Connections Magazine Fall 2013

Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet • Fall/Winter 2013 Together…we are more

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Dear Friends,

Theologian Anthony Gittins, CSSp once said, “One of the signs of Spirit-led people is that their lives are full, worthwhile and never boring; they have an intuition for the Holy Spirit in the pulse of daily experience, not just in the mountaintop epiphanies, but in the suffering of the Valley of Tears. That requires honest commitment to ordinary events and ordinary people.”

This issue of Connections is filled with such people: sisters, associates, donors and partners in the ministry of justice and compassion. The mosaic of their lives and works express clearly their intuition for the Holy Spirit in the pulse of daily experience.

The diversity of good works you will read about in this issue has a common thread holding them all together. From St. Teresa’s CSJ Camp to the Giving Voice Symposium; from the Village at Nazareth to Migrant and Immigrant Community Action; from Fair Trade at Carondelet and more, the people you read about are passionate about their activity and, at the same time, all care for something larger. In common, they care for the dear neighbor. When there is need for justice or a response to poverty and despair, they acted.

As Rabbi Jonathan Sacks says, “They knew that tears are a universal language and help a universal command. They saw faith not as a secluded castle but as a window onto a wider world. They saw God’s image in the face of a stranger, and heard God’s call in the cry of a starving child.”

We thank all who are part of these efforts in any way, through prayer, donation or engagement. We hope the articles you read here enliven the Spirit within you.

Many blessings,

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12 Q&A: The Principles of Restorative Justice Sister Rose McLarney, CSJ discusses the principle of restorative justice, how it can reform our criminal justice system and help us better manage conflict in our lives.

14 The Road to Citizenship The Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project, co-founded by CSJ Associate Jessica Mayo and Nicole Cortés, assists families facing legal obstacles to immigration.

2 Around the Province

8 Beyond the Province

10 Faith Matters

18 Peace and Justice

20 Advancing the Mission

23 Tributes and Memorials

26 Events and Happenings

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The Road to Citizenship Page 14

Back cover: Members of the congregation cheer at the start of the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregational Chapter that was held in Los Angeles in July. Read more on page 8.

On the cover: Nicole Cortés, co-founder of the Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project, with her client Gonzalo Esquivel.

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St. LouiS: In June the Midwest Coalition for Responsible Investment (MCRI) hosted the annual general meeting of its national coalition at CSJ-sponsored Fontbonne University, with the leadership of MCRI Coordinator Sister Barbara Jennings, CSJ and the support of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

For 42 years, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) has promoted corporate practices to build a more just and sustainable world by integrating social values to investor actions. With more than 300 members, ICCR collaborates shareholder advocacy and corporate engagement across a wide range of sectors such as global health, social sustainability, human trafficking and supply chain monitoring.

During the sessions, investors laid out strategies to address these issues and review progress in the past year. Some of ICCR members’ recent successes include engaging in a long-term dialogue with Hershey’s that led to their pledge to use only cocoa beans certified “sustainably

sourced” by 2020; advocating for the residents of Mossville, La. to protect them from Sasol’s industrial pollution; and leading ViiV Healthcare to enter into a voluntary license agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool to increase access to HIV medicines for children.

Within each corporate dialogue and shareholder resolution are many days, months and years of member efforts in relationship building and advocacy work,

making the mutual support of the ICCR members one of the group’s greatest benefits.

Executive Director Sister Patty Johnson, CSJ of the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph values this support. “By joining with other socially responsible investors, such as those at ICCR, we are able to leverage our investments and join our voice with others to call upon corporations to act in just and sustainable ways.”

Responsible Investors Meet at Fontbonne UniversityCaLLing upon CorporationS to aCt in JuSt and SuStainabLe WayS

“By joining with other socially responsible

investors, such as those at ICCR, we are able to

leverage our investments and join our voice with

others to call upon corporations to act in

just and sustainable ways.”Sister Patty Johnson, CSJ

Executive DirectorU.S. Federation of the Sisters

of St. Joseph

Members of ICCR give a panel presentation on their actions and progress on global health issues.

Sister Barbara Jennings gives a report on MCRI’s progress on water issues.

St. Ambrose University Honors Sister Barbara Moore davenport, ioWa: Sister Barbara Moore marked the conclusion of St. Ambrose University’s focus on “Race Matters” with her address to the Class of 2013. Sister Barbara was among a group of Catholic nuns who went to Selma in 1965 to march for equal voting rights in the Jim Crow-era south. Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, president of St. Ambrose, says, “She is a quiet, self-effacing, brilliant woman and has been active the past 50 years in efforts to advance civil rights for our country.” Sister Barbara was also presented with an honorary doctorate of letters.

Sisters Honored by Fontbonne University St. LouiS: Sister Rita Marie Schmitz was recognized with the 2013 Fontbonne-Carondelet Heritage Award. The honor recognizes a sister who exemplifies the heritage of the CSJs and the values of Fontbonne. A professor of education and Fontbonne alumna (1966), Sister Rita has been influencing students entering the teaching profession since she began. In addition, the Sister Rita Marie Schmitz, CSJ Endowed Scholarship Fund is being established in recognition of this honor.

Sister Jane Hassett was selected as one of the 2013 recipients of Fontbonne University’s Founders Award that honors alumni and others for their exemplary leader-ship and service to society through the mission and values of the CSJs. Dedicating nearly 50 years of ministry to Fontbonne University, Sister Jane has served as professor, chairperson, researcher, writer and archivist, as well as president (1972-1985). Sister Jane, along with four other awardees, is being honored during the annual Founders Dinner in October.

Cardinal Rigali Award Given to Sister Kathleen O’MalleySister Kathleen O’Malley was honored on September 25 by the St. Louis Archdiocese as a recipient of the Cardinal Rigali

Service Award for her compassionate and loving service as the secretary/receptionist at Our Lady of Life Apartments, an independent living apartment complex for seniors that is part of the Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Agency in the St. Louis area.

The Cardinal Rigali Awards are presented for outstanding service to longtime employees and volunteers of the St. Louis Archdiocese and its parishes, schools and agencies.

Sister Joan Whittemore Co-Authors Reference Guide

Sister Joan Whittemore with Jane Baldauf Berdes, Ph. D. has published A Guide to Ospedali Research (Pendragon Press, 2012), a two-volume research guide related to Venice’s four Ospedali Grandi for girls that served variously as orphanages, charities, schools and conservatories and, throughout their years of operation (1525-1855), yielded vast amounts of music.

Joan Catoni Conlon of the Choral Journal says, “Anyone who ever has been tempted to research any topic less than thoroughly will be humbled and chastised by the Herculean research efforts of the combined team of Jane Berdes and Joan Whittemore.”

Sister Amy Hereford Publishes Book on Future of Religious LifeSister Amy Hereford has published Religious Life at the Crossroads: A School for Mystics and Prophets (Orbis Books, 2013)

that explores the current situation of women religious, re-imagines the meaning of vows, community and mission, and examines how religious life will fit into an emerging church.

Sister Marlene Weisenbeck, FSPA, past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious says, “Her view of the future is offered through defining characteristics that will be hallmarks of religious life in the 21st century.”


Awards & Recognitions

As the executive director of the Carondelet Community Betterment Federation, Sister Mary Ann Nestel (center) accepts a proclamation from the City of St. Louis at the 25th anniversary celebration of CCBF’s free summer concert series, held June 2 in Carondelet Park. She is joined by Mary Ellen Ponder, a representative of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay’s Office, and Tom Villa, Ward 11 Alderman and long-time friend of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sister Mary Ann says, “We have been giving the gift of music to the Carondelet neighborhood and greater St. Louis for 25 years and, with the community’s support, we hope to do it for 25 more.”


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Sister Pat Dunphy Retires from St. Joseph’s Academy St. LouiS: Sister Pat Dunphy retired as principal of St. Joseph’s Academy after nine years of service, two as assistant principal and seven as principal.

A Sister of St. Joseph for more than 50 years, Sister Pat is a career educator and school administrator, having worked in schools across Missouri, Texas, Colorado and Michigan. She plans to use her expertise to create an association of the 30 Sisters of St. Joseph-sponsored high schools to encourage further collaboration and partnership.

“I want to create a ‘virtual academy’ that will enhance the spirit and spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet within our member schools,” she says.

Parish Celebrates Sister Regina Bartman’s 35 Years of ServiceSt. LouiS: On May 4, family, friends and the St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church community surprised Sister Regina Bartman with a retirement celebration after more than 35 years of service as pastoral associate and teacher at the parish.

“I never thought I would be here as long as I was,” says Sister Regina. “But, I thought this was where the Lord wanted me, so I stayed.”

The day was full of surprises including a special Mass, a horse-drawn carriage ride and a reception. Sister Regina was then given the surprise of a lifetime—a white papier mâché airplane with the Swiss flag on it, representing a trip to visit her family in Switzerland.

The party was memorable, but for Sister Regina, the relationships she has built with the rest of the St. Matthew’s community are unforgettable.

“They have been so good and accepting. The greatest gift I have had is the grace of the people here.”

Fontbonne President To Retire St. LouiS: Dr. Dennis Golden has announced he will retire as the president of Fontbonne University after 19 years of service, effective June 2014. Throughout his time at Fontbonne, Golden has overseen successes such as two capital campaigns and capital improvements; the establishment of community-

TransitionsSiebert Sisters Retire from

St. Joseph Institute

Ann and Roseanne Siebert were first introduced to the

Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet when one of their sisters lost her hearing through meningitis and was accepted at St. Joseph Institute. Years later, when the sisters entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, both were called upon to serve the deaf at St. Joseph Institute in 1964. After 49 years of dedicated service,

these “sister-sisters” were honored by the school at their retirement celebration in June.

Through their teaching and mentoring, Sisters Ann Gerard and Roseanne have shaped the lives of hundreds of children with hearing loss as well as countless deaf educators.

Sister Ann Gerard says, “My fondest memories are seeing the children grow and develop their academic skills and their self-esteem to the point where they can be part of society with confidence.”

“I will miss the children and families we serve in this ministry, the dedicated staff with whom I have been privileged to work, the ability and opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with hearing impairments,” says Sister Roseanne.

