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Ursuline Sisters of Toledo
Fall 2015
“Living in holy relationship, a contemplative presence in
an ever changing world.” Directional Statement 2014-2018
Living a Life
Devoted to God
Ursuline Sisters of Toledo
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Welcome
Prayer for the
Year of Consecrated Life
O God, throughout the ages you
have called women and men to
pursue lives of perfect charity
through the evangelical counsels of
poverty, chastity, and obedience.
During this Year of Consecrated
Life, we give you thanks for these
courageous witnesses of Faith and
models of inspiration. Their pursuit
of holy lives teaches us to make a
more perfect offering of ourselves to
you.
Continue to enrich your Church by
calling forth sons and daughters
who, having found the pearl of
great price, treasure the Kingdom of
Heaven above all things.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your
Son, who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
© 2014, United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops. Logo on page 3 courtesy of National
Religious Vocation Conference.
On the Cover
(Top left) Sister Margaret Anne Carstensen
prays the rosary at the St. Joseph Patio.
“Springs of the Great Deep Burst Forth: Meeting the Thirsts of
the World.” I once made a retreat deep in the forests of New York State
with several other women whose stories of healing had been accepted for
publication. The director and editor of the publication said that healing
would come to Earth through its watering by women’s tears. That is exactly
what took place at the August LCWR (Leadership Conference for Women
Religious) National Gathering, “Springs of the Great Deep Burst Forth:
Meeting the Thirsts of the World.” The tears of both profound suffering
and of expansive joy shed by the women whose time in leadership saw the
beginning, unfolding, and culmination of the Doctrinal Assessment left
a legacy of rich soil, watered and fertile for answering the 2015 LCWR
Assembly Resolution to address the systemic causes of injustice, including
our own complicity, intended or not. It is often said that charity begins at
home. The same is true of healing. Perhaps by lending the tears of my own
hurt to the world I can offer a bit of healing. We will soon move from a
year dedicated to Consecrated life to one dedicated to Mercy. Our lives as
people consecrated to God make little sense unless we are mirrors of God’s
mercy. For whom, what, when, where, and why do my tears flow today?
What Consecrated Life means to me
To be consecrated is defined as: “to declare or set apart as sacred; to
devote or dedicate to some purpose.” September 7th marked 40 years since
I entered this community. July 16th marked 38 years since I was formally
received as a novice. August 22nd was the 36th
anniversary of my first profession and August 15th,
the 31st anniversary of my final profession. In the
year 2000, I celebrated my silver jubilee and this
past May, my 40th. But it is the daily consecration
of myself to live my vows in the context of the
present moment and whatever God asks of me that
makes it real. Throughout the years I have needed
these moments of celebration, yes, but what the
people of God have needed was for me to be faithful to the promise even
when the circumstances have made it difficult.
(Middle left) Sister Claudia Holtz and
Associate Christina Rode do yard work at
Rahab’s Heart during the Day of Caring.
(Bottom left) Sister Carol Kronfield takes a
well-deserved break during the Garage Sale.
Sister Sandy Sherman
President
(Right) Sister Kenwyn Steger reads her daily
prayers.
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O
n November 14, 2014, Pope Francis declared a Year of Consecrated Life that began the First Sunday of Advent,
2014 and will end on February 2, 2016. The focus for women and men in consecrated religious life is three-fold:
prayer, service and community. This year commemorates the 50th anniversary of Perfectae Caritatis, a decree on Religious
Life of Vatican II.
Three events were planned through the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops): February 8, 2015
many religious communities held an Open House welcoming families and friends for an opportunity to share their history,
ministries and other information of interest; in the summer of 2015 religious communities were involved in service. The
Ursuline Sisters worked in partnership with St. Ursula Academy’s annual Day of Service at the end of April. Lastly,
religious communities are hosting days of prayer. On September 13, the Ursuline Center offered an afternoon of prayer,
quiet reflection, meditation, and reading in an atmosphere of freedom to roam from space to space. (See back page)
Included here are two sisters’ reflections on what consecrated life has meant to them.
Consecrated Life.
What does this mean?
A life dedicated to God.
A life of growing more in
love with God each day.
Doesn’t this describe
each of us? Yes!
But for me it also meant
vows of Poverty, Chastity, and
Obedience.
This gives my life a
different flavor. I live my life
in relationship to these vows.
They give my life a context. I
Sister Beth Hemminger, right, shares her ministry make my decisions beginning
of baking with Sister Magdaleva Camp, SND,
with these vows. How will
left, and Sister Eileen Marie Vogel, OSU at the
I live these more fully? The
Ursuline Center.
vows give the parameters to
my life. I try to make sure my
thoughts, words and deeds bring these vows to life. I try to love fully, more
compassionately, attentive to others, in tune with what is going on around
me.
