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On August 22, 1961, Sister Helen was one of four SSND Canadian pioneers to depart for La Paz, Bolivia. For the next six years, she was director of St. Andrew School. She supported the people in rural communities in their struggle for justice and improved health and living conditions.
Sister Audrey Marie entered the candidature in September 1945 and was received in 1947 into the Novitiate as Novice Anthony Marie. The following year she professed her vows. She was especially attentive to the needs of others and was concerned that each person was treated fairly. She was a person of deep faith. When faced with a difficult situation, Sister Audrey Marie stated, “I get great strength by just saying the name of Jesus.”
Sister Mary Constance was named in honor of a beloved aunt and professed her vows on July 27, 1963. Connie was a great friend. Her demeanor was inviting. She always had time for others, as evidenced by her many good friends.
In death, we say our ultimate human yes to God. Trusting in God’s power to bring us to the fullness of life, we conclude our earthly life with an act of worship: in the action of death we proclaim God as God, and ourselves as God’s creatures. We are called by God and sent by the community; we go in joy!
- You Are Sent, Constitution of the School Sisters of Notre Dame
