Building a Bridge for Immigrants
Sister Susan Wells, while working in Washington’s Skagit Valley north of Seattle, witnessed the needs of the immigrant community every day. She got involved with Immigrant Resource and Immidate Support (IRIS)…
IPJC Honors Linda Haydock, SNJM with Thea Bowman Award
The Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center has established an award in the name of pioneering educator Sister Thea Bowman, and Holy Names Sister Linda Haydock…
Holy Names Sister Helps Select NETWORK’s New Leader
Over the past decade or so, Catholic Sisters have become more visible in the U. S. political arena under the leadership of NETWORK and Sister Simone…
Sisters Statement About the Derek Chauvin Verdict
As we reflect on the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, our thoughts turn to the Black communities who …
Bird, Sister Carol
Sister Carol Bird, SNJM
(Sister Miriam Paula)
February 19, 1933 – April 15, 2021
Sister Carol Bird, SNJM departed this life on April 15, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
Sister Carol celebrated 88 years of life and 68 years of religious profession.
Mitchell, Sister Susan
Sister Susan Ann Mitchell, SNJM
October 6, 1948 – March 31, 2021
Sister Susan Ann Mitchell, SNJM departed this life on March 31, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
Sister Susan celebrated 72 years of life and 51 years of religious profession.
Antonich, Sister Rosemary
Sister Rosemary Antonich, SNJM
(Sister M. Catherine Margaret)
August 23, 1928 – March 21, 2021
Sister Rosemary Antonich, SNJM departed this life on March 21, 2021 at Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Sister Rosemary celebrated 92 years of life and 69 years of religious profession.
Sisters Denounce Atlanta Shooting and Violence Against Asian Americans
As the leadership team of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, U.S.-Ontario Province, we respond with heartbroken prayer and outrage to the fatal shooting of eight people in Atlanta, GA on March 16.
Basick, Sister Magdalen
Sister Magdalen Basick, SNJM
(Sister Ruth Ann Mary)
January 25, 1916 – March 12, 2021
Sister Magdalen Basick, SNJM departed this life on March 12, 2021 at Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Sister Magdalen celebrated 105 years of life and 85 years of religious profession.
Hortsch, Sister Donna
Sister Donna Hortsch, SNJM
(Sister Leonard Mary)
January 22, 1935 – February 28, 2021
Sister Donna Hortsch, SNJM departed this life on February 28, 2021 at Mary’s Woods in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Sister Donna celebrated 86 years of life and 66 years of religious profession.