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medical oversight in all aspects of medi-cine and surgery. The mission of its mem-bers is to emphasize and promote ethics, excellence, humani-tarianism, morality, religious values, fam-ily values, and overall professional excel-lence. After earning her medical degree in 1973, Sister Nancy completed her residency in internal medicine in 1976 and completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease in 1978, at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine,

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Sister Nancy Streitmatter, SSC, MDNational Medical Honoree

Sisters Earn Honors

Sister Dolorine Lopez —HCH Employee of the Month

Sister Dolorine Lopez greets and registersHoly Cross Hospital patients with a smile.

Sister Dolorine Lopez, SSC, recently went above and beyond the call of her duties at the registration desk in the Holy Cross Hospital Emergency Room. For her dedica-

Sister Nancy Streitmatter, SSC, MD

Sister Nancy Streitmatter, SSC, MD, FACC, FASE, has received recognition for her work in cardiology from the American Board of Cardiology and the National Institute of Medicine. The American Board of Cardiology desig-nated Sister Nancy as a Distinguished Master Laureate, its highest recognition, in 2014. She was also appointed as a Senior Consultant in Cardiology to the American Board of Cardiology in recognition of high excellence. The mission of the American Board of Cardiology is to emphasize and promote excellence and ethics in cardiol-ogy and humanitarianism in all aspects of medicine. It is located in Boston. Also in 2014, Sr. Nancy was appointed a Distinguished Senior Consultant in Cardiology to the National Insti-tute of Medicine, which is located in Washington, DC. The institute is organized for research, education, and "Sister Nancy" continued on page 14

tion, she was honored with the “Above and Beyond Em-ployee of the Month Award” for the month of February. The award states: “Sr. Dolorine had gone home after working her shift in the ER. Later that evening a family was in crisis in the ER and someone from the Pastoral Care Department was not available. Sister Dolorine was called and without hesitation she came back to the ER to be with the family and pray with them. The family later told caregivers how very grateful they were for Sr. Dolo-rine’s compassion. Great work, Sr. Dolorine!” An educator and principal for almost 50 years, Sr. Dolorine found a new career when she moved to the Motherhouse in 2004. Upon hearing that she could be of service to Spanish-speaking patients at Holy Cross Hospital, Sr. Dolorine did not hesitate to embark on this new ministry.

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Dear friends of theSisters of St. Casimir,

“Wake up the World” is the challenge our Pope Francis gives to consecrated persons

within the Church during this Year of Consecrated Life. But the Pope’s message is for all of us: “Wake up the world!” Then we ask — To what? And how? The first question may be easy to answer as we look at some of the things happening in our world today. Our hearts go out in compassion to all who are suffering; our hearts ache at the sight of young people involved in violence and making choices that deny the goodness within them; our minds are baf-fled by people using the abundance of talents God has given them in ways that are destructive. There is no end to this litany and to our deep longing to “wake up the world” to spiritual and moral values, respect for the dignity of human life and of each per-son, the joy of living the Gospel way of life, the fact that there is a sacred dimension of life and that there is a God who loved us into being and who journeys with us in faith, hope, and love. But the question remains — how to “wake up the world?” Pope Francis encourages us, “Don’t be closed in on yourselves … You will find life by giving life, hope by giving hope, love by giving love.” We are all able to make a difference in our world, both in the immediate world around us locally and in the global world, by building relationships that are good

and respectful, reaching out to young people, bring-ing to prayer all the intentions that fill our hearts, and becoming involved in and supporting the efforts of those who are on the frontlines working for peace, for dialogue as an alternative to war, for respect for hu-man rights, for comprehensive immigration reform, and and for so many other causes of disharmony and injustice in the human community. Pope Francis says, “The Church must be attrac-tive. Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of acting/or being. It is possible to live differ-ently in this world … It is this witness I expect from you.” Let us join together in prayer and in living our respective vocations in this spirit. Let us thank God for the gift of consecrated life in the Church, express our gratitude to those who have been an inspiration to us in living the gospel, and encourage young peo-ple to consider a vocation to religious life. And I ask you, dear friends, to pray that we, the Sisters of St. Casimir, continue to remain faithful to our call as women religious wherever we are. Know that we keep all of you in our daily prayer.

With gratitude, love, and prayers,

A Message from Sister Regina Marie

Sister Regina Dubickas, SSCGeneral SuperiorSisters of St. Casimir

O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evan-gelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Dur-ing this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you.

Prayer for the Year of Consecrated LifeContinue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (From USCCB)

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Throughout the cold win-ter months, SSCs have been packing their be-longings for the move into their new apartments at Franciscan Village in Lemont, IL, and Marian Village in Homer Glen, IL. As each small group leaves, the remaining Sis-ters provide a warm send-off with a community meal shared with employ-ees and friends who assist in the move. Afterward there is always a special

blessing and prayer to accompany them on their way. Some Sisters move into assisted living, some into inde-pendent living, and some into a more skilled care envi-ronment. The administrative offices of the Sisters of St. Casimir will remain on the second floor of 2601 W. Mar-quette Rd., Chicago, IL. Please continue to pray for the Sisters in this time of major transition, that they make this journey with peace of mind and heart, trusting in the love that God and others have for them.

SSC Transitions Continue

On December 15, 2014, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago became the offi-cial owners of the SSC Motherhouse. On that

day the last documents were signed and notorized. It was truly an historic moment. The Sisters gathered for a special prayer that evening, where Sr. Regina Dubickas, General Superior announced, "This afternoon we re-ceived word that the transaction with Catholic Charities has been success-fully completed. The Motherhouse will now be "The Sisters of St. Casimir Center and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago." Sister Regina commented on how appropriate it was that the transaction occurred on the anniversary of the death in 1918 of Rev. Anthony Staniukynas, who helped establish the Sisters of St. Casimir and also the Lithuanian Catholic Charities. She went on to say, "Over 100 years ago, Fr. Staniukynas came to Chicago to search for an appropriate place to build our Motherhouse. He found it here ... There was noth-ing else around. What faith and courage that took.And look what happened! Today we draw on that same faith and courage of those on whose shoulders we stand to cre-ate something new. The transition will not all be smooth

and easy or clearly marked, but that is what faith is about. There will be times of doubt and not know-ing how to live our re-ligious life in a totally new environment, but that is what courage is about." A transfer rit-ual, with prayers for this new partnership between the Sisters of St. Casimir and Catholic Charities, is being planned for later in the year.