Both sisters have plans to use their energies in volunteer ministry in areas where the Sisters of St. Joseph serve the dear neighbor and, in the years to come, the Sieberts’ legacy will continue to inspire and guide all those who serve.

SJI President Dr. Peter Kacharis says, “The students, Board of Directors, faculty and staff of St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf treasure their memories with Sister Ann Gerard and Sister Roseanne and thank them for their years of service at the Sisters of St. Joseph’s first American ministry.”

Sisters Ann Gerard and Roseanne Siebert


KanSaS City: Following in the Sisters of St. Joseph’s tradition of fostering “all of which women are capable,” St. Teresa’s Academy held its annual summer leadership camp. Teachers nominate sophomores who exhibit exceptional leadership abilities, 26 of whom are selected to further explore these qualities through the program.

The campers visited the sisters serving in the Kansas City area and learned about the history, mission and vision of the Sisters of St. Joseph and their impact on St. Teresa’s Academy.

They also participated in on-campus activities designed to help campers discover their leadership skills and

put them into practice through team-building challenges at TimberRidge Adventure Center.

On the last day of this three-day program, the girls rolled up their sleeves and put in a hard day’s work serving the dear neighbor at Jerusalem Farm. Sponsored by Avila University, this farm and retreat center reaches out to Kansas City’s northeast neighborhood through sustainable living initiatives and home repair services.

“I learned the most about leadership this day,” says camper Anna Bauman. “It made me realize that leadership is not just about you, but it is about helping others in your community.”

Building Leaders at CSJ Camp

enriching programs like the annual Dedicated Semester; and a growth in enrollment and academic programs for undergraduates, graduates and working adults.

Golden, who is the first male president of the university, sees his work at Fontbonne with the Sisters of St. Joseph as both a career and a calling—a perspective he has lived out both as president and as a CSJ associate. “I will conclude my time as servant-leader president knowing that, in collaboration with my colleagues, Fontbonne has reached the next level.”

Nazareth Living Center CEO Moving On St. LouiS: Lu Westhoff, administrator/CEO of Nazareth Living Center, is leaving her role at the end of 2013. For the past 14 years, Lu has led Nazareth Living Center, guiding the facility’s financial turnaround, developing a master site plan,

overseeing the expansion of services on the campus with the construction of The Village at Nazareth independent living facility, and implementing a quality improvement program resulting in Five-Star facility status.

“These efforts have set Nazareth Living Center on a firm foundation for the future,” says Vice President of Operations Chris Boldt. “Throughout her tenure, she has been committed to leading Nazareth Living Center through the challenges facing the organization to a sustainable future while maintaining its dedication to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet’s mission.”

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On June 1 in Holy Family Chapel at the motherhouse, 37 people made

their initial and ongoing commitments as associate members of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Associates are women and men, married and single, who are called by God to commit to extending the mission and sharing the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet without becoming vowed members. There are more than 300 associates who bring the CSJ spirit to their jobs, parishes and families as they share their gifts in works of justice and peace for the neighbor and the earth.

Some associates are inspired by the spirit of service set forth by the founders. “Our founding sisters’ mission was simple in word—help our dear neighbor. With this in mind they would go out daily into the neighborhood and see what the needs were,” says Roland Martir. “I commit to follow our founding sisters’ mission to go forth into our neighborhoods, identify what I see as needs and then do my best to put a plan into action to help our dear neighbor.”

Others, like Catherine M. Schod-rowski, seek to model their experience of the sisters today. “The outpouring of love, dedication, care and joy the sisters bring to our world and all the peoples they meet, with such a magnificent humility, is an example that I will try to follow to the best of my ability.”

Brittany Rose is called to association because of the virtues and values she shares with the CSJs. “I promise to serve the dear neighbor as best I can and continue to grow in my spiritual relationship with God to become the person that He wants me to be,” she says.

Kevin Kelly seeks to incorporate these values in his daily encounters and

relationships, pledging to “continue to utilize the mission and the charism, of the love of God and of the dear neighbor, with my family, my co-employees and those with whom I come into contact every day in my ministry.”

Many associates attribute the personal growth they experience to the guidance of the members and mentors in the CSJ community. “I have discovered that my association with the Sisters of St. Joseph has helped me to find and be my best self,” says Virginia Brown.

Kay Komotos says, “In the last three years, my prayer life and my sense of mission have grown, and I feel that my association with the sisters has been a major influencing factor.”

Whatever the inspiration and the expression, the desire to live in right relationship with God is common to the associate experience—a journey expressed succinctly in the words of Pat Richey: “I commit to seek wisdom to know, courage to do and to do all with the Loving Hands of God.”

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Association Grows with Recent CommitmentsThe members of the ongoing commitment group gather for a picture on the chapel steps before the ceremony begins.

“I have discovered that my association with the Sisters of St. Joseph has

helped me to find and be my best self.”

Virginia Brown,CSJ Associate

In the tradition of serving the needs of the times, CSJ-sponsored Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis continues to offer quality

care for our elder dear neighbors with the opening of The Village independent living apartments.

Nazareth grew in 1992 when the Sisters of St. Joseph opened Nazareth, their community retirement home, to laypeople. Its services were enhanced once again in 2009 through a co-sponsorship with Benedictine Health Systems. And today, Nazareth expands to offer a full continuum of on-site care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and

rehabilitation.

Province Leader Sister Suzanne Wesley says, “The overall continuum of care now provided at Nazareth provides options for living as well as stretching our creativity as to how we will create and live in community.”

Within the 16-acre campus of landscaped grounds, courtyards, walking paths and patios, Nazareth offers the warmth and companionship of community living, tailored to each person’s unique interests and needs. Beautifully appointed apartment homes are enhanced by the many community life opportunities such as fine dining, movie theater, gym, salon and more. “Choices are abundant and residents can take part in the offerings and services to the degree that it is nourishing for them,” Sister Suzanne says.

Sister Suzanne is proud that the expansion at Nazareth has given the sisters an opportunity to live together in a whole new

The Village Offers Independent Living at Nazareth Living Center

Ron Carter of Nazareth Living Center welcomes Sisters Patty Clune, Kathy Crowley and Anna Bridget Kearns to an open house at the new facility.


Visit www.csjsl.org to read the life stories of our faithful sisters who have died.

Let Us Remember...

Sister Marie T. Tucker November 23, 1917 – April 14, 2013

Enthusiastic and joyful Sister of St. Joseph

Sister Eileen Hoffer (S. Gregory Marie) March 4, 1929—July 1, 2013 Excellent teacher, loving friend,

genuine Sister of St. Joseph

Sister Mary Laurent Duggan May 13, 1919 – July 21, 2013 Generous, resilient, supportive to

both community and family

Sister Mary Antonia Palumbo October 27, 1914 – August 3, 2013

Wonderful things happened in her classroom

Sister Mildred Stellmack (S. Mary Ephrem) May 8, 1921— August 22, 2013

Always ready to lend a helping, loving hand

Sister Kathleen Naughton (S. Thomas Louise) January 31, 1941 - September 17, 2013

Joyful follower of the Lord’s Will

Sister Anna Schlett (S. Patrick Joseph) October 5, 1928 - September 27, 2013

Filled with love, giving of herself

Sister Margaret Catherine Merrell (S. Mary William) January 16, 1917 - September 29, 2013 Prayerful woman with a generous heart

Sister Michael Therese Bauer shows Sister Marianne Keena her new bedroom at the Village.

way with each other and the dear neighbor. “At this time, when our mission calls us to serve the dear neighbor, what could be better than to share their needs for care with the needs of our sisters?”

For more information about The Village at Nazareth, visit www.nazarethlivingcenter.com.


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LoS angeLeS, CaLif: Bells rang and voices sang to open the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet’s Congregational Chapter, held at Carondelet Center in Los Angeles from July 17-30.

More than 125 sisters and associates representing each of the provinces and vice provinces that make up the congregation (Albany, St. Louis, St. Paul, Los Angeles, Hawaii and Peru) were present in a variety of roles: delegates, persons with voice, leadership nominees, translators, presenters, committee members and observers.

Held every six years, the chapter convenes to elect the congregation leadership team, review the life and ministry of the congregation in light of its spirit and purpose in relation to the current needs of the church and society, and make the decisions necessary to strengthen the congregation in fulfilling its mission.

The business of sharing accountability reports, listening to presentations and discerning nominees for leadership were prayerfully centered in these words from Isaiah, “I am making something new. Do you not see it?”—a call to listen deeply and respond truthfully to the limitless possibilities God is revealing.

Noted speakers included Sister Griselda Martinez Morales, the United Nations-Non Governmental Organizations representative of the Congregation of St. Joseph, and Bishop Remi De Roo, renowned Vatican II author and lecturer.

After much prayer, dialogue and hard work, the chapter body articulated the future direction of mission and ministry in

the Acts of Chapter: Calls to Action that focus on five key areas:

• CommunionWithintheEarthCommunity: committing to take measurable actions that have a positive impact on water, climate change, food, consumption and waste.

• PartneringwithNewEyes: committing to educate and transform our world views to join with others in addressing issues that deny people their human dignity.

• Church,ThePeopleofGod: committing to living our baptismal call in the authority of the Gospel in the spirit of Vatican II teachings.

• LivingtheCSJCharism: committing to intentionally welcome, foster and develop new ways and forms of living the charism through a variety of emerging relationships.

• StructuresforMission:committing to intensifying collaborations and experimentations as a congregation in order to maximize our resources and possibilities for the sake of the mission.

The chapter closed with the election and affirmation of the new Congregational Leadership Team: Sisters Danielle Bonetti (Albany), Barbara Dreher (St. Louis), Mary Ann Leininger, (Los Angeles/serving in Peru), Mary McKay (Los Angeles) and Miriam Ukeritis (Albany). The new team enters office in January 2014 and serves through 2020.

Congregational Chapter Sets Direction, Elects Leaders

Members of the new Congregational Leadership Team are (top row, left to right) Sisters Mary Ann Leininger and Danielle Bonetti; (bottom row, left to right) Sisters Mary McKay, Barbara Dreher and Miriam Ukeritis.

