SPECIAL EDITION
FAITH IN
CLE Network A Collaboration of Hope & Love
Fall 2017
Sisters of Notre Dame Chardon Province
One Heart, One Hope, One Mission
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Contents 2 FAITH in CLE A Collaboration of Hope & Love
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Collaborative to End Human Trafficking
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Summer Fellows Program impacts today’s young adults
12 Notre Dame Village construction well underway 14 Sister Mary Kelley Rush makes Profession of Perpetual Vows 16 REFLECTION Flowering in the sacred soil of Africa 18 A Lasting Tribute 19 Giving 20 Regina Alumnae Association
21 Thank you, SND Chicken BBQ and Boutique Sponsors
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On the cover: Left: L-R Katie B. English and Sr. Renee Pastor, SND Center: Sara Schoonmaker, Marian Rubin, Sr. Cheryl Keehner, CSA, Charles Russella, Kaleigh Wagner, Anne Brennan, Katie B. English, Sarah Kieffer, Eric Moorer, Sr. Renee Pastor, SND and Sr. Kate Hine, SND Right: Sr. Cheryl Keehner, CSA and Eric Moorer
A Letter from the Provincial Superior
Dear Friends, As our country continues to struggle with divisions of all kinds, I was struck by the opening prayer for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. In it God is addressed as “you who cause the minds of your faithful people to unite in a single purpose.” Our daily lives contain much evidence that people can still unite in a common purpose, from rescue workers traveling to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey to neighborhood groups serving their local community. Working together with others satisfies a deep desire in us to belong to something greater than ourselves. Working together, or “co-laboring,” is the theme of this issue of Network. The Sisters of Notre Dame often say we were founded on friendship, the shared commitment of two young women uniting their energy and resources to serve poor children. Our 2016 General Chapter set a new general direction for the next six years, for the first time articulating that one of our priorities in ministry should be “partnerships.” The SND mission is larger than SND, and is more effective when carried out in collaboration with other individuals and organizations. In this issue you will see that Sisters of Notre Dame collaborate with other religious communities in Cleveland to work against human trafficking, and to mentor young adults for leadership in non-profit organizations. The Human Trafficking initiative has reached out to so many partners that it is known as “the Collaborative.” Through the ministry of Sister Mary Annete and the generosity of many of you, the Chardon Province has collaborated with three other provinces: Patna, Covington, and Thousand Oaks in bringing our East Africa mission to its 25th anniversary. And of course each year the Barbecue/Boutique is a unique celebration of collaboration! We are grateful to you for the many ways we work together as partners and friends. May the autumn season of harvest and Thanksgiving bring you and your families many blessings.
Gratefully,
Sister Margaret M. Gorman, SND Provincial Superior
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CLE A Collaboration of Hope
Whether the issue is education, healthcare, poverty, human trafficking, immigration, the environment, children with special needs, prison ministry, hunger and more, women religious within Catholic communities have lent their hands, hearts, discernment and prayer to help those in need since their congregation’s founding. Collaboration among women religious from various congregations continues to play a tremendous role in the identity, tenacity, resilience, growth and vitality of Cleveland (CLE) and its surrounding suburbs. On the next few pages, you will read about two examples of this collaboration occurring in Cleveland: Collaborative to End Human Trafficking and the Summer Fellows Program. 2
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The Collaborative to
End Human Trafficking
The United Nations International Labor Organization estimates nearly 21 million people are trafficked globally. Of those, an estimated 11.4 million women and girls, and 9.5 million men and boys are affected by this crime which generates $150 billion a year around the world. Two-thirds of these profits are generated by forced sexual exploitation. This “human trafficking� occurs in every city and state across the United States. Victims can be found working in the commercial sex industry (including escort services, brothels, massage parlors, strip clubs, and street prostitution) as well as in restaurants, hotels, factories, farms, landscaping companies, nail salons, private homes as domestic workers, at constructions sites, and more.
