Jubilarians / Festejadas

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Sheboygan, WI

Education

St. Peter Claver, Sheboygan, Wisconsin – Grade School
St. Agnes High School, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI – BS in Elementary Education
New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics – Certified for Massage
Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa – Masters in El Ed.-emphasis in Reading

Ministries

1961-68 – St. Joseph School, Rosemount, Minnesota – Grade 1
1968-75 – CPES, Marytown, Wisconsin – Grades 1 & 2; 4
1975-81 – Sts Mary & Joseph, Fond du Lac, WI – Grade 4
1981-82 – St. John the Baptist, Defiance, Ohio – Grade 2
1982-84 – Sacred Heart, Fond du Lac, WI – Grade 4
1984-86 – St. Mary’s School, Ellis, Kansas – Grade 6 and Principal
1986-91 – Pope John XXIII Evanston, Illinois – Grades 4, 6, 7 & 8
1991-95 – St. Teresa of Avila, Grants, New Mexico - Grade 4
1996-2002 – Private practice in Massage Therapy, Grants, New Mexico
2002-2006 – Regional Coordinator for CSA
2006-2010 – Massage Therapy in Fond du Lac, WI & Litrugy Coordinator for Motherhouse

An experience that affirms your lifelong commitment as a vowed woman religious

advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

a blessing she would like to share

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Nanty-Glo, PA

Education

Marian University: baccalaureate degree in education
Indiana University, Pennsylvania: Masters in Science Education
University of Wyoming, Laramie: Ph.D. in Educational Administration
Marquette University, Superintendent’s license

Ministries

St. Joseph’s Elementary School, Berlin, Wis. 1960-1964, teacher
St. Patrick’s Elementary School, Fond du Lac, Wis. 1964-1976, science teacher and building principal
Marian University, Education Division, Fond du Lac, Wis. 1976-1994
     Chair of Education Department 1978-1993
Ariadne College, Chelyabinsk Siberia, Russia, 1994-1996, teacher in the English Department
Fond du Lac Area Catholic Education System (FACES) 1996-2001, System Administrator
Marian University, School of Education, 2001-2016, teacher, graduate courses, strengths-based education for first-year students
Marian University Faculty Emeriti Association (MUFEA) (continues to serve the University is various ways. 2018-

An experience that affirms your lifelong commitment as a vowed woman religious

As a vowed woman religious, I belong to the Congregation and, as such, share in their good works. My story is about participation in a Mission much bigger than what I could ever do alone. Corporate stances were formulated; stances that intimately involve the story of my ministry direction. One stance is commitment to end the death penalty. Through Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) I receive notices about imminent executions which give me an opportunity to write to governors and parole boards asking for clemency on behalf of inmate. Through our Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) office, I receive notices with addresses of prisoners on death row whose dates of execution are imminent, and write personally to each one. I will close with a quote from an inmate’s return letter to me. “I truly appreciate your prayers and good thoughts… Know that I will be thinking of you and all the Sisters of St. Agnes and will keep you in my prayers.” (Jose)

advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

CSA’s Mission embraces every aspect of life and challenges you to serve others as a ministry. Discern statements that call you with passion. The call requires your dedication that through you … “the Risen Christ be discovered and revealed.” (CSA Mission Statement)

a blessing she would like to share

I am so grateful for the profound influence my aunt, Sr. Mary Rita Golias, CSA, had on my call to enter religious life in the Congregation of St. Agnes. Her happiness, friendliness and pride in being a member of the Congregation still inspire me to this day.

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

Charism is an energy that never rests. Its energy springs from the call to CSA Mission. The inspiration comes the daily example of others whose lives give generous witness to the Risen Christ in our world.

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Sheboygan, WI

Education

Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – B.S. Elementary Education
Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa – M.Ed. Elementary School Administration
Interfaith Health Care Ministries, Providence, Rhode Island – CPE Residency BCC Board Certified Chaplain (NACC)

Ministries

1961-70 – St. Mary’s, Altoona, Pennsylvania – Primary Grades Teacher
Sacred Heart, Yonkers, New York – Primary Grades Teacher
St. Mark, Two Rivers, Wisconsin – Primary Grades Teacher
St. Peter Claver, Sheboygan, Wisconsin – Primary Grades Teacher
1970-78 – St. John-Sacred Heart, St. John’s, WI – Principal & Teacher
Presentation, North Fond du Lac, WI – Principal & Teacher
1978-89 – St. Mary’s, Oshkosh, WI – Principal
St. Joseph, Hays, Kansas – Principal
1991-94 – Holy Redeemer Hospital, Pennsylvania – Staff Chaplain
1994-2001 – Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes - Regional Coordinator
2001-09 – Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Fond du Lac, WI – General Councilor
Present – Agnesian HealthCare, Fond du Lac, WI – Staff Chaplain

An experience that affirms your lifelong commitment as a vowed woman religious

advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

a blessing she would like to share

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

Give a donation in honor of Sister Kathleen Ries 

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Sheboygan, WI

Education

St. Peter Claver, Primary School
St. Mary’s Academy (Freshman Year- Milwaukee) & St. Agnes High School
Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – Undergraduate Degree
Mount Mary, Detroit, Michigan – Graduate Degree
Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa – Continuing Education-Administration Certification
Fordham Univ., NY – Theology credits
Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana – Black Theology Program
Cincinnati, Ohio- 1 Unit Clinical Pastoral Education
San Diego, California - PICO Training in Church Based Community Organizing

