Sisters of St.

Joseph of Carondelet July/August 2018

St. Louis Province

Deep in the wilderness I sit.

I hear you in the wind,
in the animals calling out to one another.
I feel you everywhere.
I am free.
Totally free in your presence.
I know I can do what I want.
But what is it that I want?

In this freedom I choose love.


Province News Notes (PNN) is a
publication of the Sisters of
St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis
Province. Its purpose is to promote
dialogue and unity within the
St. Louis province and to keep
members informed on those
subjects that promote community
and ministry.
We welcome your submissions!
Submit articles and photos to
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**Materials are subject to editing
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Jenny Beatrice
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Sarah Baker
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Jane Behlmann, CSJ
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Inside THIS ISSUE
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CONTENTS
3 Province Leadership
5 Federation News
6 Association
8 Sharing of the Heart
9 Cultural & Racial Justice
Committee
10 Carondelet Chronicles
11 Vocations
12 CSJ News
14 Archives
15 Necrology: Edward Cecilia
Schniedermeier, CSJ
16 Necrology: Loretta Costa, CSJ
17 Sponsored Institutions
18 CSJ Book Club
19 Events & Happenings
20 Calendar
ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT
Associate Mary Armbrust
shares about her ministry as
the pastoral care and ministry
coordinator for the Diocese of
Green Bay, Wisconsin.
SHARING OF THE HEART
Sister Nancy Corcoran reflects
on the term queer and how
sisters have challenged the
binary between maleness and
femaleness.
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
There are lots of fun-filled
events happening in the
upcoming months! Be sure
to check them out and mark
them on your calendar!
ON THE COVER
Finding Freedom
Read the full version of Sister Clare
Bass's poem "Finding Freedom" on
page 11.
NEXT ISSUE:
September/October
Submission Deadline: Sept. 10
Publication Date: Oct. 1
For a complete PNN schedule,
visit Members Only at csjsl.org.
 PROVINCE LEADERSHIP
The Law of Three
by Sister Linda Straub, CSJ
R ecently, I enjoyed reading the Holy Trinity and the Law
of Three by Cynthia Bourgeault. I am still working on
understanding the law of three and its implications for our
daily life as well as for the life of the planet. I also have been
reflecting on how this concept might impact our preparation
for provincial chapter and our congregational chapter in
2019.
By way of introduction to the Law of Three, Bourgeault
writes:
The essence of the Law of Three is the stipulation that every
phenomenon, on whatever scale (from subatomic to cosmic)
and in whatever world springs from three forces: the first
active, the second passive and the third neutralizing. In the
language of Gurdjieff Work, these are known respectively
as ‘Holy Affirming, Holy Denying and Holy Reconciling’
or ‘affirming, denying, and reconciling (or neutralizing)' or
simply ‘first, second and third.' (p. 31)
Reflecting on the first principle, “In every new arising there
are three forces involved: affirming, denying and reconciling
(neutralizing),” I began to look for examples of the Law of
Three in nature and in my own life. Bourgeault continues
with a simple example of the Law of Three from nature:
Seed, the first or affirming force, meets moist ground, the
second or denying force. But even in this encounter nothing
will happen until sunlight, the third or reconciling force,
enters the equation. Then among the three they generate a
sprout (new life).
2014-2019
Province
Leadership Team:
Sisters Mary
Margaret Lazio,
Linda Straub,
Maureen
Freeman, Rita
Marie Schmitz
and Marilyn Lott
From the Law of Three I have learned that it is good to
have opposing forces and that as long as we try to eliminate
one force we will never come to the promised new life. The
third force brings the other two into relationship. No third
force, no action. It does no good whatsoever simply to
align oneself with one of the opposing forces in attempt to
overcome the others; a solution will appear only when the
third force enters. (p. 31-32)
As Bourgeault points out, the problem is we are not always
attuned to the third force. Our usual consciousness is
skewed to binary thinking, either/or, black/white, wrong/
right, bad/good, etc. To be aware of the third force, we
need to persist toward conscious awakening. Thus, the
importance of contemplative prayer and engaging in
contemplative discernment, which can open us to an
awareness of the third force, reconciling.
This truth became very clear to me at our April chapter
session. So many commented how engaging and fruitful the
process was. Were we actively participating in the Law of
Three when we listened to each other deeply and formulated
a consensus statement for our table? We repeated this
process at our second table and birthed the province
directional statements.
I began to ask myself, "How can I apply The Law of Three
when I am in conflict with another person, or how does it
apply to politics or the church hierarchy?
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 Corporation & COUNCIL
APRIL MINUTES MAY MINUTES
Corporation Corporation
Approved Approved
• March 16, 2018 Board Minutes • April 24, 2018 Board Minutes
• March 2018 Financial Statements • April 2018 Financial Statements
• Sponsorship “Dinner on the Track,” Nazareth Living • Fontbonne Guaranty Resolution
Center (NLC)—$1,800 • No. Grand Neighborhood Services—$10,000
• Carondelet Concert Series—$850 • St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church—$450
• Misericordia Scholarship Fund, National Religious • “Community Builders” Sponsorship, Rise for
Vocation Conference (NRVC)—$500 Peace—$5,000
• Gold Sponsorship, Journey to New Life—$5,000 • Agrégée Retreat, St. Paul—$500
• Election of St. Joseph's Academy (SJA) Board of Directors • University of Sacred Heart, Gulu—$10,000
Member
• Catholic Charities, Hawaii—$5,000
• Election of St. Teresa's Academy (STA) Board of • Election of Two STA Board of Directors Members
Directors Member
• Election of St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf (SJID) Board
Council Member
Approved
Discussed
• March 15-16, 2018 Minutes
• NLC Heritage Wall Project
• Patrimony Requests (3)
• NLC Board Replacements
Discussed/Reviewed
Council
• Budget, FY 2019
Approved
• Chapter of Mission Debriefing • April 23-24, 2018 Minutes
• Corporate Response to the Needy Replacement
• St. Joseph the Worker Program Discussed/Reviewed
• Administrative Policy Book • New Ways Ministry
• CSJ Driver Testing Policy • YMCA memberships
• Advent Concert Request • “Stories of Mercy from WWII”
• Chapter of Affairs
Updated
• Province Office Christmas Party
• Health & Wellness
• Congregational Chapter Overnight Accommodations,
July 2019 • Government Committee Meeting
• Volunteer Resource Booklet • Associate Leadership Board
• Chapter Planning Committee Meeting
Updated
• Motherhouse Renovations
• Novitiate Update
• Agrégée Retreat
• Health & Wellness Update
• Congregational Leadership Group (CLG) Mg., St. Paul

