Jubilarians / Festejadas

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania

Education

B.S. Education, Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI
M.S. Education, St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, IN

Ministries

1953-1954 –Holy Trinity; Kewaskum, Wisconsin – Grade 4
1954-1960 –St. Luke; Two Rivers, WI – Grades 1, 2, 3
1960-1964 –Precious Blood; New London, WI – Grade 4
1964-1968 –St. Mary; Lomira, WI – Grades 1 & 2
1968-1974 –St. Henry; Fort Wayne, Indiana – Grade 1
1974-1978 –St. John; Defiance, Ohio – Grade 2
1978-1979 –Holy Family; Bronx, New York – Grade 2
1979-1990 –Berlin Catholic School; Berlin, WI – Grades 1 & 2
1990-1994 –St. Mary; Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania – Grade 1
1994-2013 –St. Mary; Nanty Glo, PA - Parish Minister
2013-present –Nazareth Court & Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

St. John/Hilbert, Wisconsin

Education

Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI
B.S. Education, St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, IN
Masters. Rel. Ed., St. Thomas University, Houston, TX

Ministries

1952-1958 – Holy Family School, Bronx, New York – Primary grades
1958-1962 – St. Mary’s School, Altoona, Pennsylvania – Primary grades
1962-1967 – Waunakee, Wisconsin - Primary grades
1967-1978 – St. Joseph’s School, Decatur, Indiana – Primary grades
1978-1984 – St. Jude’s Parish, Beloit, WI – Director of Education
1984-1986 –Holy Angels School, Chicago, Illinois – Unity House
1986-1987 – Living Stones, Madison, WI –
1987-1990 – Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Hortonville, WI – Director of Religious Education
1990-1992 – Nazareth Heights – Motherhouse Care
1992-2010 – Our Lady of Sorrows, Ladysmith, WI – Pastoral Care
2010-present – Nazareth Court & Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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

As I celebrate my 70 years as a Sister of St. Agnes, the continuing grace of my lifelong commitment to religious life is in the practicing of my community’s charism of simplicity and hospitality.

SIMPLICITY gives me the freedom to live by trusting in God’s providence, living in community, sharing all I have, realizing that nothing is so-called mine.

HOSPITALITY affirms my strong belief about being open to everyone, welcoming all who come to the door and the Jesus within them. I am committed to treating all as I would want to be treated. I try never to let the sun go down without reconciling with anyone I may have offended during the day.

I wish to thank my family and my CSA sisters and associates for the support I have received during all my years in religious life. I ask God to bless all those I have touched and all those who have touched me. I have served with joy. I wish the best for those who have been and continue to be part of my life.

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Yonkers, New York

Education

Major in Elementary Education, Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Studied Spanish: Catholic University, Quito, Ecuador & Ponce, Puerto Rico;
Inter-American Studies, Mexico City
Studied Catechesis-4 semesters & received certificate, Sedes Sapientiae, Mexico City

Ministries

1952-1956 – Altoona, Pennsylvania – Classroom teacher grades 3, 4
1956-1966 – Nanty Glo, PA – Classroom teacher grade 5, parish organist
1966-1969 – Quito, Ecuador – Classroom teacher of Religion & English, grades 1, 3
1966-1969 – El Triunfo, Ecuador – During vacations taught Religious Education to grades 1, 2, 3
1970-1990 – Nicaragua: Rosita, Waspam, Puerto Cabezas – Taught English, Organized parochial catechetical program, Youth Club, Parish work
1991 – Nicaragua: Matagalpa – Pastoral work especially catechesis
1992 – Sabbatical
1993-2013 – Spanish Translator for CSA
1993-2013 – Worked with Hispanic Community in Fond du Lac, especially in catechesis and visiting the sick
2013-present –Nazareth Court & Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Victoria, Kansas

Education

St. Fidelis Grade School, Victoria, Kansas
St. Agnes High School, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
B.S. Education, Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Masters in Education, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ministries

