Spirituality and Prayer

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Sister Charmaine and Sister Roxanne
Sister Roxanne Schares, SSND, General Superior of the congregation, flew in from Africa, where she was on Visitation, to give the keynote address for the meeting.
Saint Bakhita Patron Saint of Victims of Human Trafficking

Prayer Service St. Josephine Bakhita, Patron Saint of Victims of Human Trafficking February 8, 2020 by Sister Ethel Howley, SSND

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Mary was a sign of gentle peace to her world, her family and her village As we begin this New Year, we are called to be peacemakers and bearers of hope in all that we do.

In Memoriam

By February 1995, Mona began to minister in a particular way to God’s beloved at Good Counsel Homes, “a private Catholic Agency whose mission is to help homeless, pregnant women by providing a loving, family environment in a safe and secure shelter.”
Sister Mary Bann, SSND
Sister Mary was an outstanding grade school teacher, using her talents primarily with children in very poor areas in Chicago.  She also served as Postulant Director in the Chicago Province from 1993 to 1998.  Mary’s dry wit and clever greetings gave much delight to all who lived and worked with her.
Sister Carmen Marie D’Adamio, SSND
Carmen was a dedicated educator, a gifted teacher and an administrator who challenged her students to be the best.  She was very caring and an excellent role model for her students.  An outstanding communicator, she was able to provide both the teacher and administrator’s viewpoint, and her...

"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