Sister Griselda Martinez Morales

Bishop Remi De Roo


beLmont, CaLif: In July a group of Roman Catholic Sisters of the younger variety—aged 25 to 49—came together in the San Francisco Bay Area for the Giving Voice National Gathering. These “young nuns,” most of whom are the youngest members of their religious orders, prayed and reflected on the future of mission and ministry in the Church and society in the 21st century.

Giving Voice is a peer-led grassroots national organization of Catholic sisters under the age of 50 that creates spaces for younger women religious to give voice to their hopes, dreams and challenges in religious life. The four-day national gathering brought together sisters from more than 30 congregations of women religious across North America.

“We love our sisters in our own communities, but having time with peers who understand what it is to live in similar circumstances affirms and strengthens us in our vocations,” says 32-year-old Sister Sarah Kohles, a Sister

of St. Francis and a member of the Giving Voice leadership team.

“Mission and ministry is both one of the most challenging and most rewarding parts of religious life,” says 31-year-old Sister Sarah Heger, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet from St. Louis. “The opportunity to come together as young, excited, professional sisters, to share our stories, to buoy each other's dreams, to pray together about the ministries God

would invite us to pursue into the future is a conversation aching to be lived.”

Conference participants shared insights gained from a wide variety of ministry experiences as well as creatively imagined what the future ministry of Catholic sisters might look like given the growing number of people living in poverty and the increasing intercultural reality.

Sister Kristin Matthes, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and one of the founders of Giving Voice, recognizes the importance of the gathering in renewing connections and building a network of peers.

“Religious life offers a support system for full engagement in the mission of Jesus, reaching out to those living on the margins of society, living in poverty, living in violent and dangerous circumstances across the globe,” she says. “We leave the conference energized for our ministries that help to bring about the Reign of God, the reign of justice and peace, in our world today.”

“The opportunity to come together as young, excited,

professional sisters, to share our stories, to buoy

each other's dreams, to pray together about

the ministries God would invite us to pursue into the

future is a conversation aching to be lived.”

Sister Sarah Heger, CSJ

Young Nuns Meet to Imagine Future TogetherSiSterS from more than 30 CongregationS attend

“giving voiCe” nationaL gathering

faithmatters


Everywhere I look I see luxury and opulence—on the television, in the movies, on the pages of a

magazine. Cars costing more than many people’s homes, a dress with price tags equal to a family’s monthly food budget—it all seems so commonplace.

I look again and I see need and struggle. A man pushing a shopping cart up and down my alley searching for cans and scrap metal. Mothers holding sick children waiting for a bus to get to the clinic. I see the richest impoverished nation on earth.

When my son needed cowboy boots for his high school play, we hit the thrift shops, not wanting to pay for shoes he will never need or wear again. The Salvation Army and Goodwill stores were packed with people rooting through huge bins of cast-off shoes, clothes and small household trinkets. And there I was in the mix, feeling like I was dumpster diving only with a roof over my head.

More and more people I meet never dreamed they would need to buy second hand clothes or groceries from the dollar store. We have moved beyond thrifty

shoppers who love a bargain and know the best coupons to clip. Now many families working two or more jobs need to visit food pantries by the end of the month. Basic necessities have become luxuries for many middle class working folk.

With no cowboy boots in sight, we were forced to shop the malls filled with people strolling down the aisles of pretty and plenty. I am haunted by the specter of the beautifully pampered faces, such a stark contrast from the faces of the stressed and depressed. But it occurs to me that the mall shoppers and the thrift-shop seekers are equally impoverished. There seems to be a poverty of spirit across socio-economic lines. Could it be the pursuit of material goods and consumerism are replacing our ability to nurture and replenish our spiritual needs?

For some, the endless search for the newest, shiniest status symbol has usurped the pursuit for meaning and inner peace. For others, the pursuit of basic resources makes it impossible to have energy left to make room for beauty and spiritual growth. What if we, as a society, made spiritual enrichment and the pursuit of inner beauty our top priority?

If we reframed the definition of happiness to be the ability of every person to enjoy inner peace, spiritual comfort and opportunities for the cultivation of beauty into his or her daily lives, our communal, religious and political decisions would undergo vast changes. Could we as a society tolerate any injustice, neglect or abuse if it impedes the “pursuit of happiness” for any man, woman or child?

If we were to re-imagine a world where happiness is defined by an ability to live in truth and beauty, our lives, families and communities would be rich beyond measure.

By Mary Kay Christian, CSJA,Province Liturgist

Could we as a society tolerate any injustice, neglect or abuse if it

impedes the “pursuit of happiness” for any man,

woman or child?

The Autumn Equinox marks the arrival of the season of fall, traditionally

seen as a period of changes leading to the dark of winter. In watching the leaves change and flutter to the ground, we are reminded that nature’s cycles are mirrored in our lives.

Autumn is a time for letting go, releasing things and of letting the Spirit take charge of our lives. The changing of the autumn leaves brings about new hues. The trees are preparing for the winter by pulling energy inward and in many ways stand unadorned for all to see. What are we being invited to learn during this season?

One day, while walking and looking for the perfect leaves to place on the table, I was struck by the multitude of colors that had already fallen on the trails. Reaching down I lifted what I thought was the perfect leaf. In looking closer, I found that it had cracks and was broken in parts. So what did I do? I put it down and looked again for the perfect leaf. Over and over I tried and finally something inside of me said to stop, stand still and look at what is in front of me.

There I saw the perfect blend of colors and hues. I needed to let go of my external focus and stay in the moment. I needed to get out of my own way and see what was right in front of me. Finally listening to the soft voice from within I became aware that I needed to let go of my image and look at the beauty all around me. There in front of me was a picture of our transitioning to another season and a call to be transformed ourselves. It was a time to stop and to appreciate God’s own wonderful nature.

What finally emerged was that each leaf had its own beauty, much like every individual. None of us is without some

scarring or woundedness, and yet, together we form community. Together, the God-within-me touches and inspires the God-within-you.

There is a spiritual teaching that says we should live in the present moment. We should hold our consciousness in the midst of an “eternal now.” As we move into cooler weather and the earth begins its hibernation, what transformation is taking place in your own life? Take some time to be still and see that together with all those you meet you are an expression of God’s love and beauty.

According to singer, songwriter and poet Ani DiFranco, “… there is strength in the differences between us and there is comfort, where we overlap.” What I became aware of that day on the trail was that perfection happens in our coming together and sharing the gifts we have been given.

In the season of autumn, we are reminded to continue to hone our ability to listen to the voice within and let go of what

gets in the way of our ability to live in the present moment and delight in all we see and hear. By living mindfully, life unfolds in the present and we continue to transform. Like the many leaves on the ground, we color the world with new hues and gifts.


The Perfect LeafBy Sister Marilyn Lott, CSJ

Sister Marilyn Lott is the staff chaplain at St. Louis University Medical Center.

Take some time to be still and see that together, with all those

you meet, you are an expression of God’s love and beauty.

When Zach was 13 he made a poor decision. One night, he and five of his

middle school friends threw rocks at the school’s fleet of buses. Zach and one other boy were caught. Instead of being labeled a “juvenile,” Zach participated in a Victim Offender Dialogue program that included his parents, a representative from the school and a mediator.

Zach heard about his prank’s after-effects: $18,000 worth of damages, children without rides to school, the increase in insurance rates, the school personnel’s time and the drivers’ anger. In turn, the school heard about Zach. He admitted to getting in with a group of boys that skipped school, did not turn in homework and had been expelled in the last school year.

In place of a punishment, an alternate agreement was worked out by all parties. Zach committed to attending school, completing all homework assignments and joining a school-sponsored sport. Four months later, Zach completed the requirements. He also made the honor roll.

America incarcerates individuals at a higher rate per capita than any other nation. And of the incarcerated who return to society, 68 percent return to prison. In 2008 there were over two million individuals in prison, costing $47 billion dollars. But the losses run deeper than dollars. Left with a broken system and broken relationships, we all pay the price.

With more than 10 years of experience helping women and men rebuild their lives after incarceration, Sister Rose McLarney, CSJ has witnessed how a process based on relationships instead of retaliation can transform lives. A trained mediator, Sister Rose is the founder of the Missouri Restorative Justice Coali-

tion, and she promotes and implements restorative justice practices in Kansas City schools and neighborhoods through her work with the Community Mediation Center.

Sister Rose discusses the principle of restorative justice, how it can reform our criminal justice system and help us better manage conflict in our lives.


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The Principles of Restorative JusticeBy Jenny Beatrice

Sister Rose McLarney, CSJ

What is restorative justice? The definition by Howard Zehr, the leading educator in restorative justice, is “a process to involve to the extent possible those who have a stake in a specific offense and to collectively identify and address harms, needs, and obligations in order to heal and put things as right as possible.”

What role do these stakeholders play? The victims have the primary say as far as what harm has been done and what would help them to heal. The offenders

must listen to the victims and community members describe how they have been affected. He or she must realize the obligation to help make things right. Total restoration is not always possible, but every effort should be made.

What are the outcomes of this process? Offenders become aware of the harm their actions have caused. Instead of denying what they did to avoid punishment, the incentive is to admit what they did and make amends. Offenders say that this is tougher than going before a judge and

risking going to jail! Victims are more satisfied, as their voices are heard and their needs are addressed to the extent possible. The result is a higher rate of restitution and payment for damages or loss.

How exactly does it work? Take Doris, a 20-year-old shoplifter I met through a mediation process. Doris listened to the store representative talk about the repercussions shoplifting has on customers. She listened to the neighbors talk about the effect frequent police activity has on the neighborhood.

Doris apologized for her actions. Then someone asked Doris about her life. She admitted she was into drugs—a homeless college dropout disowned by her family. Instead of incarceration, the group worked out an agreement to get Doris in rehab, to serve at a community service center and to report back to the group the next month.

With evidence of successes like Doris and Zach, why is there a reluctance to make a change in the system? The criminal justice system focuses primarily on giving offenders the punishment they deserve. This is justice as retribution. The biggest barrier is the realization that giving offenders “what they deserve” is not productive. It does not reduce crime. It does not offer healing.

