Vol. XX, No. 1
Summer 2014
SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY — WILMETTE, ILLINOIS
Freely you have received,
freely give.
(Matthew 10:8)
Around the Table
From the Archives
Legacy of Mother Pauline
I had to tell you how much I enjoy reading your
magazine BREAD BROKEN. I especially like pictures
or articles from the SCC Archives. I went to St. John
the Evangelist School in Detroit at which
you Sisters taught in the 1950s.
- B. Tolentino
Hamtramck, MI
How thrilled I was to read the announcement of
the Mallinckrodt Scholars Program. I still have several
Mother Pauline “maxim” holy cards, but it wasn’t until
recent years and the publishing of some
biographies that I came to a much better
appreciation of her life. Through this
scholarship offered to and encouraging
young women in leadership, the legacy of
Mother Pauline is sure to continue on—not
only among the Sisters in her congregation
but also the coming generations of young
women determined to make the world a
better place. Thank you for this insightful
and graced-filled venture. I am eager to hear
of its progress.
-R
ita Nagel Dempsey
Chicago, IL
Blessing for All
Fond memories of my years with
the SCCs at Holy Trinity in Westmont:
1958-1962. With a blessing for all.
- Rev. James Lennon
Joliet, IL
Enlightening & Masterful
Congratulations on an enlightening
and masterful issue of BREAD BROKEN.
We thoroughly enjoyed it from page to page
and spoke of the topics in table conversation.
May God continue to bless your efforts to spread
Mother Pauline’s spirit and enhance other lives
by recalling memories and sharing happenings.
- Sr. Gracemary Shalvey, SCC
Danville, PA
Read Immediately
I look forward to the magazine very much. No matter
what I’m doing, I will put it down and read my BREAD
BROKEN. My association with you Sisters goes way back.
- Barbara Bartkowiak
Detroit, MI
Contents
4 ...... Reaching Out
– Three outreach ministries of the
SCCs of the Western Region
8. . . . . Potpourri
9. . . . . Memories & Mirth
10 . . . Celebrating Life
– The five Jubilarians of 2014 share their
vocation stories and their treasured
memories of religious life
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14. . .
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18. . .
19. . .
Sharing Pauline’s Vision
Companions of Pauline
Our Future
SCCs Around the World
Keeping in Touch
In Memoriam
In & Around the Region
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For current events and items not published in BREAD BROKEN, and to see your favorite Sisters, please visit
www.sccwilmette.org
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Bread Broken Magazine is
published twice a year by the
Sisters of Christian Charity —
Wilmette, IL. The publication
aims to be a source of information
for the Sisters, their families,
friends and benefactors on the
presence and ministry of the
Sisters of Christian Charity.
A Note from the Publisher
You, dear reader, will most probably be reading
this note at the beginning of summer. I am
writing it, however (because of due dates), as the
winter season in Chicago draws to a close. It was
a very, very long season of record-setting snowfalls
and cold temperatures. One often heard words
of longing for the warmer weather and the green
of spring. As I heard these longings, often accompanied by sighs, one word
always came to my mind: hope. And when I think of hope, I go back to
Emily Dickinson’s poem which I invite you to read and ponder.
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
Mission Statement
As Sisters of Christian Charity,
our call is to witness to and share
in the mission of Jesus by letting
His love so permeate and fill us
that our love overflows to all by
being bread broken and wine
poured out.
Sr. Mary Clement Eiden
Publisher
Kenneth Kaufman, Ed.D
Editor
Sr. Anastasia Sanford
Sr. Mary Ann Warwick
Associate Editors
Sr. Marianne Schwer
Financial Secretary
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Production
I’ve heard it in the chilliest land
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
This poem has been a part of me for a long time. I chose it for my poetry
reading in Oral Interpretation class in college. I didn’t get a great rating for
my effort then, but I think I might do better now as life’s experiences have
given me a deeper appreciation of its truth.
In the midst of so many difficult, devastating, violent and seemingly
hopeless situations in the world today, the contents of this issue of
BREAD BROKEN are a source of hope for me. The feature article tells
of people reaching out to others in need. Sr. M. Judith recalls the generous
spirit of Mother Pauline. The lives of our jubilarians surely give me
confidence in God’s grace and presence in my own life. Beginnings bring
hope and the new ministries of Sr. Carol and Sr. Theresa Marie are shared
in this issue. And—there is so much more good news in the following pages.
And here is another thought worth pondering: “I am not an optimist,
because I am not sure that everything ends well. Nor am I a pessimist,
because I am not sure that everything ends badly. I just carry hope in
my heart. Hope is the feeling that life and work have meaning. Life
without hope is empty. I am thankful to God for this gift. It is as big
as life itself.” –Vaclav Havel
May you be aware of God’s gift of hope in your life.
Cover: Mary Cannon and Sr. Elizabeth Ann Buscher pause for a photo after sorting donated
bakery items.
Page 2: Stargazer lily in the kitchen garden at SHC.
Photo by Sr. Anastasia Sanford, SCC.
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Reaching Out
Text by Sr. Elizabeth Ann Buscher, SCC; Sr. Juliana Miska, SCC; and Sr. Mary An Eultgen, SCC |
Photos courtesy of Sr. Elizabeth Ann Buscher, SCC; Sr. Juliana Miska, SCC; and Sr. Mary An Eultgen, SCC
Huge bags of yarn were transformed by one of the Baptist Church volunteers into 95 hats and 75 scarves given to residents
of a nursing home and to needy children from the church and school.
M
ore than 15 years ago, a ministry of providing
food, clothes and other household items for
the needy began. From its inception it has been an
ecumenical, shared ministry with the Baptist Church
in Zion, IL, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH)
Parish in Glenview and the Sisters of Christian Charity
at Sacred Heart Convent.
The Beginning
Originally, donated food from neighboring stores to
the OLPH food pantry was shared with the Sisters at
Sacred Heart Convent (SHC). It was brought daily by
Bill Thome and members of the Knights of Columbus
and the Men’s Club of OLPH. When the amount of
food became more than was needed by the Sisters, a
friend of Sr. Paulita Borelli put them in contact with
Elder Jesse Williams of the Faith Tabernacle Food
Pantry at the Baptist church in Zion. Weekly, Elder
Jesse would come to SHC to pick up the excess food
items. The motto of the pantry was “Feeding the
Hungry with Dignity”. It was an honor to share
their ministry.
For several years, Sr. Anna Domeier or Sr. Maria
Immaculata Beltz would sort and store the food until
the truck came. After both of these Sisters died,
Sr. Elizabeth Ann Buscher took over this ministry.