Ministries

1961–66 - St. Mary, Mayville, Wisconsin - Teacher – 6 & 7 grades
1966-70 - St. Mary, Lomira, WI - Teacher – 7 & 8 grades
1970–74 - Sacred Heart, Yonkers, New York - Teacher – 7 & 8 grades
1974–77 - St. Henry, Ft Wayne, Indiana - Administrator
1977-80 - St. Mary, Altoona, Pennsylvania - Administrator
1980–81 - Bro. Dutton, Beloit, WI - Administrator
1981–88 - Holy Family, Bronx, NY - Administrator
1988–94 - Holy Child Jesus, Canton, Mississippi - Administrator
1994–95 - Sabbatical & Care of Parents
1996–99 - Church Based Community Organizing in Louisiana
1999–2000 - Community Service in Fond du Lac, WI
2000-01 - St. Rose, Milwaukee, WI - Director, After-School Program
2001–02 - ESL Program, Milwaukee, WI - Teacher/Director
2002–03 - Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI - Administrative Assistant
2003–06 - St. Michael Indian High School, Arizona - Administrator
2006–07 - Leo House, New York City, NY - Bookkeeper
2007 –Present - Leo House, NYC, NY - Minister of Hospitality & UN Activities

An experience that affirms your lifelong commitment as a vowed woman religious

advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

a blessing she would like to share

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

Give a donation in honor of Sister Margaret Lorimer 

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Portland Oregon

Education

Maryhurst College, Oregon – Bachelor of Arts
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Masters of Arts
St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri – Ph.D.

Ministries

1952-95 – Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – History
1960-61 – St. Mary’s Springs

An experience that affirms your lifelong commitment as a vowed woman religious

advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

a blessing she would like to share

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

Give a donation in honor of Sister Mary Lou Schroeder 

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Two Rivers, WI

Education

Marian College – B.S. El. Ed., 1965
De Paul University – MA in Ed/Learning Disabilities, 1976

Ministries

St. Claudius School; St. Cloud, WI; 1961-63; Teacher
St. Ignatius School; Houghton, MI; 1963-68; Teacher
St. Mary School; Ellis, KS; 1968-70; Teacher
St. Joseph School; Hays, KS; 1970-72; Teacher
St. Mary School; Fond du Lac, WI; 1972-73; Teacher
St. Joseph School; Fond du Lac, WI; 1973-76; Teacher
St. Henry School; Ft. Wayne, IN; 1976-82; Teacher
St. Margaret Mary; Milwaukee, WI; 1982-2005; Teacher
CSA Motherhouse; Fond du Lac, WI; 2006-11; Administrator
Nazareth Court/Center; Fond du Lac, WI; 2011-present; Volunteer
Christian Parents for Kids; Fond du Lac, WI; 2017-present; Aide

An experience that affirms your lifelong commitment as a vowed woman religious

Ten or more years ago I chose to do my summer retreat using one of our hermitages on the ledge. The idyllic quiet and grounds aided prayer as only essence can provide. It was suggested in a book I had along that one might choose to write a personal Magnificat. I share that now as it most succinctly expresses my lifelong commitment to our totally gracious God:

With all creation I acclaim that God is good; God is always good!

God has been light in my darkness, strength in my weakness, faithful from year to year.

Holy is the One who blesses my abundantly.

Holy is the One who is my source of hope.

Holy is the One in whom I am at home.

Nurture my small efforts of love and devotion, that like flowers of the field, that may be praise to You, God of Life.

advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

The following 'advice' is actually some borrowed wisdom which has been a source of strength for me over many years. John Keats wrote: I am certain of nothing but the truth of the imagination and the holiness of the heart's affections.  Live your dreams and love from your center.

On a lighter note, I also share this from an unknown source: Sing like you don't need the money. Love like you'll never get hurt. Dance like no one is watching.  This dictum needs no interpretation!

a blessing she would like to share

Perhaps this blessing is foremost in my mind because it is daily present: I thank God that I can minister “to the 2's and 92's”...the phrase coined by Sr. Catherine Stewart, OP, when she lived with us.

Each morning I start my day giving breakfast to 2 and 3 year olds at Christian Parents for Kids Day Care. As the morning progresses there is time for play, singing, reading to them, potty and the project which builds learning. Upon leaving, three hours later, I say “Sister has to go to work now”...a phrase that means, (like mommy or daddy), I have to go, but I love you always.

I am off, then, to Nazareth Court and Center where I drive our retired Sisters to various appointments they may have, as assigned. The Sister are unfailingly appreciative and their promise of prayer means much to me.

I feel blessed to work with the little ones because they are beautiful and fun. I feel blessed to work with the elderly because they are beautiful and fun. Lucky me!

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

I am daily inspired by my Sisters who do so well living the CSA Charism. I see joyful witnesses to the Risen Christ, singing so sweetly at Mass, noticing such small but meaningful ways to help one another, maintaining a sense of hope and purpose. It is a vibrant prayer life that continues their missionary zeal....we shall never comprehend God's economy, but surely prayer sets the standard.

Lastly, I want to say it is my opinion that Ordinary Sisters, the story of the Sisters of St. Agnes, is itself an epitome of the CSA Charism.  Before publication, Sr. Margaret asked what I thought of that possible title. I was not at all sure about the choice then, but now the truth, beauty and wisdom within the book assures me that Ordinary Sisters is an extremely high compliment.