How can we be catalysts for change? Restorative justice is a process, a way of life that can be used anyplace where there is conflict. When conflicts arise within families, neighborhoods, work places, schools or communities, many of us automatically fall into adversarial ways of thinking—You vs. Me. In this dynamic, there is a winner and a loser.

In reality, both sides usually lose something because the relationship is damaged and the problem is not truly resolved.

What’s the alternative? A more constructive way is a win-win collaborative or cooperative approach. Conflicts that are addressed early avoid escalation into advanced actions and even violence. We focus on repairing the relationship, understanding the other person and having a win-win solution rather than “getting my way.”

But shouldn’t we be working on specific issues to eliminate conflicts at the core? Conflicts are a natural part of life, but conflicts don’t have to be destructive. Instead we can view them as an opportunity to grow, learn and improve relationships. We can learn the different needs and beliefs of others. There are not bad people—there are good people who have made bad choices.

How can we make “good” choices in the throes of a conflict? Evaluate rather than react. I may react in anger, but I have a choice in how I respond. Ask yourself, “Am I seeking

understanding of the other person’s needs and interests or am I focusing primarily on my desires and needs?”

Now that is a challenge, especially if we can’t reach the point of understanding. Respecting the “other” is not always easy. Sometimes I would rather look askance on them and feel justified in staying angry. But it’s not about Me vs. Them. It’s about relationships—who has been harmed and repairing that harm. Respect is at the core.


In addition to her work with the Missouri Restorative Justice Coalition, Sister Rose McLarney is an instructor at CSJ- sponsored Avila University.

Criminal Justice• Crime is a violation of the law and the state• Violations create guilt• Justice requires the state to determine blame (guilt) and impose pain (punishment)• Central focus: offenders getting what they deserve

Restorative Justice• Crime is a violation of people and relationships• Violations create obligations• Justice involves victims, offenders and community members working together to put things right• Central focus: victim needs and offender responsibility for repairing the harm

Criminal Justice• What laws have been broken?• Who did it?• What do they deserve?

Restorative Justice• Who has been hurt?• What are their needs?• Whose obligations are these?

CSJ aSSoCiate heLpS immigrantS

navigate the LegaL proCeSS

By Mary Lou Frank


As the graduates processed down the aisle, strains of “Pomp & Circumstance” echoed through the auditorium. In May, Eduardo’s high school days came to a triumphant and happy close. All around him, proud parents

and relieved graduates cheered and clung eagerly to their newly-issued diplomas. But unlike most of his classmates who were eager to begin packing for college, Eduardo had little hope that he would ever go to college or work legally in the United States.

Having come to the United States with his family when he was just six years old, Eduardo has grown up much like most American kids. St. Louis is his home. But because his

parents had never been able to successfully navigate the legal maze to citizenship for themselves or their children, Eduardo was facing a “final order of removal,” meaning he could be deported at any time without any further due process.

Then his family heard about the Migrant and Immigrant Community Action (MICA) Project. Co-founded by

CSJ Associate Jessica Mayo and Nicole Cortés, her law school colleague, the MICA Project is keeping low-income immigrant families together by helping them overcome barriers to justice.

Having launched the project in August of 2012, the two attorneys now offer dozens of families like Eduardo’s low-cost legal services, advocacy and education to promote the voice and human dignity of immigrant communities.

“The road to citizenship is extraordinarily complex,” Jessica explains. “With thousands of undocumented workers and their families living in the St. Louis area, we saw there was a huge need to help these neighbors fulfill the requirements to stay here legally. We help them get beyond language and cultural barriers that so often lead to deportation.”

Typical MICA Project cases involve family immigration, naturalization, removal defense, and asylum and refugee issues. This past spring and summer, MICA helped Eduardo obtain DACA status—Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. He was able to get his driver's license and a social security number. “He’s now protected from deportation and started college this fall. A work authorization is helping him to support himself and his family.”

Like most start-up nonprofits, the MICA Project struggles for funding. Prior to and since opening a little over a year ago, Jessica and Nicole secured several grants to meet the project’s ongoing expenses—especially legal representation, travel and administrative costs, and interpreter fees.

For Jessica Mayo, caring for the dear neighbor through the MICAProject is a way in which she can

live out her vocation and avocation, as well as her

commitment as a CSJ Associate.

Jessica Mayo


In the summer of 2012, Network (a Catholic social justice lobby)

made national headlines with its Nuns on the Bus tour, as Catholic sisters traveled through nine states to protest the effects of cuts to federal safety-net spending proposed by Congressman Paul Ryan.

Nuns on the Bus went on the road again this summer with a focus

on comprehensive immigration reform. Led by Network’s executive director Simone Campbell, SSS, the tour calls attention to the need for an immigration system that reflects the faith, values and needs of the 21st century—one that allows families to stay together and workers opportunities to come forward and earn legalization.

Georgia native Sister Loretta Costa, CSJ, was one of 10 women religious who participated in the Nuns on the Bus-Atlanta stop on June 5. The day began downtown at Senator Saxby Chambliss’ office, where Sister Simone and the sisters were met by a sizable group who joined them for conversation and discussion.

“Sister Simone was dynamic in her typically quiet way,” says Sister Loretta. “She spoke of the growing plight of people from many parts of the world and how imperative it was for all of us to work together.”

There was an evening gathering at the Good Shepherd Center, an organization that works primarily with Vietnamese refugees and immigrants led by Sister Christine MyHanh Troung. Despite a very severe storm, 50 people came out for the evening rally.

“The nuns who have traveled with this leg of the journey were all older women, which surprised and gladdened me,” says 90-year-old Sister Loretta. “ Each shared their wonderful story, which was very impressive.”

But, what most impressed her was the beautiful simplicity of Sister Simone. “Her demeanor spoke of ‘peace with a passion’ as did her message. She shared her joy and gratitude to all the sisters who traveled with her.”

After the Atlanta stop, the tour continued on to New Orleans where they picked up six new travelers and began a trek westward, ending in California on June 18.

“I was grateful to be with the courageous women who share this journey,” Sister Loretta says. “Like our fore-mothers, they carry a strong voice for those whose voices have been silenced.”

Learn more about Network and Nuns on the Bus at www.networklobby.org.

Among the funding was two Tabitha Grants awarded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The Tabitha Grant was named for the saintly woman described in Acts of the Apostles as a disciple “full of good works and charity.” It was established as a way for the CSJs to offer small nonprofits, like MICA, the funding they need to provide direct service to the most vulnerable people and communities.

For the 29-year-old Jessica, caring for the dear neighbor is a way in which she can live out her vocation and avocation, as well as her commitment as a CSJ Associate. Growing up a Sunday churchgoer, Jessica became more involved with social and community service at Truman State University, where she met her husband Ken. Years later, after meeting a Sister of St. Joseph through a friend, both Jessica and Ken began a formative journey toward membership as CSJ associates. Jessica made her initial commitment in November 2011.

As MICA’s co-directors and sole staff members, Jessica and Nicole welcome the assistance of volunteers. “And the Sisters of St. Joseph have been so supportive in that,” Jessica says. “In addition to this year’s $8,000 Tabitha Grant, which will pay for legal fees that our clients can’t afford, they’ve helped out in other ways, too, such as furniture donations and volunteers. Sister Sandra Straub is a weekly volunteer helping out with whatever we need—filling out forms for clients, processing grant proposals—actually she does all kinds of stuff for us!”

With well over half of clients being families with children, Jessica says that one of the most rewarding aspects of the project’s mission is “transforming confusion into opportunity.”

Take a Seat for ImmigrationSister Loretta Costa Makes a Stop

with Nuns on the Bus


Jessica and Ken Mayo make their home in St. Louis. They have two sons, two-year-old Levi and newborn Damian. Jessica graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2012 with her Juris Doctorate after spending six years working in nonprofit organizations across the country.


She notes that uniting families who have been apart, or keeping families from being separated by deportation, is an excessively long and arduous road. “One application for attaining legal status might be as long as 400 pages. Cases generally take six months or even longer. And because St. Louis does not have an Immigration Court, families and their attorneys have to travel to Kansas City.”

Jessica notes, “In 2010 over half of families dealing with the Immigration Court had no legal assistance, and there are no public defenders available at the

Immigration Court. With an attorney, immigrants are four to six times likelier to avert deportation in some types of cases.”

Recently, the MICA Project helped Ana and Roberto, a young couple who met and fell in love some years ago. Roberto was working in the United States as an undocumented worker, so after they married, Ana began proceedings to allow Roberto to obtain legal status. Her petition was granted, but Roberto wasn’t allowed to stay in the USA while finishing the process to obtain his visa. Shortly after he said goodbye to his wife and young daughter and returned to Mexico, Ana learned she was pregnant with their second child. Sadly, bureaucratic delays kept the family apart for another two years.

When Ana and Roberto heard about the MICA Project, they asked for help to complete a special waiver needed to process the visa. In July 2013, Ana and Roberto were reunited in the United States, and Roberto finally got to hold his baby girl for the very first time.

“Imagine living without one of your family members for three years. Imagine not being able to read or understand the dozens of pages of an application that you know can bring them back. Imagine not having the money to pay an attorney who can help you complete that application. This is what so many of our families are faced with.”

The two CSJ Tabitha Grants have enabled the MICA Project to expand its reach within the first full year of operation. The project is currently working with 80 clients, “and others in need are finding us easily,” Jessica notes. And during Jessica’s recent maternity leave, the organization had to begin a client waiting list.

“Our clients are so grateful. Just a few days ago we got a thank-you note and someone added ‘God love you.’ This has been a wonderful beginning of the journey— my commitment to association began around the same time as the MICA Project was formed. The sisters and associates have been great companions through this time of growth.”

Learn more about the MICA Project, at mica-project.org.

MICA co-founder and caseworker Nicole Cortés helps Gonzalo Esquivel study for his naturalization exam with his wife Maria Elena Niniz by his side.