I love living the consecrated life in this way. I feel enriched. I feel blessed.
I thank God each day.
A Life Dedicated to God
Meeting the
Needs of the
Times
I have been
an Ursuline for
52 years. As
a daughter of
St.
Angela
Merici, it has
been a blessing
in my life to
grow in my understanding of her
charism and to try to live it out. She
encouraged us to “read the signs of
the times,” live a life of contemplation
while actively “meeting the needs of
the times.” Living a vowed life helped
me grow in loving relationship to all
with whom I come in contact.
Shared by Sister Mary Lou DeBauche
Shared by Sister Beth Hemminger
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Ursuline Sisters and Associates in Action
Supporting God’s Underserved
T
his past July, Sister Mary Kay Garvin and Associate
Nanci Riddle traveled to Wise, Virginia to lend
their time and talents for four days to the Remote Area
Medical Project (RAM). The Project benefits the medically
underserved of the Appalachian area of Ohio, Kentucky
and Virginia with free medical, dental and vision care.
Unemployment in that area of the country is very high,
topping 40 percent in some areas. Patients line up outside
the fairgrounds for days before the actual event. Some
sleep in their cars or tents. They are so grateful for the free
services they receive.
Sister Mary Kay and Nanci joined other volunteers on
Thursday of that week, calling patients to remind them of
their appointments at the Health Wagon. The Health Wagon
was founded 30 years ago by Sister Bernadette Kenny, a
member of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. Sister Bernie
is a nurse practitioner who started going into the area with
an old VW bus to give healthcare to those in the mountains
and the hollows. She has worked over 10 years with RAM
to coordinate the Wise, Virginia project.
On Friday and Saturday, Sister Mary Kay, Nanci and
others were on site at 5:30 a.m. to begin escorting patients
to the various medical areas. They also offered words of
encouragement and reassurance to those who were uneasy
with getting care, some for the first time in many, many years.
Far left, Associate Nanci Riddle and far right, Sister Mary Kay
Garvin join other Sisters and Associates in helping with the
Remote Area Medical Project.
RAM served nearly 3,000 people and it was estimated
that $1 million of free medical care was given during the
weekend.
“What an enriching experience it was for us. What a gift
it was to be with Sister Bernie and the MMM Associates.
What a gift it was to serve God’s underserved!” Nanci says.
Sister Mary Kay and Nanci hope to return next July for their
third tour of service.
Ideas from National Human Trafficking Conference Shared Locally
I
n early July, Sister Sandy Sherman attended a conference at Catholic University of
America (CUA) on responding to Pope Francis’ call to fight human trafficking. CUA
was one of four sponsors including the USCCB, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of
Washington, and Catholic Charities, USA. There were 176 persons in attendance from dioceses
across the U.S.
“I was touched by Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, of Seattle, the current chair of the U.S.
Bishops’ Committee on Immigration. A native of Mexico, he is very much aware of the intricate
connections between immigration and human trafficking. I watched his face as he spoke and as
he listened to others speak. His expression is a mirror of compassion,” Sister Sandy said.
“Because of my involvement with Rahab’s Heart, I listened intently to Sister Terry Shields
from Dawn’s Place, a safe residential, non-profit home for women in Philadelphia, and to
Sister Sandy Sherman Marissa Castellanos, MSW, an expert on funding and Human Trafficking Program Manager
from Catholic Charities of Louisville. Upon my return I was invited to share the information at
a meeting between Rahab’s Heart and Rodney Schuster, Chair of our own Catholic Charities
in Toledo. It is my hope that we can grow our outreach to women from ideas gleaned from these resources and
transplanted locally,” she said.
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Sister and Associate Travel to War-torn Palestine
~ written by Sophia Lloyd, Ursuline Associate
“Hope within us means first and foremost our faith in God and
secondly our expectation, despite everything, for a better future…
[it] is the capacity to see God in the midst of trouble, and to be coworkers with the Holy Spirit who is dwelling in us.”
Kairos Palestine
T
here were eight of us, including Sister Mary Kay Garvin, ranging
in age from 23 to 79 who accepted the invitation by Sister Paulette
Schroeder, OSF/T to travel to Palestine September 15 - 24 to learn more
about the Israeli-Palestine conflict first hand. Our knowledge of the political
and human rights issues in this volatile area varied as widely as our ages.
However, at the end of our time together, we were joined in common awe of
the Palestinian people, drawn from our witness of their perseverance, faith
and willingness to see God in the midst of their struggles. This awe came
as we visited places like Alrowwad for Culture, a nonprofit located in the
Aida refugee camp where children and
women are empowered by learning
creative and non-violent means as a
response to the ugliness of occupation
and violence. Even more powerful
was our visit to the Tent of Nations, an
educational and ecological farm owned
by the Palestinian family, the Nassars.
