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A Letter from the Provincial Superior

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Answering the call of Music Ministry

6 THE POWER OF PRAYER Sisters of Notre Dame will pray for YOUR needs via Prayer Line

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SND Archivist sees congregation’s records as historical treasures

10 Partners in Mission Luncheon recognizes faithful donors through the years 12 2018 Sisters of Notre Dame Jubilee Celebrations

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Sister Nicole Marie Varnerin makes Profession of Vows

30 A Lasting Tribute 32 Regina Alumnae Association 33 SND Chicken BBQ – SAVE THE DATE

Send correspondence to: Network Sisters of Notre Dame 13000 Auburn Road Chardon, OH 44024 www.sndchardon.org 440.286.7101

On the cover: Sister Karita Ivancic, SND, and Sister Debra Doig, SND, lead worship during the Eucharist celebration.

A Letter from the Provincial Superior

Dear Friends, Summer is here, with its blue skies, warm temperatures, and prolonged daylight. There are “milestone events” to celebrate: graduations, weddings, and anniversaries, and special events like family reunions, patriotic holidays, and long-awaited vacations.

I invite you to extend the joy of these extraordinary occasions by taking time to savor ordinary moments, too: the taste of a ripe melon or juicy peach from a market stand; the laughter of children playing in the waves or running along a sandy beach; the coolness of evening as you sit outside and watch the stars. Celebration often leads to appreciation, and we have been doing both here at Notre Dame.

This spring, the Sisters of Notre Dame celebrated more than 96 faithful friends who have generously contributed to our sisters every year – for some, that means for the past 50+ years, not skipping a beat! What a testament to their unwavering dedication, steadfastness, and love for the sisters.

Thank you again for your touching loyalty and friendship. In this issue of Network, we have shared several photos at this annual, joyous event.

We are also highlighting some ministries that help us celebrate and appreciate God’s goodness in the ordinary moments of every day: prayer ministry, music ministry, and archival ministry. Since the SND Prayer Line ministry began in 2006, we have received more than 55,630 calls for prayer. In 2017 alone, we averaged 420 calls per month. Please call us when you, a family member or friend need prayer. The Sisters of Notre Dame love to be able to reciprocate your friendship by joining you in prayer.

Many Sisters of Notre Dame minister through music. Our sisters participate in liturgical and pastoral music programming, music education, and music therapy. In this issue you will also meet our archivist, Sister Mary Elizabeth Wood, who enjoys making historical discoveries about the ordinary events of the past through her research.

Finally, our 2018 Jubilarians are profiled in this issue. You will read about their life journeys of service, friendship and love, and perhaps recognize a teacher or friend. Celebration of jubilee is always a highlight of our summer. May this summer bring many blessings to all of us as the days unfold!

Gratefully,

Sister Margaret M. Gorman, SND Provincial Superior

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“ Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the

earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises

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For many people of faith, music evokes the presence and power of God. Whether you are an adult singing in your church choir, a teenager playing guitar as part of a youth worship team, or a senior citizen listening contemplatively during Mass, all can experience the transformative power of music. Sister Karita Ivancic, SND, Director of Liturgy and Pastoral Music for the Sisters of Notre Dame, perhaps explains the power of music best: “Music can center our thinking; music elevates our minds, our hearts, our whole body. Music is a physical, emotional and spiritual act rolled into one!”

from 1990 to 1995, when she taught music at Elyria Catholic. Sister Karita also serves as a part-time professor of theology at Notre Dame College.

She earned a BA in Music and German from Notre Dame College and an MME (Master in Music Education), with a concentration in vocal choir, from Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana; and a Doctor of Ministry from St. Mary's Seminary/ Graduate School of Theology in Wickliffe, Ohio.

Undoubtedly, the active singing of God’s people enables them to share in the mission of Christ to serve and witness. No one understands this truth better than those individuals called by God to serve in music ministry.

“ Music can center our thinking; music elevates our minds, our hearts, our whole body. Music is a physical, emotional and spiritual act rolled into one!”

Sister Karita Ivancic, SND Director of Liturgy and Pastoral Music

Sister Karita Ivancic, SND, has served as Director of Liturgy and Pastoral Music for the Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon Province, since 1976, with only a brief hiatus

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Sister Ellen Beebe, SND, teaches music class at St. Benedict Catholic School, Garfield Heights, OH.

“Music has had a strong influence on my own spiritual life,” Sister Karita explains. “Music has allowed me to grapple with scriptures in a fresh way. Many things I set to music are from scripture. The interface of the scriptural text and musical form opens up avenues of thought and prayer.”

As a music minister, Sister Karita incorporates music in the weekly and daily liturgies at the SND

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Education Center and for rituals and ceremonies, such as SND Jubilee celebrations. “Music is a way to use my creative impulse to serve the community.”

She also believes music can act as a healing balm. “Music brings comfort, joy, and strength to our sick and infirm sisters, especially those in our Health Care Center,” Sister Karita states.

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As Director of Music at St. Peter Church for 21 years, she planned the liturgies, directed the choir, and accompanied choir and congregation on organ and piano. Since 2001 she has also taught piano at her Brecksville, Ohio studio.

Sister Susan Clark, SND, provides piano lessons to a student from Notre Dame Elementary School at the SND Provincial Center, Chardon.

Northeast Ohio Catholic high schools.

Her passion for music, coupled with her varied music ministry experiences, led her from the classroom into the world of church music ministry where she excelled in sacred liturgical music and ritual.

Sister Seton Schlather, SND, plays the flute during Mass attended

by Cleveland Central Catholic High School students at St. Stanislaus in Cleveland.

“Music is a means of expression and communication, for it is ‘the universal language’ that cuts across all borders, cultures, nationalities, ages, and races,” describes Sister Susan Clark, SND. “Music allows one to lift mind and heart to a level much higher and larger than oneself, reaching towards the power and beauty of God. It is a way to enter the spiritual dimension.”

Sister Susan earned a Master of Music in Performance at Bowling Green State University. After graduation, she began providing piano lessons to high school students. She also taught vocal lessons and choral groups, show choirs, and marching band for many years at various

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“I work with students of all ages and faiths. While we do not necessarily relate to God in the same way, music offers us a commonality of language.

It is an expression of the spirit,” she enthusiastically describes. “I encourage my students to embrace, love and make music a permanent part of their lives. It can be a form of prayer because it lifts one’s heart and mind.

And it is never too late to engage in music. People need a source of self-expression, of joy, and music lifts one in that direction.”

“ St. Augustine said that singing is praying twice. Music is integral to Catholic life and worship. I think people pray better where and when the music is better – their minds and hearts are lifted up to God.” Sister Ellen Beebe, SND Music Teacher, St. Benedict Catholic School, Garfield Heights, OH

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This year, Sister Susan opened a second piano studio site in Chardon at Notre Dame Education Center, adjacent to Notre Dame Elementary School (NDES). She currently teaches 12 students in Chardon, and 17 students in her Brecksville location.

Sharing her gift of music with today’s youth is simply a joy for Sister Ellen Beebe, SND, who serves as a fulltime music teacher at St. Benedict Catholic School, in Garfield Heights.

There, she teaches pre-school through 8th grade, and with every grade comes a personal blessing.

can sing! Not everyone should be right by the microphone, perhaps, but everyone can be involved. Age doesn’t matter. The more you ‘do’ music, the better you get.”

“Music is one of the best ways I know of to witness the goodness and provident care of God,” she states. “Music, and teaching in general, allow me to touch the hearts of hundreds of students each year.

I love teaching in Catholic schools, where I can teach songs for prayer and songs about Jesus any time.”

“I am quite sure there will be music in heaven. I see in the smallest children that some are born with the gift to appreciate and produce music at a deeper level. It’s part of who they are. St. Augustine said that singing is praying twice. Music is integral to Catholic life and worship. I think people pray better where and when the music is better – their minds and hearts are lifted up to God,” Sister Ellen concludes.