Catholic Charities employees have begun to move into their new offices in the SSC Motherhouse. On January 28, Tony Ferro, Campus Administrator, gave the first group of Catholic Charities staff a tour of their new environment. The tour ended in the chapel where Sr. Margaret Zalot gave a brief history of the SSC community, the life of Mother Maria, and the chapel. Each employee received a copy of SSC Journey in Faith – 100 Years, which includes a history of the Sisters and their ministries, and "Loving You," a booklet which tells the story of Venerable Mother Maria. The C a t h o l i c C h a r i t i e s per sonne l were most a ppr e c i a -tive to learn more about the Moth-e r h o u s e and the Sis-ters of St. Casimir as they continue the legacy of service.

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Sister Regina Dubickas, General Superior, signs the final documents for the official transfer of the SSC Motherhouse to Catholic Charities. Standing from left are SSC Council Members Sisters Theresa Dabulis, Immacula Wendt and Margaret Zalot.

From left: Rev. Francis Serafinas, Rev. Alexander Skripka, and Rev. Anthony Staniukynas at the site upon which the SSC Motherhouse would be built.

Sister Margaret Zalot and Tony Ferro, Campus Administrator, welcome Catholic Charities employees in the Motherhouse chapel.

Sister Theresa Papsis (seated) receives a blessing from Sister Marilyn Karpovich and the SSC Sisters and staff before her move to Franciscan Village.


Mother Maria Kaupas Center to openin Mount Carmel, PA

Rev. Martin Moran, Pastor of Divine Redeemer Parish in Mt. Carmel, PA, is busy at work help-ing a new Mother Maria Kaupas Center be-

come a reality. Plans are in place for the dedication of this center, the former St. Peter’s Convent, on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, 2015, by Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg. The SSC Leadership Team plans to participate in this event which will take place just days before the 75th anniversary of Mother Maria's death. Sister Mar-garet Petcavage, liaison for this project, Sr. Rita Marie Kerdock, originally from Mt. Carmel, and Sr. Deborah Romanuski, a former teacher at Holy Cross School in Mount Carmel, will also attend. The parishioners, espe-cially those who know the Sisters of St. Casimir, are look-ing forward to the presence of the Sisters at this event. On October 7, 1907, Mother Maria, accompanied by Mother Cyril Conway, IHM, and Sr. M. Boniface Mc-Givern, IHM, went to Mt. Carmel, PA, to establish a school. Holy Cross School opened on January 6, 1908, the first school opened by the Sisters of St. Casimir, and according to the Holy Cross anniversary books, the first Lithuanian school to open in the United States. It is fit-ting that this new Mother Maria Kaupas Center be in Mt. Carmel. Holy Cross parish was merged with four other parishes to become Divine Redeemer Parish. Father Moran and his parishioners see Venerable Mother Maria's example of service to others as an in-spiration for oth-ers to work toward revitalizing the Mt. Carmel area and surrounding communities. In addition to spiri-tual and charitable initiatives, future plans include op-portunities for col-lege students to participate in com-munity service proj-ects and education-al opportunities.

Holy Cross School, Mt. Carmel, PA, in 1908, was the first school opened by the Sisters of St. Casimir

Throughout her re-ligious life, Mother Maria Kaupas was blessed to have a men-tor in Mother Cyril Conway, IHM, a no-ble and holy woman, who was then the General Superior of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Scranton, PA. This saintly Sister wisely guided Mother Maria from her begin-ning days as a nov-ice in 1905 until her death. Mother Cyril attended the funeral of her friend in 1940. A deep spiritual and lov-ing friendship existed between these wise women, who were called to guide and lead two notable re-ligious congregations, which have accomplished so much for the Church and touched the lives of so many. Mother Cyril wrote to Mother Maria upon her re-election as General Superior, in 1916, saying, “Your infant Congregation needs you. You have accomplished much for it, but this is not the end. … you know now, better than ever how to teach others to manage their own souls, to make them stand on their own feet, make them adaptable to circumstances. … I do not hesitate to say, to advise, dear Mother Maria, that you do the one thing worth doing – abandon yourself to God’s will and His care. Let Him love you in His own way and try to agree with all He does that is best.” Venerable Mother Maria treasured this advice and, in turn, lived a life faithful to God’s will and Mother Cyril’s counsels, thus making her be-loved not only to God, but to all who knew her.

Mother Cyril Conway, IHM (seated), and Ven. Mother Maria Kaupas, SSC, on the occasion of Mother Maria's Silver Jubilee.

Remembering Mother Maria


various capacities. Sister Genevieve Kripas and Sr. Grace Carol Wastak served as the last two administrators of Holy Family Villa. Sister Ja-nine Golubickis was the last Sister of St. Casimir to serve on Holy Family Villa's staff, doing so as a pastoral minister. Sister Janine continues to con-nect with both residents and staff.

Sister HonoreesSister Genevieve Kripas —Star of the MonthSister Genevieve moved into the Our Lady of Victory Convent at Franciscan Vil-lage in Lemont, IL, in July 2014. The residents there enjoy many planned activi-ties and even have their own newsletter. In January 2015, Sr. Genevieve was featured as "Star of the Month." Here is an excerpt from that news-letter article. Congratula-tions, Sr. Genevieve! Sister Genevieve was born in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL, and is one of five girls. Growing up, she and her family en-joyed being a part of their parish and spending time together.

Sister Genevieve Kripas

Sisters of Saint CasimirReceive Holy Family Villa AwardThe Sisters of St. Casimir will receive the 2015 Holy Fam-ily Villa Caritas Sanctae Familiae (Love of Holy Family) Award at the 6th Annual Holy Family Villa Dinner to be held on March 8, 2015. The award is presented “to a spe-cial individual or group who has shown continuous dedi-cation and service to Holy Family Villa and has touched the lives of those around them.” The award honors the deep roots the Sisters hold in the history of Holy Family Villa, Palos Park, IL, serving as the first administrators when the home opened in 1947. From that time through 2013, over 50 Sisters of St. Casimir served at HFV in

Sister Grace Carol Wastak (right), Holy Family Villa Administrator, presents Sister Celestine Strongis a HFV Award for 34 years of service in May 1982.

Rush Alzheimer's Disease CenterPresents Certificate of Appreciation

A number of Sisters of St. Casimir have been part of the Rush Religious Orders Study since its beginnings twenty years ago. In their efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, the researchers at Rush asked religious to be the control group. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the study, they sent a certificate to every participant, thanking them for their continued support. Sisters Teresita Miksas (19 years), Georgine Cizauskas (19 years), Maureen Juoza-pavicius (19 years), Paulissa Puisis (19 years), and Agnese Chapkauskas (3 years) each received a certificate and a fleece blanket. A plaque was also given to the SSC com-munity, thanking all for "invaluable contribution to the Religious Orders Study." We are grateful to our Sisters, those who have died and those who are still with us, for taking part in this study that contributes to prevention or cure of Alzheimer’s.