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PL Message continued
How can we use ternary
thinking as we enter into intra-
congregational dialogues and
discuss models that the innovation
committee is suggesting?" From
the smallest examples to the
greatest decisions, the Law of
Three might help us engage with
openness and the confidence that
something new is indeed being
created. (“I am making something
new. Do you not see it?” Theme
from Congregational Chapter
2013.)
How much better our world would
be if we engaged in ternary rather
than binary thinking. What gift do
we have for the needs of the world
today? Perhaps it is to become
more conscious of the third force,
the reconciling/neutralizing force,
and how new possibilities emerge.
To become aware of the third force
requires contemplative practice and
openness to something new being
created. You may even feel called
to pick up The Holy Trinity and
Law of Three or suggest it for your
next book club. I recommend it as
an excellent way to prepare for the
remaining sessions of provincial
chapter and the congregational
chapter a year from now.
One take away is the need
for raised consciousness and
how essential it is for each of
us to commit to a period of
contemplative prayer each day.
This is the best way we can prepare
ourselves and our community
for chapter and “welcoming our
future.”
FEDERATION NEWS
S. Jane Behlmann, Carol Coburn, Ph.D., Sherry Enserro, S. Patty
Johnson, Virginia Dowd, Mary Rita Grady, Kristen Whitney Daniels,
Mary Kosta and Adonna Thompson.
Archivists Meet at
Historic Conference
By Kristen Whitney Daniels, Assistant Director of the U.S. Federation
Last week archivists, historians and leaders convened on the Boston College
campus to discuss the major issues surrounding Catholic archives across the
world. Meeting from July 11-13, the "Envisioning the Future of Catholic
Religious Archives" conference gave various groups a chance to exchange ideas
and best practices while stressing the importance of preserving the future of
Catholic religious.
According to the conference committee, this type of conference is a first of its
kind for Catholic religious archives. The conference included presentations,
discussion groups, and break-out sessions that helped tailor the conference
to each individual's concerns and interests. Note takers were present at each
session and table during break-out sessions to ensure that unique ideas
were recorded. The conference's main goal was to be a "working conference,"
allowing archivists, historians and leaders ample opportunity to use their
expertise to spark new conversations surrounding a variety of topics.
One of the most important and central questions posed during the conference
came from Kathryn Oosterhuis, archivist of the Mercy Heritage Center of the
Americas. During her presentation, Oosterhuis posed the question, "What
do we want our legacy to be?" Continuing, she reminded the audience that
archives are a key part of religious communities' enduring legacy.
The conference included plenty of input and participation from the Sisters
of St. Joseph family from both the United States and Canada. Attendees
were first greeted by Carol Coburn, Ph.D., the director of the CSJ Center for
Heritage, Spirituality, and Service at Avila University. Lisa Gibbon, archivist
for the Congregation of St. Joseph, hosted a lightning round about the creation
of collaborative and charism-based archives. Carol also spoke during the
lightning round offering her perspective on the importance of congregational
and community histories.
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 ASSOCIATION

Associate Spotlight
Mary Armbrust
Edited by Sarah Baker, Communications Specialist

In the PNN, we feature interviews adjunct professor through Silver Lake College
with CSJ associates from various of the Holy Family, teaching the Pastoral
regions concerning their ministries. Skills 1 course for certified lay ecclesial
The following interview is with ministers and men in formation for the
Associate Mary Armbrust of diaconate.
Suamico, Wisconsin. She made
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pastoral associate job. Two years later, we were back
For the past three years, I have served as pastoral care and
in Wisconsin where I found myself with a position as a
ministry coordinator for the Diocese of Green Bay. My
pastoral associate in a rural parish. Less than two years later,
responsibilities are to the pastoral care ministers—staff and
the position at the diocesan offices opened up. Honestly, I
volunteer—in our 16 counties, comprised of 156 parishes.
had zero interest at first. One-to-one parish ministries were
In general, the pastoral care ministry umbrella covers all of
very life-giving, so moving to a more administrative role was
the one-to-one caring ministries to persons who are sick,
not appealing. After much prayer and discussion with wise
suffering, lonely and feeling alienated in times of trials.
persons in the field, I applied and was hired. I like to refer to
it as, “getting kicked upstairs.” There has been a trade-off of
My ministries include care (weekly home visits), parish
one-to-one parish ministry for one-to-one minister support.
nursing, bereavement, jail and prison, and divorce, while also
It turned out to be a great decision.
serving persons with disabilities and the deaf community. It
is a very open field of ministers whom I care for and support.
What are the challenges you have faced?
It is very rewarding. Encouraging and supporting all of those
First, the lack of understanding of what pastoral care
committed and passionate ministers in the field gives me
ministry is within the organization, parishes and the
great hope and joy.
community. Second, there is not universal understanding
that ministry encounters in pastoral care ministry are
What services do you provide? Do you know how many
unique, valuable opportunities to either do great harm or
people help in this ministry?
express great love in the name of the church. Well-paid staff,
My services include: consulting to parishes and individual
sufficient initial and ongoing training of staff and volunteers,
ministers, offering initial and ongoing training, providing
and a prominence in parish pastoral planning are not always
resources and presentations, acting as a liaison to other
primary considerations, which can be frustrating. However,
Catholic and public entities, making referrals, and
I am ever-hopeful that the Holy Spirit will inspire increased
advocating for pastoral care ministry. We have over 100
support for these important parish ministries.
parish nurses, over 200 trained care ministry coordinators
serving over 1,400 care ministry volunteers, dozens of
Are more people needed to help in this ministry? If so, in
bereavement efforts, countless persons serving in prison/
what ways can they help?
jail ministry, and staff working in parishes in a variety of
Yes! The work is never done, the possibilities are endless,
pastoral care ministries, including clergy and lay ministers.
and the needs are countless. Most of the work I do utilizes
I am one of the diocesan liaisons to our Association of
a “train the trainer” model in which I train persons who
Pastoral Ministers. And I serve as the academic advisor
will lead that ministry in the parish or institutional setting.
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 INITIAL Commitments
Wisconsin Associates │ May 14
The new group of Wisconsin associates made their
initial commitment at a potluck celebration on
May 14. We are so blessed to have them join us!

Pictured - Group Photo (l-r): Mary Ellen Julien, Kevin

and JoDee De Cleene, Sue and Jamie Whalen, Beth
Clabots, and Sisters Judy Miller and Shawn Madigan.
Individiual Photo: Ginny Laukka.