“I love teaching children of all ages,” she says enthusiastically.

“I have to jump from ‘Head Shoulders Knees and Toes’ in one time slot to music composition on MacBooks using GarageBand in the next time slot. It never gets boring. The biggest challenge is remembering 400 names and not confusing them with the thousands of other children I’ve taught in other times and places.”

“Children of all ages love music class,” she explains. “For some, it’s the highlight of their day. They can be creative, learn how to quiet and calm themselves through music, learn about instruments, and so much more. Music connects to all the other subjects, too – history, math, art, science, everything!”

The passionate music teacher notes, “Music is essential in my life. I NEED it. I love playing music, singing it, sharing it, listening to it. I often use music for prayer and simply rest in it.”

“Music is a calling,” she insists.

“It’s a gift for every single person on earth.” While she insists everyone, at every age, can use music for praise, Sister Ellen adds with a hint of a smile, “I often say that EVERYONE Sisters of Notre Dame

Sister Mary Beth Gray, SND, (behind two violinists) performs with the St. Colman Choir during Christmas Mass.

Sister Karita adds, “Music is a calling. Whenever God gives us any talent, it is a calling and should be used for others. Any gift we are given is something we need to account for. I help people to pray in a way that will draw them to God, not myself. My talent is modest. I want to help and inspire people to praise God.”

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Other Sisters of Notre Dame involved in music ministry include the following: Sister Mary Annette Therese Amendolia, Sister Mary Beth Gray, Sister Olivia Latiano, Sister Paulamarie Lacy, Sister Angela Salazar.

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POWER OF PRAYER

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Sisters of Notre Dame will pray for YOUR needs via Prayer Line

“Thank you for your generous and loving hearts and for your prayerful spirit. May you be a great blessing to many. May the Prayer Line become a Lifeline for all those searching for God, for healing, for peace, and for meaning and joy in their life. God bless each one of you, my dear sisters."

Prayer for a sick child, a family member battling cancer, personal financial concerns, relationship difficulties, the death of a loved-one, a job change, a wedding or safe travel: whether prayer requests are happy, sad, terrifying, or exciting, the Sisters of Notre Dame are always available to join you in prayer. The power of prayer is available to everyone, and the sisters consider Prayer Line ministry one of the most critical and needed ministries in the world today.

Young and old, of all nationalities and faiths, and even those struggling in their personal faith journey are encouraged to call the SND Prayer Line at (440) 279-1163, day or night, 365 days a year. A sister is there to personally answer calls from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Calls received at other times go to voice mail, and are recorded later that day, in a Book of Intentions. Some people prefer to access the SND Prayer Line via the internet by visiting the SND website at sndchardon.org/ prayer-requests. You can be sure all prayer requests are recorded and prayed for by the sisters in the Provincial Center.

The Sisters of Notre Dame Prayer Line began on January 1, 2006. Sister Virginia Reesing, SND, originally proposed the Prayer Line Ministry to the sisters residing in the assisted-living area of the Health Care Center as an opportunity for retired sisters to engage in an active in-house ministry. At the Provincial Center, Sister Mary Roman Ress set up the organizational details and created the forms still used for recording requests.

“Many sisters in assisted-living miss working directly with the public,” explains Sister Virginia. “They miss the social interaction they once enjoyed in active ministry. Our Prayer Line gives them an opportunity to still engage with the outside community.

It is a win-win for people in need of prayer and for the sisters.”

Since the SND Prayer Line’s beginning, more than 55,630 requests for prayer have been received. In 2017 alone, 5,042 calls were received, or an average of 420 calls per month. Each year this number continues to grow as more and more people learn about the existence of the Prayer Line.

Sister Mary Sujita, former superior general for the SND congregation, wrote the following words of encouragement to the SND Chardon Province Prayer Line sisters: “Thank you for your generous and loving hearts and for your prayerful spirit. May you be a great blessing to many. May the Prayer Line become a Lifeline for all those searching for God, for healing, for peace, and for meaning and joy in their life.

God bless each one of you, my dear sisters.”

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“Some feel called to this ministry,” Sister Catherine Romancik, SND, states softly. The 89-year-old Sister of Notre Dame sits at the desk provided in the specially dedicated “Prayer Line Room,” located near the SND Health Care Center. Some of her time this chilly February afternoon may be spent in prayer, as all the sisters who staff the Prayer Line are encouraged to spend some time on duty praying for the requests people have made. On one wall of this modestly decorated room hangs a very large, wooden rosary, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by Herbert Strahler, the brother of Sisters Mary Doreen and Merita Strahler.

Sister Catherine is one of nine sisters currently involved in the SND Prayer Line Ministry. While many sisters have come, gone and even returned to this ministry through the years, those currently serving are: Sister Joan Marie Buda Sister Marian Coughlin Sister Mary Theresa Gebura Sister Mary Therese Hennessey Sister Mary Nanette Herman Sister Mary Catherine Romancik Sister Mary Doreen Strahler Sister Mary Janelle Stracensky Sister Rose Ann Webb

“When you yourself are really sick, you may have trouble praying,” she describes. “It’s amazing that many people who call the Prayer Line are appreciative and thank us so wholeheartedly. We receive calls from all over the United States – usually from people with some connection to the Sisters of Notre Dame. The Prayer Line is publicized in newsletters and parish bulletins.

“Personally, I am most touched by prayer requests from mothers with a baby who is critically ill or may be undergoing a serious surgery to correct a birth problem. I know it’s breaking that mother’s heart,” Sister Catherine reflects sadly.

She continues, “Most of the calls we receive on the Prayer Line are from women, perhaps because women are the caretakers within a family and more active in communicating with family and neighbors. They tend to talk more about personal issues than men. Often, prayer requests are for friends, family members or themselves as they personally battle cancer, or heart disease, or an upcoming surgery.

Suddenly, the Prayer Line phone rings. As Sister Catherine smiles at me and excuses herself, she answers, “Good afternoon. Thank you for calling the Notre Dame Prayer Line. How can we help you…”

“I‘m retired, and I don’t have a lot of energy, but I can handle a phone,” describes Sister Catherine playfully. “My training as a hospital chaplain, and 14 years of experience in listening and working with people in crisis situations were good preparation for this kind of ministry.”

“Our Prayer Line sisters express humility at being entrusted with people’s heartfelt concerns. All the sisters in the community pray for these requests that are methodically posted and updated daily,” Sister Virginia explains enthusiastically.

“We often specifically pray together for the intentions requested; for example, in the daily Mass petitions and in the intercessions of our evening prayer,” adds Sister Catherine. “It is not just an individual ministry, but a ministry of the whole community.”

Sister Catherine explains that sometimes praying can be physically and spiritually demanding.

Sister Catherine Romancik, SND, answers the SND Prayer Line.

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SND Archivist sees congregation’s records as historical treasures

For more than 22 years, Sister Mary Elizabeth Wood, SND, has organized and maintained the archives of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon Province. These archives contain thousands of books, annals, publications, and documents as well as hundreds of thousands of photographs, audiotapes and videotapes of concerts, ceremonies, funerals, educational and religious presentations and more. Sister Elizabeth’s attention to detail, logical thinking, and understanding of conservation techniques to extend the life of various media remains critical for maintaining the archives, located in the SND Education Center in Chardon.

“I love my job as archivist,” exclaims Sister Elizabeth with a smile, as she walks within the rows of boxes, book cases and file cabinets. “The best part of this job is helping people find information that connects them to the Sisters of Notre Dame. I am happy to provide access for other researchers.”

According to Wikipedia, an archivist is an information professional who assesses, collects, organizes, preserves, maintains control of, and provides access to records and archives determined to have long-term value. The records maintained by an archivist can consist of a variety of forms, including letters, diaries, logs, various other writings, official documents, sound, and photographic records.