By this time, Elder Jesse had also died. His ministry
was continued by Dan Evans whose wife, Yvonne,
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was related to Elder Jesse. Dan is a deacon at The First
Baptist Church in North Chicago, IL.
Dan and Yvonne
Rain, snow, heat or cold—every Tuesday Dan Evans
and his helper have been driving their truck into
the SHC driveway and have been loading into it an
abundant supply of food to be distributed to 200 to
300 people directly from “The Mobile Pantry”. The
old truck of Elder Jesse was replaced in 2009 by a
more efficient one donated by a very generous
benefactor and friend of the SCCs. (See page 7 for the
story of the new truck.) Although the truck does not
belong to the SCCs, on several occasions the Sisters
have given generous donations from their Pauline
Ministry Fund for its upkeep and repair. The new
truck gets very much use not only transporting food
but often hauling supplies of clothing and household
items to needy families.
Yvonne Evans has been a wonderful liaison in
the distribution of clothing, furniture, household
and other items. As a retired teacher and alum of
Barat College, she spends much of her time now in
community outreach. She is active in her church and
its service group “Working for God’s Ministry”.
Yvonne finds a home for everything. A year ago,
Sr. Elizabeth Ann gave her huge bags of yarn that
had been presented. It was an enormous amount, but
through busy hands, the yarn
was knitted into 95 hats and 75
scarves given both to residents
of a nursing home and to needy
children from the church and
school. This school, in North
Chicago, where Yvonne taught
until her
Instead of being
retirement,
thrown away, the
has been
food is given to
the grateful
people who
recipient
would otherwise
of many
go hungry.
useful items
including
shelving, tables and playground
equipment left at SHC when the
Ronald Knox Montessori School toddlers’ program
moved from SHC to its new building.
The Ministry Grows
Over the years, the supply of food increased
dramatically as the supplying stores multiplied. So, it
was not only a matter of the Sisters sorting and storing
the food but also of picking up the food daily—or
weekly—as the store manager requested. At one time
there were more than ten stores supplying food and
the number of those involved in this ministry grew to
more than twenty.
Sr. Elizabeth Ann is one of the Sisters picking up
donations. She has made numerous friends as she
makes her rounds. With a smile in her voice, Sister
recalls Tony and Dennis, the truck drivers who deliver
to one particular store. Tony drives out of Atlanta, GA;
Dennis drives out of Cincinnati, OH. When
Sr. Elizabeth Ann comes to pick up the daily donations
from this store, she often meets these two. She remarks
that “their helpfulness is shown in many ways—giving
an encouraging word, helping to load the car, clearing
a passageway between the pickup area and the car”.
An idea of the amount of food for distribution
can be calculated from the annual documentation
reported by just one store. The report indicated that
the monetary value of the food donated to the Sisters
was more than a quarter of a million dollars! All of this
food would have been dumped in the garbage had the
Sisters not taken it!
As the amount of food increased, more venues for
distribution were needed. A small pantry was opened
at SHC which supplies more than 25 families with
the food received. This pantry is usually open twice a
week—or more often if the supply provides. Around
inventory time at the stores, it is possible that an
abundant supply of non-perishable items is received:
pasta and canned pasta sauce, peanut butter, pickles,
olive oil, coffee, chips, nuts. These items are taken
to the New Trier Pantry in Winnetka. Then, too, a
gentleman has come weekly to SHC to pick up bakery
items for a soup kitchen in nearby Evanston. Workers
at the kitchen are happy to provide some sweets for
their patrons but cannot afford to spend money on
non-essentials.
The Gospel Imperative
Sr. Elizabeth Ann leaves to pick up donations from a
nearby store.
The outreach ministry at Sacred Heart Convent
faithfully carries out the Gospel imperative: “Freely
you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8). God
bless all the benefactors and people who make this
outreach possible.
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Reaching Out (continued from page 5)
There is a senior citizen group, the
Marquis Club, that meets weekly at
the Thiele Center. Sr. Juliana’s dream
is that this club (48 active members)
“will be the forum at which speakers
can be brought in to address issues of
food choices and preparation, exercise
[and] health issues”. Both Fr. Nick
and Sr. Juliana know that the success
of these programs “will strengthen
our seniors in their daily lives,
making them healthier, happier,
and more connected to the people
and community they love”.
Remembering the
Immigrant
On October 17, 2013 Sr. Mary Ann
Eultgen, SCC joined nine co-members
of the Loretto Latin America Caribbean
Committee (St. Louis) on their U.S./
Mexico Border trip. The group was
housed at Border Links in Tucson, AZ where they
cooked, planned, debriefed nightly and slept.
On the 18th, one of the group’s first experiences was
a “Special Proceedings” at the Federal Court House.
There, in one of the courtrooms, 69 men and three
women awaited a form of justice in Arizona called
“Operation Streamline”. Their crime—a charged
Sr. Juliana Miska joins a group of volunteers at St. Aloysius Food Pantry.
The group prepared 35 Easter “baskets” for distribution to needy families.
Especially for Seniors
Another outreach hub is the Thiele Center at
St. Aloysius Parish in Chicago. Fr. Nick Desmond,
the pastor, and Sr. Juliana Miska, SCC are committed
to broadening the parish’s outreach. “We continue to
follow the vision of our founding Pastor, Monsignor
Aloysius J. Thiele, who believed that parishes first had
to address the day to day needs of the community in
order to help them grow in faith as well.”
Sr. Juliana is involved with many of the social service
programs offered at and through the Center especially
those for senior citizens. One important program is the
food pantry and emergency food services. In addition
to providing food, there is also “the solid educational
efforts already underway through the parish vegetable
garden, our partnership with Top Box Food, and our
concerted effort to look at the nutritional content of
the food we provide through our pantry”.
Education to promote healthy living is one of the
top priorities of the food service program. Sister and
Father are currently working for funding to expand the
program to include nutrition awareness. There is already
care taken to choose food items for the pantry that
provide healthier alternatives. One of Sister’s hopes is
to offer recipes and cooking demonstrations to make
healthy choices more appealing. Diabetes and obesity
education and screening are also goals. Through
these services, Sr. Juliana believes that the seniors will
“have the tools needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle”.
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Members of the Loretto Latin America/Caribbean
Committee hike toward the US-Mexico border.
felony—was crossing the border into the United States.