Every parish has the opportunity to begin and/or expand

a variety of pastoral care ministries. Recently, our diocesan
offices underwent a realignment of ministries, landing me in
Catholic Charities. This has opened up a number of exciting
possibilities to connect resources to areas such as the Teen
Parenting Program, offering gift baskets with care items for
birth moms in need, and our refugee services. I look forward
to trying to make those connections a reality.
How can people learn more about pastoral care ministry?
Visit gbdioc.org and click on "Parish Planning and Pastoral
Services" under "Departments and Offices" at the top of the
page. Then click on "Pastoral Ministry/Care Ministry" on
the left-hand menu for the list of areas I serve.
How does your volunteer ministry reflect our charism of
loving unity?
The CSJ charism is a perfect match for pastoral care
ministry. Love of the dear neighbor without distinction
is pastoral care ministry. Formation as an associate and
participation in the meetings and events motivates and
sustains me in my commitment to act in this way in all areas
of my life—not just in my formal ministry. As part of we,
there is never an excuse for me to judge another, to close
off the possibility of a relationship due to a first impression
or a disagreement in theology or politics or for any reason.
Loving kindness is always the expectation and my CSJ
family helps me to stay focused on that.
Archivists Meeting continued
Members of the CSSJ family also in attendance were:
S. Jane Behlmann, St. Louis archivist; Virginia Dowd,
Brentwood congregation archivist; Sherry M. Enserro,
Springfield congregation archivist; S. Mary Rita Grady,
Boston congregation archivist; S. Patty Johnson,
director of the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St.
Joseph; Mary Kosta, archivist for the Congregation
of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada; Adonna
Thompson, archivist for the Martha Smith, CSJ, Ph.D.
Archives and Research Center, which houses the U.S.
Federation's archives; Kathleen Washy, archivist for the
Baden congregation; and Kristen Whitney Daniels, the
assistant director of the U.S. Federation.
In the coming months, the conference hopes to release
a "white paper" regarding best practices for Catholic
archives. Using the notes from the discussion groups
and presentations, conference committee memb7ers
will utilize the input "to flesh out a national, even
global, strategy for preserving and providing access
to the precious archival heritage of Catholic religious
congregations and communities," according to
conference staff. The white paper is expected to be
available to the public following its release.
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 SHARING OF THE HEART
Other Ways of Being Human
By Sister Nancy Corcoran
This article was originally published in Global Sisters Report.
B efore I became a Sister of St. Joseph, I visited New
York City to meet Sister Anne who was getting her
doctorate at Fordham University. As we toured Greenwich
Village together, I asked Anne if she felt funny walking
around in a traditional habit. “Oh, no," she responded, “I feel
quite comfortable. We’re all queer here.”
Merriam-Webster defines the word queer as "differing in
some odd way from what is usual or normal." And today, the
term queer is being reclaimed as a source of pride to folks
who disdain the rigid binary classifications of being either
female or male. So why do I think of nuns as queer?
I developed an interest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
queer (or questioning), intersex, and asexual [LGBTQIA]
issues after serving as the Catholic chaplain at a woman's
college that graduated a few trans men every year. ("Trans"
men are men who were assigned female at birth and now
are presenting as male.) As a chaplain, my ministry centered
around presence and accompaniment with students. Using
their clothing and hairstyles, the students politicized my
consciousness by exposing me to alternatives to the rigid
gender binary construction of female and male. One day a
student would present as very feminine, and the next day she
might appear either gender ambiguous or very masculine. A
student might appear in very feminine clothes one week at
Mass, and the next week she might have shaved her hair and
appear in army fatigues and boots. Sensing my confusion, a
student offered me Kate Bornstein's Gender Outlaw, which
began my query into our rigid gender binary.
As a child of the '50s and student of the '60s, I had been
unaware that gender was actually on a spectrum, and
that gender is socially constructed in every culture. I had
completely accepted two gender options, female and male.
At the beginning of each academic year, the first-year
students would spend a week with junior and senior leaders
who would introduce the first-year students to a college
culture rich in diversity. Needless to say, the worldview
Cindy Woods
of first-year students expanded. One year, during that
first week, seven older students working with a theater
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professional created a performance where each of the seven
students shared quite dramatically the challenges they faced
during their college experience.
They might speak of dealing with culture shock if they
came from another country, or speak of being a scholarship
student in the midst of others who had no financial
concerns, or perhaps speak of making friends with students
who appeared different from them in some way. The
presentation I remember most vividly was performed by a
student who identified as Catholic. She began by asking us
not to take her picture. She then proceeded to strip down
to her bra and underpants. (Mind you, the president of
the college and I were among the faculty/staff in the front
rows.) She bound her chest and slipped on a T-shirt, pulled
on a pair of men's pants, belted them and proclaimed to
the audience of 600 students that she hoped to become a
transgender male during the year.
When I retired from the college, I asked my religious
community for a sabbatical to explore LGBTQIA issues,
especially as the issues pertained to transgender, gender-
expansive and intersex humans. During my sabbatical, I
learned that rather than “peculiar, bizarre or weird,” the term
queer has come to mean unconventional, unorthodox folks
who demonstrate how maleness and femaleness are social
constructions rather than divinely assigned categories.
Believing that one cannot minister with humans that we
believe to be “other” than ourselves, I began reflecting on
how my sisters and I have also challenged the binary. Let
me share some examples, which have existed in convents.
In an age when a woman’s glory was her long hair, nuns cut
theirs off before they pronounced vows. They often were
given names reserved for men. Joseph, Francis, John, James,
Christopher, Leo and Kenneth are names of my sisters who
are alive today. If sisters did not bind their breasts, they often
wore a bib-like garment to disguise their natural form. In
our novitiate, one of my sisters was shocked while folding
the older sisters' laundry. She found male underwear—
boxers and sleeveless undershirts. Like males, most sisters
did not wear makeup.
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 CULTURAL & RACIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
On Eradicating the —isms
By Sister Clare Bass
D id you know the term “race” as we know and use it
to classify people has no scientific background and
was made up by white men to put everyone who was not
considered "white" to them down. They created a hierarchy
of power based on whiteness that has lasted to present
times. Now more than ever before, we are aware of this
oppressive hierarchy that has divided and hurt people and
are equipped to eradicate it. We are equipped with love and
compassion, our Gospel mission, our CSJ charism, and our
willingness to evolve and grow.
Every "-ism" you can think of focuses on a difference.
Whether it be a difference of ethnicity, religion, sex, whom
one loves, etc., they all have the same outcome of dividing
and oppressing. Those who are deemed different are treated
with inequality and injustice. We can all agree the systemic
oppression in the United States is damaging us and seems to
be out of control. Its roots are deep and broad. How can we
stop this destruction in its tracks?
The first step is to reject the message of division. Our
differences are given by God our creator, and as people of
faith, we are called to celebrate them. When meeting new
people, how do you approach the differences you encounter?
Do you listen eagerly and ask inquiring questions to learn
more? Do you tell them how different you/they are? Do you
let them know they are incorrect?
This is where change begins. How you approach others
makes all the difference in the world. Experiential knowledge
Other Ways of Being Human continued
When I was a child, sisters did the jobs that men did;
they were presidents of colleges, principals of schools,
administrators and financial officers of hospitals.
Some sisters note that when they wore a habit, they were
no longer perceived of as female. They were given instant
authority, instant deference. They were seen equal to priests
by some of the laity or at least of higher privilege than other
women.
Like the parents of transgender and gender non-conforming
humans, many of our parents were not pleased with our
is another tool we must use to eradicate all of the "-ism"
divisions. When you spend time with and listen to others
with an open heart and mind, something changes inside
of you. How can we as a community and each personally
provide experiences for people to be with each other and
celebrate the goodness? How can we change systems so that
goodness and diversity are celebrated, rather than division
and oppression?
Let’s start by making an effort to invite diversity into our
lives by having new and different experiences. We perpetuate
the cycle of division when we stay within our “boxes” of
comfort and think everything is best done our way. On
a communal level we can begin having new events at the
motherhouse and invite new people. Or, if you don’t live in
St. Louis, invite others to local places where you gather. We
can work to change systems by spreading the message of
inclusive love that does not make distinctions so that our
institutional systems will not make distinctions either.
The Cultural and Racial Justice Committee is working
together to help celebrate the diversity of life and change
systems. We hope you will join us in this great work. Look
for news of upcoming events, be a part of a subcommittee, or
submit an idea we could assist with.
For more information or questions, contact me at
cbass@csjsl.org.
choice of entering the convent. Our parents’ dreams of
traditional weddings and grandchildren faded with our
choice. So I find I have a lot more in common with folks
who claim the term queer than I had thought possible.
I have hope that by normalizing our "unconventional"
and "unorthodox" choices, we might also claim our love
and support of humans who likewise challenge the social
construction of our society. Rigid constructions of our social
norms do need to be challenged. Perhaps by looking at the
choices made by nuns, we might expand our acceptance
of other queer folk, and explore together how to be fully
human.
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 CARONDELET CHRONICLES
New window Courtyard bricks
Motherhouse Makeover
Construction Projects
By Jenny Beatrice, Communications Director
It’s been a busy summer on the motherhouse campus
as the motherhouse is undergoing two significant
construction projects in 2018. The first is the work
on the archives building to accommodate the
consolidated archives for the congregation. The
second includes the replacement of 412 windows
at the motherhouse along with re-tuckpointing the
majority of the motherhouse brickwork.
Joe Wingbermuehle, motherhouse administrator, gives
us an overview of the projects as well as an update on
their progress.
Why were the motherhouse projects needed?
Due to deferred maintenance and structural deficiencies
in the brick work, it was decided we needed to tuckpoint
the entire house. Windows needed replacing due to failing
windows that were installed back in 2000. It made sense to
do both projects simultaneously as the scaffolding would
already be up.
What are their benefits to the house?
These improvements increase energy efficiencies and
alleviate the potential for water damage on the interiors.
These projects add 50+ years for the longevity of the
building and the property.
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First mortar replaced Archives cold room
Tell us about the progress on the archives project.
The congregational consolidated archives project is nearing
completion. There has been the addition of a cold-room
chamber to the archival storage area in the former North/
Laundry Room of the CSJ Ministry building. Shelving
has been installed and the moves from other provinces are
tentatively scheduled for late summer.
What companies are we working with on these projects?
Lawlor Construction is working on the archives while BSI
Construction is the general contractor for the masonry and
windows.
How has the construction impacted the daily life of the
house residents and employees?
The courtyard has been shut down. Thankfully, noise and
dust have been minimal. Room disruptions for window
installation have been minimal as well. The projects
have been met with understanding by the motherhouse
community. It’s really struck a chord with me how well the
construction workers are working alongside one another, the
sisters and staff.
 VOCATIONS