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“Collaboration is key to ending human trafficking in the Cleveland area and across the United States,” according to Karen Walsh, President and CEO of Collaborative to End Human Trafficking. “The crime requires a victim-centered, multi-disciplinary response by every local community.” In 2007, Walsh along with members of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine, Dominican Sisters of Peace, Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Sisters of the Incarnate Word, Congregation of St.
Joseph, and Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland joined with other professional colleagues to address the complexities of this human-rights issue. They became the Steering Committee of the Collaborative and their combined expertise in education, healthcare, law, and social service provided a multi-disciplinary foundation for this new initiative. “The increased collaboration among women religious to counter human trafficking has grown significantly over the past six to seven years. It is matched by the development of interconnected relationships with lay persons in various anti-trafficking efforts as well. The Collaborative is now leading the effort to unite educators, medical personnel, elected officials and lawmakers, law enforcement, social services providers, advocacy and empowerment groups, judges, therapists, hospitality and
transportation providers, and researchers in the greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area. The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking is leading Greater Cleveland’s Coordinated Response to Human Trafficking,” Sister Cecilia Liberatore, SND, states.
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“Women religious continue to be integral to all of these efforts. The more the public is informed, the more people notice and report, as well as support effective changes
“ The increased collaboration among women religious to counter human trafficking has grown significantly over the past six to seven years.”
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in the law. All of this can certainly decrease trafficking; but as long as it is possible for one human being to believe it is desirable to sell another for financial gain, the struggle to end such a horrific crime will continue,” Sister Cecilia insists. What exactly is human trafficking? According to Walsh, “We gave a new name to an old crime – slavery. It is involuntary servitude, and it is happening in our own backyards. Those subjected to the crime are exploited through forced labor and/or commercial sex for another's financial gain. Victims include children and adults, men and women, U.S. citizens as well as foreign born individuals. There is no one face to human trafficking.”
Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. Traffickers use various techniques to instill fear in victims and to maintain control including use or threat of violence toward victims and/or families of victims; threat of shaming victims by exposing circumstances to family; drugs; confiscating passports, visas and/ or identification documents; isolation; controlling their money; and threat of imprisonment or deportation To date, the Collaborative has provided nearly 2,000 educational awareness programs/displays to more than 92,000 people including law enforcement and government officials, healthcare professionals, social service providers, students in middle and high schools, university students, refugees, residents of transitional housing, religious groups, and the general public. The Collaborative, with its multi-disciplinary partners in Greater Cleveland’s Coordinated Response to Human Trafficking, developed
the “Human Trafficking Happens Here Too” public awareness campaign, with billboards in each Cleveland Hopkins International Airport concourse, on Greater Cleveland RTA buses, and on Karen Walsh, CEO and President billboards around of The Collaborative the city. The Collaborative and the coordinated response are working to educate hospitality personnel in hotels, motels, restaurants and the transportation industry regarding the red flags of human trafficking and provide them with information about whom to contact when the red flags are present. Additionally, they are further developing the protocol and coordination among law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and social service agencies who provide victim support. The original Steering Committee of the Collaborative, comprised of members of the seven communities of women religious and others, rooted the Collaborative, which has grown in 10 years into an independent 501(c) (3) organization collaborating with Continued on page 6
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multi-disciplinary systems across northeast Ohio. Sister Laura Wingert, SND was a part of the original steering committee. She says, “The SND community could not have done this alone without the collaboration of the other women religious. We are educators, therefore our strength was to educate ourselves and others. The Collaborative has given hope to the victims and more people have become aware, and now know what to look for and to do. "There is still more work to be done," Sr. Laura explains, "but the community has reached out and I feel blessed to be a part of this program.” Sister Margaret Gorman, SND, Provincial Superior, states, “What started as a small group of sisters and other professional colleagues in a room, brainstorming around the table, has already achieved systemic change. I am impressed by some of the changes in how Cleveland already responds to trafficking due to the efforts of the Collaborative. For example, there are now two magistrates’ courts especially for victims of trafficking.” “The Collaborative’s mission is to educate, advocate and connect services, all of which have been going on with energy,
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determination and commitment grounded in hope,” Sister Cecilia passionately describes. “Because of the presentations and activities in which we all participate, according to our specific kinds of involvement, we know that
them as they heal and find empowerment within themselves.”