These men and women from Mexico, Guatemala,
Honduras and El Salvador were shackled—hands and
feet—awaiting a sentence. The whole procedure was
finished in an hour. Their sentences ranged from
30-180 days in private detention centers throughout
the U.S. run by Corrections Corporation of
America (CCA).
Later, Jim Marx, a volunteer with No More Deaths,
spoke about the work of this humanitarian aid
organization whose mission is to end death and
suffering on the U.S./Mexico border. Jim met with
the group for four hours.
The next day, the group walked across the border into
Nogales, Mexico with bags of socks, hats and notions
for delivery at the different centers that they would
visit. At El Comedor, newly-deported migrants may
receive two meals. At Grupo Beta (the Mexican Red
Cross), the visitors sat on the ground and spoke with
the migrants. Stories were listened to—stories not only
in Spanish but also in English as “many of the men had
lived in the US for many years and their families are
still there”. The women’s center, a safe resting place, was
the next stop. Here, twelve women may stay up to seven
days. Four miles from the women’s center is HEPAC
(Home of Peace and Hope) where programs for adults
help them not only with cooking and housekeeping
skills but also with earning certificates for middle and
secondary education. There are also programs for the
“dump” children who sort through garbage dumped
on the other side of a ridge from the colonias. HEPAC
instills a spirit of non-violence through a philosophy
based on the culture of peace.
The group returned to St. Louis on October 20.
Sr. Mary Ann is grateful for the experience. U
The Truck Story
as related by Sr. Elizabeth Ann Buscher, SCC
A family I have
known since I returned
to Wilmette has come
on Christmas Eve and
other holidays to relieve
the kitchen staff so
they could go home
to their families. This
family serves the Sisters
and does the dishes.
Last year as they were
leaving, the father
turned to me and
said, “Sister, is there
anything I can get
you?” I answered,
“Yes, a truck!”
Stunned, but very
interested, he asked
for more information. I related how every week I’ve prayed that the old truck
the men used to pick up food every Tuesday was really going to make it back
and forth to the food pantry. I had already solicited hundreds of dollars for its
repair and upkeep but now it was ready for the junk yard.
It was my turn to be shocked when he said, “I know someone who has a 14
ft. box truck which he isn’t using. I’ll see what I can do.” What he did was buy
the truck and pay for the license and title change. To quote Jimmy Carter in a
positive way: “When it comes to giving, some people will stop at nothing!” U
2009: The first two men to
drive the “new” truck for
Zion were Dan Evans (right)
and his helper. Every week
they collect an abundant
supply of food to be
distributed to 200 to 300
people directly from
“The Mobile Pantry”.
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Potpourri
40
Text by Sr. Mary Clement Eiden, SCC |
Photo courtesy of John Morales
“It” all started with a flyer sent from Sr. Therese Fields
(St. Mary of Celle Parish in Berwyn, IL) to the SCC
Center. The flyer advertised the world premiere showing
of 40, a pro-life documentary written and produced by
John Morales. Hearing that a number of complimentary
seats were available, Sr. Mary Ann Warwick made contact
with Cynthia Morales (John’s wife). Sister was told that
John Morales visits with Sr. Margaritis (L) and
there were no longer any free seats available. However, as
Sr. Carolyn.
Providence would have it, the number of people wishing to
see the film warranted a second showing to which the Sisters were invited. Sr. Mary Ann also learned
that John Morales had been educated by the Sisters of Christian Charity at St. Gregory Parish in Chicago.
On December 12, Sr. Janice Boyer and Sr. Mary Clement Eiden attended the showing of 40. Both Sisters felt
the documentary was very well done, and they were impressed by the number of organizations/groups/individuals
involved in the pro-life movement because they saw pro-life as a human rights issue.
Cynthia Morales indicated to Sr. Mary Ann that she and John would be interested in showing the film to
the Sisters at Sacred Heart Convent. The date was eventually set for February 28 in the morning. Sisters and
Companions of Pauline in the area were invited to come. Staff members at SHC as well as the coordinator of
the St. Joseph Parish Pro-Life Committee were also invited. At SHC, John connected with Sr. Carolyn Eultgen
who had been one of his teachers at St. Gregory and with Sr. Margaritis Kullowitch who had taught one of
John’s siblings.
In writing to thank the Sisters for their financial and moral support, John wrote: “Together with your help,
we will continue to work passionately toward our very important mission to touch hearts, change minds and
build a culture of life.” U
New Purpose
Text and photo by Sr. Mary Clement Eiden, SCC
This June 20th, Sr. Rose Mary Meyer, BVM observes her
first anniversary at her Project Irene office at the SCC Center in
Wilmette. At the spring 2013 meeting of LCWR (Leadership
Conference of Women Religious) Region 8, the members were
told that Sr. Rose Mary, the Director of Project Irene, would
have to vacate her current office by July 1. A request was made
to member communities to consider if they might have available
space on one of their properties to which the office could be
relocated. Returning from that meeting, Sr. Janice Boyer asked
the Center community if the vacant office in the Center could
Sr. Rose Mary, BVM
be offered for this purpose. The response was unanimously affirmative. Sr. Rose Mary
enjoys working in her
came, saw, and was very pleased with the space. Plans moved forward and on June
new office.
20, she moved in. Sister works from her Wilmette office on days when she is not in
Springfield, IL working with the legislature to further the causes of Project Irene. An open house and a blessing
of the new office and the Project Irene program were held on October 26 at the Center.
The mission of Project Irene (Illinois Religious Engaging in Nonviolent Endeavors) is to “impact social
change for the well-being of women and children through research, education and action”. The Gospel call
energizes this commitment.
The Sisters at the Center appreciate Sr. Rose Mary’s presence. When Sister joins them for lunch, her cheerful
spirit and knowledge of social justice issues always enliven. U
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Memories & Mirth
Memories of a Sister from Germany
Text and photo courtesy of the Western Region Archives |
Text taken from SCCs Touching the Heart of America
My first and greatest mission experience was to receive my
assignment for North America, the Western Province. I was
a novice in Paderborn, Germany, and I always wanted to be
a missionary. So, when there was a call for volunteers to go
to America during my novitiate, I signed up, thinking all the
while that it was for South America.
Over two months passed, and I had heard nothing about
the subject. Finally, a few weeks before my first vows,
I received my appointment for NORTH America, the
motherhouse in Wilmette, Secretariat! This was where God
wanted me to go, along with four other Sisters who had been
appointed for the Eastern Province of North America.