On Sundays after Church, they would visit the cemetery, and then they would spend time in nature. One of her favor-ite activities was collecting fresh spring water in the woods. At the age of 16, Sr. Genevieve entered the Sisters of St. Casi-mir as a Postulant. Her parents were very supportive of her decision. She states, “It was God’s calling. I felt a greater pull towards God and wanted to be of service.” Sister Genevieve ministered as a teacher for many years, and then attended nursing school. One of her greatest accomplishments took place in a small town in Nebraska where she helped facili-tate the expansion of the local hospital. Later, she became a Nursing Home Administrator and worked at Holy Family Villa for seven years while taking care of her father. After this, Sister was the Auxiliary Moderator for the Sisters of St. Casimir for 12 years. Now, Sister finds living at Franciscan Village to be a new and exciting experience. She enjoys be-ing there with her community and appreciates the beautiful chapel in the Our Lady of Victory Convent.

Sister Teresita Miksas holds her 20th anniversary blan-ket, and Sister Regina Du-bickas displays the plaque given to the SSC communi-ty from Dr. David Bennett and the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, thanking them for continued dedica-tion to the Religious Orders Study. Sister Teresita orga-nized the yearly testing done at the Motherhouse.


sented the Sisters of St. Casimir. Archbishop Cupich challenged all those present to continue spreading the word of God in word and action as the Spirit prompts them and asked them to pray that the Spirit would be with him in his new ministry as Archbishop of Chicago.

On November 18, 2014, Archbishop Blase Cupich was installed as the 9th Archbishop of Chicago. The next day several Sisters of St. Casimir participated in Morn-ing Prayer at Holy Name Cathedral. In attendance weremen and women religious and members of lay eccle-sial movements in the archdiocese. Archbishop Cupich presided. After the Morning Prayer all were invited to meet the new archbishop in the school hall. TheSisters of St. Casimir present greeted him as a group, and Sister Margaret Petcavage presented him with a leaflet about Mother Maria, “the next Chicago saint.” Arch-bishop Cupich knew of St. Anthony’s parish in Omaha, a parish in which the Sisters of St. Casimir served for many years. Archbishop Cupich was warm and welcoming and wants to get to know the people of the Archdiocese. On January 8, Vicariate V of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed Archbishop Cupich at a special Mass held at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel. Repre-sentatives from parishes and institutions throughout the vicariate were present for this Mass. Sisters Re-gina Marie Dubickas, Immacula Wendt, Margaret Zalot, Theresa Dabulis, and Bernadette Janus repre-

SSCs enjoy a light moment with Archbishop Blase Cupich. From left: Sisters Mary Louise Andrulonis, Margaret Zalot, Regina Dubickas, and Immacula Wendt. Not pictured are: Sisters Deborah Romanuski, Theresa Papsis, Margaret Petcavage and Bernadette Marie Janus, who also had the opportunity to meet the Archbishop.

Anti-Trafficking Testimony and Prayer at SSC Motherhouse

Along the WayWelcome, Most Reverend Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

On Saturday, January 10, Illinois Women Religious against Human Trafficking hosted an afternoon of testimony and prayer in the SSC Motherhouse auditorium. Sister Barbara Sheehan, SP, facilitated this event. Sisters Theresa Dabu-lis (member of the anti-trafficking committee), Regina Dubickas, Bernadette Marie Janus, Marilyn Karpovich, Nancy Streitmatter, Immacula Wendt, Margaret Zalot, and associates Susan and Paul Binkis were in attendance. All were challenged as they heard the first–hand story of a survivor of human trafficking, who now works to help others through the Dreamcatcher Foundation, an organization which fights to end human trafficking in Chicago. The first Inter-national Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking took place on February 8, 2015. This was instituted by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General.

On January 18, there was a special Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Robert Prevost, OSA, at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, celebrating his appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru. Sisters Regina Marie Du-bickas, Immacula Wendt, Margaret Petcavage, (pictured below) and Theresa Dabulis, Margaret Zalot, Bernadette Janus, Deborah Romanuski, and Mary Louise Andrulo-nis were present for this Mass. Bishop Prevost spent over a dozen years as an Augustinian missionary in Northern Peru, served as the Prior Provincial of the Midwest Au-gustinians in Chicago before being elected the Prior Gen-eral for the worldwide Augustinian Order for two con-secutive 6-year terms. While Prior Provincial he was invited to celebrate the SSC Founders’ Day Mass and blessed the mosaic above Mother Maria’s s a r c o p h a g u s .

Mass of Thanksgivingwith Bishop Prevost, OSA

Sister Barbara Sheehan, SP, facilitated the event.


The SSC Associatescontinue to remain close to the Sisters. They hosted their annual Christmas gathering for the Sis-ters living at Francis-can Village, Mother Theresa Home, and Our Lady of Victory Convent in Lemont, IL. The Sisters were treated to a “Co-coa House” setting with the Associates serving them homemade and bakery cookies, a variety of finger foods, and, of course, cocoa with whipped cream. Each Sister was gifted with a can of cookies. In February a Valentine visit filled with good cheer and sweet surprises took place at Franciscan Village. In be-tween group activities, many Associates spend time with individual Sisters, especially those they have "adopted" as part of the "Adopt a Sister or Two" initiative. To learn more about the SSC Associates, check the SSC website: www.ssc2601.com/join-us.

The Sisters of St. Casimir Auxiliary will hold its annual "Games Party" on March 22, 2015, in the Motherhouse Auditorium. This enjoyable afternoon begins at noon when many guests arrive to sample de-licious kugelis, hot dogs, bacon buns, and to peruse the

array of raffle prizes and bake sale items. The anticipated bingo games begin at 2:00 PM. Admission is a $3.00 donation. All are invited. For more information, call 773-776-1324.

Sisters Theresa Papsis, Bernadette Marie Janus, Ju-line Revas, Mari-lyn Karpovich and Grace Ann Kalafut (pictured at left) were in the audi-ence when students from Nativity Early Childhood Center came to the Moth-

erhouse in celebration of Catholic Schools Week (Janu-ary 25–30) to share some of the songs they had learned to sing. They had even learned to play the handbells! The Sisters, especially former teachers, were delighted with the performance. Everyone enjoyed hot chocolate with marshmallows before the children left to go back to school. Mary Egan is director of the Nativity Early Childhood Center, which is located at 2740 W. 68th St., Chicago, IL, in the former Maria High School convent. The mission continues!