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Sister Elizabeth’s education and work experience make her an ideal archivist for the province. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from St. John College, in Cleveland, and a master’s degree in Religious Studies from Notre Dame Institute, in Middleburg, VA. She taught junior high school for 25 years at schools in northeast Ohio and in Florida. “I taught whatever classes they needed me to teach,” she recalls with a smile.

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Sister Elizabeth became the Chardon province archivist in 1996. To prepare for this ministry, Sister Elizabeth worked under Sister Mary Own Kleinhenz, the previous archivist, for one year and participated in various archiving workshops in Ohio, England and Rome.

She also became a member of the Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious in the United States.

“Anything I decide to include in the SND archives must relate in some way to our congregation. I maintain information on every sister’s life and ministry in our province, including birth and death records. The Chardon province archives also serves as a backup for the general archive in Rome,” Sister Elizabeth describes of today’s operation.

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The occupation of an archivist is quite distinct from that of a librarian. The two occupations require separate course training and adhere to separate and distinct principles. “A librarian is more concerned with maintaining current material,” Sister Elizabeth describes. “An archivist is concerned with preservation of information. Some may argue that our work has more in common with a museum curator.”

The SND archive is housed in controlled air rooms and uses acid-free paper, folders and boxes to help preserve the holdings. Technological advances are aiding in preservation as well.

Sister Elizabeth says, “We are digitally scanning existing print photographs and converting audiotapes onto CDs and videotapes onto DVDs for better preservation and access.” While admittedly time consuming, this technology requires much less storage space and is more readily available.

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In arranging records, archivists typically apply two important principles: provenance and original order. Provenance refers to the origin of records – essentially who created them, such as government, the Church, personal collections, etc. Original order applies to keeping records in the order established and maintained by the creator.

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“ The best part of this job is helping people find information that connects them to the Sisters of Notre Dame. I am happy to provide access for other researchers.”

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By way of explaining written histories, Sister Elizabeth takes a copy of the provincial house annals, written in 1911, that offers a first-hand description of the SND congregation’s arrival in America on July 4, 1874. This description was originally hand-written in German and translated into English during the winter of 1948-1949 by Sister Mary Firmata Waechter. This document begins: “July 4, 1874, was the memorable day on which a little colony of eight Sisters of Notre Dame (Translator’s note: Sisters Mary Aloysia, Armella, Pancratia, Bibiana, Odilia, Marcella, Ignatia, and Vincentia) with their Mother General, Mother Mary Chrysostoma, sailed into New York harbor, and for the first time, set foot on American soil. Sister Mary Ignatia reports the following: “With what feelings of gratitude towards God, with what fond hopes, and at the same time, with what intense anxiety, we stepped ashore on this land still shrouded in darkness, this expansive field of our future labors, we cannot describe. All eyes were turned towards us, for surely, never before had the people in the harbor seen religious in such attire – large bonnets, gigantic shoes and short dresses as we eight wore. As we were rather small in stature, our new, heavy habits and still heavier mantles stood out on all sides and we looked more like emigrants from Siberia than from any other country…” www.sndchardon.org

Sister Elizabeth says an archivist’s work encompasses a range of ethical decisions that often fall into three, broad areas: legal documents, professional standards, and accountability in selecting and preserving materials that serve as a primary source of knowledge and influence collective memory and identity. “Much of my time involves answering inquiries I receive from other sisters, sisters’ families, schools, and alumni. If one of our Catholic schools is having an anniversary, the school administrators let me know, and I provide them with content on the school’s history. " After the Women and Spirit exhibit toured the United States (2009-2012), there was increased interest in preserving the history of Catholic sisters and making it available to researchers.

The University of Notre Dame houses archives pertaining to the Catholic Church in the United States, including the archives of some religious communities. Several women's religious communities are in serious conversation about a collaborative archives project that would also include a Heritage Center. The Center would invite the public into the history of apostolic women religious in the United States and highlight the contributions of sisters to the development of the Church and society.

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Partners in Mission Luncheon recognizes loyal donors More than 190 friends, family members, and generous supporters joined with sisters for Mass and a lovely luncheon at the Notre Dame Education Center on April 22nd.

This year’s celebration honored our most

loyal, consistent donors who have made the Sisters of Notre Dame a recipient of their

yearly philanthropic gifts. In total, 96 donors have been making financial gifts to the

Sisters of Notre Dame for the past 25 years OR MORE! In fact, several individuals have been making a yearly donation for as many as 48 years. Gifts from these steadfast

individuals total more than $818,000 and reflect more than 15,000 individual gifts.

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In addition, the Brewster family was

recognized for their gifts of time and talent, and their yearlong efforts to produce

high-quality craft items. This family affair includes all four sisters (one is an SND)

and husbands, working throughout the

year to produce many of the sewn craft

and woodworking items sold in the SND

Gallery Gift Shop, and in the Boutique at the yearly Barbecue and Boutique event. This “volunteer activity” brings the family to-

gether for several long holiday weekends of sewing and numerous outings for new craft ideas to add to the Gallery inventory.

These individuals were recognized at the luncheon for making financial gifts to the Sisters of Notre Dame every year for the past 25 years or more.

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Luncheon guests enjoyed a delicious

lunch and stroll down memory lane as

Sr. Margaret Gorman, Provincial Superior, and Sr. Marie Manning, Global Missions

Coordinator, shared a slide show of SND

history on the many ministry initiatives made possible by generous gifts through the years.

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2018 Sisters of Notre Dame

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

Jubilee Celebrations Congratulations to the following Sisters of Notre Dame who are celebrating their 2018 Jubilees!

Perhaps you will recognize the name or photograph of a sister who taught you in grade school, elementary school or college or who touched your life in a meaningful way!

Jubilee of Grace – 70 years Sister Regina Alfonso

(formerly Sister Mary Gerard) • Presenter of workshops in 14 states for Christ Our Life religion series • Instructor in Education; Assistant Professor in Elementary Education; Assistant Professor in Education; Associate Professor in Education and Associate Professor Emerita, Notre Dame College, South Euclid • Teacher of Education one month in 2000, 2001, 2004, St. Julie School, Buseesa, Uganda

• Taught at Our lady of Mt. Carmel School, Cleveland; St. Michael School, Cleveland; St. Mary School, Warren; St. Teresa School, Sheffield; Campus School, Washington, DC; St. Stephen School, Cleveland; St. Vitus School, Cleveland; St. Mary School, Elyria; Gesu School, University Heights; St. John School, McLean, VA; St. Gregory School, Cleveland; and St. Paschal Baylon School, Highland Heights, Cleveland • Principal, St. Agnes School, Arlington, VA; Sacred Heart School, Winchester, VA

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• Active in upgrading urban school libraries: St. Vincent de Paul School, Cleveland; St. Jerome School, Cleveland; Metro Catholic School, Cleveland; St. Rocco School, Cleveland; St. Thomas Aquinas School, Cleveland; and Mary Queen of Peace School, Cleveland • Writer, author of educational games and activities • Reading Enrichment Volunteer, St. Rocco School, Cleveland; Metro Catholic School, Cleveland • Tutor, SND Legacy Project, Cleveland • Teaching Assistant, St. Francis of Assisi School, Gates Mills; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon • Tutor and Librarian, St. Helen School, Newbury • SND Boutique crafts

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Sister Mary Annfrancis Demming

• Taught at St. Mary School, Massillon; SS Anthony/Bridget School, Cleveland; St. Michael School, Independence; St. Joseph School, Amherst; Our Lady of Lourdes School, Dunedin, FL; St. Felicitas School, Euclid; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon; St. John School, McLean, VA; and St. Jude School, Elyria