1952-1960 – St. Joseph School, Fort Wayne, Indiana – Grades 1 & 3
1960-1965 – Holy Family School, Bronx, New York – Grades 2 & 1-2
1965-1971 – St. Jude School, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin – Grades 2, 3 & 5
1971–1978 – Sacred Heart School, Colby, Kansas – Grade 1
1978-1990 – St. Joseph School, Hays, KS – Grades 5, 4, 1
1990-1993 – St. Joseph’s Parish, Hays, KS – Minister to the sick, elderly and homebound
1993-2001 – Preparation for Russia and ministry to the elderly in Pershno, Chelyabinsk, Siberia, Russia
2001-2009 – St. John’s Hays Healthcare Center, Hays, KS
2009-2012 – Senior Companion Program, Hays, KS
2012-2021 – Volunteer Visiting
2021-2022 – Recovering from a broken hip.

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

While I was teaching, I remember a family moved into town and enrolled in our school. His little girl was a delightful child and took to me like glue. After awhile, the father asked me if I would leave the convent and become his wife. At that time many Sisters were leaving the convent. I thought, “Maybe that’s what God wants me to do.” First, I would pray to see what God wants me to do. I told him that it was a big decision and I needed time to pray about it. I call my dad and asked him to pray with me. My dad stormed heaven. My sister, Lucy, asked me to come home for her youngest daughter’s Baptism. While at home I read her Catholic paper. It said, “Come back to me from whom you have strayed.” I asked my sister if I could cut out this clipping. That was my answer after praying for a month. When I got home, I called the man and told him I now have the answer. “I would remain a Sister.” He just would not accept it. I told him on the advice of Sister John Baptist that I couldn’t visit with him anymore. This was it. It was so hard, but I had to remain firm. I was promised everything. God became so very important to me.

A blessing she would like to share

Here’s another incident of my giving Communion to my people. As I was nearing the place where I was going to get off the train, I saw a great big field. Here there was a great big circle of people with a woman being stoned. I thought “Oh, my goodness!” it looks like the Days of the Romans. Lord, what do you want me to do? “IF I truly love You, I will go over there and stand beside her.” I remember a little cup that someone gave me. I treasured it. “I am with You always,” I said, “God, You are with me and I was never afraid before, but now I am. What should I do? Different thoughts came to my mind. I can’t do it because I don’t have any of my documents with me. God, you do it for me because I’m a coward again. I walked over and stood behind the crowds. All of a sudden, they dropped their stones and walked away. A man shook his finger at me. I recognized him from Pershno. Then I knew God did it. In my heart I was ashamed because I didn’t go and stand beside her. It was the power of God. I hurried and gave Holy Communion to my people and quickly returned home on the train. I felt my going to Russia was like a strengthening of my faith. I took God for granted and I can’t. God is ever new. He’s always refreshing. He’s always there to help in my crisis. God is with me every moment of the way.

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Fond du Lac, WI

Education

Pius XI High School, Milwaukee, WI
Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI – BS in Education
Purdue University, Lafayette, IN – MA in Education: Secondary Mathematics
Courses in Mathematics, Computer Programming, Administration:Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI University of Wisconsin River Falls, River Falls, WI University of Wisconsin Green Bay, Green Bay, WI And other colleges

Ministries

1951-1952 – St. Lawrence, Muncie, IN – Teacher
1952-1956 – Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst, IL – Teacher
1956-1960 – Holy Trinity, Kewaskum, WI – Teacher
1960-1962 – Holy Family, Bronx, NY – Teacher
1962-1965 – St. Patrick, Fond du Lac, WI – Teacher/Administration
1965-1982 – Beloit Catholic High School, Beloit, WI – Teacher, Math & Computer Programming
1979-1981 – Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI – Math Teacher for Summer Sessions
1982-1985 – Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst, IL – Teacher, Math & Computer Programming
1985-2013 – St. Mary’s Springs Academy, Fond du Lac, WI – Teacher, Math & Computer Programming
2013-2019 – St. Mary’s Springs Academy, Fond du Lac, WI – Tutor, Secondary Teacher Math
2019-present Retired

The following sisters would have celebrated their 70th Jubilee this year: 

Sister Barbara Rose Miskelly

Sister Elizabeth Ann Thiel

Sister Jane Kraus (formerly Sister Mary Edward)