Along the Way

During the daily reflection on January 6, Mother Maria’s 135th birthday, Sr. Elizabeth Ann Yo-cius shared Mother Maria’s story with the young people at the Maria Kaupas Center. The students were amazed to learn that when Mother Maria was about their age, she left her home in Lithuania and trav-eled alone across the ocean to serve as housekeeper to her brother, a young priest in Pennsylvania. Sr. Elizabeth Ann also explained to the teens that one of Mother Ma-ria’s most urgent messages a hundred years ago is still rel-evant today and a lesson taught at the MKC: Don’t let the temptations of a materialistic world make you lose sight of God. Afterwards, Catalyst-Maria math teacher Kaaren Hatlen offered a prayer in which she urged the teens to embrace the message of Mother Maria in their own lives.

Maria Kaupas Center (MKC)Remembers Mother Maria

SSC AuxiliaryPrepares for Annual Games Party

SSC Associates Stay Connected

Nativity Early Childhood CenterVisits During Catholic Schools Week

Sister Elizabeth Ann Yocius speaking to

students at the MKC

Sister Regina Sitkus (left) enjoys a visit with SSC Associate Eileen Shirt.

Sister Philip Ramoska and Luke Darragh wait to hear the 2014 raffle prize winners announced.


Adamo, MarthaAdams, Michael & AnnAdint, Ronald & CynthiaAlbright, CynthiaAllegretti, Dr. Paul & DeniseAmrich, MichaelAnderson, John & FrancesAngle, CaseyAnonymousApanavicius, NijoleArnauskas, ReginaAtkenson, Dr. RobertAtkenson, Paul and JaniceAtkenson, Walter & GenevieveAugustinians of St. Rita of Cascia H.S., Very Rev. Bernie Scianna, OSA, Prior Prov.Ausra, JudineAvila, Jose & MariaAzara, MaryBader, EdwardBailis, Joseph & RaffaellaBaizer, CharleneBalciauskas, Arunas & RamuteBalt, CasimirBaltramonas, ZitaBanach, RichardBanach, SusanBandyk, Joseph & LynneBandyk, SSC, Sister Lucille AnnBaran, LeoBardauskis, AlanBardauskis, DanielBarden, Larry & SarahBartuska, RosemaryBartz, DDS, DennisBartz, DDS, RaymondBaumhart, BarbaraBelitz, George & BerniceBendoraitis, Ronald

Bergen, EileenBerger, Richard & ThereseBerry, Edward & LeanneBertrand, RichardBetz, Bernard & AliceBeuhring, Fred & MaryBiell, MaryBigelis, AgnesBinkis, Paul & SusanBirnbaum, Beth Cooper and Gary IraBishop, John & SallyBlahusch, JamesBodnar, SusanBoggy, Nick & JudiBogish, Michael & ElaineBona, DianneBonacquisti, SusanBonenberger, Tom & JanetBorowski, Stephen & MaritaBosowski, Joseph & FranBourdeau, Raymond & CaroleBrady, Tom & DorothyBrankse, Donald & ArleneBreagel, Linda, Michael, RaymondBrenny, E. M.Brewer, RodneyBrogan, JohnBrooks, DonnaBrosnan, Joseph & ColleenBrummel, PatriciaBrummel, Robert F. and FamilyBrzegowy, RitaBubel, PeterBukis, Joseph & IrmaBukowski, CarolynBullett, Walter & KarenBunevicius, AndreaBuracas, JohnBurnett, Milton & PaulaBurns, AliceBurns, MaryBush, MarieButler, JamesCarlson, JoanneCarr, Daniel & MaryCarroll, LucyCarroll, RitaCarroll, WilliamCasey, JeanneCastilio, Hank & LoriCastro, AdrienneCekus, Glenn

Channing, AlanChavez, MaryCherif, IsabellaCherif, JeffChesla, Tom & Michele and FamilyChiavacci, Eleanor & FamilyChmiel, DonnaChristel, ClementineCieplak, MaryCihlar, BobCipolla, Mary AnnCiuckyte, SSC, Sister SalvatoreCizauskas, SSC, Sister GeorgineCizikas, SSC, Sister AnnClark, LoriClow, Raymond & BarbaraCogan, Jules & LeslieCohen, Cheryl & RussellCole, Mary AnnCollins, DeeComes, VirginiaConville, MaryCorn, Neil & FrancesCosta, MarieCox, CarolynCreghin, MikeDabulis, SSC, Sister TheresaDachota, Paul & MaureenDaciolas, JohnDainauskas, Dr. JohnDamasauskas, Robert Damisch, Barbara Dancy, John & AgathaDaniels, Susan Danyla, CatherineDaresh, ChristianneDaulys, SalomeDauparas, JosephDauss, GeorgeDavis, JuliaDavis-Leal, EvaDebulski, SSC, Sister FrancesDeckys, AlgisDeckys, ElenaDedek, CatharineDeeney, MarianDeFauw, Tom & SueDel Real, CeciliaDelaney, John & KathyDempsey, Fred & MaryDeputron, David & Christine

Di Rugeris, MaryDiamond, GeneDisis, Leonard & DoloresDomanski, DonnaDon Varnas American Legion Post 986 c/o John BroganDonovan, AgnesDonovan, DonnaDonovan FamiliesDopkin, Raymond & FlorenceDozier, EleanorDrobile, AmyDubickas, SSC, Sister ReginaDunk, John & JudyDurling, LorettaDurson, JohnDusza, Mary AnnDutcavich, GloriaDymond, GeorgeEaton, James & GabrieleEbert, EleanorEllis, JanetEncina, Othon & ChristineErnst, AnneEtsch, SuzanneExpiritu, AngelFalese, Joseph & KristenFaley, Kevin & StephanieFeliss, WilliamFerro, Pat & JenniferFerro, TonyFettig, JeanetteFiala Group Advertising Filip, JoyceFinestone, RutaFischer, EdwardFonseca, LaurenForeacre, BarbaraForeman, John & Vivian Cunnea

Sister Rosalinda Grigonis and Nijole Stakauskas "ham it up" at the Associate Christmas Social.

With Gratitude to Our Benefactors We acknowledge with deep gratitude the loving generosity of our many supporters.

Sister Clement Mazgelisanticipates her move.


January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014Your donations help us to continue our ministries and to care for the health care needs of our Sisters.