• Taught at St. Mary School, Elyria; St. Peter School, Canton; St. Aloysius School, East Liverpool; St. Peter School, Cleveland; St. Joseph School, Lorain; St. Agnes School, Arlington, VA; SS Cyril & Methodius School, Lorain; St. Mary School, Warren; Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Austintown; Cleveland Central Catholic High School, Cleveland; Cardinal Gibbons High School, Raleigh, NC; and Notre Dame Academy, Middleburg, VA

(formerly Sister Mary St. Patrick)

• Principal, St. Joseph School, Amherst, St. Michael School, Independence; Our Lady of Lourdes School, Dunedin, FL; and St. Boniface School, Cleveland • Laundry Assistant and Driver, Chardon Provincial Center • PSR Teacher and PSR Aide, St. Mary School, Chardon • SND Prayer Line, Chardon Provincial Center • Health Care Center Assistant and Patient Companion, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Assistant, Notre Dame Global Missions Office, Chardon

• Assistant, Community Office, Chardon Provincial Center • Finance Office, Notre Dame Academy, Cleveland, and Middleburg, VA • Finance Office Assistant, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Chardon • Assistant, Facilities Office and Mail Room, Chardon Provincial Center • Community Service and Prayer, Presence, Praise Ministry, Chardon Provincial Center

• Ministry to the Homebound and Prayer, Presence, Praise Ministry, Chardon Provincial Center

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2018 Jubilee Celebrations

Sister Mary St. Mark Florence

• Taught at St. Stephen School, Cleveland; Gesu School, University Heights; St. Gregory the Great, South Euclid; St. Agnes School, Arlington, VA; and St. Michael School, Independence

• Teaching Aide, St. Joseph School, Winter Haven, FL • Receptionist, Chardon Provincial Center • Involved in Ministry to the Elderly and Ministry to the Sick, St. Ann Parish, Arlington • Assistant, Heritage Room, Chardon Provincial Center • Activities Specialist, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Community Service and Prayer, Presence, Praise Ministry, Chardon Provincial Center * Sister Mary St. Mark passed away on May 5, 2018 as Network prepared to go on press. Please see her Lasting Tribute on page 31.

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Sister Mary Therese Ann Lynch (formerly Sister Mary Tereseanne)

• Taught at Gesu School, University Heights; St. Michael School, Cleveland; St. Mary School, Massillon; St. Boniface School, Cleveland; Our Lady of Lourdes, Cleveland; St. Mary School, Elyria; St. Helen School, South Gate, CA; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Downey, CA; St. Paul School, San Pablo, CA; St. Leo School, Los Angeles, CA; St. Lawrence School, Los Angeles; St. Rose School, Simi Valley, CA; St. Joan of Arc School, Los Angeles, CA; St. Rose School, Maywood, CA; St. Timothy School, Los Angeles, CA; Notre Dame Academy, Los Angeles, CA; St. David School, Richmond, CA; St. Mary Magdalen School, Camarillo, CA; St. Francis School, Los Angeles, CA; and Our Lady of the Assumption, Ventura, CA • Infirmary Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant, Provincial House in Los Angeles, CA • Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant, St. Francis School, Los Angeles, CA; and Notre Dame Elementary, Chardon • Engaged in Community Service, Chardon Provincial Center, as well as SND Boutique crafts and Prayer, Presence, Praise Ministry, Chardon

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Sister Mary Alicemarie Resley

Iron Jubilee – 65 years Sister Mary Julie Rose Keck

• Worked in Food Service, St. Boniface School; Our Lady of Victory, Washington, DC; St. Stephen School, Cleveland; St. Mary School, Massillon; St. Mary School, Elyria; St. Jude School, Elyria; and St. Vitus School, Cleveland • Served as Librarian, St. Mary Collinwood, Cleveland; and Holy Redeemer School, Cleveland

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• Taught at St. Wendelin School, Cleveland; SS Cyril & Methodius, Lakewood; St. Mary, Warren; St. Peter School, North Ridgeville; St. Stephen School, Cleveland; SS Anthony/Bridget, Cleveland; St. Thomas the Apostle, Sheffield Lake; St. Vitus School, Cleveland; St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake; St. Benedict School, Cleveland; St. Boniface School, Cleveland; and Metro Catholic School, Cleveland

• Taught at St. Boniface School, Cleveland; St. Stephen School, Cleveland; St. Francis of Assisi School, Gates Mills; St. Peter School, North Ridgeville; Campus School, Washington DC; SS Cyril & Methodius School, Lakewood; St. Vitus School, Cleveland; St. Felicitas School, Euclid • Principal, St. John School, Warrenton, VA; SS Cyril & Methodius School, Lakewood • Secretary, Diocesan Education Office, Cleveland • Provincial Secretarial Office Assistant, Chardon Provincial Center

Sister Juliemarie McDonald

• Assistant, Notre Dame Global Missions Office, Chardon • Involved in Prayer Line Ministry, Chardon Provincial Center • Active in Prayer, Presence, Praise Ministry, Chardon Provincial Center

• Taught at St. Peter School, Cleveland; St. Peter School, Canton; St. Francis of Assisi School, Gates Mills; St. Ann School, Arlington, VA; Notre Dame Academy, Middleburg, VA; Regina High School, South Euclid; Notre Dame Academy, Chardon; Clearwater Central Catholic High School, Clearwater, FL; and John F. Kennedy High School, Warren

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• Community Service; Prayer, Presence, Praise Ministry, Chardon Provincial Center

• Associate Campus Minister, Residence Halls Campus Minister and Coordinator of Campus Ministry, Notre Dame College, South Euclid

• Ministry to the Homebound, Chardon Provincial Center

• Coordinator, H.O.M.E. (Holistic Onsite Family Ministry and Education), Cleveland

• Health Care Center Visitor, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center

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• Director of Religious Education, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Austintown

• Adult Spirituality and Youth Center, St. Margaret Mary Parish, South Euclid • Assistant in Notre Dame Global Mission Office, Chardon Provincial Center • Taught Religious Education, Epiphany Cathedral Parish, Venice, FL

• Volunteer at Geauga Senior Center

Sister Mary Dolores Stanko (formerly Sister Mary Charles Ann)

• Pastoral Ministry, Mease Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin, FL • SND Boutique crafts, Prayer Line Ministry, gardening, Chardon Provincial Center • Accomplished Writer • Ministry to the Homebound, Chardon Provincial Center

Sister Mary Jean Rene Mlodzikowski • Taught at St. Peter High School, Cleveland; Our Lady of Lourdes, Cleveland; Notre Dame Academy, Cleveland; St. Stephen High School, Cleveland; Elyria Catholic High School, Elyria; St. Michael High School, Cleveland; John F. Kennedy High School, Warren; Regina High School, South Euclid, Notre Dame Academy, Chardon • Nurse’s Aide, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Member of Light of the World High School Religion Text Committee, Chardon Provincial Center

• Taught at St. Mary School, Elyria; Our Lady of Lourdes School, Cleveland; St. Mary School, Avon; St. Joseph School, Cleveland; St. Vitus School, Cleveland; St. Justin Martyr, Eastlake; Gesu School, University Heights; St. Joseph School, Amherst; St. Joseph School, Randolph; St. Michael School, Independence; and Sacred Heart School, Winchester, VA

• High School PSR Instructor, St. Mary Parish, Chardon • Provincial Secretarial Office Assistant, Chardon Provincial Center • Prayer, Presence, Praise Ministry, Chardon Provincial Center • Active in gardening, Chardon Provincial Center

• Principal, St. Joseph School, Randolph; St. Aloysius, East Liverpool; St. Joseph School, Winter Haven, FL • Pastoral Minister, St. Joseph Parish, Lakeland, FL • Patient Companion, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Facilities Office Assistant, Gallery Assistant, Mail Room Assistant, Chardon Provincial Center

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Sister Mary John Albert Thiry