The Nassar Family has been tied up in
a 23-year court battle for land, land for
which they possess the physical deed of
ownership. They are denied electricity
and water to care for their land by
the Israeli government as a means
of intimidation. Yet, their response
to this injustice is not violence, not
victimization and not running away,
Associate Sophia Lloyd, Mark Lloyd
rather they face it by channeling their
and Sister Mary Kay Garvin outside
pain in a constructive power that leads
of Damascus Gate, the entry to the
Old City.
to a better future under the slogan: We
refuse to be enemies.
During our stay it was difficult to not be overwhelmed by it all. Staying
just blocks away from the active conflict we saw and heard the release of
teargas and sound grenades. We walked through checkpoints, side by side
with children and the elderly who were subjected to soldiers armed with M15
rifles. Despite being “American tourists” we too were subjected to random
stops by military and questioned. Most painfully, we stood on the ground
at the checkpoint where an 18-year-old Palestinian woman was shot down
just hours earlier. Despite it all, when visiting the Palestinians they spoke of
their commitment and desire for peace and justice. They reminisced about a
time where in their land Muslims, Christians and Jews lived more peacefully
together. And whether a Palestinian Muslim or Palestinian Christian they
spoke of a common God who they knew had not abandoned them.
Ursuline Sisters of Toledo
(Left to right) SUA juniors Messiah Singer,
Jenna Stengle and Felicia Fioritto share
their thoughts of the Human Trafficking
& Social Justice Conference with Sister
Donna Frey.
Teens Learn Reality
of Human Trafficking
O
n September 9, 2015, Sister
Donna Frey attended the
th
12 Annual Human Trafficking &
Social Justice Conference High
School Workshop with juniors from
St. Ursula Academy. This was held at the
University of Toledo’s Student Union.
Nearly 500 students from the area and
nearby were in attendance to hear of the
plight of so many young people, women
and men, who are caught in the web of
human trafficking.
The day consisted of three major
sessions: The Truth about Sexual
Assault: Myths, Facts and Statistics
for Teens; The Social Media, Porn
and Music Influence: Our Sexualized
Culture; and Do Something. The day
was introduced with a short session
on Human Trafficking 101, and a
presentation of a short play by Dave
Tippett called “Dead Girl Walking.”
The keynote was given during lunch by
Dr. Joel M. Fillmore, a victim survivor
himself. He is now PhD professor,
clinical counselor, author, and public
speaker. He teaches at Northwestern
University.
There is much we can learn from the
Palestinian people. A people who, in their own
way, understand what it means to sit at the foot
of the cross. And while they weep at the foot
of the cross, they hold fast to their faith in a
common God, a common unity of all people,
and a common spirit where their actions
continuously state, “we refuse to be enemies.”
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Ursuline Sisters and Associates in Action
Angels of the Road
~ written by Sarah Abts, Ursuline Associate
I
n January, I began planning the route for my husband,
Howard’s, and my cross-country bicycle trip, taking
special care with the western states because of the challenges
they offered: mountains, desert climates, limited choices of
paved roads, and long stretches of road without stores, water,
or residences within sight of the road.
Three days in particular on our route
concerned me. The first was the day
we would climb 3,000 ft. in 30 miles
from Jenkinson Lake, CA, to Silver
Lake State Park on our way to Carson
and Luther passes in the Sierra Nevada
Mtns. I had bicycled up lots of hills in
Ohio and Wisconsin, but I had never
biked up a mountain, and I had no idea
what to expect. Would strong winds
blow me over the edges of switchback
roads? The second was a 90 mile day
between Austin and Battle Mountain,
Nevada, with no water or stores and
one spot of shade and vault toilets at
the halfway point; and the third was a
95 mile day from Broadus, MT, to Belle Fourche, SD, and
we were told that the only stores along the way would be
two post offices. These three days begged for divine help,
especially in the form of favorable winds and miracles of
strength. Little did I know how constant God’s help would
be, and the forms in which it would appear.
The bicyclists in California I talked to loved climbing
mountains, and I usually try to follow river valleys.
Nevertheless, I followed their recommendation of the
Mormon Emigrant Trail, a more scenic, steeper, less traveled
route through El Dorado Nat’l Forest than Rt. 50. The park
was gorgeous, with a gentle, quiet beauty cloaked in mists.
We marveled at huge cones shed by towering evergreens.
As soon as we started riding east from Jenkinson Lake, the
steepness of the hills challenged me. I would ride a little,
stop to catch my breath, and push my bike until Howard
parked his and came back to push mine while I walked. In
seven hours, we went about 6 miles. We had not packed
extra water, thinking we could surely do 30 miles in 7 hours.
