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1/12/2012
Kelsea English
Thank you for welcoming all of the RAs from Clarke University today. I personally enjoyed visiting with a couple of the sisters during lunch, and it was very interesting to learn about Clarke's roots. I hope to have the opportunity to spend time with all of you again!
12/11/2011
Cindy
To the beautiful angel from Mt Carmel who helped us at Younkers today, our thoughts and prayers will be with you this next week as you have your surgery. You were a ray of sunshine for me & my fiance and know that you are a gift & inspiration straight from God. God Bless you and Merry Christmas to you & all of the Sisters. We will always remember your kindness. Take care, Cindy & Brian
12/1/2011
Luis A. Galvez
Thank you for your wonderful teaching. I was greatly inspired to become a musician as a result of Sr.Mary Emilissa Schutte at Our Lady of Lourdes School Chicago. I continue my music to this day in her memory and in honor of the great teaching order that guided many children to successful careers. God bless you!
11/27/2011
Mary Catherine Creagh
I would like to thank the wonderful sisters who sent their prayer requests to my aunt, Sr. Virginia M. Healy, so that a kidney can be found for me. The response was overwhelming! God bless you all for your kind thoughts and prayers.
11/17/2011
Arlene Holder
I was a seminary student at UDTS, I worked at Mount Carmel (1997-1999) as a Nurse Assistant while at UDTS, I am also a Native American from Arizona. I really enjoyed my employment with the Sisters and enjoyed spending time with them. At one time my sister came to visit me from AZ and worked for a short time at Mount Carmel. She was loved by the Sisters.
11/16/2011
Rhonda Radetzki
I am so happy to know that Sister Mary Ann Zollman has such a tender role as she is the singlemost kindhearted personification of Christ's love I have ever met. My life is truly changed because of the footprints she has left on my heart and the impact she has had on my walk with God, I love her and was very happy to see her smiling face reaching out to underpriveledged just as Jesus would have her do. She is amazing and you are truly blessed to have her as your President.
11/11/2011
Therese Hanzelka Silvestri
The BVM Sisters taught in my home town of Tama, Iowa. I would like to know if any of them are still living. I especially remember Sister Mary Anita Therese who taught kindergarten 1950-51. She was my brother Paul's teacher.
11/9/2011
Tracey Listug
I am very heartened by your policy on sexual abuse. If only society at-large could uphold the relatively neutral and non-judgmental concepts of "accuser" and "accused" during the time of information gathering. Thank you for your just precepts, Sisters.
11/4/2011
Sarah Miller-Jacobs
I was curious,do you sponser any retreats for women? I would also like to say "Hello!" to Sr. MaryAnn Zollman. You were a blessing to be with in class when I attended Clarke. I hope you are excelling in everything you are currently doing. God Bless.
10/11/2011
Elizabeth M. Petty
My prayers are with the BVM community as I remember Sr. Marguerite Neumann. Sr. Marguerite was truly a remarkable woman who inspired me with her passion for social justice and who touched me with her compassion. She was a gifted teacher and a generous mentor. She challenged me to think deeply and to consider broader implications of scientific discovery. She helped me embrace the connection between spirituality and science. I will be forever grateful for all she gave me within and beyond the classroom. She was a gift in my education and I will treasure her memories. My heartfelt wishes and prayers to all who were touched by Sr. Marguerite.
