1995, Sr. Ann worked in Catholic elementary education in the dioceses of Metuchen and Newark in New Jersey.

Sr. Ann loved the children of her professional and personal life. As one of her nieces shared, “Ann was most at home up to her knees in children.” Early in her years in ministry, Sister changed her religious name from Sr. Thomas Marie to Sr. Ann, but perhaps her favorite reference was Aunt Ann, the beloved family elder whose presence at family gatherings meant unconditional love, acceptance and presents for the nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews of her loving and extensive Kavanagh family.

“Sr. Ann’s genuine love, real world humor, pride in her family and ministry in education all speak of her dedication to our mission of being God’s compassionate presence in the world,” Sr. Laura Donovan, President of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, said.

In Memoriam

Sister M. Celesta Kelley, RDC

February 3, 1931 – April 24, 2023

Sister Celesta was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of Louis and Grace (Burke) Kelley. Sister’s early education was in Connecticut. Sister went on to study at Good Counsel College, earning a bachelor’s degree in earth science and Villanova University where she earned a master’s degree in science. Sr. Celesta also held NY Certifications in education.

Sr. Celesta began her life-long education ministry in elementary school before advancing to teach earth science at both Preston and John F. Kennedy High Schools. Sister traveled extensively to further her education and that of her students. Sr. Celeste had the unique opportunity to teach at three different colleges - Good Counsel, College of White Plains and Pace University - all in the same classroom! For 35 years, Sister never left a stone unturned as a geology professor, teaching generations of college students about rocks, the layers of the earth and all its components.

“Sr. Celesta was a loyal, organized, caring, and compassionate person. Her fidelity, kindness and wonderful sense of humor will ever be remembered by all who knew her,” Sr. Laura Donovan, President of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, said.

Sister Mary Lauren McLeod, RDC

March 27, 1946 – April 1, 2024

Sister Mary Lauren McLeod, RDC, (Patricia), a member of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion for nearly 59 years, died peacefully on April 1, 2024 at Cabrini of Westchester. Sister Lauren was born in Danbury, Connecticut on March 27, 1946, the daughter of Clarence and Evelyn McLeod. Sister entered the Sisters of the Divine Compassion on September 12, 1965, and professed her fi nal vows on May 15, 1976.

Sr. Lauren earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and English from Good Counsel College and a master’s degree in Education from Keene State College in New Hampshire. Sister Lauren’s fi rst assignment was St. John the Evangelist Elementary School in Mahopac where she taught for 11 years. She then moved to the Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in White Plains where Lauren was a guidance director and taught high school English and Math for five years. Sr. Lauren returned to graduate school and earned a master’s in social work from Fordham University in 1986.

Sr. Lauren worked as a therapist at Catholic Charities White Plains from 1985 until it closed. To address the loss of a mental health agency that was fi nancially accessible to low and moderate income individuals, Sr. Lauren joined with her Sisters of the Divine Compassion to establish the RDC Center for Counseling and Human Development at the Sisters’ White Plains Campus.

Sr. Lauren served as the director of the “RDC Counseling Center” from 1987-2008, when she was elected to the RDC Congregational Leadership Team. Sister continued working as a therapist at the Center until her retirement in 2021. As part of her work for the Center, she travelled to elementary schools and worked with students each week.

“Lauren’s gift to her Sisters and friends, as well as her clients, was her unpretentious frankness, usually wrapped in humorous packaging. Lauren dared to put into words what many of the rest of us would only think. In a serious conversation, however, Sr. Lauren’s humor would take a step back and her tenderness and vulnerability would emerge. This made her a wonderful friend and therapist,” Sr. Susan Becker, RDC Leadership Team, said.

Sister Beatrice Orchie, RDC (Formerly Sr. Mary Daniel)

November 6, 1935 – Feb. 20, 2024

Sister Bea was born in Tarrytown, the daughter of Anthony and Beatrice (Masterson) Orchie. Sister entered the Divine Compassion Community on September 3, 1958, and professed her fi nal vows on April 14, 1966.

Sr. Bea earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Good Counsel College and a master’s degree in religion from Manhattan College. Sister also received NYS Certification in elementary education.

Sister Bea began her ministry in 1961 at St. Anthony’s School in White Plains. During her more than five decades of active ministry, Sister taught at several schools in New York, including St. Lawrence O’Toole School in Brewster, St. Joseph’s in Croton Falls, St. Mary’s in Katonah, Preston High School in the Bronx, the Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel Elementary and High Schools in White Plains and Our Lady of Solace in the Bronx.

Music was Sr. Bea’s gift both in and out of the classroom. She infused her teaching with it, taught it as a subject, and directed the Sisters’ singing group for several years. Under her enthusiastic direction, and with that smile of encouragement, Sister brought music out of the most tone-deaf among us.

“Sr. Bea was up for any challenge. The Sisters who lived with her at St. Mary’s in Katonah still tell tales of the wallpapering, paneling, and other DIY projects she was famous for – and good at - always with a sense of humor,” Sr. Laura Donovan, President of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, said.

Sister Mary Robert Reilly, RDC

May 7, 1937 – July 12, 2023

Sister Mary Robert, the daughter of William and Agnes (O’Neill) Reilly, was born in New York City. Sister attended St. Barnabas Elementary and High School and graduated from Good Counsel College in 1959. Sister also earned a master’s degree in 1970 from Fairfield University.

Sr. Mary Robert’s life-long ministry was in education. Sister was an elementary teacher and administrator. Her first assignment was at St. Anthony’s School in east White Plains, followed by Good Counsel Academy, White Plains, and Sacred Heart, Hartsdale. Sister went on to teach three generations of students at St. John the Baptist in Yonkers, where she served for 35 years!

“We pray in thanksgiving for Sr. Robert’s rich and generous life as a dedicated elementary school educator and administrator,” Sr. Laura Donovan, President of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, said.

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