Sister Lauretta Ann Neder

Sister Maria Goretti Frigo

Sister Mary Catherine Younger (formerly Sister Henrietta)

Sister Pauline Schultz

Sister Rosilda Thiel

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

La Crosse, KS/Hays,  KS

Education

Girls Catholic High School, Hays, Kansas
Mt. St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas
B.S. Education, Marian College – Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Ministries

1962-1965 – St. Louis, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
1965-1968 – Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania
1968-1969 – Watertown, Wisconsin
1969-1982 – Ellis, Kansas
1982-1993 – Two Rivers, Wisconsin
1993-1998 – Various employments
1998-2018 – Assistant to Local Coordinators, Nazareth Court & Center, Fond du Lac, WI
2018-present – Nazareth Court & Center/St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, WI

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Fort Atkinson, WI/Watertown, WI

Education

St. Bernard’s Parish Grade School, Wisconsin
Watertown High School, Watertown, Wisconsin
B.S. Physical Education, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, WI
Geography – 1957
Physical Therapy – 1986

Ministries

1963-1982 – Saint Mary’s Springs, Fond du Lac, WI, Teaching: Physical Education, Biology Coaching Girls Athletics: Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball & Track
1970-1982 – Staff member at Father Fischer’s Camp Vista during the summers
1986-2018 – Monroe Clinic, Monroe, WI – Physical Therapist
2018-present – Nazareth Court & Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Sheboygan, Wisconsin/Kohler, Wisconsin

Education

Kohler Public School, Kohler, Wisconsin – Kindergarten-12
R.N. Diploma, St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du Lac, WI
BSN, Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI
MSN, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
Certificate leading to National Certification and State of Wisconsin Licensure in Massage Therapy, Reiley School of Massotherapy

Ministries

1964-1965 – St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, WI – Staff Nursing
1965-1969 – St. Anthony Hospital, Hays, Kansas – Staff Nursing
1969-1989 – Marian College, FDL, WI – Instruction in Nursing
1991-2021 – Healing Touch by Josephine, CSA, Fond du Lac, WI – Private practice in Massage Therapy
2021-present – Retired

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

My decision to pursue Religious Life in CSA occurred on Pentecost Sunday in 1959. I was completing my first year at St. Agnes School of Nursing (SASN). To satisfy my curiosity I attended CSA’s first Open House – Come and See, a convent experience. I was introduced to the women who were Postulants at that time. All were quietly friendly and welcoming. The true significance of the day was near the conclusion where we gathered in the Music Room of the convent. The Novitiate Choir sang. As I listened, I distinctly heard the words “Here is where you will find your happiness.” It was all I needed. The next day I met with Sister Mary Agreda to share my experience and admit my interest in Religious Life. I wrote my letter to Mother Rosita, asking permission to enter CSA. Then an interview with her. By September 1959 I was entering the convent door, leaving my parents and sisters behind. When I had told my parents of my decision, my dad assured me that if I tried this and discovered it was not for me, I could come home. My response was firm. “This is something I will do. Whenever I wavered over the years, I recalled this experience and reaffirmed my commitment.

Advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

Be authentic and sincere. Know yourself and generously share your gift(s) and talent(s) whatever they are. Only a few attain headlines in the news; but people can be read easily by others in day-to-day living. So, show them the Joy of Christ living and breathing in and through you.

A blessing she would like to share

A blessing I have cherished is the trust CSA leadership has shown me: Mother Rosita, in allowing me to complete my nursing education at SASN. Sister Jean for encouraging me to establish a massage therapy practice for the general public as well as for CSA. As she said, “You will learn much.” And, so I have; touching the lives/bodies of people from all over the world literally. I have been blessed and have had opportunities to bless hundreds of people. I thank and praise God for this.

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

It is the stabilizing force within that energizes me to persevere in today’s unpredictable existence – and future.