10/6/2011
Dana Dolan Miller
My prayers are with you all. My aunt, Sr Mary Maurice will be missed on earth and greatly welcomed by her King!Peace. "Kathy Dolan"
10/5/2011
Edward P. Witman
In reply to the query of William Bullwinkle re: Sr. Mary Danetta Buser who taught at Our Lady of Loretto, Hempstead, NY in the '50s. Sr.M. Danetta did indeed teach there in those years; she taught me in the 5th grade; I still have my report cards to prove it!. Other sisters at OLL in that era were: Sr.Mary Helene, SR. M.Michealita, Sr. M. Lilamae (Principal,)Sr. M. Jean Carla, Sr. Mary Ann Cathlin, and Sr. M Florenze. Sr. Mary Bertha was Principal for most of those years, precedinng SR. Lilamae. I attended from 1951 to 1959, and then went on to Chaminade HS, and Georgetown U. and Forhdam for my Ph.D. in Philosophy. If you want to reconnect please contact me at: Ed Witman, 108 Ridge Dr., Toms River, NJ, 08753. Phone 7322 929-8631
9/23/2011
Kevin Kennedy
On the occassion of the 75th Anniv of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Bellerose, NY, I'd like to remember and thank those sisters of BVM who helped make many graduating classes the fine people we are today.
9/12/2011
Eileen Kelly-Gallagher
I would love to get in touch with my former elementary school teacher, Sister Mary Alice Ann, who taught at Our Lady Help of Christians School in Chicago, Illinois in the early sixties. I think she was later transferred to California. She was such a great teacher and a lot of fun. I still miss her and think of her often.
8/26/2011
Kelly Rogers-Armstrong
I also really loved Sr. Remi and her Joy Room at St. Francis Xavier/Phoenix AZ in 1968. I hope she's still around-was a very sweet teacher, who really cared about us learning, yet in a joyful, positive way.
8/2/2011
Margaret (Wollitz) Tomlinson
Happy greetings to all! As an alumna of Holy Redeemer School in Montrose, CA and Bellarmine-Jefferson HS in Burbank, CA, I would like to thank all my teaches for their loving/caring instruction. It was the best part of my life. Hope to keep in touch, now that I've found you again. Please pray for my family. We have lost many from the WWII generation in the last five years. Thanks so much. Margaret Anne (Wollitz) Tomlinson
7/30/2011
Rabbi Robert & Dawn Rosen
special prayers for Sr Lurana Cranny special prayers for Sr Anne Dolan, Sr Julia Acosta, Sr Lorriane Baller, Sr Diane O'Donnell, Sr Helen Jeanne Hurley, Sr Kate Keating, Sr Dorothy Gaffney, etc.
7/16/2011
Nancy Roth Jackelen
I attended Holy Angels Academy in Milwauke, Wisconsin dureing 1958-1960...one of my favorite sisters who taught Western Civilization History class....her name was Sr. Jean Loreta(hopefully I think was her given name)-She was just the greatest teacher...and instilled me a love for history! My Catholic education was such a blessing and excellent learning experience thanks to all the dedicated sisters who taught me...Forever, I will be indebted for this opportunity and blessing!!
I have such fond memories of her....would love to know more on her life and pictures if possible...
thank you so much Nancy Roth Jackelen
5/29/2011
Corliss Ann Hinton
My heart has broken into many pieces: My WONDERFUL second grade teacher at Holy Cross; Sister Mary Immacula, has been called home by our Lord. She was the VERY first person to teach me how to LOVE Jesus Christ. I too became a teacher. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU SISTER MARY IMMACULA :) PLEASE keep me in your prayers until we meet again in Paradise.
5/8/2011
Mary Noonan
I just learned of the passing of Sister Diane M. Barabe, BVM (Damaris). She touched my life through teaching (Holy Family H.S., Glendale CA). My prayers are with the community of family and friends.