Reviving Hours
By Sister Sarah Heger
Finding Freedom
T wenty-four hours in a day,
seven days in a week gives
us 168 hours. Subtract 56 for
by Sister Clare Bass

Deep in the wilderness I sit.

sleeping (yes, we’re allotting the I hear you in the wind,
optimal eight hours a day) leaves in the animals calling out to one
112. Minus 40 hours for full-time another.
ministry and we’re down to 72. I feel you everywhere.
Who are we kidding? Most of us I am free.
Totally free in your presence.
are probably working more than
I know I can do what I want.
40, but since we’re probably not But what is it that I want?
sleeping eight hours a night, we’ll
let it more or less balance out. In this freedom I choose love.
Meals, showers, a little time with community, prayer and we’re down to 40 hours I choose to go where love is.
left in the week to play with. Forty hours?! That would be great. I did some math I choose to share love freely,
wrong somewhere because that is definitely not my world. As it has so freely been shared
with me.
I choose to love always.
Well, maybe it is. That’s without factoring in the community meetings,
committees, boards, and other opportunities offered my way, which take up Freedom gives me a choice.
a chunk of that time. With so many great ways to commit one’s passion and When I choose I commit.
energy, how does one decide the best, most important, most life-giving “extras” to I choose everyday.
take on? Not that I’m an expert at this by any means—ask anyone who knows I choose each moment.
Is it all done with love? I think so.
me—but here are some thoughts and ideas that guide how I commit my time.
Perhaps the more commitment,
First, I’m at my best when I am balancing my work and responsibilities with The deeper I go, the deeper we go.
sleep, eating well, community, prayer, exercise, and at least a little bit of play. Deep in the wilderness I sit.
Setting aside weekly sabbath time, yearly retreat and vacation are necessary.
Saying yes to something extra can’t take the place of any of those needs or I’m no
good for anybody. Sister Sarah Heger's and Clare
Bass's pieces were originally
featured in the July 2018 Giving
Second, I ask if the opportunity is something that is going to bring me life Voice e-newsletter.
and energy, not just drain it. The four newest of us in my community said yes
to doing vocation ministry together as a team. Our meetings are fun and it’s
exciting to invite others into this life we love. I am on the Giving Voice core team.
Giving Voice is one of the only places where I get time with my true peers; it
feeds me like nothing else does. Some opportunities leave me with more energy
than I expend and are an easy "yes."