I have always been happy in my vocation, even though I
have never had the privilege of caring for children as I would
have loved to do. However, the dear Lord compensated for
this by having my superiors send me to St. Vincent Home
for Children in St. Louis, MO. I lived there very happily for
eleven years close to poor, neglected, often abused boys and
girls, not having direct responsibility for them but working
as secretary for the Home on behalf of them.
Photo of Sr. Mary Benigna Wenzel which appears on
There is one little incident that amused me among others
her 1944 “Certificate of Naturalization”
while I was there. Little Susie, quite lively, had misbehaved
and was sent to the office to sit on the “quiet chair” until nine o’clock without talking to anyone.
Well, Susie sat there, her eyes riveted on the clock. She was to stay there, she was told, until the big hand was
on 12 and the little hand was on 9. Susie managed to remain quiet, but simply had to sigh deeply and moan every
once in a while. Finally, she could stand it no longer.
“That clock is poky!” she yelled, pointing to the offending wall hanger.
I am very grateful for the time I was allowed to spend at St. Vincent Home. HOW GOOD THE LORD IS! U
Problems Solved!
Text and photo courtesy of the Western Region Archives |
Text taken from SCCs Touching the Heart of America
I remember one day telling the children in our Louisiana school to do all the
problems in arithmetic for homework. So the next day, one little boy said to me
very happily,
“Sister, I solved all my troubles.”
Troubles? I thought to myself and looked at him questioningly. He was
beaming at me. Then it dawned on me. To him, “problems” meant troubles.
So even though I called the arithmetic homework “problems”, he broadmindedly
accepted my adult misnomer, did the homework, and called it by the name
that HE knew. Smart little boy! If only his method was completely right, and
everyone could really solve all his troubles by doing arithmetic problems! U
Sr. Annette LaGreca
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Celebrating Life
Text by the Western Region Jubilarians | Photos courtesy of the Western Region Archives
W
e come to you asking your assistance with
a project. So begins the note from the
BREAD BROKEN office sent to each
jubilarian. The jubilarians were asked
to answer three questions: How did you meet the Sisters
of Christian Charity? Who inspired you to become a Sister
of Christian Charity? and What is your favorite memory/
aspect of being a Sister of Christian Charity? Although
all of the Sister-jubilarians were taught by the SCCs,
their replies to the second two questions are as unique
as each of these Sisters.
Celebrating 70 years:
Sr. M. Mercedes Johnson
After my family
moved to town
(Waconia, MN), it was
so easy to go visit my
teachers, the Sisters
of Christian Charity,
and many days after
Celebrating 80 years: Sr. Irma Dreger
Born into a growing family in Chicago, IL, I don’t
remember that I had much to say about my life. I
learned early to pray and work hard and have lots
of fun. Life was serious and demanding, however. I
can even
remember
how
frightened
I was when
my older
ABOVE: Sr. Irma’s Investing
Group. RIGHT: Sr. Irma today.
sister told me the stories she
learned in school about
St. Agnes and others who
were put to death for their
faith. I was scared out of my
wits, but I had enough other interests to keep me
busy so I put martyrdom on hold.
When I graduated from grade school, I was told
that I would not be going to nearby Pullman Tech
where my older brothers and sister went. Instead,
I was whisked off to Josephinum High School as
a boarder. (I think my priest-uncle had a hand in
that arrangement.)
At Josephinum, I met the Sisters of Christian
Charity. Their interest and kindness convinced
me that an invitation to their Congregation was
worth accepting.
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ABOVE: Sr. Mercedes’ first
ministry was cooking.
RIGHT: a recent photo
of Sister.
school I would help them
with jobs at the convent
or school. Every one of those Sisters was so kind and
helped me in praying for my vocation. Another girl
and I finally decided to go to Maria Immaculata
Convent to prepare ourselves to follow Jesus. I
personally owe my calling to my grandmother, my
mother and the loving Sisters in my parish. With their
help, prayers and advice God has blessed my many
years as an SCC. I owe my gratitude to so many kind
people in parishes, my religious community, relatives
and friends. The SCCs were my teachers and they
helped me to enter our community and believe in it.
God helped me in so many beautiful ways.
Also Celebrating 70 years:
Sr. Pauline Schafer
I attended St. Mary School in Westphalia, MI where
the SCCs taught all grades. I also helped the Sisters
who were sacristans in
church. I wanted to be
like the Sisters, but
perhaps I admired
Sr. Fredina (Irene)
Durocher most. She was
my teacher in 1st, 2nd
LEFT: a formal photo of a
young teacher. NEXT PAGE
TOP: a recent photo of
Sr. Pauline.
and 3rd grades. I have happy
memories about loving Sisters
who helped me in my needs.
I am grateful for the annual
retreats I have made and all
the spiritual guidance I have
received from my directors.
Celebrating 60 years:
Sr. Mary Cecilia Torborg
The Sisters of Christian Charity were quite well
known to me even before I started school because
they lived around the corner from my family home.
I would visit the Sisters in their backyard and “help”
them hang the laundry; at other times I talked to
them on their way from school or church. A more
formal meeting took place when I entered first grade
at St. Boniface School in Minneapolis, MN.
I believe that no one person in particular inspired
me to be an SCC. My parents taught me to pray and
introduced me to God, to Jesus when I was barely able
to talk. Their example of dedication and love for God
and the Church were a strong and constant example.
I always knew that
becoming a Sister
was an option for me.
The Sisters, my
teachers, all helped lead
me to openness to God’s
ABOVE: Sr. Mary Cecilia
as a novice. RIGHT: Sister
in a recent photo.
call by their wonderful
spirit of unity, love
of God, Church, and
the Sacraments in particular. Their teaching of
Religion left me with invaluable knowledge and many
memorable insights on which to grow in the Lord.
So, in eighth grade during prayer when the Lord
touched me in a new and deep way inviting me to
give my life to Him and serve Him in this special
way, I readily said “yes”.
During my freshman year I helped our Sisters
with church work, prayed, discerned about the choice
of community, and prepared to enter the Sisters of
Christian Charity. In August of 1951 I became an
aspirant in time for my sophomore year.
My favorite memories as an SCC have been the
marvelous awareness of God’s love and gift of my call
at the times of investiture and profession, and their
renewal through the years. Another great memory and
aspect of my life is joining the Sisters “on mission” in
their enthusiasm for the ministries in God’s service.
Meeting all the beautiful People of God along the way
likewise afforded much joy.
Celebrating 50 years: Sr. Janice Boyer
The family house I grew up in was very close to
Resurrection School (St. Louis, MO) which also
housed the Church and rectory and was right next
to the convent. When I was in the 5th grade, a new
Church, rectory and convent complex was built right
behind our house! I went to school at Resurrection
and was the last class to have SCCs all the way from
kindergarten through
8th grade. So, I feel I
have known the SCCs
my whole life!