4/20/2011
Pat Tiess
My memories of Sr. Isabella will remain dear to me always. I loved being a member of the choir at Presentation Grade School in Chicago in the 1950's...it was great fun and she helped me through some difficult times. I was fortunate to see her at the reunion in 2003. She has always remained one who most influenced my life to love music and teaching. Thank you Sister and rest in peace. You will be missed... and never forgotten. Pat
4/20/2011
David Genelly
I am a product of a Catholic School education-- specifically Our Lady of Lourders in Chicago. Over the years I have thought fondly of the teachers I had there-- three nuns in particular-- Sister Mary Bernadine, Sister Mary Jane Joseph and Sister Mary Jean Francis. I have no idea whther they are still alive, or whther they continued on with the BVM community over the years. Nonetheless, I would like to get in touch with them and give them my thanks for their sacrifice and love when I was a little boy eager to learn as much as I can. ( I went from Loyola University where I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors to Gerogetown University Law School where I was on the Law Journal. Today I practice law in Chicago. In any event, if possible, could you point me in the right direction to contacting these wonderful women if they are still alive. If they have passed on, it would be helpful knowing this as well. My wife and I would like to make a bequest in their honor if this is the case. Thanks you very much for your help.
4/18/2011
Pat Claussen
Sr. Isabella Toher was such a great person. With tears streaming down my face, I know that she is now with her precious siblings with LiL' Mo and K.T., too. They will be forever in our hearts and minds and are truly missed beyond words. Rest in Peace, my dear friends and thank you for gracing our lives. Love always, Pat Claussen
4/17/2011
William Bullwinkel
I attended Our Lady of Loretto in Hempstead NY from 1951 to 1960. I recently read an obit about Sister Mary Danetta Buser in our diocese newspaper and was wondering what name she went by at that time. I cannot remember a Sister Mary Danetta. I have fond memories of OLL and the wonderful BVM nuns who taught me there. Does anyone know what her name was at OLL?? Are there any other Sisters out there that taught at OLL in the '50s??
4/16/2011
Susie Petitti Tilton
I was a student in the 70's at North Catholic in CLinton, Iowa. Sister Immacula was my 2nd grade teacher, and also was talked into babysitting my 4 brothers and sisters and I when my parents went out of town. That would take a special gift from God! Many years later in Memphis, TN our paths crossed again and she attended my daughters confirmation. I feel very blessed to have known her both as a child and as an adult. She was always special to my family. I will miss her emails.
4/8/2011
MarySue McClaskey Ercolani
On behalf of the McClaskey Family, originating in Mercier, Ks, I would like to offer our condolences to the Family of Sister M. Danetta Buser. During my childhood days I remember the Sisters coming to visit their parents, Dan and Ida. The nuns would stop in for a visit with my mother, Thelma. Ida and my mother were good friends. I also recall Ida crocheted a small doily with blue ribbon laced in the piece with a medal of the BVM. I wore this pinned on my slip on my wedding day. What good memories of a wonderful, caring family.
4/4/2011
Linda McBride
Thanks to eveyone at Mount Carmel for their hospitality this past weekend. I was part of the Mundelein/St. Mary's group even though I'm an Immaculata grad. It was nice to see old friends and to see some of the new ones I had met when the Immaculata group came in October. Thanks again to Diane, Shirley and their helpers and Sr. Mary Ann and all the Sisters for a wonderful time.
3/17/2011
Tim Ivers
Saddened to read of the passing of Sister Margaret Dolan (Mary Myles). She was a great teacher and person. We learned a lot from her at Our Lady of Loretto in Hempstead NY in the 1940s.
3/17/2011
JP Dougherty
Was just wondering about some wonderful teachers from my long ago school days in Lincoln, Illinois at ST.PATRICK'S and CARROLL CATHOLIC ... I always liked nuns and their mystery and power. at least for a young student .
3/16/2011
Amy Dill
I wanted to thank several people for their kindness shown to me and my family members while attending my aunts funeral on Monday. Sister Margaret Dolan was my great aunt who obviously touched so many lives. The stories you all shared with us were so wonderful to hear! An enormous thanks to Sister Yvonne, Deb Doyle, and Angela Link for your hospitality and friendship. It was an amazing day for me to meet so many gracious and kind women! I hope to visit again! Sister Anne Marie Dolan, a distant cousin, is residing there and I feel great knowing she is well cared for. Your staff is amazing and extremely welcoming. Thank you! Amy
2/15/2011
Robert Bauer
I am moved to write today by the news of the passing of Sister Therese Beck. I had the priveledge of being one of her 7th grade students at St. Ferdinand School in Chicago, and for the past 42 years she has retained her spot in my heart as my all-time favorite teacher. She was the driving force behind my love of science - a passion that still burns bright. Rest in peace my dear teacher. I will never forget you.