everyone can be informed, encouraged and challenged to make some kind of personal commitment. We always remind people to share with at least one other person what they have learned and, if possible, to bring together another group for a talk. Building momentum is a support to everyone, particularly those who have experienced this crime and are lifted by knowing how much support and love surround
strip human beings of their God-given rights: of life and freedom, to be treated with respect, to earn a living and fair wage, of shelter and clothing. Being part of the Collaborative gives me an opportunity to witness to these truths,” Sister M. Barbara Daugherty, SND reflects. “The support of our religious communities has been integral to our growth and success to this point. Ten years has brought us
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“My interest in human trafficking was piqued during a presentation given by Theresa Flores, who recounted her experience as a trafficked teen. Human traffickers
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closer together as a group, even as we grow and reach further than Northern Ohio.” “The operative word in our name is ‘Collaborative,’” Walsh notes.“ We recognize only in partnership with others can we ever hope to end human trafficking. We want to educate people regarding the complexities of this crime and what it may look like so they can recognize it and help report it to law enforcement,” Walsh continues. “Human trafficking is a crime ‘hidden in plain sight,’” Walsh describes. “We can all play a part in ending it by recognizing the red flags and reporting human trafficking if you suspect it.” If you suspect human trafficking, please call the local CLE hotline at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s Project STAR (Sex Trafficking Advocacy & Recovery) at 1-855-431-7827 or Bellefaire JCB Homeless & Missing Youth Program at 1-216-570-8010.
Victims of human trafficking don't often self-identify because of fear, shame, or not understanding that what is happening to them is a crime. Each of us, therefore, has the potential to help identify a victim of trafficking if we understand the warning signs and report suspicious situations when we see them. If a person is in imminent danger, call 911, or your local police. Never attempt to intervene in a situation you suspect is human trafficking. If you are uncertain about what you are observing, national and local hotlines can help guide you in identifying what you are observing.
Red flags of human trafficking may include: In general, the person... • may not speak for themselves; they defer to a controlling individual. • can appear submissive, afraid, or nervous, and avoids eye contact. • shows signs of physical or mental abuse. • has inconsistencies in their story or has a well-rehearsed story. • suddenly has new, expensive clothing, jewelry, and other items. • has a tattoo that could, in fact, be a traffickers branding. • has multiple hotel card keys, credit cards, or cell phones. • is not in possession of his/her U.S. or international identification documents. Their living or working conditions may be such that the person… • works long or unusual hours, with little or no payment. • lives where he/she works, or is transported to and from work in a group. • has restricted freedom of movement due to threats or physical barriers, i.e. bars on windows, locks on the outside of the doors. • lives with multiple, unrelated people in small quarters. Young people are particularly vulnerable to trafficking. In addition to the red flags above, there are additional warning signs to consider for minors.
Collaborative websites : www.collabtoendht.org and HappensHereToo www.happensheretoo.org
The minor might… • be in the presence of an older "boyfriend" or "girlfriend". • have new jewelry, a new hairdo, polished nails, or new clothing that their parents or guardian did not pay for. • wear inappropriate clothing for their age, or for the weather. • have sporadic or poor school attendance.
“ I am impressed by some of the changes in how Cleveland already responds to trafficking due to the efforts of the Collaborative.”