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Muncie, Indiana

Education

Masters in English, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois

Ministries

1963-1970 – St. Mary’s Spring High School, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – English
1972-1986 – Marian College of Fond du Lac, WI – English
1979-1986 – Marian College of Fond du Lac, WI – Academic Dean
1987-1989 – Unity House in Chicago, Illinois
1989-1997 – General Council, Fond du Lac, WI
1997-2001 – Executive Director of LCWR
2001-2005 – General Superior of Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Fond du Lac, WI
2007-2011 – Local Coordinator at Nazareth Court & Center, Fond du Lac, WI
2012-present – Pastoral work and Spiritual Direction, Amory, Mississippi

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

God called and I responded. Faith in that call is the foundation of my lifelong commitment as a woman religious. Many experiences have affirmed that call. One unusual affirmation came from a woman who identified two of us as "nuns" although we wore no identifying clothes or symbols. She said she could tell because we had a "glow" about us. With or without the glow, I find affirmation among those who respond positively to the mere presence of Sisters among them, as is true in the parish and community where I am presently serving.

Advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

Always remember that CSA's Mission is Christ's Mission. Our history, charism and spirit may give it a CSA "flavor," but it is first, last and forever Christ's work that we are about. For this reason we are "rooted in Christ." This rootedness frees us to serve in peace and joy "that the Risen Christ may be discovered and revealed." We are happy and blessed to be "the weak of the world that confound the strong." How exciting!

A blessing she would like to share

Religious life itself, with its opportunities for education and ministry, is a blessing. It has enabled me to develop an intimate relationship with God and to serve in areas of ministry that I would never have imagined. A three-month sabbatical proved to be a transforming experience of intimacy with God that totally changed my life and spirituality. From that experience I grew into ministries in which I served with and among great and holy people.

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

The CSA charism of commitment "to those whose faith life or human dignity is threatened" is timeless. Being deeply rooted in the Gospel, it comes straight from Christ's own heart. He made it very clear that his compassion for the poor and oppressed must be ours. What trust Christ places in us! That inspires me!

The following sister would have celebrated her 60th Jubilee this year: 

Sister Judith Smits

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Byron, WI

Education

St. Mary’s Springs, Fond du Lac, WI
B.S. Chemistry, Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI
M.S. Science Education, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
On-going education, George Washington University, DC
On-going education, Arizona State University

Ministries

1974-1980 – Beloit Catholic High School, Beloit, WI – Teacher
1980-1984 – Sacred Heart High School, Yonkers, NY – Teacher
1984-1985 – Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI – Instructor
1985-1988 – Vocation Director
1988-1990 – Finance Office – Clerk
1990-1995 – St. Scholastica High School, Chicago, IL – Teacher
1995-1996 – Sabbatical
1996-1998 – Connelly School of the Holy Child, Potomac, MD – Teacher
1998-2010 – Bourgade Catholic High School, Phoenix, AZ – Teacher
2010-2013 – Gallup Catholic High School, Gallup, NM – Teacher
2013-2015 – Sacred Heart School, Gallup, NM – Teacher
2015-2016 – Bourgade Catholic High School, Phoenix, AZ – Teacher
2016-2022 – We Are One Family Immigration Project, Bisbee, AZ – Legal Assistant

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

From 1996 - 1998 I took an exclaustration from the community and used the time to rethink and reevaluate my call. Upon my return to CSA, I was welcomed and affirmed in my decision.

Advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

The CSA mission revolves around the principle of our care for those whose faith life or human dignity is threatened. When making choices about what to do or where to do the ministry, this principle is the guiding factor in the choice.

A blessing she would like to share

People have been the blessing in my life. This starts with my CSA community and extends to the co-workers, clients, students, and faculties with whom I have worked over the years.

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

The CSA charism of hospitality leads me to open heart and home to others. The option for the poor leads me in my choice of ministry type and location.