Foster, Mark & TeresaFranciscan Sisters of Chicago Franciscan Village Residents and Associates Fronheiser, Jim & RosemarieGalenas, Paul & PatriciaGalitski, Joseph & ElizabethGallagher, RitaGallisath, GlendaGates, PamelaGaughan, BerniceGaytan, AndreaGerber, Larry & LauraGercius, Mary AnnaGilbert, Albert & MaryanneGinalick, John & ElaineGirzadas, VictoriaGlas, John & MaryGlock, Barbara

Goedert, Most Rev. Raymond E.Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec & Hoff, LTD Golub, Arnold & MariGolubickis, SSC, Sister JanineGonzales, JosephGorski, Genevieve & Stan and FamilyGrand Knight Robert Zabka and Knights of Columbus Great, BeverleyGreen, JoAnnGreen, MaryGreen, Richard & WillieGreenwood, John & SusanGricius, JohnGriganavicius, DanguoleGrigonis, June and JoanGrigonis, SSC, Sister

Rosalinda Grisko, SusanGronskis, ElaineGuttenplan, Marc & BarbaraHackett, Andrea BrienHagan, IreneHamer, Bob & LisaHanlon, EstelleHarden, Jon & MaryHarris, Tom & Barbara Hartnett, Gregory & BarbaraHarwood, MonicaHauwiller, MaryHeaney, JudithHeath, DorothyHeenan, TeresitaHeintz, James & CeliaHelton, WendyHennig, Kenneth & ChristineHerman, Eugene & EstherHetzel, NancyHigham, John & JanetHinder, John & DonnaHines, RebeccaHinojosa, Jorge & DonnaHirtzel, HarlandHoey, John & LindaHoffenberg, Steve & JoyceHoffman, JudyHoffman, MarjeneHolloway, Raymond & TerryHoly Cross Hospital Medical Staff Honyara, PatriciaHope, PatriciaHorton, PatriciaHoteko, DonnaHougton, RosemaryHruby, KathrynHussman, AbbyIllingworth, PatriciaImler, Jo AnnIrabagon, NenitaIsrael, DavidJacob, Dr. MerceditaJagiella, MildredJanus, SSC, Sister Bernadette MarieJautokas, ReginaJavra, LorettaJennings, Dana LatvysJeronowitz, Robert &

BerniceJesukaitis, ConnieJohnson, Ed & VirginiaJohnson, StellaJohnson, William & BarbaraJones, TerryJones, Thomas & CherylJuciene, GenovaiteJuozapavicius, SSC, Sister MaureenJuraitis, Ann Marie & LeonasJuskaitis, ReginaKalafut, SSC, Sister Grace AnnKalupa, La VerneKalvaitis, Dale AnnKalvaitis, JosephKalwasinski, Stan & KarenKamensky-Zide, DebbieKantutis, George J.Kapischke, MarianKapurch, LindaKapurch, RitaKarpovich FamilyKarpovich, Anna MaeKarpovich, SSC, Sister MarilynKasarskis, Ed & MaryKaupas, JohnKaupas, LauraKay, Mary AnnKelley, StellaKelly, Bernard & Rose MarieKelly, DorothyKelly, MichaelKelly, RobertKelly, Rose Marie A.Kenney, PatrickKern, Donald & ShirleyKerr, Ken & ElaineKerr, StanKersis, OlgaKeul, Tom & PamKiefer, John & CarolKilkus, LucilleKing, Arthur & MaureenKitterman, CoralKizelevicus, Raymond & BarbaraKlein, Dr. James & JoanneKlevence, JoyceKnights of Lithuania Koclanis, GerriKolinsky, Andrew & NancyKonwerska, Helen

Kopecky, JoyceKosmerl, Richard & MaureenKotula, CatherineKowalczyk, AlbinaKrause, RamonaKress, Richard, St. Linus ParishKripas, SSC, Sister GenevieveKroeck, Kathy Kruszynski, MichaelineKrut, GenevieveKtsanes, James & RachelKubilius, RamuneKuch, FrederickKulikauskas, JamesKurek, CrystalKurowski, MatthewKuzmickas, VirginiaL.A.R.C., Donna Zilis, Pres.Lally, MaryLane, SallyLane, T.J.Lapenas, ElenaLaukaityte, AdaLeBrun, DeniseLeibow, LisaLenger, JudyLeonaitis, Rita MLeonard, Christopher & KarenLeonard, KayLeong, DavidLerner, Wayne & SandyeLevaniene, Gitana and Rasa JovasieneLevenson, Nijole Maria

Sister Evelyn Vichurasis ready! for moving day!

Sister Elaine Kuizinas enjoys the warm Motherhouse community

send-off before leaving for Franciscan Village.


We pray daily for the special needs of our benefactors.

Levonaitis, RaymondLewis University Link, Peter and DebLiotine, JosephLipperini, Rich & IreneLipsett, RoseLoeffler, Carl & MargaretLogue, Neal & KatherineLondon, Rick & Andy and FamilyLopez, SSC, Sister DolorineLosch, James & MaryLozniak, JoanLynch, Mike & JanetLynn, Art & WendyMacDonald Family Machay, MariannMacias, Patrick & CarolynMaciora, JosephMack, CaroleMackey, TheresaMacys, SNDdeN, Sister MaryMaezes Maclean, Bruce & DianeMaina, GraceMaletz, Rev. LeoMarkus, Rev. AnthonyMarkus, Thomas & AnnMartin, Joe & CherylMartinez, Donald & JulieMaruyama, Renee & DennisMarvel, Mary Masnjak, Donald Mass-DOT Traffic Data Collection Staff Matulenas, TimMatulioniene, VidaMay, Mark & ElizabethMazgelis, SSC, Sister Clement McAdams, Charles & JudithMcAuliffe, Daniel &

KathleenMcAuliffe, MaryMcCarthy, Tom & MaryMcCloskey, MichaelMcCraith, Jr., JosephMcGovern, AileenMcGready, PeggyMcLaughlin, MaryMcNeil, SimoneMcNichols, FlorenceMcTaggart, Michael & VirginiaMellas, MagdaleneMenalis, WilliamMenard, DonnaMentzer, John & JaneMeola, GertMetz, MargaretMeyer, JamesMical, Lawrence & KatherineMicek, DorotheaMichael , VirginiaMichalik, Thomas & AndreaMichalski, Harry & PatriciaMickus, Sheila McDonnellMika, Walter & CarolMikatavage, MarkMikutis, MariannaMildice, FrancesMiller, Barbara Miller, DoloresMiller, Philip & DorothyMiller, WilliamMinieka, Dr. MichaelMitchell, AnneMitiu, VictoriaMorox, Stan & PaulaMorrical, Stanley & RitaMorris, James & DorothyMosser, MaryMt. Vernon K of C Club, Inc. Mueller, DonMugnaine, Bob & Mary Ann and familyMullen, JoanieMurphy, Bernice & JimMurray, DaleNaprovnik, Merritt & SusanNaudziunas, SSC, Sister AndreataNaujokas, Joseph & JoanNaujokas, Raymond & ThereseNauseda, Mary JaneNauyokas, Don & TheresaNeighbors of Mike &