We still had 24 more miles to go to Silver Lake, the first
place to get water, when we stopped to camp near the road,
too tired to continue. The next morning, we progressed at
about the same rate. When I got on my bike, my legs would
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turn the pedals easily, but within minutes, my lungs would
be burning, a new sensation for me. Our water stores were
low. Clearly, we would not make it to the campground by
evening. I stuck out my thumb to hitch a ride from a white
pick-up truck. It stopped, and the people agreed to drive us
to Silver Lake, not far from their cabin.
We loaded bikes and gear, never an
easy job. We thanked God, and them,
for their kindness. After that, I saw all
white pick-ups as potential angels.
Silver Lake camp was still dripping
from the night’s rain, so we decided to
keep biking because we were told the
next town was only five miles and the
road was not very steep. The people
who advised us were not bicyclists:
before long we were both pushing
our bikes again. A small SUV stopped
ahead of us, and the driver offered
help. Howard recognized the moment’s
opportunity and our likely inability to
bike across Luther Pass and Carson
Pass. Instead of asking for water, he asked whether the man
could drive us to South Lake Tahoe. God’s first mercy was
the man stopping when he saw us struggling. His agreeing
to load two bikes and more than a hundred pounds of gear
into his car and drive 20 miles out of his way and be late for
a family gathering with his girlfriend definitely made him an
angel. He admitted to having been up some creeks without
the necessary paddles, too, and getting rescued. After that,
we always chose roads graded for trucks so that they would
not be too steep.
We two accepted one more auto-assist which,
coincidentally, shortened our 95 mile day ride into Belle
Fourche to 80 miles. That day was sunny when we crossed
from Montana into Wyoming, but 20 miles and numerous
hills later, clouds had gathered and were darkening as the
wind grew stronger and we entered South Dakota. I had
wondered whether we should stop and ask at some house
about the weather forecast, but Howard favored moving
quickly toward our destination. A car stopped, and the driver
said that tornados had been sighted in the approaching storm
and asked whether we would like a ride. Given the strength
of the wind pushing us backward and the possibility of
tornados, I vehemently said, “yes.” With gear, bikes, and
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Yearly Ursuline Experience in Montana Proves to be
Enlightening and Enriching
~ written by Sister Regina Smith
bodies stuffed into the car, we listened to the
man explain the radar at his work and his phone
calls to family members to make sure they
would all be safe. He took us to an AmericInn
hotel, which fortunately had a room left. How
can we give adequate thanks for this person’s
compassionate action, given when he was also
caring for his family and himself? Truly, he is
part of the salt sprinkled on the earth.
And that 90 mile day in Nevada? We
got on the road by 6:30 am and found it very
lightly traveled, so I had to give up my backup
plan of hitchhiking. The sunny day grew hot,
and the wind was a crosswind, not the tailwind
I had prayed for because I thought that I
wouldn’t be able to complete the distance
without its extra push. At the 70 mile point,
we checked out a potential camping place, but
found it unacceptable. I decided to use a bit of
psychology and pace myself, dividing the last
20 miles into four sections of five miles and
resting for 10 minutes after each section. Mile
markers helped us measure our progress, but
the biggest help was the change of pavement
from pebbly to very smooth, which made
it much easier to cover ground quickly. I
thanked God for the wisdom to pace myself
since so much of endurance depends on one’s
mental approach, and for the smooth end of a
long day. Can asphalt be an angel? I certainly
regarded it as a tangible gift of God.
And so, these remarkable instances of
human kindness and God’s timely gifts, along
with many more pleasant surprises as each
day unfolded, taught me that my fears were
often unfounded, and that God was shaping
each day’s occurrences, large and small. The
sun still burned, too many hours in the saddle
still resulted in soreness, losing traction on
gravel sometimes led to skinned knees, and
other harsh realities of travel remained, but
God’s grace was constant and each day was
good. I hope to face each new day in Toledo
with the same trust in God’s care and people’s
kindness.
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his past summer Sister Claudia
Holtz and I attended “Ursuline
Experience” in Great Falls, Montana.
The purpose of the week’s experience
was to visit the missions which our
Toledo Ursulines founded beginning in
1884. Mother Amadeus Dunne and her
companions trudged west during a cold
January, 1884. We visited and learned
about this and other missions and how life
is lived there today. On Sunday we traveled
over three hours to St. Paul’s Mission
and there shared Eucharistic liturgy and Sister Regina Smith at Great
lunch with a small congregation of Native Falls State Park, Montana
Americans.
One day, a member of the Black Feet
tribe who is principal of their school spent the day with us explaining their
customs, dress, smudging, and their native dances. We spent a brief time
in their sweat lodge, too.