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Summer Fellows Program impacts today's young adults
Sarah Kieffer and Sr. Kate Hine, SND share a laugh
Katie at the podium sharing her reflection on her ministry program
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The 2017 Summer Fellows worked as paid interns for 10 weeks, Monday through Thursday, at Catholic ministries that are partners of Catholic Community Connections. On Fridays, the Fellows gathered for sessions focused on their professional and spiritual growth as well as current This summer, Catholic Community Connection, a
social issues, such as racism. These Summer Fellows were
collaboration among Catholic sponsored education,
also challenged to reflect on how they could individually
healthcare and other service ministries, paired eight
respond to global needs. The Friday sessions also offered
students from John Carroll University, Ursuline College
the Fellows time to meet with their Sister Companions and
and Notre Dame College with Sister Companions from
visit ministry sites where the sisters serve.
the Conference of Religious Leadership (CORL) in a Fellows Program that aimed to guide these interns in their intellectual, spiritual, and professional growth.
Sister Helen Burdenski, SND, a Notre Dame College professor for more than 35 years with a PhD in marketing, and Charles Russella, a senior marketing major at the Boler
Sister Carol Dikovitsky, SND and the Sisters of Charity
School of Business at John Carroll University, proved to be
Foundation of Cleveland collaborated in bringing a Summer
an excellent match. “Sister Helen was very outgoing and
Fellows program to Cleveland. Sr. Carol applied for the
made it easy to find common ground,” Charles remarks.
grant funding for CORL so that the sisters could be invited
“At first, we connected on ideas of marketing, but then the
to be Sister Companions. Sr. Carol states, “Our Catholic
conversation quickly transitioned to educating each other
sisters have so much to give to the People of God: wisdom,
about our unique interests.”
deep spirituality and years of experience in ministry. As sisters leave full time service, we want to share our gifts with the young people who will follow us in our ministries. This is life-giving for us and a very important part of our call to remain in mission. Being ‘spiritual companions’ for the Fellows this summer was a wonderful experience for all the sisters involved: spiritual companions, presenters and administrators.”
Charles visited the Hospice of the Western Reserve with Sister Helen to learn about her specific ministry involvement there. “Coming from a non-Catholic background, I was not familiar with women religious and the many important roles they have served within communities across Cleveland,” Charles admits. “Sister Helen contributed to my professional development,” Charles adds. Eric Moorer, a recent graduate of Notre Dame College, worked as an intern for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP), Continued on page 10
“ The CCC Fellows was a wonderful program. I was blessed to be a Sister Companion. We need good Catholic lay leadership for our nonprofits and this is a great way to surface and encourage our young Catholic leaders. I was so impressed with the dedication and the servant leadership that I witnessed in Kaleigh, my summer fellow.” Sr. Karen Somerville, SND
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one of the oldest charitable
“Mentoring is a vocation
organizations in the world. He also
ministry. For me, mentoring
desired to work on developing his
Eric made my summer
spirituality with his Sister Companion,
complete. Just about every
Sister Cheryl Keehner, CSA. Eric
congregation in the Diocese of Cleveland has Sr. Rosemarie Burke, SIW and Anne Brennan
received support funding from
Sisters of Charity Foundation. Together, we can do so much more than we can do individually. Collaboration is in our DNA.” Sister Renee Pastor, SND, who taught 8th grade for 21 years at St. Francis in Cleveland and currently mentors new teachers for the state of Ohio, says her match with Katie B. English was perfect. “I made a list of 19 ways we are alike,” she says with a wide smile. “Katie will be one of tomorrow’s leaders. She is very ‘other minded’ and has a strong desire to serve the poor.” Career Center Staff at John Carroll University sharing with the fellows
Sister Renee says collaboration among the women religious
states, “What I did for SVDP ranged from developing and implementing plans for the solicitation of local-area businesses, to fundraising efforts, maintaining the social
communities is essential today. “We are growing more aware of the talents and gifts of other sisters in the area,” Sister Renee declared.
media presence and responding to referral requests. Sisters are social change agents! I want to use my summer experience to learn how to shape policy to create systemic change concerning poverty.” Sister Cheryl, a former teacher and current volunteer at Centering Space in Lakewood, and volunteer with Migration & Refugee Services, of Catholic Charities, states, Eric Moorer, Sarah Kieffer, Anne Brennan
“ Today, we realize we have more in common than ever before and so we more readily ‘pool’ our gifts. Together, we can better respond to the needs in Cleveland and N.E. Ohio.”