Diamond Jubilee – 60 years Sister Mary Lois Best

• Notre Dame Guild Moderator, Chardon Provincial Center • Principal, St. Peter High School, Cleveland; Notre Dame Academy, Middleburg, VA • Assistant Principal, Notre Dame Academy, Chardon • Guidance Counselor, John F. Kennedy High School, Warren; St. Peter Chanel High School, Bedford • Director of Religious Education and Pastoral Minister, St. Francis de Sales, Parma

• Taught at Notre Dame Academy, Cleveland; St. Francis High School, Cleveland; Regina High School, South Euclid; St. Michael High School, Cleveland; Notre Dame Academy, Chardon; Notre Dame Academy, Middleburg, VA; and Cardinal Mooney High School, Sarasota, FL • Community Ministry, Chardon Provincial Center • Driver, Chardon Provincial Center • Ministry with the Sick, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Dunedin, FL; Assumption Parish, Geneva; St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Thousand Oaks, CA; and Resurrection Parish, Winter Garden, FL

Sister Mary Theresa Betz

(formerly Sister Mary Therese Lynn)

• Pastoral Care Volunteer, Mt. Alverna Village, Parma • Assistant, Jesuit Retreat House, Parma

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

• Taught at Regina High School, South Euclid; St. Stephen High School, Cleveland; St. Francis High School, Cleveland; Notre Dame Academy, Cleveland; St. Michael High School, Cleveland; Elyria Catholic High School, Elyria; St. Brigid School of Religion, Lexington, MA; St. Peter High School, Cleveland; and Notre Dame Academy, Chardon

• Taught at Gesu School, University Heights; St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; St. Stephen School, Cleveland; Campus School, Washington DC; St. Ann School, Arlington, VA; and St. Peter School, North Ridgeville • Principal, St. Mary Magdalen School, Altamonte Springs, FL

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• Director of Religious Education, St. John Parish, McLean, VA; St. Ann Parish, Arlington, VA; St. Leo Parish, Fairfax, VA; and St. Agnes Parish, Arlington, VA

Sister Mary Luisanne Breen

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

• Writer for Christ Our Life Religion Series, Chardon Province • Engaged in Adult Spiritual Formation, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Clearwater, FL • Permanent Deacon Formation Program, Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute Instructor, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL • Missionary, Diocese of Balanga, Bataan, Philippines • Worked in Diocese of Balanga Retreat Ministry, Balanga and Bataan, Philippines • Ministry Consultant, Loyola Press • Adult Spiritual Formation, St. Paul Parish, Tampa, FL

Sister Ann Marie Boehnlein

• Taught at St. Mary School, Elyria; Christ Our King School, Warren; St. Peter School, Canton; Our Lady of Victory School, Washington, DC; St. Agnes School, Arlington, VA; St. Ann School, Arlington, VA; Our Lady of Lourdes School, Dunedin, FL; and St. Joseph School, Amherst • Nurse’s Aide, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center

(formerly Sister Mary Regina Therese)

• PSR Teacher, St. Anselm Parish, Chesterland; St. Mary Parish, Chardon; St. Joan of Arc Parish, Chagrin Falls • Project Hope for the Homeless, Painesville Township; Labre Ministry, Cleveland • Driver, Chardon Provincial Center • Pastoral Care, St. Procop Parish, Cleveland • Receptionist; Sacristy Assistant, Chardon Provincial Center • Ministry of Mending, Chardon Provincial Center

• Taught at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Austintown; St. Peter School, Canton; St. Benedict School, Cleveland; St. Paschal Baylon School, Highland Heights; St. Mary School, Avon; and Julie Billiart School, Lyndhurst • Principal, Holy Trinity School, Avon; St. Ann School, Arlington, VA; SS Cyril & Methodius School, Lakewood; Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Austintown • Assistant Principal, School Librarian, St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Youngstown • Benefits Specialist Assistant, Finance Office, Chardon Provincial Center • Ministry to the Homebound, Chardon Provincial Center

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Sister Mary Therese Dugan (formerly Sister Mary Joseph Paul)

• Assistant Education Supervisor, Chardon Province • Principal, St. Stephen School, Cleveland; St. Paschal Baylon School, Highland Heights • Diocesan Regional Superintendent of Lake-Geauga Region, Diocese of Cleveland, Cleveland • Instructor in Education, Chairperson, Department of Education; Assistant Professor of Elementary Education; Associate Professor of Elementary Education, Notre Dame College, South Euclid • Instructor, St. Thomas More College, Covington, KY • Visiting Professor, Associate professor, Education Department, DePaul University, Chicago, IL • Biblical Prayer Study Project, Christ in the Desert Monastery, Albiquiú, NM • Congregational Service and Apostolate Prayer, Generalate, Rome, Italy • Professor, Regina Mundi, Rome, Italy • Adult Formation and Education, St. Mary Parish, Chardon • Professor for Diaconate Program, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture, St. Mary Seminary & Graduate School of Theology, Wickliffe

(formerly Sister Mary John Patrick)

• Served as Assistant Teacher, Julie Billiart School, Cleveland

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

• Taught at St. Francis School, Cleveland; St. Mary School, Chardon; St. Joseph School, Cleveland; St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; St. Gregory the Great School, South Euclid; and St. Mary Magdalen School, Maitland, FL

Sister Margaret Mary Friel

• Taught at St. Michael School, Cleveland; St. Jude School, Elyria; St. Michael School, Independence; St. Gregory School, Cleveland; St. Paschal Baylon School, Highland Heights; Gesu School, University Heights; St. Felicitas School, Euclid; St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake; Holy Redeemer School, Cleveland; and St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid • Director of Learning Express, St. Therese School, Wilson, NC • Tutor, Notre Dame Skills Lab, Cleveland • Resource Teacher, St. Gabriel, Mentor • Assistant Principal, St. Basil campus; Director, Assistant Principal of Early Childhood Center, St. Michael School, Independence • Director and Assistant, Notre Dame Elementary Preschool, Chardon • SND Legacy Project Tutor, Notre Dame Apartments, Cleveland • Assistant, Health Care Center Pastoral Care Team, Chardon Provincial Center

• Mission Advancement Office Assistant and Health Care Center Activities Assistant, Chardon Provincial Center

• Pastoral Assistant, St. Michael, Clearwater, FL

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2018 Jubilee Celebrations

Sister Mary Helen Louise Kist

• Taught at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, Cleveland; Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Austintown; St. Mary School, Warren; St. Mary School, Massillon; St. Vitus School, Cleveland; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon, SS Cyril & Methodius School, Warren; and St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake • Principal, St. Joseph School, Youngstown; St. Joan of Arc School, Chagrin Falls • Provincial Secretary and Secretarial Office Assistant, Chardon Provincial Center

Sister Mary Ann Patrick Mahon

• Assistant Teacher, Julie Billiart School, Cleveland • Community Service, Provincial House, Cleveland; Regina High School, South Euclid • Laundry, Notre Dame Academy, Cleveland; Regina High School, South Euclid; Chardon Provincial Center • Receptionist, Chardon Provincial Center • Food Service, Chardon Provincial Center; and Notre Dame Academy, Cleveland • Bookstore and Library, Regina High School, South Euclid

Sister Paulamarie Lacy

• Caregiver, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Euclid • Health Care Center Pastoral Care Team, Chardon Provincial Center • Nurse’s Aide, Patient Companion, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Active in Prayer, Presence, Praise Ministry

• Taught at Regina High School, South Euclid; St. Stephen High School, Cleveland; St. Peter High School, Cleveland; Notre Dame Academy, Middleburg, VA; Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Cleveland; St. Thomas the Apostle School, Sheffield Lake; and Notre Dame Academy, Chardon; and Blessed Sacrament School, Burlington, NC