Most days began with historical background presented by Sister
Rosemary Meiman, an Ursuline of the Central Province. Following that
we would travel to the mission and spend time there. We saw the burial
place of Mother Amadeus and other missionaries who worked in that area.
Besides Sister Claudia and myself, there were four staff members and
four students from Ursuline High School in Dallas. The young women
brought a whole new perspective to our experience.
Sister Gertrude Marie Gets a
Surprise Visit
S
ister Gertrude Marie Conroy
received a surprise visit from an
unexpected guest on August 18. Todd
Irby was a student at Nazareth Hall in the
late 1960s and this year celebrates his 40th
reunion as a graduate of Ursuline High
School in Youngstown, OH. Having met
him, one had a sense that the charism,
planted in him at an early age, is still
bearing fruit. Mr. Irby is currently Chief
Counsel of the Department of Veteran
Affairs in Sacramento, CA.
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Toledo Ursulines’ Leadership Team Attends LCWR Assembly 2015
August 11 – 14 in Houston, TX
O
ver 800 women religious gathered in Houston, TX for their annual assembly with this
year’s theme, “Springs of the Great Deep Burst Forth: Meeting Thirsts of the World.”
Opening remarks were given by Janet Mock, CSJ, former LCWR executive director. The
presidential address was given by Sharon Holland, IHM, entitled, “Attitudes of Mind and Heart.”
The first keynote address, “Surprised by Joy: Springs from the Great Deep Illuminating Religious
Life,” was given by Janet Mock, CSJ and the second keynote address, “The Spirit Moving Over
the Great Deep: What the World is Thirsting For,” by Steven Bevans, SVD.
The LCWR (Leadership Conference for Women Religious) affirmed a resolution to commit
themselves to work toward systemic change as they seek to establish economic justice, abolish
modern-day slavery, ensure immigrant rights, promote nonviolence, and protect the Earth and its biosphere.
Regarding the past years’ experience with the Vatican and the LCWR, “We believe that the experience of these three years
of respectful, honest, open dialogue about matters that are at the core of our life contributed significantly to a conclusion of
the mandate that was agreeable to both CDF and LCWR. Our greatest desire now is that the positive outcome of these years
of intense work at building relationships, establishing trust, inviting questions, and creating spaces for honest conversations
- even on topics that can be divisive - will serve as a source of hope to others within the church and the world. Clearly, such
work is demanding and difficult, but in this age of intolerance of differences and growing polarities, it may be one of the
most indispensable tasks of these times.” (Press release August 17, 2015)
Sister Margaret Manion, OSU, shares the following on her experience of being present:
“… When the LCWR leadership for the past 6 years was talking how their part of the Vatican investigation
affected them - you know these women of God were all about the right thing – the love of God and His people. They
are consecrated women of deep faith. They love God, the Church, and all of God’s creatures. Their intent was to
always show God’s love!
“Consecrated women need to be out there working for the people of God - just as the women were with Jesus
at His empty tomb. The quest for God remains the center of the call. As life moves on we must remember to pray,
know God is in control and hang on until we get to heaven.”
Sister Claudia Holtz shares her comments:
“How I wish I had words to convey the wonderful
experience of being present at the LCWR National Assembly.
I have to say it was a sacred privilege.
“The words of the theme above were so beautifully
expressed in the reflections of the speakers as they shared
their personal pains and the blessings of these recent years.
Exploring the deep revealed great treasures of the Holy
Spirit waiting to be brought forth to slake the thirsts of our
world.
“Let us each and all explore the depths of our own hearts
to seek what the Holy Spirit inspires in us to recognize the
many blessings in our lives and to do what we can in our
own way to slake the thirsts of those who suffer.”
Sister Margaret Manion and Sister Claudia Holtz of the
Toledo Ursulines’ Leadership Team share their sentiments
of the LCWR National Assembly.
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We Appreciate Our Benefactors
The Ursuline Sisters are grateful for your generous gifts which help us make a difference in the lives of so many
– through Catholic education, parish and hospital ministry, and the care of our retired and infirm Sisters. This list of
benefactors includes donations received by the Ursuline Convent from March 1, 2015 through September 15, 2015. If
we have omitted your name inadvertently, please notify the Ursuline Convent Development Office, 4045 Indian Road,
Toledo, OH 43606 or call (419) 536-9587. If you donated to St. Ursula Academy, your donation is recorded in St. Ursula
Academy publications.
Luann M. Adair
Ann T. Alexander
Michael & Carol Anderson
Betty Ann Gill Arner
Donald L. Barnes
Paul Bishop Family Fund
Edward & Alean Zeiler Bocik
John D. Carrigan, CPA
Denise Conrad
Al & Sharon Croci
James & Margaret Degnan
Jayme Fronk
Amy Good
Paul Granata
Mildred Granata
Jim & Louise Henahan
Mr. James Joseph Jaros
Margaret M. Johnson
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur
Christine T. Kuyper
Thelma R. Lanz
Marjorie Uhl Lupton
Robert Mace
Macy’s Bloomingdale’s
Jeanne McElroy
Sarah McHugh
Kathy McPeek
Matt McQuade
Thomas J. Mehelas, M.D.