Living so close to the
convent and rectory, I
ABOVE: Another young
novice. RIGHT:
Sr. Janice pauses during
an interview.
got to know all the
priests and Sisters
that were stationed at the parish. I got to know them
outside of formal church and school. I was often the
“go-pher” for the Sisters—going to the store for them
or accompanying one of them to the store. I really
cannot just name one Sister or priest who inspired me
to become an SCC. I was inspired by all of them. My
sister, Mary Ellen, was the one who made me seriously
consider religious life. She once said facetiously: “You
are at the convent so often, why not just join!” That
comment stirred something within me!
I was attracted to the Sisters by their friendliness.
I had some contact with two other congregations but I
did not find them as friendly as the SCCs. That joyful
spirit still attracts me in our Congregation. I have been
blessed to visit all the units of the Congregation and
I find that joyful spirit in all of the Sisters. It is one of
our characteristic virtues which flows forth from being
loved by God. U
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In & Around the Region
Spreading Devotion to Our Mother
Text & photo courtesy of Sr. Francetta Scherer, SCC
Sr. Francetta Scherer remembers Sr. Adalberta Mette (when she was
Superior General) mentioning to a group of Sisters that we needed to
get Mother Pauline known. Sr. Francetta took this informal directive
to heart and started reflecting about the “how”. “Perhaps,” she
thought, “the novena to Mother Pauline could be circulated.” Since
commercially printing the novena booklets could be expensive, it was
suggested that Sr. Anastasia Sanford could do the printing at less cost.
Soon, copies of the novena were flowing from the copier in the Archives
Center and were being sent to New Orleans. Then, Sr. Francetta tells
us: “I asked the pastors at several churches if I could leave some of
the novenas in places at the back of the church so that they would be
available to people. Or, a few churches have a table at the side entrance.
Some pastors allowed this. I try to put the novenas in churches where
many people will be attending a special occasion, and I hope they will
notice the prayers. I also carry some novenas in my pocket and bag so I
Sr. Francetta Scherer places Mother
can offer one to a person who needs prayers.” To date, Sr. Anastasia has
Pauline novenas in the back of a church.
made 4,500 copies of the novena prayers. Sr. Francetta has also given
Sr. Adalberta’s biography of Mother Pauline to several priests. Sr. Francetta said that she will continue her mission
“as long as people get to know Mother Pauline.” Sr. M. Joanne Ladwig, who lives with Sr. Francetta is impressed
with her zeal: “I am so very proud of all that Sister does to make Mother Pauline known.” U
Vocation Commission
Text courtesy of the Vocation Commission | Photo courtesy of Sr. Theresa Marie Tran, SCC
Wanting to be faithful to the call of the Regional Chapter and the Congregation’s General Chapter, the
Sisters of the Vocation Commission spent the weekend of March 14-16 discerning, dreaming and drawing
up some recommendations for fostering vocations. The Holy Spirit Sisters graciously lent them their retreat
house in East Troy, WI so that they could work without interruption on this very important venture.
Sr. Maria Hughes, ASC, facilitator,
led Srs. Therese, Juliana, Monica
and Theresa Marie (Sr. Henrica was
unable to go but joined them in spirit)
through the Appreciative Inquiry
Process that involved the four D’s:
Discovery, Dream, Design, “Do it”.
The team found the work challenging
at times. However, throughout
the weekend they could feel the
guidance of the Holy Spirit and the
prayer support of all the Sisters.
The Commission presented their
recommendations to the Leadership
Team on April 5 and will share the
recommendations at the annual
assembly in June. The Commission
The Commission at work: Sr. Theresa Marie Tran, Sr. Maria Hughes (ASC),
appreciates your continued prayer. U
Sr. Juliana Miska, Sr. Therese Fields and Sr. Monica Cormier.
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New Places of Ministry
Text & photos courtesy of Sr. Carol Bredenkamp, SCC & Sr. Theresa Marie Tran, SCC
Sr. Carol Bredenkamp
Sr. Theresa Marie Tran
I began my ministry at Josephinum High School in
August of 2013. I am in the religion department and
currently teach three classes (mostly freshmen) of
“Introduction to Catholic Christianity” and two
classes (mostly sophomores) of “Faith in Practice”. In
the “intro” class, we go through the life of Jesus as well
as do a unit on who we are as humans. I also teach
how to look up passages in the bible, how the bible
is put together and some history of the bible. In the
“faith” class, we explore topics such as: the history of
the Jewish people, sacraments, saints, discernment
and vocations.
I have always loved teaching, and I have always been
involved with youth groups on a volunteer basis. I
thought I could combine those two “loves” and teach
high school. It is different from youth ministry, but it
is still a joy to see the teens grow in their faith. Even if
one teen draws closer to God because of my teaching
or because of the prayer experiences or discussions we
have in class —
then I have done
my ministry.
Teaching is
both rewarding
and challenging.
The sincere
searching of the
teens touches
me. I require
journaling of the
students, and
I usually give
Sr. Carol prepares for the next class.
them a topic on
which to write. I am amazed at some of their insights.
I am also humbled that they allow me to see into their
lives. It is a joy when something strikes the teens and
they want to talk more about it. I also love to see them
engaged in conversation about God and God things.
Beginning that conversation is a challenge. Many
students have little religious background while others
are very Catholic so I have to teach the Catholic Faith
without alienating the students who have other beliefs.
That means I need to be aware of where the students
are in order to bring them into a space in which they
can contribute.
Transitioning from vocation ministry to teaching
involved many changes. Yet, I truly enjoy being with
teenagers and talking about God all day. U
Leaving New Orleans after 13 years was difficult.
New Orleans graced me with memories through
friends, colleagues and opportunities. So why am I
now in a little rural town named Epworth (population
around 2,000) in the corn state, Iowa?
Since my dream of ministering directly to the people
in Vietnam could not be realized, Vietnam came to
me! Last
February,
I was
pleased
when Rev.
Timothy
Lenchak,
SVD,
president
of Divine
DWC students in native dress during the
Word
Lunar New Year celebration
College,
invited me to join the faculty as a full-time spiritual
director and director of ministry. DWC is operated
by the Divine Word Missionaries and many SVD
missionaries have received their training there over the
past almost-fifty years. Six years ago the SVD priests
and brothers extended their ministry to the Church
of Vietnam and other parts of the world by sponsoring
religious women to come and receive their education
there and then return to their own country to share
their knowledge and experience with the people. In
August, 2013 I went to join the faculty and staff for
the fall semester; I am now finishing my first year here.