And, lastly, it’s okay and even good to say no. Some asks just don’t fit my skill set
or passion. Some will require too much in an already busy schedule. Sometimes
saying no is a better option for everyone.

I know none of this is new. But, hopefully, it’s a good reminder in the middle of
summer to make sure you are using those 168 hours in a way that brings the life
and joy and goodness God hopes for you.

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 CSJ NEWS
Midwest Coalition for Responsible Investment (MCRI)/
Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR)
Summer Report 2018
By Sister Barbara Jennings, MCRI Coordinator
Urgent Call from Pope Francis
Recently, there was an urgent call from Pope Francis on the
four perverse attitudes regarding the future of our planet:
denial, indifference, resignation, and trust in inadequate
solutions. We at MCRI continue to recognize, speak up with
others and be positive for adequate solutions.
Resource Center for Religious Institute (RCRI) Meeting
More than 500 members of the RCRI gathered for their
annual meeting in November 2017. JAGLYNN Capital
Management sponsored a special evening workshop on
human trafficking. Sister Barbara Jennings presented labor
trafficking in food and electronics sectors. Kimberly Ritter
of Nix Associates presented on sex trafficking. MCRI also
staffed a table, which was well attended. Our presence
was so successful that we were invited back to do a panel
presentation in November in Orlando. East Coast members
of ICCR will attend.
Corporate Actions
The Ameren Shareholder Resolution received 53 percent
of the vote. Ameren is now obliged to produce a report by
Oct. 3 explaining how they will improve water quality in the
groundwater around their plants and how they will close ash
ponds in lined, dry landfills away from our precious rivers.
The ICCR Water Working Group is also looking more
closely at the energy sector and water.
Boeing has reported on the first year of their supply chain
audit with a company called Made in a Free World. This
report covers only tier one of their supply chain and the
great majority of these are in the United States. This fall,
we expect a deeper look at tier two in countries like China,
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Phillipines where laws are more
arbitrary. The main indicators we will look for are robust
laws, wages, hours, grievance mechanisms, safety and health
conditions, etc. The ICCR campaign is called Know the
Chain: Investor Alliance for Human Rights, available at
iccr.org. The electronics sector and the food/ag/fish sector
especially present companies with many “hiding places”
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for wrongdoing, for taking advantage of workers by not
providing fair housing, by taking their passports or papers,
and requiring long hours, etc.
Monsanto has been sold to Bayer, a German company that
produces pharmaceuticals, ag chemicals and bioengineered
seeds. Shareholders met with Monsanto on May 23
regarding quality of water in our rivers. We are opposed to
the over-use of fertilizers. Monsanto has two people talking
personally to farmers about this and urging the use of more
precise placement of water, fertilizer and pesticides through
GPS data and iPads on combines. We will give this company
time to restructure before approaching them as Bayer. The
counsel who has been our contact the last few years assured
us that we will be one of the favored shareholder groups to
continue the dialogues. The ICCR Food and Water Working
Group is focusing on the ag sector, antibiotics in meat,
animal waste, deforestation, food waste, nutrition, pesticide
use and worker rights. The support to the Coalition of
Immokalee Workers continues. One success this year was
keeping a large hog farm out of central Missouri.
At least one CSJ congregation in our coalition filed with
others on gun safety at American Outdoor Brands, a
gun manufacturer. The resolution asks for a report by
February 8, 2019, on the company’s activities related to gun
safety measures and the mitigation of harm (safety locks,
alleviation of bump stocks). One supporting argument:
The American Journal of Health study found that almost six
percent of Americans report they would be willing to buy
a smart gun (a gun that senses its user) when considering a
purchase. The annual meeting is in September.
What Can You Do?
Stay in touch with ICCR issues at iccr.org. Write quick
and direct letters to corporations in defense of these issues.
Thank a company like Kellogg and Hilton who are targeting
food waste, making goals to reduce it. Eat one meatless
meal a week, save water, talk to your Investment Committee
about their work. Talk to your rep at MCRI.
 CSJ NEWS

New Statue of Sister Judy Miller

St. Joseph the Named as
Worker Placed in Notre Dame
Assinins Cemetery Academy
in L'Anse, Michigan Hall of Fame
In the summer of 2016, Inductee
Sisters Monica Kleffner On Aug. 18,
and Jean Paul Selissen Sister Judy Miller
visited L’Anse, Michigan, will be honored by
and the cemetery attached Notre Dame Academy in
to the Indian parish, Most Green Bay, Wisconsin,
Holy Name of Jesus. They as one of its first class of inductees
found the cemetery in in the Triton Academic & Athletic Hall
disarray. The statue of of Fame. During the inaugural dinner and
St. Joseph was a different program, S. Judy will be recognized for her
one than what the work as a religion teacher at St. Joseph's
community had put there. Academy from 1968 to 1976,
St. Joseph’s arm was demonstrating exceptional leadership,
broken and the character, loyalty, passion for, and support
information from of, the success of NDA and its students.
Rev. Terhorst, an early Sister Jean Paul S. Judy is one of 17 being inducted. She
pastor, was attached to Selissen stands will be included in the Legends Division—
the base. next to the new
St. Joseph the
Faculty/Staff/Friend.
Worker statue that
Upon their return to stands centered at
St. Louis, the Province the feet of five CSJs
Leadership Team was buried in Assinins
informed of the situation. Cemetery in
After exploring our L'Anse, Michigan.
options, the decision
was made to work with the Fassbender Swanson Funeral Home in
Marquette to obtain a 4-foot granite statue of St. Joseph the Worker as
a young man. This statue was placed in the cemetery on June 20 and is
centered at the feet of the five Sisters of St. Joseph buried there.

On June 21, Sisters Jean Paul Selissen
and Pat Murphy brought a brass plaque
for the base of the statue that contained
a fleur de lis and the inscription “Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet.” It will be
attached either by Deacon John Cadeau
or the funeral home personnel.
Sister Pat Murphy holds the plaque
that is attached to the new statue.
St. Louis Pride Parade 2018
Sisters Mary Louise Basler, Suzanne
Giblin, Janet Kuciejczyk and Pat Dunphy
proudly carry the CSJ banner and wave to
the crowd as they, along with other CSJ
sisters, associates and friends marched
in the St. Louis Pride Parade on June 24.
They were greeted with cheers of thanks
from the crowd for their presence and
message of unifying love.