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Yonkers, New York

Education

1972 – Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
1990 – Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois –Doctor of Psychology(Psy.D.)
1994-95 – Institute for Juvenile Research – Family Therapy Certificate
2001 – Loyola University, School of Business Administration, Chicago, IL – MBA Short Course-Mid-Management Certificate
2007 – Honor: Delta Epsilon Sigma, National Scholastic Honor Society

LICENSE

Clinical Psychologist License: State of Illinois; State of Wisconsin
Elementary Education License: State of Illinois; State of Wisconsin

Ministries

1972-1975 – St. Margaret Mary Parish, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Educator, Grade 1
1975-1978 – Immaculate Conception Grade School, Elmhurst, Illinois – Educator, Grades 1 & 3
1978-1983 – St. Nicholas Grade School, Evanston, IL – Educator, Grade 3
1983-1990 – Alliant University, Chicago, IL – Doctoral Program: Clinical Psychology
1989-1993 – Maryville Academy, Des Plaines, IL – Staff Psychologist, Director of Clinical Training
1993-1995 – The Children’s Place Association, Chicago, IL – Clinical Director, Staff Psychologist
1995-1996 – Lutheran Social Services, Grief Group Facilitator for parents who have lost a child or family member to HIV
1995-2005 – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL – Associate Professor Doctoral Faculty, Coordinator Child and Adolescent Concentration Associate Director of Clinical Training
2000-2002 – Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL – Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Training Doctoral Faculty, Administrative Team and Faculty Chairperson
2005-2009 – Lewis University, Romeoville, IL – Associate Professor Psychology
2009-2016 – Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois – Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Full Professor of Psychology
2016-present – Fond du Lac, WI

SERVICE

American Psychological Associates (APA)Program Reviewer

CHAIRPERSON

Rutgers University; Hawaii School of Professional Psychology; Baylor University; Michigan School of Professional Psychology

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

My first job as a clinical psychologist was at a residential treatment center for children and adolescents. One day I met a young child, age 5, whose first question was “Are you going to kill me?” her mother had lit her dress on fire leaving burn scars over 50% of her body. “NO,” I said, “we don’t murder people here.” Being present to the utter pain and cruelty of the human situation is a stark reminder of how important our incarnational presence is in this world.

Advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

Be active, aware, and immersed in our world. Be brave and courageous in bringing the good news to everyone in every place you exist and influence.

A blessing she would like to share

Humor, intelligence, experience, and creativity

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

Constitution page 3, number 4
Our heritage calls us to missionary zeal for nurturing the seed of faith and a pastoral concern for those who faith life or human dignity is threatened.

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Name of Birthplace/Hometown

Waspam, Río Coco, Nicaragua

Education

Primary School Teacher

Ministries

Elementary School Teacher—5th and 6th Grade
Teacher—Preschool and Early Childhood

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

I will never forget this experience because it affirms my commitment as a religious. Sharing with the Sisters in the United States was a great challenge, because I did not understand the language and also the cold. But I saw everything as normal and I walked with them and learned a lot from there. I have the opportunity to accompany them in their ministries and to participate with the other people in their work, also to see the different cases and a thousand ways of thinking to participate in the church in the school with the pre-school children. I continue to say YES to my religious life with my Sisters in Nicaragua, where we also walk together and I continue to strengthen my spiritual life both in the community and at work.

Advice for others working to advance CSA’s Mission

Respect, love, honesty, and always valuing people.

A blessing she would like to share

Celebrating this 15-year journey with my Sisters, living each day in health fills me with great joy and blessing.

How the CSA charism continues to inspire her

For me, the charism of the CSA always inspires me with a strong desire for missionary zeal and helps to nourish me in my faith and spiritual life as a religious sister.

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Location

Fond du Lac, WI

An experience that affirms her commitment as a CSA Associate

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A Blessing She Would Like to Share

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What Drew Her to the Associate Relationship

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WHAT IT MEANs TO HER TO BE CELEBRATING JUBILEE AS AN ASSOCIATE OF CSA

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EDUCATION

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Hometown

Oak Creek, Wisconsin

A Blessing She Would Like to Share

After Sharon died, I felt surrounded by the love of the Associates and Sisters in the Milwaukee area. They called, met me for dinner, made me feel very loved and cared for. I am truly blessed by their friendships.

What Drew Her to the Associate Relationship

Sharon Baudry encouraged me to be an associate. I was impressed with the Sisters I met in Chicago especially those who were at Unity House. We bonded with the work we each did in the inner city. We were a support to each other in our ministries.