While most of my spiritual direction is done in
English, I offer the possibility of speaking Vietnamese
for those students from Vietnam who still do not know
English well. As director of ministry, I keep in contact
with nursing homes, food pantries, and homeless
shelters in the Dubuque area in order to make arrangements to have our students visit them on a regular basis.
I also teach a class in the Religious Studies Program
and offer shorter courses in theological reflection.
The transition has been rather challenging. However,
God has sent wonderful people my way to offer me
a home away from home. I am realizing what an
opportunity it is to be a part of the mission of Divine
Word College. Ministering here is like working at
the United Nations! I have the enriching opportunity
to live and minister among people from such diverse
backgrounds. U
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Sharing Pauline’s Vision
Enriching
Many
Text by
Sr. M. Judith Moran, SCC
In 1843 Pauline wrote: “Gladly, Lord, will I serve all
for your sake; I will shirk no exertion, no difficulty in
the service of the poor.” Pauline wanted to follow the
Lord wherever he would lead her. She was willing to
follow him to sick beds, to prisons, to little children or
to schools of older children, to the blind and the deaf.
Anywhere for the Lord!
This generous spirit was not just acquired in
Pauline’s mature life. From her early years this spirit
was present, and it developed into an unbounded
affection for the poor, the suffering and the afflicted.
Her mother noticed that Pauline was changing from
a “tomboy” into a thoughtful, sensible schoolgirl. By
accompanying her mother on her visits to the sick,
poor and the needy, Pauline learned to care for others.
The influence of her teacher Luise Hensel also played a
great part in nurturing her generous spirit. Luise would
reward her students for good work by allowing them to
accompany her on her visits to the poor.
As Pauline matured, she organized a society of young
women to help the poor, the aged and the dying. The
poor were cared for in their own homes, and Pauline
spent many a night watch to help and comfort them.
She considered it a sacred privilege to prepare the sick
for death and then provide a Christian burial for them.
She expended large amounts of her own money for this
charitable work.
Pauline was well known in Wewelsburg for the little
basket of medicine that she carried with her to share
with the sick after her attendance at Mass. It made no
difference to Pauline what religious affiliation the sick
and poor professed. Her charity was free and unbiased.
Another project of Pauline’s was to establish a day
nursery for the children of poor working mothers. She
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charged no fees. She also accepted blind children into
her nursery.
This generosity only increased after she founded her
Congregation. Many stories of Mother Pauline’s love
for the poor have been handed down through the years
to her Sisters. There is the story of the thief who was
stealing the Mallinckrodt silverware that Pauline had
been saving for a wedding gift for her sister. She called
after the thief as he fled: “I give all to you.” She did not
want him to be accused of stealing. Mother Pauline
had to travel much during her lifetime. When traveling
to North America by steamer a poor emigrant child
found Mother Pauline enjoying her meal. Mother
Pauline, seeing that the child was hungry, simply
shared her daily meals with her for the rest of the trip.
Mother Pauline wrote: “All who are outcasts, either
socially or morally, shall have a double claim upon my
love, be they young or old, blind or seeing.”
Mother Pauline wanted all the poor who came to
the Motherhouse in Paderborn to receive some money.
There was a time when the portress came to her to
get something for the poor at the gate and Mother
Pauline, after searching her desk, could find only a
few cents. She gave these to the Sister and explained
that this was all the money she had. Later that day she
received money and blankets for the poor from one of
her convents. Mother Pauline always said that Divine
Providence was her Banker.
Mother Pauline’s generosity went out to all people.
She provided a home for the exiled Bishop Conrad
Martin in Mont St. Guibert. She offered Pope Pius
IX hospitality at one of her convents when his life
was in danger. He never did accept the invitation, but
the offer shows her love for all. Her thoughtfulness
extended to her Sisters. When passing through a town
on her way to another convent, Mother Pauline had
melon and sugar sent to the Sisters even though she
could not stop. If she heard that one of the Sisters was
ill, she took the next train to visit and comfort her.
Nothing was too much, no effort too great, no time
inopportune when caring for the poor. If Mother
Pauline saw a need she had to help. By her actions all
knew of her love for them. When she invited Agatha
Rath to join her in the founding of the Congregation
Pauline wrote: “I can, of course, not offer you much
more than suffering and the cross… but I can give you
love, gladly and freely.”
Mother Pauline spent her life living and loving with
and through Jesus. The Blessed Sacrament was her
life and her bliss. It was in her living with the poor
Jesus that she was able to enrich many with her love
and generosity. U
Companions of Pauline
Around the Region with the Companions
Text by Sr. Mary Ann Warwick, SCC | Photos courtesy of Sr. Pauline Schafer, SCC
Fulton, MO Coordinator
Sr. M. Mercedes Johnson [Left], the Coordinator
of the Companions of Pauline in Fulton, MO,
has tried to
travel to the
Companions
of Pauline in
Fulton for at
least one of
their meetings
during the
year. While
she was stationed in Fulton, Sr. Dolores Bozif
[right] participated in the meetings with the
Companions of Pauline there. Today Sr. Dolores
meets with the Companions of Pauline in New
Orleans where she is now missioned.
Fulton, MO Companions
Front row: Brenda Kempker, Kay Neudecker, Catherine
Fegley. Back row: Rose Vandeloecht, Mary Lou Lander,
Cathy Harris and Joyce Vandeloecht.
Michigan Group – A Family Affair
Six members of the same family came to Wilmette last June to
celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Companions of Pauline: L-R:
Vicki Horak, Peggy Braun, Julia Schueller, Irene Ayles, Helen Thelen,
Wendy Klein. They are all related to Sr. Pauline and Sr. Caroline Schafer.
Rest in Peace
Karen Marie Rault joined the
Companions of Pauline in January
1993, one of the first Companions
in the South. She expressed her
desire to become a Companion in
these words: “I pray especially for an
increase in vocations. I would like to
participate in days of recollection
and pray in the chapel with the
Sisters. I pray for the Sisters who
are ill.” Karen passed away to her heavenly reward on Friday,
January 31, 2014. Her “adopted vocation,” Fr. Patrick Wattigny,
officiated at the Mass and burial services at St. Henry Church
where she and Joseph were married. They remained close to
the parish over the years. The Companions of Pauline and the
SCCs were represented at the funeral by Sr. Francetta Scherer
and Evelyn Treuting. Our condolences to Joseph, Karen’s
husband, and to her Godson, Michael, and his family.