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 ARCHIVES

Meeting Our Ancestors

Profile of an early sister who died in the month of July
By Sister Jane Behlmann, Archivist

S ister Mary Eulogia Seiler died at St. Joseph Hospital,

Kansas City, Missouri, on July 13, 1956, in the 81st year
of her age and the 55th of her religious life.
In her two years at
St. Joseph Hospital,
she endured
cheerfully and with
Sister Eulogia had the honor of being the first one from patient resignation
St. Patrick's parish, Denver, to become a member of our a cancer of the
congregation. In her half century of service, Sister held many arm, the intensity
positions of trust in the congregation, ranging from teacher of which was a
in the high school, superior, high school supervisor, to challenge to the best
provincial assistant. And, to each post, she made a valuable medical skill. To the
contribution by the example of her dedicated life. doctors, who left
nothing undone to
Her teaching assignments covered a large area of the alleviate her pain,
St. Louis province: St. Anthony's, St. Louis; Hancock and Sister showed her
Ishpeming, Michigan; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, prayerful gratitude.
Indiana; Chillicothe and Kansas City, Missouri; and Denver,
Colorado. A teacher of outstanding ability, Sister was During the summer, Undated photo of a student
greatly beloved and esteemed by students, faculty members a sister had visited with Sister Mary Eulogia Seiler
and graduates, to whom she left the memory of a deep Sister Eulogia
spirituality combined with a practical sense of administrative daily to pray with her, and on the day of her death, which
talent. During her years of active teaching, Sister Eulogia apparently was not imminent, she had faithfully fulfilled
often carried the added duty of superior. In the discharge of her spiritual exercises of prayer and private devotion. After
this office, she was not only kind and thoughtful, but showed making her as comfortable as possible for a good night's rest,
a maternal solicitude for each sister. the nurse had just left the room when she heard a painless
sigh. She opened the door to find that Sister Eulogia,
On the resignation of the provincial assistant of the Augusta with rosary in hand, had slipped quietly and unafraid into
province, Sister was appointed to complete the term in 1933. eternity to receive the reward exceeding great. May her dear
Returning to St. Louis a year later, Sister served in the same soul rest in peace. [From the Necrology Book]
capacity to Mother Angela Hennessy and, at the same time,
was named supervisor of the high schools throughout the Sister Mary Eulogia [Catherine Elizabeth] was born on
St. Louis province. December 31, 1875, in St. Wendel, Indiana, to Mary Theresa
Poinsett of Buffalo, New York, and John Seiler of St. Wendel.
Sister Eulogia was a true Sister of St. Joseph. Prayer, She entered the community at Carondelet on October 4, 1901,
the keynote of her life, revealed itself in the gentleness, received the habit on March 19, 1902, and made profession of
refinement, and that nobility of soul, which characterized vows on August 15, 1904. Sister was a mathematics and science
her every act and overflowed into all her apostolic zeal. teacher.
The shadow of the cross marked the last years of her life.