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“ I had no idea how much work and influence the sisters of all the congregations have in the greater Cleveland community.” Annie Brennan, CCC 2017 Summer Fellow
Sister Rosemarie Burke, SIW, a campus minister at
respond to the needs
Incarnate Word Academy, was paired with Annie Brennan
in Cleveland and N.E.
who attends John Carroll University. Annie says, “This is
Ohio. Encouraged by
such a wonderful program. Not only did I strengthen my
one another, we move
professional skills in marketing and communications, but
forward with a shared
linking my faith to ministry work has been wonderful.
wisdom and courage,
I had no idea how much work and influence the sisters
trusting in one another
of all the congregations have in the greater Cleveland community.”
Katie B. English
and in the providence of God.”
According to Sister Kathleen
The 2017 Summer
“Kate” Hine, SND, CORL
Fellows Program
Sister-Liaison Coordinator for
was piloted this past
the Summer Fellows Program,
summer and led by Catholic
“One program goal was to
Community Connection in
introduce young adults to
partnership with Conference of
Catholic ministries in hopes that
Religious Leadership. Funding
these young people would
for it was provided through the
consider offering their gifts and
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and
talents to a Catholic ministry.
Sisters of Charity Foundation of
The Fellows are bright and
Cleveland. For more information
talented, eager to learn and
on the Catholic Community
serve. Their contributions could
Connection, visit their website at
enhance the work of the Church
L-R Sr. Renee Pastor, SND, Sr. Kate Hine, SND, Sr. Cheryl Keehner, CSA
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both now and into the future.” Sister Kate concludes, “Research tells us that young adults need and seek out wise mentors. By pairing each Fellow with a Sister Companion, the stu-
The eight CCC 2017 Summer Fellows and their Sister Companions included:
dents were able to engage with women religious who bring
• Katie B. English – Sister Renee Pastor, SND
a wealth of ministerial experience, spiritual formation and
• Kayleigh Wagner – Sister Karen Somerville, SND
practical life skills to the relationship. We hope this program
• Charles Russella – Sister Helen Burdenski, SND
will help the Fellows know, not only what to DO in terms
• Anne Brennan – Sister Rosemarie Burke, SIW
of career, but how to be a beacon of hope in our world as
• Sara Kieffer – Sister Felicia Petruziello, CSJ
they move forward. Bringing together women religious from
• Eric Moorer – Sister Cheryl Keehner, CSA
various congregations is like attending a reunion. Today,
• Rob Popick – Sister Noel Marra, OSU
we realize we have more in common than ever before and
• Brett Kettle - Sister Ann Winters, OSU
so we more readily ‘pool’ our gifts. Together, we can better
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Notre Dame Village construction well underway Hundreds of Sisters of Notre Dame from the Chardon province gathered at the SND Educational Center in Munson Township on July 28th, excited to tour the construction site of what is to become Notre Dame Village – a community of living and learning on the SND campus. As the sisters walked amidst roughed-in apartments, elevator shafts, and concrete foundations, the enthusiasm and joy among the women religious was electric. Notre Dame Village will include 81 independent-living apartment units for married couples or individuals 65 years of age and older, as well as Sisters of Notre Dame in need of independent and supportive housing. In addition, Notre Dame Village will have three memory care homes with a total of 12 bedrooms and licensed assisted living for seniors who need support with their memory challenges.