A New Companion
Text and photo courtesy of Sr. Mary Ann Warwick, SCC
Joan Barbaglia pronounced her first Covenant on May 2,
2013 in St. Louis, MO. Joan is a member of O.L. of the Rosary
Parish and is currently a Eucharistic Minister at her parish. She
regularly attends Perpetual Help devotions and the Miraculous
Medal devotions in Perryville, MO (a shrine is located there). Her
other achievements include involvement in Boy and Girl Scouting,
Mothers’ Club, organizing the Parish Directory, and belonging to
the rosary group led by Dolores Obremski who­—along with Katie
White—helped introduce Joan to the Companions of Pauline. U
Joan Barbaglia pronounces her Covenant.
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Our Future
Visitors Bring Hope
In March
2012, Pamela
entered the
Text and photos by Sr. Mary Clement EIden, SCC
postulancy,
Although we in the Western Region
a period of
Something
have had no women in initial formation
two years
caught the
for a long period of time, our Eastern
for further
eye of Pamela,
Province has been blessed with
discernment
Sr. Cecilia
vocations and our Chilean Province
and for
and Sr. Janice
also has someone in initial formation.
initiation into
(back) when
This gives us hope for the future.
the life of an
they visited
SCC. During
Sr. Carol’s
From Chile
this time,
classroom at
From February 11-15, Sr. Cecilia
she is also
Josephinum
High School.
Poblete and Pamela Gonzalez from the
taking courses
Chilean Province visited “the West”.
to become
Pamela is a postulant, is 40 years old and has her
a religion
degree in marine biology—her work was in the area of
teacher.
research. Sr. Cecilia is her directress. We were happy to
Pamela will begin her novitiate on June 3, the
welcome them and to show them a bit of our Region.
anniversary of the birthday of Mother Pauline. At the
The major focus of their time with us was visiting with
end of the visit, Pamela remarked: “I am so grateful
and getting to know some of the Sisters.
to have gotten to know many Sisters in whom I see so
Pamela became acquainted with our Sisters when
much goodness. It has been an intense and enriching
she was making the bus trip from the south of Chile
experience for me.” Sr. Cecilia enjoyed seeing again
where she worked up to the north of Chile to visit her
many of her Sister-friends in the Western Region.
family. On this trip, she and Sr. Maria Andrea Chale
From the East
struck up a conversation. They had plenty of time
to talk as it was a 16-hour trip. Responding to
It was a short overnight stay at Sacred Heart Convent
Sr. Andrea’s invitation, Pamela visited Casa San Jose
for the postulants, novices and their directresses
in San Bernardo. After that, Pamela was invited to
from the Eastern Province (Mendham, NJ). This
the motherhouse in the same city where she met
“overnight” has become somewhat of a tradition as the
Sr. Cecilia who arranged that Pamela make a longer
group makes their annual trip to the vocation rally
visit. Eventually Pamela spent some weeks helping in
in St. Charles, IL. They arrived in time to have a bit
various departments at the motherhouse and getting
of space for getting settled in before supper. Toward
to know the life of the Sisters.
the end of supper, there was singing: the visitors
sang, the Sisters sang some of their
old favorites, all sang some songs
together. Conversation and sharing
continued in the community room
after dishes were finished.
There was a noticeable increase
in the congregation at Mass in
the morning. Our guests offered
a communion reflection song:
“Spirit and Grace”. The celebrant,
Fr. George Bergin, SVD, had this
comment: “Angels we have heard
on high!” Shortly after breakfast our
visitors were on the road again. It is
always a joy to have them among us
The Eastern Province postulants and novices sang a Communion reflection
and we look forward to their return
hymn in the chapel of Sacred Heart Convent.
next year. U
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SCCs Around the World
The Uruguay/Argentina Region Today
Text by Sr. Ma. del Socorro Medina, SCC | Photos courtesy of Sr. Maria Angelina Rivarola, SCC
In the Uruguay-Argentina Region today we are 23
Sisters of Christian Charity. In practical ways, we
carry on the work of Mother Pauline to counteract
the shortcomings of society (poverty, broken families,
secularism, relativism, abortion, and many others)
through evangelization, catechesis and witness in
schools and parishes.
Transmitting the Light
All the schools in our Region have lay directors who
are committed to education in Gospel values. One
Sister oversees and directs all the School Boards in
the Region. She watches over the teaching methods
and sees that Mother Pauline’s spirit is kept alive in
each school. In some of our schools, our Sisters are
catechesis coordinators who provide students with
opportunities to be in contact with Jesus through
the sacraments, Mass and adoration. At the school
in Martinez, more than 200 students take part in a
continuous Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. These
coordinators also promote ongoing formation for
catechists, parents and teaching staff.
In all schools, even in those located in more affluent
areas, different types of scholarships are granted to
help children from large or needy families have access
to education in Christian values. It is important to
know that private education in Uruguay, whether
religious or secular, does not receive any State support.
In both Uruguay and Argentina, catechesis is not
just restricted to schools but goes beyond their walls
Holy Mass at Mallinckrodt School in Martinez
through missions. The annual mission of our school in
Buenos Aires summons more than a hundred people,
including students, former students, teachers and
parents, who offer a week of their winter vacation to
bring God’s love and announce the Good News to the
poor. In Santa Lucia, Uruguay, a Sister with a group
of former students attends to catechesis in Our Lady
of Luján Chapel in a poor neighborhood next to the
cemetery. This year, two Sisters from the Motherhouse
that attend Sunday Mass in Escuela Madre Paulina
chapel will tour the neighborhood inviting children
and young people to an encounter with Christ.
Giving Prophetic Witness
The Sisters on both banks of the Río de la Plata [the
river between Uruguay and Argentina] give prophetic
witness when we listen to the cries of the poor, cries
that call us to search for a lifestyle which is always
more simple. We work to lift the burdens of the needy
and to encourage solidarity awareness in those living
with better resources.
Our Region helps the poor in many different ways
according to the economic possibilities of each of
our local communities. Maintenance employment is
given to the poor in all of our schools. Our schools in
Argentina, both Martinez and Buenos Aires, organize
campaigns, collections, bazaars or fairs to aid the
poor. In Uruguay, Sisters distribute clothes and food
to employees, organize campaigns for those affected
by floods, collaborate with the Diocesan Office of
Students at Escuela Madre Pauline in Montevideo
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Keeping In Touch
A Life-Long Friendship
Text courtesy of Fr. Drobner
Photos by Sr. Anastasia Sanford, SCC
It is always a joy to keep in touch with friends. When
Fr. Drobner from Paderborn, Germany visited at the
SCC Center in March 2014, he was asked about his
long-standing relationship with the SCCs in the West.