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 The Hand of God Shall Hold You
Sister Edward Cecilia Schniedermeier, CSJ
E dward and Esther (Nennenkamp) Schniedermeier, of
St. Louis, Missouri, welcomed their first child, Audrey,
on April 14, 1927. Eventually, daughters Marlene and
Patricia completed the family. Audrey attended
St. Cecilia’s School, staffed by Sisters of St. Joseph.
Secondary education was received at St. Joseph’s Academy,
located on the Fontbonne College campus.
Audrey entered Carondelet on September 15, 1945. Sister
Edward recalled:
Well, we were a very lively group. They did not expect the
35 or 36 of us to enter ... The group before us was only
12. [There were not enough capes or collars], so for about
two weeks we went back and forth to Carondelet Park and
played around.
On March 19, 1946, she received the habit and name Sister
Edward Cecilia—Edward after her father and Cecilia
after her parish. Her teaching ministry began in Missouri
elementary schools: Valle, Ste. Genevieve (1948);
St. Anthony of Padua, St. Louis (1951); Sts. John and
James, Ferguson (1955).
I was with her from 1950 to 1955 … in the Boys' School
[St. Anthony]. We called her "Eddie." Eddie was lots of fun!
We loved teaching all boys, and challenging them. Eddie
was always interested in others; we had a large community
... teachers for two elementary schools and a high school for
girls, [and] … elderly sisters living with us.
—Sister Roberta Houlihan
After receiving her degree in Latin (1958), Sister Edward
Cecilia was assigned to Little Flower High, Chicago, Illinois.
The rest of her full-time teaching ministry continued to
be in secondary education: St. Teresa's Academy, Kansas
City (1971); Roncalli (1975) and Cathedral (1988), both
in Indianapolis, Indiana. While she was teaching at Little
Flower, she received the American Classical Association
grant to study at the American Academy in Rome for a
summer. This gave her the opportunity to actually see the
April 14, 1927 - May 12, 2018
Humble, caring, hard-working
places she was teaching about. One highlight of the trip was
going to Castel Gondolfo and seeing Pope Paul VI.
Also at Little Flower in Chicago, Sister Mary Ann
Hilgeman remembers Sister Edward “as a sister with a
good sense of humor. I know she was a good teacher. The
students’ nickname for her was ‘Sarge.'"
Sister Pam Harding recalls:
I was so pleased to get to know Sister Edward Cecilia.
I lived with her in 1969 at Little Flower High Convent
for my, what was then called, “associate” year. She was so
supportive as I began learning about life in community
and what that meant ... We were both foreign language
teachers, she Latin and me French. We enjoyed sharing the
stories of being in a foreign language classroom ... Following
the … novitiate I was missioned at St. Teresa’s Academy
in Kansas City. Sister Edward was sent there the same
year. In both places we shared the duties in the kitchen,
planning menus and overseeing the cook ... We would
spend Saturday mornings trying to find a good bakery ...
compared to the one in her home neighborhood, the
St. Louis Bakery, nothing could match it. So, every time we
drove to St. Louis we had to come back with many baked
goods for the sisters and would freeze a number of them for
special occasions.
By 1992, Latin had faded from the high school curriculum.
Sister Edward became a substitute teacher for the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis. For 10 years she went wherever
there was a need either in grade or secondary classrooms
until she retired to Nazareth Living Center in 2002.
I only knew 'Eddie' from Nazareth Living Center. What I
admired most about her was each semester while she lived
in Gleason Hall, she sent a check for tuition aid to Roncalli
High in Indianapolis and to St Joseph’s Academy, St Louis.
This was very important to her. It was a delight to watch
her mellow. —Sister Pat Dunphy
Sister Helen Oates
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 The Hand of God Shall Hold You
Sister Loretta Costa, CSJ
September 28, 1923 - June 10, 2018
Loving, thoughtful ... a faithful friend.
“I have known Loretta since I was a child. She was the
epitome of love. She always made me feel like I was
perfect! Loretta was beautiful ... deep down to her soul.”
—Sister Anna Kerns
Lawrence and Loretta (Callahan) Costa of Athens, Georgia,
welcomed their first child, Mary Elizabeth, on September
28, 1923. She remembers her time growing up with younger
siblings, Theresa, Fran and Jerry as being happy. Her
education began at a private school, but she was enrolled in
public school for a year when her family lost their business.
Seventh grade through her sophomore year of school, she
attended a boarding school run by the Sisters of Mercy. Not
quite 16, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph on September
18, 1939, receiving the habit and the name Sister Loretta
Joseph on March 19, 1940. She graduated from the College
of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota (1961), with a
bachelor’s degree in sociology. A master’s degree in sociology
was earned at St. Louis University (1970.)
Sister Loretta began teaching in Georgia elementary
schools: Sacred Heart, Savannah (1942); St. Francis Xavier,
Brunswick (1949-50, 1956-57, 1960-66); St. John the
Evangelist, Valdosta (1950); Sacred Heart, Milledgeville
(1954); St. Anthony, Atlanta (1957); and St. Mary on the
Hill, Augusta (1966). Next was Holy Cross in Champaign,
Illinois, as principal and teacher (1967), then principal at
St. Luke the Evangelist in St. Louis (1975).
Sister Loretta served in leadership of the Sisters of
St. Joseph as regional superior and provincial councilor
(1977-1984). Following this, Sister Loretta returned to
Georgia to be the purchasing agent/dietitian at the Village
of St. Joseph in Atlanta. Sister Loretta spent sabbatical time
at Mount St. Joseph College in St. Joseph, Ohio (1987). She
was then a geriatric care administrator, first at St. Thomas
Personal Care Home in East Point, Georgia (1988),
followed by St. Teresa Manor in Riverdale (1989).
Sister Loretta was development coordinator for the Atlanta
Archdiocesan School Office (1990), and afterward, regional
development director for Southern Regional Development
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(S. Loretta Joseph)
—Sister Rita Moriarty
in Decatur (1993). In 1998, Sister Loretta volunteered as a
reader for the blind at Georgia Radio Reading Service, Inc.
in Atlanta until she retired in 2006. In 2013, she moved to
St. Louis to carry out her ministry of prayer and witness,
residing at Nazareth Living Center until she moved to
Laclede Groves Senior Living (2017).
Flannery O’Connor, a great American storyteller, took piano
lessons from Sister Loretta who, over the years of their
friendship, also edited several of Flannery's books.
Associate Allen J. Grieve remembers Sister Loretta as “so
loving, and so devoted to inspiring others, lifting their spirits,
and strengthening their faith.” During his recovery from an
accident, Sister Loretta sent him over 120 cards! “And she
got her money's worth ... there was no blank space on any
card ... but lots of encouragement, prayers, suggestions, and a
tremendous amount of love ..."
When Sister Charleen Bloom arrived at the University of
Illinois "knowing no one,” S. Loretta, superior/principal at
Holy Cross, “reached out to the Albany CSJ on campus”
changing her life as a “student, religious, and person ..." Sister
Loretta’s “warmth, hospitality, thoughtfulness, generosity and
humor enriched and enlivened” her study time—and the 51
years since.
Fourth grader Sister Laura Anna Grady met Sister Loretta
in Savannah, Georgia. She recalls that the whole parish
“loved her beautiful smile and cheerful greeting.”
At Nazareth, Sister Loretta joined the Medaille I
Community ... She embraced association ... with all of her
warm, loving and charming Southern heart. Once I called
her and said, 'I'm driving down to Carondelet ... I need
someone to ride shotgun. Are you available?' 'You bet I'm
available,' she said with delight. And ever since then, she
was my "shotgun" ... Memories of those little trips ... will
always bring joy to my heart and a smile to my face ...
—Associate Cathy Hart
Helen Oates, CSJ

St. Teresa's Academy's
2018 CSJ Leadership Camp
By Kelly Drummond, STA Administrative Assistant
S t. Teresa’s Academy in Kansas
City had another successful
CSJ Leadership Camp. Every year
teachers nominate sophomores for
participation in the camp based on
their leadership abilities. Twenty-
one campers then come together
for their first days of summer break
to explore these qualities. This is
the fourth year we have taken the
leaders to St. Louis to visit the
Carondelet Motherhouse.
The first day is spent working a
variety of activities designed to
discuss and discover the qualities
of leadership they already have or
want to develop. The campers tour
the motherhouse led by Sister Kate
Filla. One of the highlights of the
trip is a presentation by S. Linda
Markway who discusses the history,
mission and vision of the Sisters of
St. Joseph and their impact on
St. Teresa’s Academy.
SPONSORED INSTITUTIONS
The second day the campers spend
the morning problem-solving,
working in groups and discovering
2
their own leadership styles. On
this day, they visit Nazareth Living
Center to play bingo with the
residents. The girls call the bingo
game, help the residents with their
bingo cards and help them pick out
their prizes. This is by far the best
part of the camp every year. When
we return to the motherhouse that 3
evening, the leaders plan a prayer
service, which is held after dinner. 1. St. Teresa's campers with
This year we were blessed to have several Sisters of St. Joseph at
many of the sisters present at our the Carondelet Motherhouse in
prayer service. Holy Family Chapel.
2. An STA student plays Bingo
The third day is usually a pretty with Sisters Ann Albrecht and
quiet ride back to Kansas City after Mary Ann Hilgeman.
two days of hard work. St. Teresa’s 3. Several STA campers gather
is so proud to have another class of for a photo with Sisters Pat
Dunphy (front) and Clara
CSJ campers prepared to follow in
Vincent Slatinsky (back).
the tradition of great leaderships of
the Sisters of St. Joseph.
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 CSJ Book CLUB
THE NEWCOMERS
Finding Refuge, Friendship and Hope in an
American Classroom
by Helen Thorpe
Reviewed by Sister Marion Weinzapfel
Helen Thorpe is an accomplished journalist and
writer. I was aware of her as a former First Lady
of Colorado and had read her two previous
books. If I had not attended St. Francis de Sales
High School, I would have gone to South High
School, the locus of The Newcomers.
Thorpe tells the story of 22 refugee children,
speaking 14 different languages, learning
English and learning to navigate the U.S.
culture. She doesn’t just tell a story, but she
unfolds and interprets the clues she’s able to
BEING MORTAL
by Dr. Atul Gawande
Reviewed by Sister Ellen Roach
In his book Being Mortal, Atul Gawande presents
an account of facing death that gives us a realistic
picture of life in nursing homes.
His first four chapters illustrate case studies of
different individuals and how they deal with
imminent death. In chapter five, “A Better Life,”
Gawande tells us creative ways of dealing with
some of the limits dying people face.
One creative approach he recommends is
prescribing pets in nursing homes as diversion
for the dying patient. He not only suggests
having a dog or cat for each floor but also recalls
the time he suggested to his staff that they get
100 parakeets to provide each resident with a
personal pet for his or her room. Needless to say,
the number was met with astonishment.
Gawande describes that often a patient will take
an interest in the bird and learn to care for it in
terms of food and proper cleanliness.
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glimpse and experience. Not satisfied with just
looking on, she enters the lives of her students
via home visits, attendance at sporting events,
and finally, a journey to the home country of
two young men from the Democratic Republic
of Congo. Here she comes to grips with her
own privilege.
It’s a stunning read. I nodded in recognition
of some aspects of the Eastern African setting
of her visit and admired her engagement with
her students throughout. It left me pondering
my own weak attempt to learn the Acholi/Luo
language of northern Uganda and it gave me
insight into language acquisition. Thorpe has
vastly increased my appreciation of refugees by
her simple telling.
In most cases, the patient does respond and the
parakeet has a positive effect. None of this makes
the dying process easier, but it often gives the
patient something to think of other than her or
his medical condition.
These ideas open varying possibilities of how to
live to one’s death. They may even bring some joy
to a dying person.
This book was a challenging read, but I found it
easy to understand and helpful, both personally
and in my interaction with other older people at
Nazareth. Being Mortal is a movement toward
living as we face death.
About the Author
Dr. Gawande, a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s
Hospital in Boston and professor at Harvard
Medical School and the Harvard School of Public
Health, won the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing
about Science. He is the author of three bestselling
books,” Complications (a finalist for the National
Book Award), Better and the Checklist Manifesto.
 Events &Happenings