What began as an inquiry about where to purchase Fair Trade

coffee eight years ago has led to a longstanding relationship between the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Equal Exchange, a for-profit Fair Trade worker-owned cooperative that distributes organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa and chocolate bars produced by farmer cooperatives in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

“We fell into it by grace,” says Associate Diana Oleskevich, former justice coordinator for the Sisters of St. Joseph. “Then, it just kept evolving.”

During her tenure with the CSJs, Diana was approached by several sisters asking where they could buy Fair Trade coffee and, then, if she could order the product. So she took a look into Equal Exchange’s Selling in Your Community program.

The initiative allows groups, churches and communities—such as the CSJs—the opportunity to support small-scale farmers and bring people together. By selling the Fair Trade products, groups can earn 40 percent of the profits for

their organization and 60 percent profit goes back to the farmers and worker owned co-ops.

“Not only does this model support small farmers, it’s a very tangible step in eliminating human trafficking,” states Anna Sandidge, justice coordinator for the CSJs. “It also reminds us of the importance of fair trade and care for the environment in our choices as consumers.”

Since 2005, the CSJ community has been selling Equal Exchange’s Fair Trade coffees and chocolates at the Carondelet Motherhouse. The motherhouse dining services also use these products in their kitchen and are always ready to expand their Fair Trade ingredients when possible.

But the bond doesn’t stop there.

In May, Anna and Scott Hark, director of dining services at the motherhouse, were asked to represent Equal Exchange and promote their Fair Trade products at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference in St. Louis. They, along with two other members of the dining services staff, met with science and math

teachers during the conference’s trade show, handed out free chocolate samples and spread the good news of Fair Trade options. All while sharing about the good works of the Sisters of St. Joseph, too.

In October, Fair Trade chocolate was a featured product offered to guests at the Wine and Chocolate event presented by CSJs’ Development Office at the Carondelet Motherhouse.

With this partnership, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet continue to work together as a community for a better world. And, it reinforces what we know in our hearts—together…we are more.

To learn more about purchas-ing Fair Trade products and/or fundraising opportunities, contact Anna Sandidge at 314-678-0317 or [email protected].


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Equal Exchange Partnership Promotes Fair TradeBy Sarah Baker

Pictured above at the STEM conference in May: Left, Janette Jamerson of the motherhouse kitchen staff and Justice Coordinator Anna Sandidge; Right, Director of Dining Services Scott Hark.


By Anna Sandidge, Justice Coordinator

“Keep an ever free heart which clings to nothing

terrestrial, whatever might be the appearances

of good.” Fr. Jean Pierre Medaille

I have always traveled a lot for work. An eco-conscious locavore, there was a time when I waltzed through airports carrying a backpack

filled with fairly-traded tea bags, raw sugar, homemade crackers and bags of vegetables. I was not going to feed the corporate machine!

I’m not sure how I carried all that gear, plus thrift store clothes and save-the-world outreach materials along with the self-righteous ego. Looking back, it’s no wonder I was tired most of the time.

I was a passive-aggressive activist, bearing silent witness with my ration of acceptable foods and items. Not preaching, but taking every opportunity to explain my abstinence. And then it started happening. One by one my friends began to come up to me with their confessions.

“Anna, I don’t want you to think less of me, but I shop at Wal-Mart; it’s really the only affordable option where I live and…”

“Anna, sometimes, I’m so overwhelmed with work and the kids, I use disposable plates and cups, just because I can’t imagine doing the dishes. I hope you don’t think less of me…”

“Anna, I really like the Pumpkin Lattes at Starbucks. I only buy them in the fall when they are in season. But, I hope we can still be friends?”

How had I become that person? How had I let my heart cling to something so terrestrial? Taking time to reflect on needs, wants and how we meet those is an important part of “living peace and doing justice.”

But without the being love all of that was for naught.

I had traded one mindless purchase for another and sacrificed my friends along the way. I spent so much time and energy calculating the most ethical and righteous choice I lost sight of what was

important, being in right relationship with people, not things.

On a recent trip to Kaldi’s, one of St. Louis’ home-town coffee shops, I plopped my very handy Starbucks’s 8oz travel mug on the counter. The clerk playfully arched her brow and offered me a challenge. “You’re going to have to justify this mug before I can fill it with Kaldi’s coffee.”

Her comment took me completely off guard. I sputtered, “Do I get points for being here and not at Starbucks?”

“One or two,” she said with a grin. “But I need a reason.”

“Because there is no Kaldi’s at the airport?” I asked, hoping that would satisfy.

“Fair enough.”

I’m trying to be less judgmental and more loving. I’m trying to lighten my backpack, make the best choices I can when I can, love myself and others when we fail and share in those confessions with my friends. I confess you may even see me in a Starbucks—even if it’s not at the airport.

Join Anna on the path at the blog anunfinishedworld.org.


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If you missed your chance to take advantage of the charitable Individual Retirement Account legislation

in the past, you’re in luck! Extended legislation is bringing back the most tax- effective way to make a gift to a cause you care about.

hoW it WorKS: On Jan. 2, 2013, legislation* was signed into law which extends through Dec. 31, 2013, the provision that allows individuals aged 70 1/2 or older to make outright (immediate) gifts of up to $100,000 to qualified charitable organizations through direct transfers from their IRAs without paying income tax on the IRA distributions. If you are able to take advantage of this opportunity, you can improve your overall tax situation while helping us continue to meet our goals and achieve our vision for the future.*Note: The legislation does not permit direct transfers to charitable trusts, donor advised funds, charitable gift annuities or supporting organizations. In addition, this opportunity applies only to IRAs and not to other types of retirement plans.Owners of ineligible plans, such as 401(k)s and Keoghs, however, may have the option to roll over amounts into an IRA and then make an eligible gift from that account.

you Can maKe a direCt tranSfer if: 1. You are age 70 1/2 or older on the day of the gift.

2. You transfer up to $100,000 directly from your IRA. This opportunity applies only to IRAs and not other types of retirement plans.

3. You transfer the funds outright to one or more qualified charities.

4. You make your gift by Dec. 31, 2013.

benefitS of an ira direCt tranSfer to a CharitabLe organization:1. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you can benefit even if you do not itemize your tax deductions.

2. The transfer may count against your unsatisfied required minimum distributions.

3. You may transfer up to $100,000 directly from your IRA, which allows you to make a significant gift and gives you the flexibility to create an improved tax situation.

4. Along with creating a powerful legacy, you can witness the benefits of your gift to our organization now.

5. It’s simple to do. Just call your IRA administrator to make the transfer or use a personalized version of the accompanying sample letter to make your request.

exampLe — robert’S Story: Robert, 75, has $105,000 in his IRA in addition to his other assets. He wants to make a $15,000 gift to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet but is uncertain about which gift option would best maximize his dollars. Robert talks with his financial advisor, who explains that he has an appealing opportunity under the extended legislation. Robert can make a gift to us from his IRA on or before Dec. 31, 2013, that will count for 2013. He will not have to pay income tax on the $15,000, nor will he deduct it.

an option for giving Later: If you believe that making an outright gift from your IRA isn’t right for you, or if you don’t qualify under the legislation rules, consider making us beneficiary of your IRA or other retirement assets. In most cases, the government defers tax on the income used to fund your IRA. After your lifetime, the funds in your IRA are subject to income taxes, which can eat up to 39.6 percent of the value of your IRA. Estate taxes could consume even more.

The good news is that by naming us as beneficiary of these funds, the CSJs, as a charitable organization, are exempt from taxes and will receive the entire amount you designate. Also, as a result of the gift, your heirs may inherit more assets and pay less in taxes.

aSK uS for more detaiLS: If you are considering making gifts under this legislation, it is advisable to discuss your philanthropic goals with your professional advisor to be certain that this is the best plan for you. Please contact Patricia Cassens, CFRE, CSJA, chief development Officer, at 314-678-0329 or email her at [email protected], for more information.

Use Your IRA the Smart Waythe moSt tax-effeCtive Way to maKe a gift

to a CauSe you Care aboutBy Patricia Cassens, CFRE, CSJA

For the past seven years, as the executive director of Mission Advancement

for the St. Louis province, Sister Barbara Dreher has told and retold the story of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet with eyes open, ears attentive, spirit alert and sleeves rolled up for the ministry of building relationships.

“Our remarkable story is not only about the where and why the sisters minister and what keeps us doing what we are doing,” says Sister Barbara. “It also captures the stories of our friends and donors—their friendships, prayers, values and generosity of heart.”

Come January 2014, Sister Barbara will be rolling up her sleeves to share our story and build relationships for the Sisters of St. Joseph in a new role. During the Congregational Chapter in July (see page 8), Sister Barbara was elected as one of five members of the Congregational Leadership Team.

Sister Barbara is excited about what God has in mind for her in this new ministry, but she admits that it doesn’t come without tears. “I will miss all those with whom I’ve ministered these past seven years. Though titles named our responsibilities, in the end, we friended one another and that will last forever.”

“There are a lot of things I will miss when she goes on to her well-deserved position,” says Chief Development Officer Patricia Cassens, CFRE, CSJA. “She is a dynamic ball of kinetic energy wrapped in one small package! Her love of God, her CSJ community and the dear neighbor is infectious


Be well, do good work, and keep in touch. ~ Garrison Keillor

TransitionsSiSter barbara dreher moveS from

miSSion advanCement to CongregationaL LeaderShip

By Jenny Beatrice

and radiates throughout the room. Her ability to touch and inspire others is something I will never forget.”

Annual Fund Manager Richard Rutz says, “Sister Barbara respects each of us and acknowledges the different gifts that everyone in our office brings to the table. She has led us with passion for the mission of the sisters and done so while focusing on making our office as professional as possible.”

Upon Sister Barbara’s departure, Patricia will become the executive director of Mission Advancement and Richard will step into the role of chief development officer. They will be joined by Sister Donna Loretto Gunn as the CSJ Mission Advisor, a position she will hold while still serving in her active ministry as special project coordinator at Sacred Heart Parish and Family Center in Camden, Miss.

“I am delighted to be asked to be the province’s liaison between the sisters and our wonderful, generous donors,” Sister Donna says. “Now more than ever this partnership of the

sisters’ lives with the donors’ goodness and generosity is what makes hope real and visible in the here and now.”

