Spirituality and Prayer

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This week, Christians all over the world celebrate the Triduum, recalling the suffering, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Throughout the season of Lent we were horrified by the shocking death and destruction of the war in Ukraine. Even in the midst of the uncertainty of the pandemic, the...

During this Easter season, Ministry Services is delighted to share with Sisters, Associates, and Colleagues a prayer to commemorate this year’s feast day of Blessed Theresa Mary Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger. Honoring 143 years since her passing.
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day – a day to remember and honor the students of Residential Schools. This year the Canadian government has also named September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On September 30, wear orange and set aside some time to take your next step on a...

In Memoriam

Sister Mary Trinitas Bochini
Sister Mary Trinitas was a brilliant woman.  Popular with students, she was a remarkable teacher and colleague.  She stood up for equality and was an advocate for women.  A smile on her face, she could be totally absorbed in a jigsaw puzzle.  Her tender side was revealed in her faithfulness to...
Sister Maryann loved working with small children and served in a number of positions working with infants and toddlers in New Jersey. In Naples, Florida, at Fun Time Early Academy, she was a pre-school teacher, tutor, and receptionist until 2018, when she retired to Villa Notre Dame. She very much...
Sister Kenneth Marie Botta
Our beloved Sister Kenneth Marie/Sister Cass loved sports and her Baltimore teams: the Orioles and the Ravens. She showed her loyalty by decorating her room to follow the sports seasons. For her knowledge she was called an encyclopedia of sports. Her BINGO calling skills and the humor she brought...

"Prayer is true heavenly food and nourishment for the soul, which will starve without it. It is a remedy for the sick who desire to recover again, joy for the afflicted, strength for the weak, medicine for sinners, delight for the just, mutual support for the entire church.”

-BLESSED THERESA GERHARDINGER