Golden Jubilee
REGISTER ONLINE AT CSJSL.ORG
Time: Doors open at 6:15 p.m., Trivia Begins at 7 p.m.
Events: 50/50 Raffle, Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down and more!
of
Sister Patricia Bober, CSJ
Tickets: $20 per person, $160 for Table of 8
Setups and light snacks included. Bring your own beverage.
Parking: Ample parking on lower and side lots.
Questions? Contact Kay Komotos at kkomotos@csjsl.org or 314-678-0317.
Sister Margaret Guzzardo, CSJ
Proceeds will benefit the CSJ Associate scholarships, candidate formation and associate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
programs. JUBILEE PRAYER AT 11:00 A.M.
HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL
Hors d’oeurves and dessert
will follow the jubilee prayer.
RSVP by Sept. 13 to
motherhousersvp@csjsl.org
or 314-481-8800

CSJ/A PICNIC-POTLUCK "FAITH IN ACTION: MULTIPLE

Saturday, Sept. 15 │ 5-7:30 p.m.
Carondelet Motherhouse
Both fried (Hodak’s) and baked
chicken are provided! Bring a dish to
share. Food served in dining room and
you can eat inside or outdoors. Please
bring cans of corn to donate for Food
Baskets at St. Augustine Church.
RSVP by Sept. 10 to Kay Komotos at
314-678-0317 or kkomotos@csjsl.org.
For more details, visit csjsl.org.
WAYS OF BEING HUMAN" SAVE THE DATES
with Sister Nancy Corcoran
Monday, Oct. 15:
Saturday, Oct. 13 │ 9-11 a.m. FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATIONS
Avila University, Whitfield Center STL: Liturgy of the Eucharist
followed by dinner
Treat yourself to an enriching Saturday 4:30 p.m. │ Holy Family Chapel
morning program that promises to
feed your mind, body and spirit. KC: Wine & Chocolate
6-8 p.m. │ Avila University, Whitfield Ctr.
More details and registration coming
Thursday, Oct. 18
soon. Questions? Contact Barbara
Roberts at 816-501-2944 or STL: Wine & Chocolate
6 p.m. │ Carondelet Motherhouse
csjkc@csjsl.org.

FOR MORE NEWS AND EVENTS,VISIT CSJSL.ORG.

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 Leadership CALENDAR
AUGUST
1 Dept. Head Mtg. (MML, ML, RS, LS)
7-10 LCWR Assembly (MML, ML, RS, LS)
20-21 Council/Corp Mtgs. (All)
21 Board Mission/Q1 Mtg., NLC (ML)
22 NLC Board of Trustees Mtg. (ML)
23 Investment Managers Mtg. (MML, ML, RS, LS)
25-27 Intra-Congregational Mtgs., Carondelet (MML, RS)
SEPTEMBER
4-6 Congregational Finance Mtg. (MML)
8 LCWR Region X Mtg. (MML, LS)
12 STA Board Mtg. (ML)
13-14 Council/Corp Mtgs. (All)
15 Associate Potluck Dinner (LS)
17 CSJ Golf Tournament (MML, ML, LS)
19-24 CLG Mtg., St. Paul (MML, ML, RS, LS)
25-27 Benedictine Health Conference (ML, LS)
27-28 Avila Board Mtg. (MML)
OCTOBER
6 Sectional Mtg. (MML, ML, RS, LS)
8-9 CPC Mtg. (MML, RS)
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9-11 Intra-Congregational Gathering, St. Paul (LS)
11 LCWR Breakfast (LS)
12 PCRI (MML)
13 50th Jubilee Celebration (MML, ML, RS, LS)
15 Founders’ Day / Missouri Bishops Mtg.
(MML, ML, RS, LS)
18 Wine & Chocolate Event (MML, ML, RS, LS)
22-23 Council/Corporation Board Mtgs. (All)
23 Board Mission/Quality Improvement Mtg, NLC
(ML)
24 Board of Trustees Mtg, NLC (ML)
30-11/1 LCWR Region X Meeting (RS, LS)
30-11/2 RCRI (MML, ML)
NOVEMBER
3 “Lace is Not Finished” (LS)
4-7 Federation Leadership Assembly (ML, RS, LS)
7 Associate Leadership Board Mtg. (LS)
8 LCWR Breakfast (LS)
9 Fontbonne Scholarship Breakfast (MML, RS)
14 Investment Managers Mtgs. (All)
15-16 Council/Corporation Board Mtgs. (All)