Reverend Frank A. Murd
Duncan & Dolores Murphy
Jayne Ohneck
Rose Pawliski
Spike (John) & Nancy Peters
Vivian Reardon
Reverend Robert Reinhart
Tracy Rodgers
Mary Beth Rumer
Mr. Earl M. Russeau
Donald & Alice Schmude
Ann Scuderi
Suzie Stapleton
B. J. Stevens
Paul Sullivan
Jean Summer
Carol A. Szkudlarek
Claudia M. Traudt
Madelyn Peters Trible
Stanley & Nancy Turski
Marigene Valiquette
Robert Wholehan
Catherine Witker
In Memory Of…
SISTER MARY EMILY
BAYER
Marguerite K. Foss
F. MICHAEL BERCHER
Amir & Augusta Askari
Robert Bell
Carla Bradshaw
Donald & Deborah Case
Joan P. Cousino
Thomas & Janet Daney
Dan & Sharon DeCant
Charles & Marcella Dillin
Marlene Gailer
Sandra Georgoff
Ted & Suzi Hahn
Nancy Hattner
John & Jeanie Hayward
Julie Brotje Higgins
Richard & Kathleen Hoppe
Ronald & Patricia Jardin
Barbara Korhumel
Mike & Gayle Lampkowski
Richard G. LaValley, Jr.
James & Margaret Lesle
Leo R. (Bob) & Lois Manion
Sister Margaret Manion
Dan & Jean Meyer
Larry & Kitty Meyers
John & Valerie Myers
Tony & Debbie Packo
Walter Palicki
Grace Potts
Richard & Nancy Sasala
Signature Bank, N.A.
Suzie Stapleton
Margaret Moran Stengle, MM ‘49
John & Eileen & Kim Tippin
Thomas Tousley
The Trust Company of Toledo
Jeff & Julie Turi
Marlene Ward
Gerald & Terry Wilson
Mary Helen (Sue) Wright
DENISE FAISANT
BERGER, MM ‘69
Judy Biehler Miller
DR. ROBERT BINKLEY
Patricia Bercher
Larry & Kitty Meyers
Jack & Therese Thourot
CLARENCE & BERNICE
BRELL
Thomas W. Brell
CALLANAN/LUNBECK
FAMILIES
Barbara M. Lunbeck
SISTER ANNE COSS
Gloria A. Coss
SISTER MARY JEAN
CRUMB
Pat Szyperski
SISTER KATIE CULLEN
Patricia A. Cryan
CHADYNE J. DELL
Alcoa, Inc.
ART & HARRIET DISTEL
John & Catherine Gase
Ursuline Sisters of Toledo
SISTER JOAN OF ARC
DISTEL
John & Catherine Gase
CAROL GUNDLACK
Walter & Susan Duff,
MMC ‘66
SISTER ST. MARTIN
DISTEL
John & Catherine Gase
JOSEPH HARRAH
Jovita Harrah
ROSALIE DZINGLESKI
Valeria J. Sobecki
NANCY COGHLIN
FISCHER
Edward B. Fischer
PAUL & ELSIE FLYNN
Dr. Michael C. Flynn
SISTER M. MERICI
GAIETTO
Margaret Schleter
TERRY GALLAGHER
Reverend F. Anthony Gallagher
CAROLYNN ANN HENS
Leo R. (Bob) & Lois Manion
DR. ROBERT HOPKINS
Dr. Frances Hoban Hopkins
JOHN & MARY IGNAT
Nick & Bonnie Krochmalny
REVEREND JOSEPH
JAROS
Joe & Mary Ann Andryc
Sister M. Antoinette Cosentino
Helen Domalski
Janet Duhaime
Mary Jane Flores
Reverend F. Anthony Gallagher
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In Memory Of…
Karl & Barb Gates
Judy Hedtke
Dan & Ethel Hodnicki
Hylant Group
Minnie J. Ilconich
Patricia Jacobs
Phil & Sharon Koenigseker
Mary Krasniewski
Rose Marie Lopinski
Charlotte Mariasy
Jim & Gerri Martis
John & Rita Martis
Joseph & Geri Martis
Ken & Myra Lowe Martis
Tom & Linda Martis
Mary Marzel
Paul & Joyce Meyer
Larry & Kitty Meyers
Milan & Helga Mihalek
Marilyn Mossing
Barbara Navarro
Donna Ondrus
Leonard & Judy Polcyn
Don & Nanci Riddle
Juanita Sattler
Michael & Patricia Stack
Emilie Steers
Harry & Charlotte Striker
Eileen Suplica
Bonnie Tolles
Royce & Nancy Wicks
Bernice Wietrzykowski
Dan & Lisa Wilczynski
DOROTHY BURKHART
KOCH
Patricia Burkhart Todd
CAROL KOPERSKI
Walter & Susan Duff,
MMC ‘66
MATT MILLONIG
Karen Kelly Keebler
SHONNA RODGERS
Mr. & Mrs. James Eck, Sr.