For Sister Barbara, those coworkers and cohorts, friends and donors are the “heartbeat” of the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph and will both sustain and stretch her throughout her new adventure.

“Their generous spirit will continue to humble me,” she says. “And the zest for life—it’s already packed and coming with me!”


Flying with the AngelsLong-time Supporter of CSJS and WorLd War ii vet

reCeiveS diStinguiShed fLying CroSS aWardBy Patricia Cassens, CFRE, CSJA

Joseph “Joe” Falconetti Sr., of Littleton, Colo., loves the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. When Sister Barbara Dreher and I had the pleasure of meeting him at a

reception held in Littleton two years ago he couldn’t express it enough.

He is a devout Catholic and a faithful supporter of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who was taught by his mother so long ago that the love of country, church and fellow man was and is so important. Her words have always stayed with him.

“The sisters taught my children, Gerald, Joe Jr., Janet and Judith at St. Francis de Sales (Denver) and I cannot thank them enough for what they did for them.”

Yet we can’t thank Joe enough for what he did for us, our country and our world.

Born in New Jersey in 1924, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces at the age of 19 during World War II. Staff Sgt. Falconetti was a member of the 720th Bomb Squadron, 450th Bomb Group, a tail gunner, flying missions in the African theatre. One particularly dangerous mission was to destroy a heavily defended oil installation in Romania that was supplying German forces. He was aboard a B-24 in 1944 when the plane was struck during the bombing over Romania.

During the mission, the pilot and two others were wounded. That’s when Sgt. Falconetti, who had never flown a plane before (or since) took control of the B-24 Liberator and landed it safely. He and the crew were wounded and the

plane badly damaged, but he managed to get everyone to safety. After everyone was back at the base, he was told he would get a medal and a ride home.

He got the ride, home but the medal came 68 years later. On July 6, 2012, Joe was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, which is awarded to members of our military who show extraordinary bravery while fighting in the air.

Always humble, Joe said, “I just wish some of the crew were here, they deserve this more than I do. They’re the ones who taught me how to fly.”

And Joe empathizes with today’s war veterans, making a plea to the public to help them return to normal life after serving and witnessing unspeakable atrocities.

“What we have to do for them is teach them how to live in harmony with people. We teach them how to kill, but we don’t teach them how to come home and live with people … they’re not given that chance to become human again.”

After the war, Joe settled in Colorado, married, and he and his wife Dee raised their four children. Dee died in 2002. Up until recently, Joe attended a weekly meeting of veterans at the V.A. hospital. These days, Joe has become frail and housebound, but he is not forgotten.

The Sisters of St. Joseph thank you, Joe, for your generosity, service and inspiration to us all.

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tributesandmemorials

In Honor of…

Thank you for the following gifts received between February 1, 2013, through August 31, 2013. Tribute donations of $25 or greater will be published. Thank you for your continued generosity in paying tribute to your loved ones with a gift to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Gifts received February 1, 2013, through August 31, 2013.

2013 JubilariansSister Ann Albrecht, CSJ & Sister Mary Ann Donovan, CSJ Ms. Barbara AttelnMs. Pat Baxter, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Elliott ChubbSuzanne E. Faletti, CSJASister Rita Flaherty, CSJSister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ & Sister Patricia Lorenz, CSJMs. A. Carolyn Henry, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Ronald E. HughesMs. Maureen J. KaneMr. & Mrs. Donald E. KonopMs. Peggy M. Maguire, CSJASister Christine Massman, CSJAnonymous Sister Patricia Murphy, CSJMrs. Marjorie K. ShineMs. Deborah L. WebersSister Michael White, CSJSister Teresa John Zilch, CSJ

50 year JubilariansMs. Kathleen L. Robinson & Ms. Sandy J. Magurany

60 year JubilariansMrs. Margie A. Beckmann

Sister Angela Abood, CSJMr. & Mrs. James A. PenistonMr. & Mrs. John Turek

Sister Mary Louise Basler, CSJMr. Richard H. Haber

Sister Ida Robertine Berresheim, CSJMs. Rose Mary Green

Sister Virginia Browne, CSJMr. Edward J. Browne

Sister Leo Ann Bub, CSJMr. & Mrs. Terry G. Wall

Buff BuffkinThe Honorable Rosemary Denson & Susan Kohl, Ed.D.Mr. Curtis E. Litchfield & Mrs. Michele C. Reed LitchfieldMs. Candace O’ConnorAlison F. Gee & Mary S. Rosenthal

Sister Ruth Butler, CSJMr. & Mrs. Robert E. BarrettMr. & Mrs. Mark L. Wilhelmi

Sister Patty Clune's 50th JubileeMs. Frances Diane LottMrs. Ellen M. McCoy, CSJA

Sister Pat Dunphy, CSJMs. Deborah M. Bird

Sister Kathleen Eggleston, CSJMrs. Tom Hyland

Sister Kathleen Elliott, CSJBernard Meyer & Barbara Meyer, CSJA

The Global Human Resources Team at Energizer Holdings, Inc,

Buron Buffkin, Jr. & Donn Kleinschmidt

Sister Rita Essert, CSJMr. & Mrs. James M. Terschluse

Sister Arline Eveld, CSJAnonymous

Sister Ann Everett, CSJMs. Sharon Everett

Sister Rosemary Flanigan, CSJMs. Deborah D. ConklinMs. Teresa J. House

Sister Mary Flick, CSJPatricia Murphy, CSJ

Sister Jo Ann Geary, CSJMrs. Marilyn F. Koncen, CSJAMs. Carol Myers

Pete & Clare GenoveseMr. & Mrs. Robert C. BeckringMr. Daniel GenoveseMr. & Mrs. Donald L. Ross

Sister Catherine Ann Gleason, CSJRev. Paul J. NomelliniMrs. Mary C. Skewis

Sister Audrey Goebel, CSJMs. Sally Hebert

Sister Mary Concordia Hennessy, CSJMr. & Mrs. W. James EnghauserMrs. Ann M. GeratyMs. Marianne PetruMr. & Mrs. Francis J. Schlueter, Jr.Mrs. Mary C. SkewisMr. & Mrs. Paul J. UnnerstallMs. Michaela Witcher

Sister Mary Ann Hilgeman, CSJMs. Marianne Petru

Sister Patricia Marie Hix, CSJMr. Dennis C. DonnellyMrs. Margaret H. Miller

Sister James Lorene Hogan, CSJMr. & Mrs. Thomas K. AndrewMrs. Clarice M. BaumMs. Lorraine M. CamperMr. & Mrs. W. James Enghauser

Sister Carolyn Hupperts, CSJMr. & Mrs. Franklyn B. Hupperts

Sister Mary Helen KaneMr. & Mrs. Walter T. Thome

Sister Kate Kitslaar, CSJAnonymous

Sister Joan Lampton, CSJMrs. Geraldine F. Stassi

John T. & Donna M. TurekMr. & Mrs. John Turek

Peggy Maguire CSJAMr. Robert H. Mace, Jr.

Marie & Roland MartirSister Mary Louise Basler, CSJ

Sister Rose McLarney, CSJGreater KC Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts

Sister Jean Meier, CSJMs. Janice A. Hughes

Sister Paula Patrice Michaud, CSJMr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Hogan

Sister Marian Therese Muehlbauer, CSJMr. Francis D. Muehlbauer

tributesandmemorials

Sister Mary Ann Mulligan, CSJMr. & Mrs. William E. Brush, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. CarrollMr. & Mrs. Robert A. GibbsBernard Meyer & Barbara Meyer, CSJAMs. Barbara A. PeachMr. & Mrs. John C. Slaughter

Sister Bonnie Ann Murray, CSJMr. & Mrs. James W. Abkemeier, Jr.

Sister Martha Niemann, CSJDon & Mary Etta Benson, CSJAMrs. Joan KilianDr. Madelon Perreault

Sister Eleanor O'Hearn, CSJMr. Richard H. HaberDr. Suzanne M. HammBernard Meyer & Barbara Meyer, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Gene E. Steinke

Sisters of St. Joseph of CarondeletMr. Edward J. Browne

The Retired Sisters of St. JosephMrs. Catherine M. Warren

The Sisters who taught at St. Mary Magdalen School

Mr. John E. Wrobel, Jr. Sister Clare Spaeth, CSJ

Mrs. Ruth A. Sullivan Sister Ruth Stuckel, CSJ

Ms. Teresa J. House Sister Cecilia Sullivan, CSJ

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas P. CalandroMs. Nancy C. DoerhoffMr. & Mrs. David E. Janicke

Sister Marianne Thomas, CSJMrs. Gloria BlujMr. & Mrs. David C. Sheets

Sister Margaret Eugene Tucker, CSJMs. Lorraine M. CamperDr. Ellen LissantMr. & Mrs. Kevin J. McCarthyMr. Thomas Tucker

Sister Barbara Volk, CSJMr. & Mrs. Nicholas P. Calandro

Sister Suzanne Wesley, CSJAlan Baker & Michelle Schiller-BakerMr. William J. BollwerkMr. & Mrs. Leo K. IvesMs. Suzanne C. Leslie

Sister Michael White, CSJMr. Sean Donnelly

Sister Joan Margaret Whittemore, CSJMs. Marianne Petru

Paul AllaertMrs. Mary Joy Allaert Feeney

Msgr. Paul AnthonySister Joan Lacey, CSJ

Paul David ArnoldMr. & Mrs. John P. Wolk

Dorothy AubuchonMs. Jennifer Millikan

Mildred BaldelliMr. & Mrs. Arthur Zinselmeyer, Jr.

Dolores M. BaumgartnerMrs. Mary Sullivan

Ethel BeckMrs. Marilyn A. Miles

Lorraine C. BehrensSister Jean Magdalene Wyatt, CSJ

Sister Mary de Paul Berra, CSJMs. Marianne Petru

Dr. Louis BonoAnonymous

Sister Kathryn Mary Brady, CSJMr. & Mrs. David L. Dunlap, Jr.