2/3/2011
Frances Tamulonis Nace
I am thrilled to be in touch again! My years (8) with the BVM's are strength to my faith...good memories and deep gratitude. Blessings to all. Frances
12/23/2010
Mary Jane Holland Baumgarten
Just a note to extend to you the love of many the were taught by Sister Mary Luanne at Cathedral High School in Rapid City SD. She was the most cheer full of the many teachers that I had over the year. Some years ago, Sister had an article in a magazine and I was able to get in touch with her and we caught up at the time as to where many of the other Nun's were. What a joy it was to hear from her. May she rest in Peace and know that she was loved by many. Thank you for all you do. Mary Jane Holland-Baumgarten
12/2/2010
Peter Cirona
There is a very special sister who taught in the 1950s and 1960s at St. Thomas the Apostle, West Hempstead. Her religious name was Sr. Mary Serenus. She was my teacher for the 3rd grade in 1965-66. She was a woman of great faith and kindness. She truly understood young children and came to school every single day with an enormous amount of kindness and love for her students. Her class was probably the highlight of my elementary school career. I cannot find her on your Web site and I assume she has passed on. She reverted to her birth name in 1967 but I do not remember it. I would love to know more about her and I would like to include her in my prayers. Many thanks and God bless you all.
11/24/2010
Fr. John Serio, SDB
It's Thanksgiving season. As we thank God for our many gifts, I thank God for the BVMs who educated, prayed and built relationships with us at St. Thomas the Apostle, W. Hempstead NY. Special thanks to those Sisters who served, and are still alive, including: Principals: Sisters Margaret Dolan, Mary Angela Buser, Mary McCauley, Gracita Daly. Teachers: Sisters Helen Maher Garvey, Gertude Ann Sullivan, Ann DeNicolo, Colleen McGinnity, Anne Kendall, Ann Marie McKenna, Gayle Brabec, Anne Buckley, Mary Therese von Holdt, Margaret McCullough, Otilie Sana, Kathleen Franklin, Bette Gambonini, Dee Myers, Cindy Sullivan, Mary Wolfe, Mary Veronique, Geneve Moran, Pat Thalhuber, Pat Galhouse - and sincere apologies if anyone was overlooked.
And a special prayerful remembrance for those Sisters who have entered eternal life, including my good friends Sisters Maureen Whalen, Mary Ancile Carton and Ella Marie Wright (Bonnie).
With much gratitude and love for the (largely unseen) good that has been done for so many of us.
11/22/2010
Monta May
I just learned that Sister Blanche passed away a few days ago. I wanted to express my sadness at her passing, but my joy at having known her and seen her amazing artwork.
I saw Sr. Blanche's artwork and met her during a gallery exhibit featuring her work at Saint Mary's University years ago. The work was inspirational, as was she. The strong, vibrant pieces she created, her mastery of color and image, and her graciousness in speaking with me about her art practice and its inspirations have stayed with me as I have built my art practice.
11/1/2010
rabbi bob & dawn rosen
visited mt carmel on Sunday Oct. 10th, Monday Oct 11th Rabbi Bob visited the mt carmel cemetery and said prayers over the graves/pictures were taken of our visit. The BVM's are very important to Rabbi Bob & Dawn Rosen
10/24/2010
jerome woynerowski
I started and ended comments when I realized that all of my teachers are dead. But I want to remember them all and thank the BVMs for starting me on a wonderful educational path that led me to 2 Master's degrees and a 46 year in education as a high school teacher and college professor. Bless these wonderful women: SM Theophilus Mary Ellen Kelly SM Vincita Groff SM Romanus SM St. Agatha SM Alicia SM St. Lolita SM de Chantal SM Frances Clare
I was privileged to keep in touch with Mary Ellen, de Chantal, and Franny Clare through visits and communications until their deaths. I wonder about SM Henry Clare(LaFranchise) and SM St. Patricia. I wonder how large the community is now and want all of you to know how grateful I am for what you have given me.