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Sister Margaret Gorman, SND, Provincial Superior, Chardon Province, says “Notre Dame Village is an extension of the Sisters of Notre Dame’s mission and an effort to meet the shared needs of an ever-increasing aging congregation and population in Geauga County and northeast Ohio.” Sister Patricia Garrahan states, “I have been involved with this project since the beginning. I am delighted to hear our sisters’ impressions as they tour the grounds today. They are thrilled and excited about the future -- that we can share this beautiful campus with others in the community. Notre Dame Village is a further extension of our SND ministries, to provide needed senior housing and other services that will improve the quality of life for senior citizens in Geauga County.”
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Sister Mary Katherine Palisin, SND, currently lives on the third floor at the center. She says, “We are happy for those sisters who will be living in the new apartments. The additional space is a blessing. When I consider the dormitories we lived in as novices here, we have come a long way!” Sister Virginia Reesing, SND, agrees, “It is an amazing venture, and it makes me very proud to do a collaborative project with Jennings. The memory care center and independent-living apartments will make a huge difference for our sisters -- allowing our sisters to make choices. I give much credit to Sister Margaret Hess, SND. She was the one who dreamed big. I am so pleased that she is able to see the results of her dream today.”
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“ I decided to pursue a vocation as a woman religious with the Sisters of Notre Dame because I became keenly aware that God was calling me to something more than myself.”
Sister Mary Kelley Rush, SND
Sister Mary Kelley Rush makes Profession of Perpetual Vows On Sunday, August 6, Sister Mary Kelley Rush, SND made her Profession of Perpetual Vows as a Sister of Notre Dame. The Rite of Perpetual Profession was celebrated at Mass with Rev. Michael Woost, STL, as the celebrant. The Feast of the Transfiguration coincided with the celebration of the Profession of Perpetual Vows, bringing together two beautiful and memorable occasions. Sister Mary Kelley entered the Sisters of Notre Dame on August 15, 2009. She is the daughter of Neal, deceased, and Carol (Serraglio) Rush. Sister Kelley graduated from Berea High School and then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Corrections, with a License in Social Work, from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio. She earned a Masters of Education, with a licensure in Moderate to Mild Disabilities, from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. In 2017, Sister Kelley was certified as a Spiritual Director through the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio. Sister Kelley describes, “I decided to pursue a vocation as a woman religious with the Sisters of Notre Dame because I became keenly aware that God was
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calling me to something more than myself. It was something way beyond what I could have ever imagined, and I knew this in a profound experiential way the first time I encountered the Sisters of Notre Dame while doing service at Blessing House, a home for children in crisis situations. I had a deep experience of the abiding presence of God as I was interacting with the sisters and children throughout the entire week which continued an ever-increasing deepening of the transformation of my life. It was through my conversations with the sisters, especially hearing and witnessing Sr. Mary Berigan's deep trust in God's providence that really drew me to this congregation.” She continues, “I always said my first profession of vows was truly my final profession in my own heart. These past five years of formation leading up to my profession of perpetual vows were a continual deepening of my relationship and union with God. Through the grace of God, I freely and unreservedly gave myself wholeheartedly to all that God was asking of me and drawing me toward transforming my entire life and very being. The theme of my perpetual profession of vows liturgy was the
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Transfiguration: Transformed by the Love of the Triune God, a theme that has been consistent throughout my journey. I was so incredibly ready the day of my profession of perpetual vows that as I professed my vows “for my whole life” there was a deep peace and calm that permeated my being as everything around me and within me faded away as if God and I were the only ones present, and I became deeply aware of standing in God in that very moment. Currently, Sister Kelley is Vocation Director for the Sisters of Notre Dame, Spiritual Director and Retreat Director. One of Sister Kelley’s favorite Sister Margaret Gorman, SND, Provincial Superior, Chardon, scripture quotes presents Sister Mary Kelley Rush with her ring. that she lives by is, "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." Galatians 2:20. Sister Kelley offers this advice to someone who may be considering religious life, “Take time for prayer and solitude because it is in the silence and stillness L-R: Kathy Rush, Joelle Cammerata, Sister Kelley Rush and Colleen Spirnak deep within when God comes and speaks to us revealing the deepest desire of our hearts—the very desire which God initiates by placing it within us. If you are being drawn to religious life and are open to God's will, God's self-offering and action in your life, our ever-present God will show you the way!" Sister Maureen Spillane, Director of Temporary Professed, expresses, “It is with great joy and gratitude for the life and service of Sister Mary Kelley that we gather to celebrate. She has been a gift to us, and we say, ‘thank you.’”