Sister Dorothy Browne, CSJMr. Edward J. Browne

Sister Mary Elizabeth Browne, CSJMr. Edward J. Browne

Margaret CantrellMr. & Mrs. Claude B. Martin

Suzanne CarolanMs. Joan Bourke

Roy CarrollMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Richard CholetMr. & Mrs. David W. Fitzgerald

Jo Ann A. CoghlinMr. & Mrs. Alexander F. McGuire

Lynne CooperMr. Mark AndersonMr. & Mrs. Daniel AndrewsAnonymous Ms. Mary AtkinMr. & Mrs. John H. AugheyMr. & Mrs. Robert S. BaxMrs. Gloria BlujRev. Gary BraunMr. & Mrs. Michael L. BrooksMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. BurgerMs. Eleanor C. CavenMs. Margaret T. CavenMr. Donald ChamberlainMs. Cathy DeneaultMs. Frances A. DennisDoorwaysMr. James Dryden & Ms. Virginia WestmorelandMs. Suellyn Fahey, CSJAMr. Joseph Freaney & Mr. Douglas KraussMr. Robert GallagherMr. & Mrs. Edward E. GouldMr. John P. Green, Jr.Ms. Cynthia A. HarrisonMr. & Mrs. Charlie JacobsonThe Jonas Co.Ms. Carla M. JonesMs. Opal M. Jones

Mrs. Mary KnutsonMrs. Marilyn F. Koncen, CSJAMs. Carol LawrenceDiane G. Levine toFaye E. Licata, D.M.D, F.A.G.D., P.C.Ms. Brenda MaloneRoland & Marie Martir, CSJAMs. Mary Patricia McCaffertyMr. & Mrs. James L. McCoyThursday Night GroupMs. Eileen McLoughlinMs. Cathy ModdeMrs. Roy J. MurphyNational Aids Housing CoalitionMr. & Mrs. Diego B. NavarroMs. Joan M. NiehoffDr. & Mrs. Richard C. PennellMs. Rachel PhillipsMrs. Cecelia K. PiekarskiMr. & Mrs. John A. Pohl IIIBrother Joseph RogenskiMr. & Mrs. Mark A. ScheipeterMr. & Mrs. Richard SchmidtMs. Becky SheltonMs. Mary F. ShuffSister Mary Carol Anth, CSJ & Sister Rita Marie Schmitz, CSJMs. Peggy SlaterMr. & Mrs. John P. WagnerMrs. Paula C. WatsonMs. Linda F. WeisensteinMr. & Mrs. William F. WinfreyMr. & Mrs. Troy Woytek

Sister Raymond Joseph Cordes, CSJMr. & Mrs. Francis W. Saale

Sister Blanche Marie Corcoran, CSJMs. Susan K. Haddock

Sister Patricia Cramer, CSJMr. & Mrs. Gerald E. AndersonMs. Marianne PetruMs. Diane M. Wallace

Jacquelyn CurranMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Ed DeppeMr. & Mrs. Harry L. Saunders

Sister Theresa Desrochers, CSJMr. & Mrs. Ray DesrochersMs. June M. SavoieMr. & Mrs. Joe Shereda

Bernard DeverMrs. Marilyn A. Miles

Ron DonovanMr. & Mrs. M. Anthony Eakin

Joseph DornbergeMr. & Mrs. John P. Wolk

Sister Mary Laurent Duggan, CSJMr. Charles W. BrennanCatholic Diocese of SavannahMr. & Mrs. Martin L. DugganMr. & Mrs. Patrick M. DugganMr. & Mrs. William B. GuyolMs. A. Carolyn Henry, CSJAMs. Jean F. Kertz, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Timothy P. LeahyRev. Thomas J. PeytonMr. & Mrs. Marlott Rhoades

Gaetana EacopelliMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Elaine EbelingMr. John J. Ebeling

Steven A. EckhardtMrs. Virginia R. Eckhardt

Betty EllingerMrs. Elizabeth A. DauesMr. & Mrs. William G. FillmanMr. & Mrs. Jean T. HammelBailey HurleyMs. Mary A. LatalRicci Law GroupMr. & Mrs. Dave SoellnerMs. Rhonda TaylorMr. & Mrs. Jeremy R. TriplettMr. & Mrs. Paul R. TriplettMs. Linda WaszkiewiczMr. & Mrs. William R. WlodarczykMr. & Mrs. Glenn S. Wolf

Sister Mary Eschbacher, CSJMr. & Mrs. James R. Killion

Sister Aniceta Farrell, CSJMrs. Ann W. StuartMiss Mary Jane Waldron

John A. FeeneyMrs. Mary Joy Allaert Feeney

William Fischer & Mary FischerSister Pauline Komrska, CSJ

Patricia FortuneMr. Philip E. Fortune

Sister Mary Franklin, CSJMs. Marianne Petru

Lesslie FrawleyMr. & Mrs. John M. ChristensenMr. & Mrs. Michael ChristopherMs. Barbara A. DubisMr. Ronald GuentzMr. & Mrs. Donald HardinMr. & Mrs. Gerald M. HoldenGary & Carolyn JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Jack R. LuebbertMr. & Mrs. J. Arthur McManus, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James MurphyMr. & Mrs. Brad M. SinclairMs. Leslie A. SwipMr. & Mrs. Willam R. VetterMr. & Mrs. Ralph N. WeissMr. Roger Zoellner

Sister Eileen Gamache, CSJMr. Joseph F. Brinley

Rose Marie GeogheganDr. & Mrs. Robert S. Yoselevsky

Humbert & Mary GhioRev. John J. Ghio

Mary C. & Francis A. GilreathMs. Theresa A. Gilreath

Ann GormanMr. & Mrs. Ernest W. Dohack

Michael GreifMr. & Mrs. John P. Wolk

Sister David Marie Hallinan, CSJMr. Donald G. Weidman

Sister Alma Hammerschmidt, CSJMr. & Mrs. David L. Dunlap, Jr.

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Donald Hastings Jr.Mrs. Mary Jean Weber

Mary Hawver Mr. William L. Hawver

Sister Mary Concordia Hennessy, CSJMr. & Mrs. Jerry A. BentrupMs. A. Carolyn Henry, CSJAMr. & Mrs. Greg A. JanochMarianne & Roseanne Petru

Father Ed HilgemanAnonymous Mike & Pat Favier

Sister Eileen Hoffer, CSJMr. Mark N. NoltingMr. & Mrs. James F. Seidler

Sister Ellen Hucker, CSJMr. Thomas Gallagher

Mary Alice HungerfordMs. Dori Frei AmacherMr. & Mrs. Tom Cortopassi

Stephen Hunsicker, SrBrad L. Badgley, P.C.Mr. & Mrs. William J. BetzDr. & Mrs. David E. BoeschMr. & Mrs. Patrick CondonMs. Sharon ConnellyMr. & Mrs. William DahlmannMs. Barbara J. DaleyMs. Laurie A. Deruntz & Mr. Patrick CushnaMr. & Mrs. Thomas J. FederMs. Jane FuchsGator Sunshine Group Green Pines ElementaryMr. David E. GuymonMr. & Mrs. Keith HansonMr. Curtis M. Jones & Mrs. Cheryl J. Weeks-JonesMs. Jacquelyn JonesMs. Ann KellyMr. Steve KoenigMs. Elsie H. MontgomeryMr. Earl W. Phillips & Mr. Jay D. PhillipsDr. & Mrs. James J. RechtienMr. & Mrs. John RoccoMr. & Mrs. Russell R. RoehrMrs. Mary Kathleen SimokaitisMr. & Mrs. Kevin SullivanMr. & Mrs. John TalleyUnited States District Court Southern District of Illnois OfficeGregory VitelloMs. Ann WegmannWunderman

Robert Eugene HupfeldSister Jean Magdalene Wyatt, CSJ

Sister Casimir Joseph Hurrle, CSJMr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Davis

James HylandMrs. Roy J. Murphy

Donald L. JamesMr. & Mrs. John G. Graf

Glennon & Shirley JamesMs. Cathy James

Joel JanssenMs. Veronica DayhuffMr. Jeffrey Norton

Joan M. & George W. JinkersonMs. Theresa A. Gilreath

Charles Jokisch, Jr.Mrs. Janet R. Jokisch

Sister Rosemary Junak, CSJMr. & Mrs. Larry W. King

Theresa KasparMr. & Mrs. Dominic S. Bisesi

Regina KeedyMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Sister Mary Francina Keane, CSJMr. Thomas Keane

William KellerMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Walter KienzleMrs. Roy J. Murphy

Bud Leo KohlMr. & Mrs. William L. AngerMs. Becky Shelton

Sister Alexandra Kuhn, CSJMr. & Mrs. Bill BowersMr. & Mrs. Basil H. PflummMrs. Evelyn B. RimmerMr. & Mrs. Raymond Wolski

Richard KuhnMr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Kuhn

Mary Elizabeth KundratMr. & Mrs. Joe O’Neill

Sister Natalie Lafser, CSJMs. Susan Sanfilippo

Sister Christiana Lippert, CSJMr. Norbert P. Schott

Elizabeth "Betty" LiversCreative Planning

Bernadette O'Malley LynchMs. Joan Bourke

Loretta LynchMrs. Roy J. Murphy

Sister Germaine Matter, CSJMr. Robert J. Palmer

William MattinglyMr. & Mrs. Robert HenningMr. Paul C. Perlik & Mrs. Leslie Phelps Perlik

Sister Joseph Marie (Jeanne) McGovern, CSJ

Miss Mary Jane Waldron John McGuire

Mrs. Mardel H. McGuire Robert Eugene McKee

Mrs. Patricia Ann Dunn Dorothy Meade

Arkansas Community Foundation Jack Meier

Ms. Roseanne BurgoonKathleen L. Grewe, CSJA, & Diana Burnson

Sister M. Kathleen Mitchell, CSJAnonymous Mrs. Mary Carol Mitchell

Sister Clara Francis Mongin, CSJMs. Marianne Petru

Martin MorrisonMrs. Roy J. Murphy

Luke MorrowMs. Jennifer Millikan

Lucille Hiegert MorrowSister Jean Magdalene Wyatt, CSJ

Sister Mary Ursula Mott, CSJMr. & Mrs. Sidney P. Mott

Bernard MulcahyAnonymous

William MurphyMrs. Roy J. Murphy

Sister Josepha Nellesen, CSJMs. Marianne Petru

Fran O’BrienMs. Deborah A. Oates & Mr. Michael Nooner

Sister Elizabeth Ogilvie, CSJMs. Anna C. Leverich

Sister Rosemary O'Malley, CSJMs. Joan Bourke

Marie O'ShaughnessyMs. Rose Marie O’Shaughnessy

Virgina PalmerMr. Robert J. Palmer

Sister Mary Antonia Palumbo, CSJMs. Margaret E. ComerfordMr. & Mrs. Leo H. MacDonald, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Les MuckermanMr. & Mrs. Peter J. Palumbo, Jr.Mrs. Mary J. ReinhardtMr. & Mrs. William Ziegler

Dr. Maurice F. PerllDr. & Mrs. Peter D. Perll

Dr. Rita Dobel PerllDr. & Mrs. Peter D. Perll

Ernie PetersMr. & Mrs. William Ashley

Joan PfotenhauerSister Marion Renkens, CSJ

John R. PowersDr. & Mrs. James Gilsinan

Margaret PranschkeMr. & Mrs. Leo P. Reynolds

Mary K. PuhrMr. & Mrs. Ralph E. Puhr

Mary M. PurkMr. & Mrs. Glenn Walker

Ruth H. RatermanMr. & Mrs. Jerome A. Giddings, Sr.