There was no special reason for my first visit in the
Western Province in summer 1992. I just wanted to
see the US for the first time in my life. As I did not
know anybody there but had had close connections
to the Sisters of Christian Charity in Paderborn since
my study times in Rome (1980) and knew that the
Sisters had numerous places in the US, I asked the
German provincial, Sr. Hildegard Schlünder, to make
the contacts for me. Shortly after doing so, the thenprovincial of the Western province, Sr. M. Judith
Moran, visited Paderborn and met me after morning
mass in the motherhouse.
In 1992 I spent four weeks in Wilmette and three
in St Raphael’s in New Orleans where I lived in the
rectory with Fr. Mark Lomax. Since then a lifelong
Sr. DeLourdes Bragg with Rudolf Karl Drobner
Uruguay/Argentina Today
Fr. Drobner celebrates Mass at Sacred Heart Convent.
friendship ensued both with the Sisters in the US and
with Fr. Mark.
In 1992 the Sisters showed me a lot of places in and
around Chicago. In the following years 1994—and
from 1996 annually—I visited most of the convents,
including Cimarron and Española in New Mexico
and the orphanage in St Louis. I participated in the
sesquicentennial celebrations in 1999 and used to
come at the end of May for the annual meeting of
the North American Patristics Society which usually
coincided with my birthday celebrations at Berghoff’s
Restaurant and, in more recent years, the German
restaurant at Lincoln Square.
So many of my dear friends have gone to heaven
now, including Srs. Delphine Wedmore, Anne Marty,
Cecile and Virginia Kuhn, and many more.
In twenty-two years many, many dear memories
have accumulated which I treasure in my heart.
One highlight certainly was the visit with my
father in November/December 2011 when he had
his photograph taken with the oldest Sister of the
community, Sr. DeLourdes Bragg. This time he was
with us in spirit looking down from heaven. U
continued from page 17
Solidarity, prepare food baskets for the annual feast for grandparents in need or serve the poor directly
when they knock at our school doors. Health care is provided free of charge to the poor at the polyclinic
Pauline von Mallinckrodt in our school in Montevideo.
Carrying On
With increasing inflation and economic instability in both Uruguay and Argentina, the challenges that arise
are manifold, but the charism of Mother Pauline, her concern for the evangelization of children and youth and
for assistance to the needy, moves the Sisters to press ahead with joy in their mission of love. A group of nine
Sisters has this mission at heart and is a support for the 14 in more active ministry. These elderly and sick Sisters
reside in Casa María Inmaculada, Betania. Consciously, they offer their prayers, their limitations and their
illnesses to spread the Kingdom of God in these lands, so blessed by the protection of the Immaculate Virgin. U
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In Memoriam
Sr. Isabel Esop
died suddenly and unexpectedly on November 25th, going quickly and quietly to her
eternal reward.
Kathleen Ann Esop was born on December 26, 1938 in Chicago, IL. On August 28,
1956 Kathleen came to Maria Immaculata Convent as a postulant. On August 21,
1958 she was invested, receiving the name Sr. Isabel. During her novitiate Sr. Isabel was
discovered to have a talent for kitchen work. She was taught to cook for large groups and
learned the basics of baking. On August 21, 1960 she pronounced her first vows and –
six years later – pronounced her final vows on August 20. Sr. Isabel’s first assignment
was to the motherhouse as cook. In 1962 she came to Sacred Heart Convent (SHC)
for the first time. Her assignments to SHC alternated with those to other places:
Guardian Angels Convent in Chaska, MN (1965-1969 and 1989-1991), St. Anthony Convent in Gretna, LA
(1969-1974), Josephinum Convent in Chicago, IL (1974-1975), St. Mary Convent in Westphalia, MI (1983),
St. Joseph Convent in Wilmette, IL (1996-1999) and the motherhouse (1981-1983 and 1987-1988). In the larger
convents Sister preferred to be the assistant rather than the department supervisor.
Sr. Isabel’s kind and caring personality was evident to all who knew her. She enjoyed doing things for other people
whenever she could. Sister’s friendliness was a legend; she would greet and talk with every person who came into
the building. U
Catherine Becker
Former SCC
(Sr. Mary Catherine Becker)
Iliana Velez Hall
Wife of
Sr. Myra Beltz’ grand-nephew
Frances Brandel
Sister of
Sr. M. Madeline Portner
Anna Ivory
Sister-in-law of
Sr. Dorothy Ivory
Arline R. Clavey
Mother of
Father Jim Clavey,
friend of the SCC
Roman Langel
Cousin of
Sr. Eleanor Ann
& Sr. Alice Mary Ortmann
Rudolf Karl Drobner
Father of
Fr. Hubertus Drobner,
friend of the SCC
Leon Meis
Nephew of
Sr. Clarina Meis (dec.)
Roseanne Ladwig Gunderson
Cousin of
Sr. M. Joanne Ladwig
Gordon Johnson
Cousin of
Sr. M. Mercedes Johnson
William Metz
Brother-in-law of
Sr. Florence Frerichs (dec.)
Richard Obremski
Nephew of
Sr. Carolyn Eultgen
& Sr. Mary Ann Eultgen
Irene Ortmann
Cousin of
Sr. Eleanor Ann Ortmann
& Sr. Alice Mary Ortmann
Helga Racht
Mother of Alea Racht
Companion of Pauline
Karen Rault
Companion of Pauline
Irene Sanhamel
Sister of
Sr. Renee Miller
Ted Thelen
Brother-in-law of
Sr. Pauline Schafer
& Sr. Caroline Schafer;
husband of Helen Thelen
Companion of Pauline
Sr. Mary Ambrose Wack, SLW
Former SCC
Marie O’Gara
Sister of
Sr. Mary Cecilia Torborg
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Sisters of Christian Charity
2041 Elmwood Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
On February 5, 2014 Sr. Agnette Bengal celebrated her 100th
birthday. A large basket filled with cards (more came after
photo was taken), a special birthday cake, greetings from the
Sisters of the Generalate (paper on table) and a party in her
honor were among the happy memories of that day.
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Palatine IL P & DC
Permit No. 7133
Happy 100th Birthday, Sr. Agnette!
Photo by Sr. Anastasia Sanford, SCC