HAROLD & VERONICA
NEUMANN
Linda Burtch
GERALD C. RUNION
Mrs. Alice L. Frey
GENERAL TIM PADDEN
SISTER MARY ROSE
Paul & Robin Bonfiglio
KRUPP
Steve & Ann Marie Brown
Don & Maryann Buckenmeyer Earl & Phyllis Burley
Sara De Vault
MARILYN YOUKEL KUHN Joanne Flickinger
Richard L. Kuhn
Jennings Gillem
Traci R. Hummel
MARY ANN LANDIN
Richard & Shirley Immel
John W. Landin
Nick & Bonnie Krochmalny
Ronald & Jeannette Lozano
SISTER JANE CATHERINE Barbara McGowan
LAUER
Larry & Kitty Meyers
Rosemary Durivage Kristen Moll
Voglewede
Joseph & Sally Narkiewicz
Nancy Padden
CAROLYN LING
Anthony & Susan Palukaitis
Walter & Susan Duff,
Glenn & Rosemary Perry
MMC ‘66
Richard & Shirley Reichel
Don & Nanci Riddle
ANGELA DAVIDSON
Ronald & Jane Sibila
MANZEY
Virginia P. Sorg
Beth-Anne Manzey Zaenger Major General Ralph (Ret)
& Sandra Spraker
CONNIE McHUGH
Marvin & Eileen Szabo
Margaret Chamberlin
Sue Waikem
ALEXINA PARKER
Don & Nanci Riddle
LOIS QUINN
Dan Quinn
PAT RAGONA
Walter & Susan Duff,
MMC ‘66
THERESE RAYMOND
Walter & Susan Duff,
MMC ‘66
Sister Mary Angela Gaietto was honored
by the Toledo Choral Society conductor,
Richard Napierala, who was also her first
grade student, during their spring concert.
It was the first time the two have reunited
since grade school.
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BOB REGAN
Arlene Regan
CATHERINE SAWERS
Mary Sawers
PHYLLIS SAYERS
Barbara Nelson
STANLEY SCHAFER
Linda S. Norwood
SALLY SHAMY
Ann Marie Jacob
SISTER BONAVENTURE
SMITH
Sister Regina Smith
SISTER M. CAROLINE
SMITH
Linda Coleman
SISTER ANNE LOUISE
STOELZEL
Elizabeth Pietrykowski
SISTER JANET TANK
Don & Bev Fedewa
RICHARD WAGNER
Margaret Schleter
KATHERINE M. WALSH
Eileen Walsh
RUTH WESTMEYER
Ruth Mary (Cookie) Westmeyer
SISTER FRANCIS CLARE
WESTMEYER
Mary E. Serote
Ruth Mary (Cookie) Westmeyer
STEVE & PHYLLIS
WESTMEYER
KELLY HOOD-REYNOLDS Ruth Mary (Cookie) Mr. Paul B. Hood
Westmeyer
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WALTER WESTMEYER
Ag Credit, ACA
Randy Andrews
James & Diana Avaritt
Michael & Jerri Blazevich
Mike & Patti Cardone
Kelle Cox
GKN Driveline
JoAnn Griebel
Margaret Knicely
Tesse Kroeger
Susan I. Mason
Denise M. McHue
Marcia Price
J. Pat Ryan
Jim & Linda Sechler
Mary E. Serote
Doug & Diane Shull
Ray & Virginia Stevens
Eileen Walsh
Sheila Walsh
Linda Westlund
Ruth Mary (Cookie) Westmeyer
Tom & Anne Marie Westmeyer
Peggy Westmeyer
Sister Nancy Westmeyer
John Westmeyer
Richard & Aly Westmeyer
David Westmeyer, Jr.