Donna Donovan, c/o David & Janet WynneNied, Phillip & CarolNolan, Bill & CeceliaNorth, NancyNovak, MarieNovak, RobertO’Reilly, GertrudeO’Toole, ReginaOkolowitz, Paul & MaureenOkonski, MaryOlsen, MadelineOntiveros, CarmenO'Reilly, GertrudeOrmond, MaryO'Shea, Anna BelleOuellette, James & ChristineOzelis, EvelynOziem, PatriciaPachankis, LorrainePadilla, LindaPanchari, AnnaPantelyuk, Iryna Paprzyca, SandraPapsys-Vycius, Ray & LorettaPardo, IHM, Sister ElizabethParker, SP, Sister LauraParkinson, Robert & Elizabeth Parzygnat, Glen & ColettePaskauskas, Vitas & CynthiaPasko, ClaraPater, Gary & Mary AnnPauksta, Leon & AnnePaurazas, Rev. PeterPavone, AnthonyPedone, Rita – Estate of Margaret YerkesPeetz, Dwaine & CarmenPenkas, LindaPervenecki, StanleyPetcavage, HenryPeterson, Phil and SheilaPetkevicius, SSC, Sister ZitaPetkus, DonaldPetkus, FrancesPetrauskas, SSC, Sister M. ConcettaPetronis, CharlesPiacenza, JuliePiegari, RochellePizzo,OSA, Rev. Tony & AugustiniansPolitowski, Jim & MariePolitza, Joseph & IrenePollock, Robert & NancyPorter, Brad & Mary

Potts, Daniel & AnnePotts, Rev. RobertPowell, William & PaulettePrice, GregoryPrimozic, CarolPuisis, JoanPuisis, John & JenniferPuisis, Rev. LeonardPuris, GenevievePurtill, DonnaPusatera, EileenQuintela, LindaRaisys, Vidmantas & NijoleRamoska, SSC, Sister LourdineRamoska, SSC, Sister Philip Ridick, GeorgeRiley, Bruce & Mary BethRoberts, BarbaraRobles, EdithRodewald, Clarence & LorettaRodgers, VivianRogers, EstellaRokaitis, DonaldRoll, Robert & MarilynRomanelli, Michael & AntoinetteRomanuski, SSC, Sister M. DeborahRomero, VictoriaRotkis, CharlesRumishek, Thomas & MarilynRuske, RogerRyan, DennisRyscavage, Eugene & Rose MarieSabataitis, Gintautas and CamilleSalela, PamelaSalgado, IreneSandoval, Fred & LaureenSantarsiero, Mary Patricia

Sister Angeline Juronis waits to follow the moving truck on her

way to Franciscan Village.

Sister Margaret Mary Mazgelisrelaxes before last minute packing.


We pray daily for the special needs of our benefactors.Santoski, GrazinaSarno, Nicholas & Mary RoseSarokas, GertrudeSaulys, DaliaSavickas, DavidSCA/MHS Alumnae Assoc.Schenk, Sean & KatherineSchipplick, Zarina & ToddSchmeichel, Leonard & MarianSchram, RichardSchultz, PaulaSchuylkill Area Community Foundation Schwartz, IlleaneScoggins, RoseanneSeasons Hospice & Palliative Care Sedik, Gerald & CarolSeeby, CSA, Sister SusanSegert, Joseph & DianeSegert, RonaldSellman, Kathy Sellman, WallySellmyer, CatherineSequeira, JoseSeremet, Kathy Serritella, Jim, and AnthonySetcavage, James & DorothySetinc, SandraSharko, DonaldSharko, GeraldSharow, PetronellaSheldon, Paul & KathyShimezis, Adam & JeanetteShinners, AgnesShirt, EileenShotas, LucilleSiemann, William & ConstanceSifner, Kimberly & ThomasSifner, MarySilvinskas, Peter & MollySinger, LarrySinnick, Peter & JaniceSister Mary ColetteSisters of St. Casimir, Nativity Convent Sitkus, SSC, Sister ReginaSix, EllenSkarnulis, Bill and FamilySkarnulis, Patrick & MarySkinners, Gerri (Agnes)Skusevich, DorisSlepetis, GeorgeSlovacek, Leo & GeriSlovak Catholic

Federation Slykas, James & Mary JoSmithson, MarySobey, JacquelineSokas, RosemarySokas, Timothy & ReginaSokol, John & MarySoucek, SNDdeN, Sister LindaSpear, Lawrence & Mary SpinozziSSC Auxiliary SSC Maintenance Dept. St. Casimir Cemetery Office Staff St. Linus Parish Men's ClubSt. Matthew the Evangelist Parish, Minersville, PASt. Vincent de Paul, Ed Werner Pres.Stancikas, HelenaStancius, VeronikaStanton, MarilynStaskiewicz, KarenStefani, PamelaStern, Scott & LauraStieren, Randy & JanStoffel, Bruce Stoncius, Frank & MarilynStrabel, KarenStraiges, RonaldStrauss, AngelaStreitmatter, SSC, Sister NancyStrolia, Faustas & TheresaStrom, ThomasSublousky, JohnSudeikis, Thomas & ChristineSvelnis, LorraineSwagzdis, James E.Swarek, TeresaSwentkofske, Marv & EleanorSwientowski, Tony, Pauline, Therese, Eileen, Richard, JaneSwoish, Gerald & GrayceSzabelski, RomanSzalay, FrankSzcinski, JanetTaft, William & EugeniaTallat-Kelpsa Di Raimondo, AusraTamul, Jack & SandyTanCreti, Michael & JaneTaran, Stephen & ClaudiaTarullo, Rosalie