Jerome Woynerowski Sacred Heart, Chicago 1956
10/24/2010
Kyambadde Richard
i have really be inspired with your ministry and i love it so much i ask the heavenly father to bless you richly and continue providing you. am a little young fellow 20 years but lost both mother and father am currently in high school and i feel so good when given a push God bless you.
9/6/2010
Wilma souza Boudreau
Dear Sister Eileen, I read in the Hawaii Catholic Herald that you were celebrating your 75th Anniversary. Congratulations on a very special accomplishment. You may not remember me, but, I was your pupil (Wilma Souza at St. Catherine's Church in Kauai, Hawaii. I also had two sisters (Maureen and Duanne )and four brothers (Leo,Maurice, Duane and Gareth.) My father was Bill Souza, a teacher at Kapaa School. About two weeks ago, I was able to walk through your convent (that is now unoccupied ). It brought back many memories. The books that you read and studied are still intact on the bookshelves. I thought of you and all of the other wonderful nuns that instructed us for so many years. Thank you again for your dedication and God Bless you. Aloha and Love Wilma Souza Boudreau
8/26/2010
Rob C.
Thank you again, sisters; I hope that I can repay the kindness with interest that you hath shown me. rbrtcunning@gmail.com
8/23/2010
Lauira Macias
I always remember fondly my first grade teacher, Sister Mary Francis Cabrini who instilled in me a love of learning at St. Francis Xavier Elementary School in Phoenix. I also attended Xavier High with great appreciation. I would like to know what happened to Sister Mary Frances Cabrini and if possible how to reach her.
8/20/2010
Br. Lawrence Humphrey, FSC
Happy 100th Birthday to Sister Mary Jocile Valliere! May you enjoy the blessings of a long life well-lived in joyful service to others. It was a joy to work with you and your Sisters at O'Hara in Kansas City.
8/12/2010
Ron Purcell
When I was a seminarian @ Loras in the early 80's I developed a great friendship with Sr. Mary St Clare Sullivan and have to this day some great correspondance. Are there any photos or writings of or about this wonderful person. I would like to copy her letters and share them with the motherhouse.
8/8/2010
Kathy DeLucia Hunter
. Eileen Gallen was the best principal...St, Matthews Phx Ariz 1962! We loved her!! Our prom had orchids from Hawaii. loved her! K Hawaii. I was best
8/8/2010
Kathy Hunter
Sr. Mary St. Xavier my 4th grade teacher and dear friend of our family, who also was in the Chicago Our Lady o Angel fire 1958. Now deceased would like to visit her grave. Is she in Mt Carmel Cemetery? I will be in the area in Oct. Thank You Kathy
8/6/2010
Gerri Campbell
I have such fond memories of the BVM Sisters who lived and ministred at St Thomas Parish in West Hempstead,NY. Especially Sr. Colleen & Sr. Ann, as well as Sr. Bonnie. Hope Sr, Ann & Sr. Colleen are doing well. I am thankful that they were a part of my faith journey
7/31/2010
randy peters
friend of sister marina for over 20 years. My family will miss her.
7/21/2010
David and Wendy McGrath
We were very sorry to learn of the passing of Sister Regina. We made two visits to Mt. Carmel for the Golden Jubilee of Sr. Rosemary Sage in 2008 and for her funeral the following year. We accompanied her sister, Jane Russell. Jane shared notes she received from Sister Regina and we loved her delicious humor. While we are saddened by her death, we are glad she had a fairly long and a very productive life and is again with her sister Margaret and probably driving a tractor to plow the fields of heaven. Thank you for all the good works of the BVMs on our behalf.
her funeral the following year. Both years we were recipients of the hospitality and warmth of Mt. Carmel's residents and staff.
