BVM Associate Stories
Christine Middendorf, New Associate-- November 2011
Christine Middendorf grew up in Chicago and was a student at St. Tarcissus, The Immaculata, and Mundelein College. She now lives in Spring Hill Florida. Christine is a widow and has three adult children. One lives in St. Louis, another in New Jersey and the third in Florida.
Christine's spiritual life is nourished by the daily scripture readings, her small Christian community, and her spiritual director. She has been commissioned as a lay minister in her diocese and has a Masters in Theology.
As Christine stated in her Application for Association, "becoming an Associate for me is closing the circle that began with my early introduction to the BVMs. the nourishment I received through my formative years, and my continued connection with the BVMs. it is now time for me to help through prayer and action."
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Lori Ritz -- New Associate -- November 2011
Lori Ritz lives in Phoenix, Arizona. She has one son who also lives in Phoenis.
Lori attended St. Joseph's Academy in Des Moines and Clarke University. She was a member of the BVMs and ministered at St. Francis in Kansas City.
Lori has been involved in education for over 38 years. She has been a teacher, a facilitator for the public school district, and is presently an administrator of a K--8 School.
Lori has a strong spiritual support group in her faith community at St. Paul's parish. She is now participating in JustFaith. As part of her discernment for Association Lori invited others to join with her in prayer and sharing. This faith community is providing ongoing support to live the Core Values of the BVMs.