Tarvid FamilyTeitelbaum, Karen, Pres/ CEO Sinai Health SystemTenbroeck, FrancesThater, ElizabethThomas Dower Foundation Thomas, Michael & MargaritaThomas, Rev. PaulTong, George & DorothyTovar, MadelineTrinco Dziubla, BerniceTrubow, GailTrusiak, Peter & VirginiaTummala, Drs. Sivaramaprasad & KamalaTuzik, Rev. Robert L.Twardowski, PhylisTymkow, TonyUdovic, CM, Rev. EdwardUnderwood, Mary AnnUraski, SheilaUzdanovich, SusanVaicekauskas, Povilas & LorraineValaitis, CarolValentino, MarieVan Wahlde, Urban & CarolVan Wert, IreneVanaria, VivianVanlent, EileenVara, EdVatch, StevenVelasquez, Art & JoanneVemich, DukeVilla Joseph Marie H.S., Terri Michel, Pres. Villa, Jose & ClareVilutis, James & RoseVodicka , AliciaVosahlik, Otto & EileenWachsman, ReneeWade, Scott & KarenWahl, Mark & RosemaryWaikas, Stanley & ElizabethWalsh, CorinneWalsh, KathleenWalsh, William & BarbaraWalter, Anna & GeorgeWalton, GrinnyWalton, Wes & JurdisWasik, GeraldineWaskow, SharonWastak, SSC, Sister Grace CarolWassberg, Kenneth & CarolWaszgis , James & Rose

Wauhob, ChristineWebb, Robert & MaryWehling, CarlaWeirman, EleanorWhite, Joseph & IreneWhite, P.Wilczynski, VeronicaWild, Paul & MaryWinslow, Leonard & VickiWinters, Tom & DorothyWinters, VioletWisneski, EmilyWitkus, TimothyWojenik FamilyWynne, David & JanetYaklich, Robert & RobertaYasak, WendyYenushosky, Rev. Msgr Daniel J.Yerkes, DavidYerkes, John & EloiseZakarka, JulieZalan, Stephen and BeverlyZalot, SSC, Sister MargaretZander, Jim & NannetteZbilut, CindyZdanys, Romas & NijoleZelvys, SSC, Sister Lucille Zielbauer, Joseph & AgnesZima, Robert & AmyZimont, SophiaZivalich, SusanZukas, PaulZurlo, Anna

Sisters Lawrence Puishys (left) and Lorraine Therese Siminas

visit Sister Agnese Chapkauskas (seated) and enjoyed time with

each other during the SSC Associates' Christmas gathering.

The Sisters thank all of their benefactors and apologize for any names that may have been inadvertently omitted.


At Journey’s End — Eternal Days Beginning

Sister Reginald was born in Haverhill, MA, to Adolph and Mary Tamulevich and had one older and one younger brother. She grew up in Brockton, MA, graduated from Howard Junior High, and went on to study for two years at Villa Joseph Marie High School in Holland, PA, a

relatively new boarding school founded by the Sisters of St. Casimir that was recruiting students from Massachusetts. Though she wanted to be a Sister from a very early age, it was not until she was 15 that she wrote a letter to Mother Maria asking to enter the community. Her request was granted. When she filled out the papers that asked for her “Name in full,” she filled almost the entire line as she wrote, Bertha Anna Rita Tamulevich. Sister Reginald entered the Sisters of St. Casimir on August 5, 1935, completed her high school studies at St. Casimir Academy, and made her first vows on August 15, 1938. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee in 1963, her Golden Jubilee in 1988, and had the joy of celebrating her 75th Diamond Jubilee in 2013. Attaining both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music enhanced Sr. Reginald's natural ability in music. She taught at Holy Cross, Immaculate Conception, and Nativity BVM Schools in Chicago; St. Anthony School in Cicero, IL; Guadalupe School in NM; and Villa Joseph Marie High School in Holland, PA; 46 years were spent at St. Casimir Academy/Maria High School teaching music appreciation, orchestra, and giving private lessons. She knew how to play the violin, piano, and other instruments. In addition to music, at different times, Sr. Reginald taught Russian, German, and Latin. She was also talented in photography, developing her own photos and those of others, and providing great shots for both the school newspaper and yearbook, which she moderated for a number of years. During her years at Maria, Sr. Reginald was asked to serve as Superior of the local community and did this for nine years. It was not an easy task as Sisters were living there who needed assistance with their health

care. She did whatever was needed with a generous heart. In her spare time, Sr. Reginald gave of her time and talent in teaching English as a second language to those who asked for her help. Among her students were Lithuanian children and adults, including a number of priests. Sister Reginald not only taught music and orchestra, but she also played in several orchestras—the orchestras of Bucks County Community College, Moraine Valley Community College, and St. Xavier University, the Southwest Symphony Orchestra and the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. She was featured in a violin recital that included works of Bach, Vitali, and Mendelssohn. An article about Sr. Reginald appeared in the Catholic New World in 2001 titled, “Not Just Fiddling Around.” Music was Sr. Reginald’s love and her world, and she transmitted her enthusiasm for music to her students at Maria High School. She told them, “Just enjoy making your own music. Love it.” In her later years, although she could no longer do the things that had been a part of her life, Sr. Reginald maintained her sense of humor and was a delightful person with whom to visit. In July 2014 Sr. Reginald moved to Franciscan Village along with a number of other Sisters of St. Casimir. When she needed more care, she was transferred to Mother Theresa Home where she was lovingly cared for. Visits from Karen Strabel, a Maria alum, and her Sisters in community, her niece Elaine, and her cousin Jack brought her much joy. Sister Reginald accepted her weakening condition with a peaceful heart and spirit. Just last year she noted in her jubilee reflection that “practice makes perfect and I still have practicing to do.”

Sister Reginald Tamulevich, SSCoCtober 14, 1919 – november 30, 2014

"Beautiful music makes the soul more beautiful." – Sister Reginald


Sister Therese (formerly Sister Rosalima) was born in Chicago, IL, on August 20, 1933, to Louis and Mary Banach. She was the fifth of seven children, all of whom have preceded her in death except her sister Corinne Walsh. Sister Therese described her parents as loving and

caring people who considered religion and the Church as central in their lives. Sister Therese attended St. Nicholas of Tolentine School and St. Casimir Academy, where she met the Sisters of St. Casimir. She felt the call to religious life and was encouraged in this vocation by her parents and by the Sisters. Just 16 years old when she entered the community of the Sisters of St. Casimir, she professed her first vows on August 15, 1952, and final vows on August 15, 1957. Sister Therese celebrated her Silver Jubilee in 1977, Golden in 2002, and had the joy of celebrating a Diamond (60 years) Jubilee in 2012. Sister Therese’s education included a BA in Education from Marywood in Scranton, PA, in 1960 and an MA in Library Science from Rosary College in Chicago, IL, in 1966. She received seven government grants at colleges all over the country, all expenses paid. In addition, she regularly attended conventions and workshops. All of these experiences were put to use in Sr. Therese’s over 50 years in education. Throughout those years, she taught children in every grade from kindergarten to 12th grade. Whatever grade she taught and whatever subject, she tried to instill in those entrusted to her care the love for God that she was brought up with and that had given her life such deep meaning. Sister Therese taught in elementary schools at St. Anthony, Providence of God, St. Norbert, and Immaculate Conception (where she was also assistant principal for two years) schools in Chicago, IL; at St. Peter, St. John, and Sacred Heart schools in Roswell and Clovis, NM; and at St. John Vianney School in St. Paul, MN. Most of her ministry, a total of 33 years, was