“ Sisters are social change agents!”
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“Flowering in the sacred soil of Africa” is our theme for celebrating our 25 years in East Africa. It all started as a seed….a simple invitation to our Congregation to go to Arusha, Tanzania on November 26, 1992. Three pioneer Sisters from Our Lady of Assumption Province, Patna, India responded to the call. From planting the seed 25 years ago, we now have 71 Sisters, 51 of whom are from Africa. The growing need for education increased and so did our vocations. We are grateful for all ways God has invited us into the lives of our people and for all the ways our people have welcomed us.
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“In our poorest area, the Elders of the Masaai Tribe said, ‘Our grandparents were not educated. Our parents were not educated. We were not educated. We would like our children, whose classroom is outside under a tree, to be educated. Please come.’ And we did. Education from Montessori to Secondary School, Pastoral Ministry and Catechesis and a growing empowerment of women are among our flourishing ministries. Our Associate Program has begun as our newest initiative in spreading the love of our Good and Provident God. “For me, Africa has been a blessing and grace. I felt like I stepped on sacred ground from the moment I came to Africa 19 years ago. It has been a humbling experience journeying with and accompanying our young sisters in formation, and a precious part of my time in Africa. I look forward to our sisters in Africa assuming the leadership in the future. The Church in Africa is alive and vibrant and offers so many opportunities for our congregation to make a difference in our global society and in the church.” Sr. Annete Adams, SND.
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A Lasting Tribute
A Lasting Tribute SISTER MARY DOROTHY (formerly Sister Mary Dorle) Born Dorothy Elizabeth FUCHS on March 24, 1946 Entered into Religious life, August 15, 1969 Entered into Eternal life, August 27, 2017 For a newspaper interview about religious life, Sister Mary Dorothy noted, “It’s not enough to just talk about our faith; we have to live it, to give living witness of people in love with God and life.” Dorothy believed that, in doing so, she fulfilled God’s purpose for her life. Dorothy Elizabeth was the youngest of three children born to Matthew and Franziska Mueller Fuchs. Both parents were born in Germany, and after their marriage, came to the United States and lived on a farm in South Dakota before moving to Cleveland in 1935. Dorothy shared with her father a love for nature and a great respect for the earth, with its changing seasons and times for planting, tending and harvesting. At the parish elementary school, Our Lady of Good Counsel, and then in high school at Nazareth Academy, Dorothy was a good student and valued education. She made friends and developed many interests. After graduation Dorothy attended Notre Dame College, where she studied dietetics for two years. Interaction with wonderful friends and the simple and deep faith of her parents were part of God’s providence in helping her realize and respond to the call to religious life. To prepare for ministry in secondary education, Sister Mary Dorothy changed her major from dietetics to social studies. She received a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame College and a master’s degree in history from John Carroll University, Ohio. From 1969-1999, Sister was a conscientious, organized and energetic teacher, straightforward but loving to delve into details. Students appreciated and enjoyed how she would make subject matter come alive. Reverence for all creation and interest in issues of social justice were a part of her life and her lessons. In 2001, after obtaining a master’s degree in theology from St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland, Sister Mary Dorothy served as a pastoral minister at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Canton, Ohio. Pastoral ministry became an expression of God’s loving mercy at work through her. She noted, “I like people and care about them and want them to experience the joy God intends for them.” When illness brought her to the Provincial Center in 2013, Sister continued to be a woman on mission as she fought hard to regain her strength. She remained young at heart, a great conversationalist who recognized the good in everyone. She dedicated herself to serving her sisters in community. May Sister know joy and fullness of life in the eternal embrace of our good God.