• Liturgy Coordinator, St. John Parish, Leesburg, VA • Director of Music and Liturgy, Funeral Liaison Ministry Coordinator, Director of Liturgical Ministers, Volunteer, Liturgy and Spirituality, Espiritu Santo Parish, Safety Harbor, FL

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Sister Mary Karlene Seech

• Taught at St. Jude School, Elyria; St. Mary School, Warren; SS Philip & James School, Canal Fulton; St. Mary School, Massillon; St. Michael School, Cleveland; St. Ann School, Arlington, VA; St. Joseph School, Winter Haven, FL; and St. Mary School, Chardon

• Taught at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Austintown; St. Mary School, Massillon; St. Francis School, Cleveland; St. Aloysius School, East Liverpool; Holy Redeemer School, Cleveland; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon; and Sacred Heart Academy, Winchester, VA

• Principal, St. Ann School, Arlington, VA

• Ministry of Prayer, Mother House, Rome, Italy

• Director of Religious Education, St. Joseph School, Winter Haven FL; St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; St. Mary Parish, Orwell; and Sacred Heart Parish, Rock Creek

• Assistant to Provincial Secretary, Chardon Provincial Center

(formerly Sister Mary Martin de Porres)

• Coordinator of Off-Campus Programs, Catechetical Center Acting Director, Center of Catechetics/Ministry Director, Notre Dame College, South Euclid • Adjunct Professor, Notre Dame College, South Euclid • Christ Our Life Religion Series Editor, Chardon Province • Driver, Chardon Provincial Center • Catechetical Instructor, Diocese of Cleveland, and Diocese of Youngstown • Archives Assistant, and SND Boutique Crafts, Chardon Provincial Center

• Taught at St. Julie School, Buseesa, Uganda • Donor Relations, Food for the Poor, Deerfield Beach, FL

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

Sister Mary Agnes O’Malley

• Academic Support Center, Notre Dame College, South Euclid • Catholic Charities Immigration and Refugee Services, Diocese of Cleveland, Cleveland

• Catholic Tribunal Annulment Program Volunteer, Diocese of Cleveland, Cleveland

• Catholic Tribunal Process Program Trained Procurator for Lake & Geauga Counties, Cleveland • Primary Resource Teacher, Julie Billiart School, Lyndhurst • Special Pastoral Care Director, Holy Faith Catholic Church, Gainesville, FL • Discernment House Ministry, Julie House of Prayer and Discernment, Gainesville, FL

• Receptionist, Laundry and Dining Room Assistant, Mother House, Rome, Italy • PSR Teacher, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Chagrin Falls • Assistant on the SND Health Care Center Pastoral Care Team, Chardon Provincial Center • Visitor, Blossom Hill Care Center, Huntsburg

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Sister Mary Janelle Stracensky

• Taught at St. Francis School, Cleveland; Gesu School, University Heights; St. Gregory School, Cleveland; St. Mary School, Massillon; St. Thomas School, Sheffield Lake; St. Joan of Arc School, Chagrin Falls; Blessed Sacrament School, Burlington, NC; St. Leo School, Fairfax, VA; St. Cross School, Hoddesdon, Herts, England; Convent of Our Lady, Kettering, Northants, England; St. Paschal Baylon, Highland Heights; St. Ann School, Arlington, VA; and St. Helen School, Newbury

• Served as Portress, SND Generalate, Rome, Italy • Infirmary Aide, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Parish Sacristan, St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Highland Heights • Community Service, Notre Dame Academy, Middleburg, VA • Supportive Services, Assistant to Health Care Center Activities Director; Receptionist and Hospitality Assistant, Chardon Provincial Center • Taught PSR, SS Cosmas and Damian Parish, Twinsburg; St. Joan of Arc Parish, Chagrin Falls; St. Mary Parish, Chardon

Sister Mary Kathleen Tobin (formerly Sister Mary Dianne)

• Taught at St. Joseph School, Randolph; St. Jude School, Elyria; St. Michael School, Cleveland; St. Francis School, Cleveland; Our Lady of Lourdes School, Cleveland; St. Wendelin School, Cleveland; St. Joseph School, Youngstown; and St. Paschal Baylon School, Highland Heights • Nurse’s Aide, Maryhill Convalescent Home, Canton; SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Intermediate Division Assistant Teacher and Intermediate Teacher, Julie Billiart School, Lyndhurst • Instructor in Education, Notre Dame College, South Euclid • Nurse, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Tutor, SND Legacy Project, Notre Dame Apartments, Cleveland • Adult Tutor, Ministry to the Homebound, Driving, and Gardening, Chardon Provincial Center • Visitor, Cortland Healthcare Center, Cortland • Tutored English as a Second Language, St. Paul Parish, Salem

• Pastoral Care, Heather Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility, Chardon

• Medical Records Assistant, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center

• Pastoral Visitor, University Hospitals Extended Care Campus, Chardon, and Heather Hill Care Communities, Chardon

• Member of Sacristy Team, Chardon Provincial Center

• Prayer Line Ministry and Ministry to the Homebound, Chardon Provincial Center

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Sister Marcia Willkomm (formerly Sister Lynmarie)

Golden Jubilee – 50 years Sister Mary Jeanette Brown (formerly Sister Mary Jennet)

• Principal, St. Leo School, Fairfax, VA; St. Peter School, North Ridgeville; St. Thomas School, Sheffield Lake

• Taught at St. Mary School, Massillon; St. Mary School, Avon; St. Jude School, Elyria; and St. Felicitas School, Euclid

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

• Taught at St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; St. Agnes School, Arlington, VA; St. Mary Magdalen School, Maitland, FL; St. Mary School, Elyria; St. Thomas School, Sheffield Lake; Our Lady of Lourdes School, Dunedin, FL; Gesu School, University Heights; St. Peter School, North Ridgeville; and St. Patrick Interparish School, Gainesville, FL

• Director of Religious Education, St. Joseph Parish, Amherst; St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake • Pastoral Team, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, Solon

• Director of Temporary Professed Sisters; Co-Director, SND Associates; Assistant Provincial; Director of Life-Long Formation, Chardon Provincial Center

• Site Facilitator and Tutor, Notre Dame Skills Lab, Cleveland • Religion Coordinator, Christian Formation Administrator, St. Patrick Interparish School, Gainesville, FL • Receptionist, St. Augustine Church Center, Gainesville, FL • Assistant Director, Julie House of Prayer and Discernment, Gainesville, FL • SND Boutique Crafts and SND Associates, Safety Harbor, FL • Volunteer, Kimberly Home Pregnancy Resource Center, Clearwater, FL • Vocation Committee and Liturgical Environment Committee, Espiritu Santo Parish, Safety Harbor, FL • Served on the Commission for Religious, Diocese of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL

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Sister Donna Marie Daniels

Sister Mary Carol Dikovitsky (formerly Sister Mary Michael Paul)

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

(formerly Sister Mary Karena)

• Secretary, Registrar’s Office, Notre Dame College, South Euclid • Typist, Christ Our Life Religion Series, Chardon Province • Secretary, Notre Dame Institute, Middleburg, VA; Notre Dame Academy, Chardon • Moderator, Notre Dame Guild, Chardon Province • Parish Secretary, St. Raphael Parish, Raleigh, NC • Chaplain Program Residency, Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC • Hospice Chaplain, St. Edward Mercy Medical Center Hospice, Fort Smith, AR; Suncoast Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL • Spiritual Director, Funeral and Bereavement Ministry, Espiritu Santo Parish, Safety Harbor, FL

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• Taught at Notre Dame Academy, Chardon; Regina High School, South Euclid; Cleveland Central Catholic High School; Notre Dame Academy, Chardon; and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Chardon • Art Therapist, St. Alexis Hospital/Visiting Nurse Association, Cleveland; Metro Health Medical Center/Fairhill Center for the Aging, Cleveland; Elizabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center, Cleveland; Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland • Grief Counselor, Elizabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center, Cleveland • Director, Ministry Discernment Team, Chardon Province • Provincial Councilor, Chardon Province