Sister Therese Banach, SSCauguSt 20, 1933 – november 16, 2014

spent at Villa Joseph Marie High School in Holland, PA, where she taught in the social studies and theology departments, served as assistant principal for a two-year period, and as a librarian. During her time as librarian, Sr. Therese helped in converting the library to computer use. In addition, she served on the boards of Villa Joseph Marie and St. Joseph Home. For three years, Sr. Therese served as superior at Villa Joseph Marie convent. In 2009, the Sisters were called home to the Motherhouse in Chicago. At the Motherhouse, Sr. Therese’s dedication to the community continued as she accepted the responsibility of being the community archivist. Sister Therese often invited Sisters to join her and her family in Coal City, IL, where there was a lovely park and swimming area, or to attend a birthday “banquet” hosted by her aunts. She was an avid reader. As soon as she finished a book, it quickly found a home with someone else. Sister Therese deeply enjoyed cultural events and attended whenever she could. She loved nature, taking walks in every season. That is probably why Sr. Therese loved being at Villa Joseph Marie where she was enveloped in beautiful nature on the spacious grounds. From her earliest days, Sr. Therese's parents taught her the value of travel as a way of learning about life and history and coming to know how people of various cultures live. She was given a tremendous opportunity for this when her Aunt Helen offered her “a trip around the world” for her Silver Jubilee. Together they visited the Holy Land, Rome, Japan, India, Turkey, China, Thailand, Greece, and Spain. Sister Therese's most treasured spot was the Holy Land where Jesus walked, taught, and lived. Sister Therese remarked that she found support for her spiritual journey in the example of prayerfulness, faith, and trust in God that she saw in her Sisters in community. Seeing them deal with pain and suffering helped her to deal with her own disappointments and fears. No doubt that this impression helped Sr. Therese in the final days of her own life journey. Realizing that God was calling her, Sr. Therese had the grace of knowing that her death was imminent and that she had time to prepare. She died peacefully, the reflective music she loved playing softly by her bedside.

At Journey’s End — Eternal Days Beginning


National Catholic Sisters WeekMarch 8–14, 2015

and has been in practice for over 40 years. She has been on the staff of Holy Cross Hospital since 1979. Sister Nancy developed echocardiography labs at Loyola University Medical Center, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and Holy Cross Hospital. She passed the echocardiography competency exam when it was first offered in 1996. The echo lab at Holy Cross Hospital was the first lab credentialed in Chicago and the third in Illinois, and it has remained credentialed since then. She also initiated the cardiac catheterization lab at Holy Cross Hospital. Sister Nancy served on the Holy Cross Hospital Board of Trustees from 2000 until the hospital was transferred to Sinai Health System in 2013. She received the Holy

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Cross Hospital “Spirit of Mother Maria Kaupas Award” in 2002. Alongside these prestigious accomplishments, Sr. Nancy has used her skills and compassion to minister in other ways to those in need of medical treatment. She worked for 20 years in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood at the St. Basil Free Clinic, treating uninsured patients. Sister Nancy has travelled 20 times to Bolivia to do mission work there. She is most grateful to the SSC community for supporting her in this service opportunity. When asked what area of her work she enjoys the most, Sr. Nan-cy does not hestiate in replying, "Taking care of patients and teaching are definitely my passion."

National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW) will be celebrated from March 8 – 14, 2015, in conjunction with National Women's History Month. "National Catholic Sisters Week celebrates the commitment, compassion and influen-tial work of women religious from press-

ing the frontlines of social change or praying in cloistered chapels," said Sr. Mary Soher, OP, co-executive director of the Hilton Sisters Project National Catholic Sisters Week. The SCA-MHS Alumnae Association has initiated a "Thank-a-Sister" campaign as a way of honoring the Sis-ters of St. Casimir. Alumnae and all friends of the Sisters are encouraged to write a thank-you note to a favorite Sister, or a general "thank you" to all the Sisters. Cards and letters can be sent to Sisters of St. Casimir, c/o Paula Schultz, 2601 W. Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL, 60629. Emails can be sent to [email protected]. All correspondence will be delivered to the Sisters during National Catholic Sisters Week.

Dear Sisters of St. Casimir, I am so glad to have this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful education you provided for me during my years at Maria High School. My parents were the ones who chose my high school for me, based on the reputation that Maria had for discipline, quality academics and fine arts, as well as its Catholic spirituality. I have never regretted my parents’ choice. My Maria education has been with me through every step of my adult life. As an educator myself, I have always appreciated the care that each of the Sisters showed for me in every class I took. I have especially fond memories of the time I spent in the Music Department with Sister Bernar-da. She inspired me, encouraged me, and instilled in me a love for music that has remained with me till this day. May God bless each of you for the example that you were for each and every SCA and MHS student, and for the example that you continue to be for each of us today. With gratitude, A graduate of the Class of 1965

A Note to the Sisters from the Alumnae "Thank-a-Sister" Campaign

Learn more about National Catholic Sisters Week at na-tionalcatholicsistersweek.org and follow the campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Consider visiting the Sisters and taking your own "selfie-with-a-sister." For-ward your photos and stories to Paula Schultz, [email protected].

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2015 Calendar Events

marCh 4Feast of St. Casimir

marCh 7 • 9:30 amMother Maria Mass

marCh 8 – 14National CatholicSisters Week

marCh 22 • noonAuxiliary Games PartyMotherhouse AuditoriumGames begin at 2:00 PM.

april 5Easter

april 12Dedication of Mother Maria Kaupas Center in Mt. Carmel, PA Immediately following 10:30 AM Mass Divine Redeemer Parish438 West Ave.Mt. Carmel, PA.

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april 18 • 9:30 amMother Maria MassCommemorating the 75th anniversary ofMother Maria’s deathin conjunction with theSCA/MHS Reunion

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