Ursula Zankl
BERNETA DURIVAGE
WHELAN
Rosemary Durivage Voglewede
GRACE SCHROEDER
WHITE, MM ‘49
Margaret Moran Stengle, MM ‘49
SISTER MARY LAWRENCE
WILSON
Eugenia Vogel
RUTH ZUERCHER
Margaret Fischer
In Honor Of…
2015 JUBILARIANS
Sister Stephanie Helfrich
Sister Mary Alice Henkel
Sister Margaret Manion
Larry & Kitty Meyers
John & Valerie Myers
Don & Nanci Riddle
Dr. Mark R. Bruss
Sandi Gelinas
Karole Sigg
SISTER ELIZABETH
MARIE BRELL
Thomas W. Brell
Paul & Carol Kraus
Margaret Sartor
Karole Sigg
LAWTON/FORRESTER
FAMILY
Eileen Lawton
SISTER ANTOINETTE
COSENTINO
Jean Diller
SISTER DONNA FREY
Judy Douglas
SISTER STEPHANIE
HELFRICH
Tim & Kelly Coleman
SISTER MARIE DENISE
HOFFMAN
Mari-Lou Beining
SISTER MARY JO
KOUDELKA
Linda Coleman
RICHARD & MOLLY
LEHNER
Linda S. Norwood
SOPHIA LLOYD’S
BIRTHDAY
Anonymous
John Ballard & Elizabeth Lindsley
Andy & Lorene Devine
Jenifer Fabian
Sister Mary Kay Garvin
Sister Stephanie Helfrich
Sister Mary Alice Henkel
Daniel & Amy Lucas
Sister Ann Marie McManus
Sheila & Arnold Pritsker Meyer
Don & Nanci Riddle
Pensacola Ross
Denise Scott
Mary E. Serote
MARY MANSE CLASS OF
1945
Grace K. Sattler
MARY MANSE CLASS OF
1955
Ann T. Alexander
Suzanne M. Badyna
Patricia Dickey
Rose G. Frangella
Druscilla Griffin
Gerard & Patricia Hipp
Frances R. Konwin
Sally O’Connell
Lucille Pattay
Equilla Roach
Eugenia Vogel
Patricia Weger
MARY MANSE CLASS OF
1960
Richard & Charlotte Ginter
Judith Ann Piotrowski
Margaret Wroblewski
MARY MANSE CLASS OF
1965
Mary C. Bodie
Walter & Susan Duff
Jacqueline M. Konwinski
Barbara Laird
Janet Lenhart
Mrs. Martha McKenzie
Mary Lee Rietzke
Janice Schiel
Ann Lee Shoemaker
Sharon Snyder
Diann Tohle
MARY MANSE CLASS OF
1967
Pamella Phillips
MARY MANSE CLASS OF
1970
Jack & Barb Altenburger
Mary Ann Q. Cervantes
Mary Jane Kasuga
Celebrating a Trip Down the Yellow Brick Road
Jack & Angela Barone Katz
Mary Ann Maloney
Mrs. Sharon G. Miller
Mrs. Marie F. Miller
Mrs. Teresa Richardson
Mrs. Gretchen Roeth
Grace E. Schenk-Lewis
Penny Steffanni
Irene H. Utrup
Theresa Zannoni
SISTER ANN MARIE
MCMANUS
Linda Coleman
SISTER KATHLEEN
PADDEN
Linda Coleman
Jeanne Cummings
Sandi Gelinas
Paul & Carol Kraus
Stephen & Mary Pero
Karole Sigg
Ron & Tana Smith
Jill Wersell
Kathleen A. Wersell
Mary Beth Wersell
SISTER CAROL REAMER’S
PERU MISSION
Patricia A. Cryan
Judy Douglas
ORDINATION OF FATHER
PAUL SCHREINER
John & Catherine Gase
SISTER SANDY SHERMAN
John & Catherine Gase
Joan Polus
Karole Sigg
SISTER KENWYN STEGER
William & Jo Ann Hoffman
Sisters, Associates and residents of the Ursuline Center were invited to a Yellow Brick
Road party celebrating the 75th anniversary of the premiere showing of “The Wizard
of Oz.” A sit-down lunch, Oz-themed activities and other surprises filled the day at the
Center. Left, Associate Nanci Riddle, Sister Janice Ann Brown and Glinda the Good Witch
(Heather Peters) enjoy lunch. Right, Associate Rose Pawliski visits with Dorothy (Megan
DiCresce).
Ursuline Sisters of Toledo
SUA CLASS OF 1965
Jacqueline Kopaniasz Paluszak
THE WESTMEYER FAMILY
Denise M. McHue
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A Prayer Date with God
O
n September 13, 2015, the Ursuline Sisters
opened their doors and welcomed guests
to “Bring Your Soul to a Pray Date.” The afternoon
included prayer, quiet meditation and personal
reflection at multiple stations centered on such
themes as scripture, devotions, sacred artwork,
spiritual music, the “Laudato Si” encyclical on the
care of creation by Pope Francis, and the life and
writings of St. Angela Merici, Foundress of the
Ursuline Sisters.
Guests traveled from as far away as Fremont to
take part in the Pray Date. It was a beautiful day to
spend time in contemplation and prayer with God.
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