“ Collaboration is key to ending human trafficking in the Cleveland area and across the United States.”
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MAKE A TAX-FREE GIFT FROM YOUR IRA If you are 70 ½ years old or older, you can make a tax-free gift from your individual retirement account (IRA) directly to the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio. This law no longer has an expiration date, so you are free to make annual gifts to qualified charitable organizations from your IRA this year and well into the future. How It Works: • You must be 70 ½ years or older at the time of your gift. • You may transfer any amount, up to $100,000, directly from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization. • The transfer is not considered to be taxable income, and therefore does not generate an income tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your tax deductions. • If you have not yet taken your required minimum distribution for the year, your IRA charitable rollover gift can satisfy all or part of that requirement. Make an Impact Today By making a gift this year, you can make an immediate impact on our ministries while putting the wheels in motion to create a philanthropic legacy. Contact Carrie Higginbotham, Director of Strategic Initiatives, if you’d like more information on using your IRA to support the work of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Help Further our Mission By partnering with the Sisters of Notre Dame, your gift supports important ministries and global outreach. If you would like to participate in our giving program, or Monthly Donor Club, please call Dena Adler, Director of Advancement, at 440-279-1176 or email at dadler@ndec.org. For online giving, please visit our website at www.sndchardon.org. Our Mission is Full of Life
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Reunions Class of 1968….Mark Your Calendars! On July 14, 2018, the class of ’68 will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their graduation from Regina High School. The celebration will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Detailed Information regarding specific activities, time and location will be available soon. A Committee of the following individuals has been formed to begin verifying contact information for all graduates. Don’t be surprised if you get a call from a Committee member to verify your contact information and solicit any and all suggestions for a memorable reunion! Committee members include: Cathy O’Toole Bachtel (kathy.bachtel@gmail.com) Candy Tulley Kermode (candacekermode@hotmail.com) Connie Orosz Waggoner (cwaggoner99@yahoo.com) Gayle Hatton DuChez (gduchez@gmail.com) Margee Ferreri Murphy (mfmurphy07@gmail.com) Mickie McMonagle Murphy (mickie_murphy@yahoo.com) Patricia McMahon Tyna (patina1020@yahoo.com) Maureen Mason (maureenohio@roadrunner.com) Patty Kenny Howell (how183@aol.com) Patti Ockuly Valencic (mpvalencic@gmail.com) Marlene Taucher Price (bukitweet@gmail.com) Marilyn Slade (marilynslade5@gmail.com)
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Girls Night Out We listened to your suggestions, and the evening will start earlier so you can come straight from work! Looking forward to seeing you when you can get there with your friends! October 20
Email and addresses If you have moved or married and moved out of mom and dad’s house since the last Regina Directory in 2008, please contact the Alumnae Office with your new information. It facilitates those classmates working on reunions to contact you and insure you’re included. Please encourage your friends to do the same! Send your information to rhsalum@reginahigh.com. Transcripts If you need your transcript please follow the new directions: Go to ndcl.org When you get to the site, scroll over to alumni and down to Regina. Fill in the information and submit. There is no longer a fee for transcripts. Not on the internet: Contact NDCL Registrar at 440-279-1055.
Pizzazz across from John Carroll 5:30 until ? Cost $20.00 includes food, soft drinks, tax, gratuity. Cash Bar Reservations due October 13. If some anniversary classes want to come, we will reserve space for your group but please let us know. Regina Alumnae Retreat February 16 to 18 Bethany Retreat House in Chardon, Ohio The cost for the weekend is $50 which includes food, materials and speaker stipends. A “Good Will Offering” for the use of the building is appreciated Reservations due by February 1, 2018 If you are interested and want more information, contact Sister Kay at rhsalum@reginahigh.com or 216-905-4851.
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