EDUCATION

University of Illinois, Chicago Campus — BA in Studio Arts

The following associate would have celebrated her 25th Jubilee this year: 

Sharon Baudry 

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Hometown

Milwaukee, WI

An experience that affirms her commitment as a CSA Associate

My involvement with the Seekers Home Circle group has been a helpful in both my personal spiritual journey as well as in my commitment to CSA. It challenges me to continue to grow in my inner and outer commitment.

What Drew Her to the Associate Relationship

Initially it was my relationships with a number of the sisters in my years working with Hospice and in other community involvements. And then it was a conscious choice to be involved with other associates and sisters in values and charisms that I hold sacred.

WHAT IT MEANs TO HER TO BE CELEBRATING JUBILEE AS AN ASSOCIATE OF CSA

To me it means I continue to honor my commitment.

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Hometown

Burlington, WI

An experience that affirms his commitment as a CSA Associate

In response to my own understanding of being called to Lord Jesus' mission as presented in Luke 4:18-19, I noticed that the values and mission of the CSA sisters while teaching at Marian College/University were my values as well. I aspire to those values of hospitality, concern for the poor, women and the environment, and justice and peace. In light of that mission, I founded the Fond du Lac Center for Spirituality and Healing, a non-profit holistic health center, with the initial secretarial help of Helen Renzelman in 2000 and later with Mary Mollison, as the president of the board. I joined the JPIC committee later and The Center provided rental space for some CSA Sisters as spiritual counselors and massage therapists. Currently, I am a member of the Associate Seekers Home Circle and continue with the JPIC committee.

A Blessing He Would Like to Share

I pray that the Presence of God be more and more real in all of the Sisters' and Associates' lives. I pray that this Presence become tangible and palpable in all of our lives. I share with each of the Sisters and Associates the double-sided hug of Helen Renzelmann.

What Drew Him to the Associate Relationship

We have the same mission and values, especially the mission of social justice, as lived out by my associate discerning partner, Caryl Hartjes. When Caryl was arrested for doing disobedience, I knew that I wanted to associate with people who stood up to the oppressive, militaristic culture that was continuing to harm people.

WHAT IT MEANs TO him TO BE CELEBRATING JUBILEE AS AN ASSOCIATE OF CSA

I am thankful that I am still alive to continue this journey and long to work even more closely with the Sisters and Associates to build the Kingdom/Presence of God in people's internal world and external society.

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Location

Oshkosh, WI

What Drew Her to the Associate Relationship

I was drawn to the CSA Associate relationship after hearing Sister Caryl Hartjes speak about her experience at School of the Americas the year she was arrested and about her time in prison. I then attended a program in Founders Hall. It lasted all day and was presented by Sister Dianne Bergant. I didn’t know she was a Sister of St. Agnes, I just knew I wanted to hear more of what she was saying. I also was very impressed by the friendliness of the sisters and associates.

Next I read the statement on Peace and Nonviolence and I knew this is where I belonged. I knew God had brought me here.

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Hometown

Rice Lake, WI

Current Location

Fond du Lac, WI

An experience that affirms her commitment as a CSA Associate

I am the owner of The Country Doctor Since 1984, I love to help my clients to feel better, I consider it my ministry to be able to share my knowledge of healing and hope, and I know, the Sisters of St. Agnes especially Mother Agnes were pioneers of her day. I feel I am a pioneer in the health field sharing knowledge that hopefully will help someone heal their sick bodies.

A Blessing She Would Like to Share

Blessings of Hope and Grace in a world that sometimes seems very dark and lonely.

What Drew Her to the Associate Relationship

15 years ago, I was in a very dark place, I was separated from my husband, I worked fulltime and took care of the house and kids, I was drawn to the Sisters of St Agnes. I needed someone to look up to and that I respected. I could not think of any better group of women then the sisters.

WHAT IT MEANs TO HER TO BE CELEBRATING JUBILEE AS AN ASSOCIATE OF CSA

I cannot believe it has been 15 years already, how time flies

EDUCATION

Clayton School of Natural Healing-Naturopath
Blue Sky Massage-certified in massage therapy
Fond du Lac Artists Association- teach and display art
Center for Spirituality and Healing-200 hour yoga certification