6/9/2010
Denise Potter
I just received my new Salt and my Aunt Mary Wolfe was in the Salt Briefs. I knew she was moving and am glad to know she made it. Her volunteer work was a strong influence in my doing volunteer work. Although we seldom got to see each other over the years she is never far from my thoughts. I'll be sure to save this for everyone to see. Love you Aunt Mary!
Larry & Denise
5/30/2010
Sheila Perry
My great-grandfather, Daniel Doyle, worked for the Sisters of Charity at St. Joseph's Convent shortly after the civil war. He was a coachman and handyman there. He says that he worked there for about 17-18 years. It was great seeing the pictures of where he worked. He said that he worked there when they were in the country or prairie. Once they moved into Dubuque he no longer worked there.
5/25/2010
Nancy Diaz
Lets pray for world to become a better place.
5/18/2010
Nancy Turner
Am interested in knowing status of any of the sisters who taught at Xavier High in Phoenix 1963-1965. I think of them often and am grateful to have been taught by them. I'm especially grateful to Sister Paul Anthony and Sister Celestine for my education in science and math, and to Sister Ann Richard and John Raymond for my instruction in Spanish -- and the summer 1965 trip to study at the University of Salamanca with about 15 Xavierites and a couple of sisters as chaperones. I eventually majored and received a BA in Spanish at NAU. I had a great education from Xavier (and prior to that at Corvallis High in Studio City, CA). I'm a grad of Xavier Prep 1965.
5/3/2010
luisa desiano perez
I attended Our Lady of Loretto in hempstead,N.Y in the early 1960's.. I had one very wonderful sister for 2 grades .1st and 3rd.She was wonderful ~I had a major surgery and was in a hospital in Manhattan Sister came to see me along with two other nuns. Sister Mary ST.Louise and ST.Mary Nickodemus~ all wonderful ~ but sister Mary Myrna will always hold a special place in my heart .Is there any information you could give me about her. thank you Louise Desiano Perez
4/22/2010
deinda fonseca-reddick
just wondering when did Sister Mary Georgelle pass away? My thoughts and prayers are with her.
4/19/2010
Emanuel Williams
I had the sisters for the first half (and the best half) of my elementary education.(St. Dominic School)
4/2/2010
deinda reddick
I was a student of Sister Mary Georgelle at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rock Island, Illinois between the years of 1968-69, and she was also my religion teacher from 69-70. I loved her dearly. She was a sweet, kind soul, which was just what a child like me needed at the time. I never forgot her kind words and advice. I am almost 48 years old, and I just told my 10 year old daughter about my "sister Georgelle" last night. That prompted me to try to look her up, which brought me to this site. I am sorry to hear that she has passed on, but I know that the great person she was on earth, she was welcomed into heaven. What an amazing lady, and what a gift to me when I so much needed one. Thank you forever, Sister Georgelle, my teacher and my friend.
3/2/2010
Dawn (Oldham) Barnard
Sr. Charmaine touched many peoples lives. Sr. Charmaine taught me at LaSalle High School. I often think of Sr. Charmaine and Sr. John Thomas with admiration and appreciation for dedicating their lives to teaching us all the importance of life long learning. I am sorry that I will not be able to travel to Iowa to pay my respects, but you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
2/26/2010
Patty Shea Sack
This morning, my thoughts are with all those present to honor the life of Sister Kyran Shea, my Aunt Margaret. She was so important in my life, as she returned to Wyoming when she could and we always had a wonderful visit. Her service to others, in Illinois, Washington, California and Wyoming was remarkable. I meet people often who remember her, her kind, gentle spirit. The family that is with you today and the family that couldn't be there loved and will miss her.