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Sister Mary Kathleen Glavich (formerly Sister Mary Kirene)

• Light of the World Religion Series Committee Member, Chardon Province • Christ Our Life Religion Series Committee Member, and General Editor, Chardon Province • Vocation Director, Chardon Province • Co-director of Vocations, Diocese of Cleveland

(formerly Sister Mary Ailene)

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

• Taught at St. Anselm School, Chesterland; St. Benedict School, Cleveland; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon; Regina High School, South Euclid; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, Cleveland; and Cleveland Central Catholic High School

Sister Mary Beth Gray

• Taught at St. Mary School, Warren; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon; SS Cyril & Methodius, Warren; St. Gregory the Great, South Euclid; and St. Justin Martyr, Eastlake • Principal, Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon • Assistant Advancement Staff Member; Handbell Program Director, Metro Catholic School, Cleveland • Involved in Christ Our Life Religion Series, Chardon Province

• Elementary Music Specialist, St. Joan of Arc School, Chagrin Falls; Music Specialist and Tutor, St. Francis of Assisí School, Gates Mills

• Director of Religious Education and Catechetical Resource Person, St. Dominic Parish, Shaker Heights

• Music Minister, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Parma

• Published Writer, Editor, Speaker

• Facilitator at Awakening the Dreamer Symposium, River’s Edge, Cleveland

• Music Director, Liturgy, RCIA, St. Colman Church, Cleveland

• Music Director, Blessed Trinity Parish, Cleveland

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Sister Mary Sharon Kovalcik

Sister Mary Nancy North (formerly Sister Mary Dana)

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

(formerly Sister Mary Donnalynn)

• Taught at St. Mary School, Warren; St. James School, Warren; St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon; Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Austintown • Primary Teacher, Coordinator of Faith Development and Enrichment, Julie Billiart School, Lyndhurst

• Taught at Gesu School, University Heights; St. Boniface School, Cleveland; St. Michael School, Canton; Our Lady of Lourdes School, Cleveland; St. John School, McLean, VA; St. Mary School, Chardon; Holy Trinity School, Avon; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon; and St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake • Nurse’s Aide, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center

Sister Mary Rita Marra

• Director of Religious Education and PSR Director, St. Anselm Parish, Chesterland • Pastoral Associate, St. Julie Billiart Parish, North Ridgeville • Volunteer, Blessing House, Lorain • Visitor, Regina Health Center, Richfield • SND Boutique Crafts; Driver, SND Health Care Center; Electronic Board input, Chardon Provincial Center

• Food Service, Chardon Provincial Center; Regina High School, South Euclid; Notre Dame Academy Boarding School, Chardon; St. Paschal Baylon Convent, Highland Heights and St. John Convent, McLean, VA;

• Sacristan, St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Highland Heights • Teacher Aide, St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; Immaculate Conception School, Cleveland • Preschool Aide, Holy Redeemer School, Cleveland; St. Robert School, Euclid; Metro Catholic School, Cleveland • Kindergarten Aide, Holy Redeemer School, Cleveland • Activities Assistant, SND Health Care Center, Chardon Provincial Center • Ministry to the Homebound, Chardon Provincial Center

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Sister Mary Quinlan

(formerly Sister Mary Thomasin)

• Principal, St. Peter School, Canton; St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake; and St. Mary Magdalene-St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake • Assistant, St. Justin Martyr Parish, Eastlake • Registrar; Intellectual Formation Director, Borromeo Seminary, Wickliffe

Sister Barbara Mary Raspana (formerly Sister Mary Karen Ann)

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

• Taught at St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake; St. Joan of Arc School, Chagrin Falls; and St. Anselm School, Chesterland

Sister Mary Domicele Yestonsky

• Taught at St. Joseph School, Amherst; St. Paschal Baylon School, Highland Heights; St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Austintown; Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon; Our Lady of Victory School, Washington DC; St. Leo School, Fairfax, VA; St. Francis School, Cleveland; Holy Name School, Cleveland; St. Columbkille School, Parma; St. Thomas Aquinas School, Cleveland • Librarian, St. Thomas Aquinas School, Cleveland • Volunteer, St. Agnes-Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Cleveland

• Taught at St. Mary School, Avon; St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake; St. Gregory the Great School, South Euclid; Julie Billiart School, Lyndhurst; St. Agnes School, Arlington, VA; St. Benedict School, Cleveland; St. Anselm School, Chesterland; and Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon • Tutor, After School Supervisor, St. Justin Martyr School, Eastlake • Tutor, Notre Dame Skills Lab, Cleveland; Metro Catholic School, Cleveland • Teacher Aide and Resource Teacher, Metro Catholic School, Cleveland

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Ruby Jubilee – 40 years

Silver Jubilee – 25 years

Sister Mary Karen Dolovacky

Sister Michelle Marie Kelly

2018 Jubilee Celebrations

(formerly Sister Marie Jude Andrew)

• Taught at Notre Dame Academy, Chardon; Regina High School, South Euclid; John F. Kennedy High School, Warren; and Cleveland Central Catholic High School • Recipient of the Irene C. Heller Award in 2017 as the Outstanding High School Chemistry Teacher

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• Taught at St. Anselm School, Chesterland; St. Margaret Mary School, South Euclid; Metro Catholic School, Cleveland; Julie Billiart School, Lyndhurst • Assistant Principal, St. Francis School, Cleveland • Principal, St. Thomas Aquinas School, Cleveland • Adjunct Professor, Notre Dame College, South Euclid • Vocation Team Member, Chardon Province • Intervention Specialist through McKeon Education Group, Northfield • Director, Academic Success Center, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Chardon

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Sisters of Notre Dame First Profession of Vows

Sister Nicole Marie Varnerin, SND, celebrated her first profession of vows as a Sister of Notre Dame on February 24 at Notre Dame Education Center, Chardon.

Sister Nicole is the daughter of Bruce and Debbie Varnerin of Ridgefield, Connecticut.

As an electrical engineer, Sister Nicole did research with stroke and spinal cord injury patients at the Cleveland Clinic. While in the National Novitiate in Covington, Kentucky, she took courses in theology at Xavier University, volunteered for the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, worked in the Health Care Center at the Covington Provincial Center, and tutored in math and science for Notre Dame Urban Education Center in Covington, Kentucky.

Sister Nicole Marie Varnerin, SND (far right) makes her first profession of vows as a Sister of Notre Dame.

Sister Nicole enters the community from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

She is currently serving in Mathematics Intervention and Admissions at Central Catholic High School.

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A Lasting Tribute

A Lasting Tribute SISTER MARY ANNE (formerly Sister Mary Emeric) Born Mary Anne BLASKO on February 3, 1933 Entered into religious life, August 16, 1957 Entered into eternal life, December 14, 2017 The daughter of Emery and Mary Anna (Mudri), Mary Anne was the second of six children.

She is the natural sister of Sister Mary Veronica, formerly Sister Mary Thaddea. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame on February 2, 1955, the same day as her younger sister.

She earned a nursing degree in 1954, receiving certification as a registered nurse in 1955.

As a registered nurse, she ministered to her sisters in community, first at the Provincial House on Ansel Road in Cleveland, and then in Chardon. For 60 years, she responded to the needs of others with care, compassion, a welcoming spirit, and an empathetic heart.

During her semi-retirement, Sister Mary Anne served as health consultant for the sisters living at the Provincial Center. She assisted with the Prayer Line and was dedicated to her ministry of Prayer, Presence and Praise. She also loved music and was a member of the convent choir and the Good Tidings Choir.