Mr. Cornelius RiordanMr. Robert W. Vondera

Sister Mary Rocheleau, CSJMr. & Mrs. Jerome H. Quigley

Joseph & Mary RodriguezMs. Mary Ann Rodriguez

Frances RuberyMr. Richard C. Raupp

Anna RuzickaMr. Lawrence J. Ruzicka

Julie Ann SchaefferMr. & Mrs. Neal T. Schaeffer

Isabel SchlosserMr. & Mrs. Charles Schlosser

George SchulteMr. & Mrs. John E. Klevorn

Sandra Schupbach, CSJAMs. A. Carolyn Henry, CSJA

Robert T. Schweiger Mrs. Barbara Schweiger

Richard ShoultsSister Joan Lacey, CSJ

Mattie & Erven ShyMs. Ruth E. Shy Wilson, CSJA

Lucille Silva

Mr. & Mrs. James P. SilvaJacob Silver

Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Reiter Eleanor Smith

Audrey DossDarlene & Jackie Goede

Maxine SmithMr. Lyle C. Smith

Sister Eileen Smits, CSJMrs. Barbara Schweiger

Norma SollarsMr. & Mrs. Gerald E. AndersonMs. A. Carolyn Henry, CSJA

Howard Douglas Stapp IIIMs. Beverly S. MatsoukasMrs. Joan R. Rubesch

Jon StegenMs. Jennifer Millikan

James StellohMrs. Mary M. Stelloh

Sister Mary Stolte, CSJMs. Marianne Petru

Larry StrawnMr. & Mrs. John P. Wolk

Dennis SullivanMs. Helen HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. Quick

John T. & Donna M. TurekMr. & Mrs. John Turek

Carlos VallejoMr. & Mrs. John Osborne

Beatrice Venker Binns PiersonMr. & Mrs. Malvin P. Leonard

Jeanne VogelgasangMrs. Patricia Ann Dunn

Father Thomas WilcoxMr. William M. Wilcox

Gifts received February 1, 2013, through August 31, 2013.

The Province Development Office has made every effort to ensure the tributes are properly recognized and correctly spelled. To make a donation, request memorial envelopes or report a correction on our tributes listing, please contact our office at 314.678.0326.



eventsandhappenings

25th annuaL CSJ goLf tournament

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet held their 25th Annual Golf Tournament in St. Louis at the Westborough

Country Club on September 23. And what a way to celebrate 25 years! The weather was beautiful, and the 120 golfers present (filling the course to capacity) enjoyed a wonderful day of golf in the name of the sisters. And our friends “bid high and often” at our silent auction, which helped make this one of our most successful years ever. Thank you to all who participated and we hope to see you next year!

1. The scene at Westborough Country Club as the golfers get ready to hit the course. 2. Executive Director of Mission Advancement Sister Barbara Dreher with Marty Hadican. 3. Sisters Margaret Gregg and Linda Straub. 4. Golfers talk team strategy. 5. Golfers Larry and Sue Krodinger and Barb and Al Krueger. 6 Golfers David Deutschmann and Bill Pastor. 7. Sister Linda Markway, Development Associate Kathy Futhey and Associate Peggy Maguire have a little fun while checking in the golfers.

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50th JubiLee

More than 400 friends, family and members of the CSJ community

gathered to celebrate the 50th jubilee of the 10 members of the Reception of 1963 during a special Mass on Sept. 15 in Holy Family Chapel at the Carondelet Motherhouse.

1. Jubilarian and musician Sister Joan Whittemore leads the congregation in song. 2. The members of the Reception of 1963: Back Row (l-r): Sisters Suzanne Wesley, Margaret Schulz, Mary Louise Basler, Joan Whittemore and Carole Walton. Front Row: Srs. Patty Clune, Kathleen Karbowski, Maureen Langton, Rose McLarney and Elaine Margaret Besand. 3. Sister Jane Gerard leads the musicians. 4. Sister Agnes Marie Baer celebrates with her CSJ community. 5. Province Leader and Jubilarian Sister Patty Clune serves as a lector at the Mass.

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All Souls MassSaturday, November 2Eucharistic Celebration followed by refreshments 10:00 a.m. in Holy Family Chapel at the Motherhouse RSVP by October 28 to Quiana Kelley at 314-678-0326 or [email protected].

Religious Life at the Crossroads with Sister Amy HerefordWednesday, November 13

Hear Sister Amy talk about her new book, Religious Life at the Crossroads: A School for Mystics and Prophets (Orbis Books, 2013). Sister Amy explores the movements in religious

life today and examines how religious life will fit into an emerging church. An important conversation for both religious and the laity. 6:00 p.m. at the Motherhouse RSVP to 314-481-8800 or [email protected].

Christmas Concert Sunday, December 15Featuring the St. Margaret of Scotland Choir 4:00 p.m. Holy Family Chapel at the Motherhouse


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Next Session:December 7, 2013 — Praying Your Day with Sister Marian CowanJesus is coming to your breakfast table, your workplace, your weekend excursions and all the places in between. Welcome him into your life by transforming your daily doings into a form of prayer. Sister Marian expands upon the types of prayer and the various ways we can experience it.

When: 9–11 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Where: Historic Carondelet Motherhouse Offering: $15 per session (includes breakfast) To Register: Call 314-678-0307 or 314-678-0309 or e-mail [email protected]

Treat yourself to four enrichingSaturday mornings per year, where you

will feed your mind, body and spirit with good company, a hearty breakfast

and a dynamic program.

Save the Dates for 2014 For more information visit www.csjsl.org

and subscribe to our e-news to be notified when registration begins.

ST. LOUIS: February 22, April 5, September 6 and November 8

KANSAS CITY: April 5 and October 18

“A rewarding experience.”

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2014 EVENTS

Dining to DonateWednesday, March 26Favazza’s Italian Restaurant on the Hill, St. LouisEnjoy a great meal and help the Sisters of St. Joseph at the same time. Dine at Favazza's on the Hill and 20% of dinner sales will be donated to benefit the good works of the sisters.

Generosity of Joseph Honors GalaFriday, April 25, 2014 Carondelet MotherhouseMake your plans to Party on the River with the sisters. More information coming soon!

2013 EVENTS

An Evening with Paul Coutinho February 12

Come for an evening of inspiration with Paul Coutinho, author of How Big is Your God. Paul is an internation-ally recognized Ignatian scholar, author and

speaker who brings an Eastern flavor to Western spirituality, challenging us to grow in faith through deepening our relationship with God, whose love knows no bounds.

Celtic Soul Experience with Owen & Moley O Súilleabháin and FriendsMarch 7-8, Concert & Retreat

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day the Celtic way with internationally-acclaimed Irish singer/songwriter duo (and brothers) Owen and Moley O Súilleabháin. Performing a mix of ancient Irish music, sacred songs, traditional tunes and inspirational pop, Owen and Moley fill the house with heart-healing harmonies, humor, exquisite musicality and infectious joy! (Just ask some of the folks they have performed with such as Russell Crowe, The Chieftains, Bobby McFerrin, renowned poet David Whyte, Canadian rocker Alan Doyle and violinist Nigel Kennedy.) We start off the weekend with an evening concert on Friday, March 7

where Owen and Moley will perform. The show will open with St. Louis favorite Stickely and Canan and will include other local surprise guests. For those who want to delve deeper into the Celtic experience, join us for a day-long retreat on Saturday, March 8 with Owen and Moley, who are partnering with their collaborator and friend from St. Louis, Kimberly Schneider. Kimberly, author of Everything You Need is Right Here is a transformational speaker, life coach,

author and poet. She has a passion for Celtic spirituality and the healing power of nature.Ticket sales and retreat registration coming soon!

Luke Live! with Father James Diluzio May 17-18, Concert & Retreat

Experience the Gospel of Luke as members of the Early Church experi-enced it—internalized, personalized and shared. Based in New York City, Paulist priest, actor and singer Father James Diluzio brings his unique presentation of the Gospel to parishes nationwide, reciting the beloved texts with storytell-ing and reflection—all accompanied by inspirational chants and songs, including popular music from Broadway shows. It's interactive and fitting for all ages. The May 17 evening performance will be followed by a day-long retreat experience for those who want to enter into deeper reflection. Ticket sales and retreat registration coming soon!


Together…in faithEvent Series 2014

Join us for a series of events that promise

to inspire and entertain! From speakers to concerts to retreats, this eclectic mix of

programs is designed to deepen our spirituality as we come together surrounded by the

beauty and spirit of the historic motherhouse.

Read about what we have planned for the first half of 2014 and visit www.csjsl.org to subscribe to our bimonthly e-news alerts so you

don’t miss the details about these programs (and the ones still to

come). We hope to see you at ONE, TWO OR MORE!

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