2/22/2010
Jack Goodwin
It is with profound regret that I received notice today of the passing of Sister Kyran Shea.In August of 1939 she professed her vows and in September of 1939 she became my third grade teacher at St. Phillip's Parish in San Francisco. We have remained close friends since. In ten out of the last fourteen years I have made it a point to visit Sister in Dubuque and I looked forward to each trip with joy.She was a wonderful part of my life and I am certain there were many more lives she touched.I visited her last May and was planning to return to Dubuque in April. Kyran was my dearest memory of sixteen years of education.The last time we were together she wanted to go to Chapel with me and hand in hand we prayed The Memorare', it was third grade all over again. She is probably the most excited right now to be in the arms of Our Lord. I loved this woman dearly and I thank God that I had the opportunity to be her good friend.I know for sure that she loved me as well.
2/21/2010
Maura Kalafut
I would like to add myself to Margaret Anne's facebook page through BVM site. She is my maternal aunt. BTW, and FYI, our family attends OLPH in Chattanooga - long-time members still reminisce (sp?) about the years of teaching and service that the BVM's dedicated to the parish.
1/27/2010
Tammy (Cameron) Maher
Hello to Srs. Muriel, Nan & Maureen from California! SV continues to thrive and grow. Please pray for us and we will remember you all in our prayers! +JMJ
1/6/2010
Frances Armstrong
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sr. Joan Francis Crowley. "JF" was an exceptional woman, sister, teacher and friend. I have many fond memories of her classes and just her presence on campus at Mundelein College. I have kept in touch with her for 26 years especially around Christmas time. I was sorry to have missed our 25 year class reunion (1983) in 2008. I will surely miss her and she will always be part of my prayers as will many of the BVM sisters whom I remember fondly. Frances (Ciaccio) Armstrong Carol Stream, IL
1/4/2010
Rabbi Robert & Dawn Rosen
Send all of our love and friendship to the following Sisters:Julia Acosta, Lorraine Baller, Mary Catherine Beckman, Anne Buckley, Lurana Cranny, Anne Marie Dolan, Dorothy Gaffney, Helen Jeanne Hurley, Kate Keating, Margaret McGinn,Diane O'Donnell, Patricia O'Rourke, Mary Sattgast, Kathleen Sinclair and Fran Wohn
1/1/2010
Larry Keller
I just recently learned of the death of Sister Marie Chiuffo, BVM from Sister Jean Fielding, BVM. I was taught by both of these wonderful women at St. Ferdinand's on the Northwest side of Chicago. The BVM's were tremendous influnence in my religious formation and my own particular journey in Catholic education. Sister Marie and I kept up contact until about 2 years ago. I visited her 3 years ago at Mt. Carmel. What a gifted and inspiring teacher she was. I always tried to be the type of teacher that she was. I am now in my 40th year in Catholic secondary education. I have been a prinicpal of for 25 consecutive years in four different Catholic high schools in St. Louis, Chicago, and New Orleans. I am presently in my fifteenth year as principal of St. John Vianney High School. May Sister Marie rest in peace and thank you Sister for your love care and support throughout the years especially during the 59-60 eighth grade year at good ole St. Ferds. May you rest in Peace! Thank you Sister Jean for informing me of Sister Marie's death.
4/17/2009
"Adele" Helen Driscoll Haisman
I attended Our Lady of Loretto school in Hempstead, NY in the 50's and early 60's. My Confirmation name is Adele. I picked it because of Sister Mary Adele. She was the music of the heart in our school. I moved right after the start of the summer break in 1962. I was so upset, my mother said there wasn't time for me to run to the school for the chance to say my last good-bye to her. That was almost forty seven years ago, so I would like to say it now. Wherever you are, "Good-bye Sister Adele...thank you for the many warm memories and for letting me borrow your name!"