SISTER MARY PATRICIA (formerly Sister Mary Milan) Born Patricia Ann VOVK on April 6, 1945 Entered into religious life, August 16, 1965 Entered into eternal life, February 5, 2018 The daughter of Frank and Joanne (nee Hiti) Vovk, both born in Yugoslavia, Patricia joined her sister, Sister Mary Jane (formerly Sister Mary Patriciarose) as an aspirant with the Sisters of Notre Dame. She entered the community on February 2, 1963, and at investment received the name Sister Mary Milan. Later, she returned to her baptismal name.

Sister Mary Patricia received a bachelor’s degree from St. John College in Cleveland; a master’s degree from Cleveland State University; and a second master’s degree, in religious education, from Notre Dame Institute, Middleburg, Virginia. For almost 50 years -- whether as teacher, principal or tutor – Sister Mary Patricia had a passion for Catholic education. She taught elementary and middle school grades at St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thomas, and Cleveland Metro Catholic, and was principal at St. Thomas, St. Peter, and Holy Trinity schools. She was the consummate educator who loved children and nurtured every aspect of their development. She viewed education as a total effort from parents, teachers and students. She was a woman of conviction and gentleness, wisdom and humor, prayer and a welcoming spirit – all wrapped in a loving smile!

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SISTER MADELINE MARY (formerly Sister Mary Electa) Born Madeline Nancy COLUMBRO on March 16, 1934 Entered into religious life, August 16, 1954 Entered into eternal life, April 13, 2018 The daughter of Nicola and Nancy (DeNicola) Columbro, Madeline entered the Sisters of Notre Dame on September 8, 1951. At investment, she received the name Sister Mary Electa, and later returned to her baptismal name, Sister Madeline Mary.

Sister earned a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame College, South Euclid, and began her ministry in education, teaching high school for nine years before returning to the college for the next 25 years as Director of the Lifelong Learning Center and then Academic Dean.

During this time, Sister Madeline Mary also earned a master’s degree in Musicology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and a doctorate degree in Musicology from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.

From 1988-1991, Sister Madeline ministered at the Notre Dame Generalate in Rome doing research for a congregational brochure and teaching music and liturgy at the North American College. Back in the United States, she served as Director of Spiritual Development at Bergamo Center in Dayton. She volunteered on the Executive Board of the United Way and Board of Managers for the Rainey Institute, both in Cleveland. For the next 10 years, Sister worked in the Notre Dame Advancement Office and was responsible for music and liturgy in the provincial center. She continued in music ministry and working in the SND Archives until 2016.

SISTER MARY ST. MARK Born Ruth Lucile FLORENCE on February 20, 1927 Entered into religious life, August 16, 1948 Entered into eternal life, May 5, 2018 Born to Edward Vance and Lucile (Lamb) Florence, Ruth was fascinated by airplanes as a child. As an adult, she delighted in the opportunity to take lessons and learn to fly a plane. Her simple faith and trust were nurtured by the strong faith of her parents and their devotion to the Blessed Mother.

After graduating from Villa Maria High School in Pennsylvania, Ruth worked as a receptionist at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron. She reveled in meeting and assisting visitors, and her friendly, energetic spirit pointed clearly to her future life and ministry. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame community on September 16, 1945 from St. Joseph Parish in Cuyahoga Falls.

She began her 15-year ministry as a primary teacher after two years of study at St. John College, Cleveland. In 1962, Sister was assigned to the new Provincial Center in Chardon where she became the receptionist and switchboard operator. Here, she almost functioned as the heart of the community, being the first to welcome visitors. In 1986, Sister Mary St. Mark moved to Arlington, VA, where she ministered to the elderly at St. Ann Parish, and as a pastoral assistant at Arlington Hospital, visiting patients. In 1995, Sister returned to the Provincial Center and served as a part-time receptionist and activities specialist in the SND Health Care Center.

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Reunions Class of 1968 - Save the Date Our 50th Reunion will be held on July 14, 2018 at the Chagrin Valley Country Club in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The celebration is primarily geared towards ladies; however, if you wish to bring a guest, feel free to do so.

Detailed information regarding times, ticket prices and registration will be sent out (electronically) in a formal invitation in May. Please be on the lookout for this invitation since advance registration will be required for all participants. If you do not receive emails from the Alumnae Association, please send your email address to Maureen Mason at maureenohio@roadrunner.com or call the Alumnae Office at 216-905-4851 if you wish to attend, and you don’t have access to email.

Be sure to check out Facebook page- Regina Class of 1968 - Ohio Class of 78 - 40th Reunion Saturday, July 7, 2018 Acacia Metroparks Dino’s Catering 26899 Cedar Road

6 p.m. 11 p.m.

Cost: $50/person – Cash Bar

Spouses and guests are invited. There will be a D.J. so get your dancing shoes ready! Postcard invites will be mailed sometime in early May, so make sure we have your current address. Looking forward to seeing everyone- it’s been too long.

Questions or sending mailing information to Sue Kennedy Wise at 216-496-8446 or stwise@yahoo.com

Alumnae Association 2018 – 2019 Calendar

Girls Night Out We listened to your suggestions, and the evening will start earlier so you can come straight from work! Looking forward to seeing you when you get there with your friends!

October 19, 2018 Pizzazz across from John Carroll 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Cost $22, includes food, soft drinks, tax, gratuity Cash Bar Reservations due October 12, 2018 If some anniversary classes want to come, we will reserve space for your group but let us know.

Class of 88 - 30th Class Reunion Saturday, September 1, 2018.

Alfredo’s in Mayfield Village If you are coming from out of town, Alfredo’s is inside the Holiday Inn.

More information will follow with the price and hours through email. You can send your information to Theresa.zele@gmail.com or 440-951-6955. Please contact her if you have any questions.

A Facebook page has been set up for the Regina High School Class of 1988 reunion.

Regina Alumnae Retreat

Class of 98 - 20th Class Reunion Saturday, July 14, 2018 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

February 15-17, 2019 More information will follow later.

Reservations are due February 1, 2019

Burntwood Tavern Lyndhurst, OH

Please respond to the event on our Facebook page so we can get the menu together and finalize the cost which will probably be around $30 for heavy appetizers. Cash bar.

Questions or no email, please contact Rosie Seneviratne at arseneviratne@gmail.com or 216-870-9715; Facebook- Regina High School Class of 1998-20 reunion.

2019 Reunions Class of 1969 50th Reunion Josephine Melarango Jones (Class President) and a group of classmates are starting to work on the 50th reunion. If you are not receiving emails from the Alumnae Association or you have moved in the last 10 years, please send your information to rhsalum@reginahigh.com to keep up with the plans.

Email and addresses If you have moved or married since the last Regina Directory in 2008, please contact the Alumnae Office with your new information. It makes it so much easier for classmates working on reunions to contact you and ensure you’re included. Please encourage your friends to do the same! Send your information to rhsalum@ reginahigh.com.

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Transcripts If you need your transcript please follow the new directions: Go to ndcl.org. When you get to the site, scroll over to alumni and down to Regina.

Fill in the information and submit. There is no longer a fee for transcripts.

If you are not on the internet, please contact the NDCL Registrar at 440-279-1055.

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Sisters of Notre Dame

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Sunday, September 30th Noon – 5 p.m.

Tickets available at the door or order online at sndchardon.org Chicken $13 | Ribs $16 Takeout available!

Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Gymnasium

On the Notre Dame Education Center campus 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon (South of Mayfield Road) Handicapped accessible For additional details visit our website: sndchardon.org

13000 Auburn Road Chardon, OH 44024 www.sndchardon.org

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According to the dictionary, kindness is “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.”

Join us in sending a message of kindness to everyone you can! Our “KINDNESS It’s Contagious” exterior vinyl car decal is an easily advertised reminder that kindness can make a difference.

A "KINDNESS It’s Contagious" decal is available for a $5 donation to the Sisters of Notre Dame.

You can order your decals online by visiting the SND website at sndchardon.org, or call the Advancement Office at 440.279.1178.

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