Mary Theresa Townley
December 28, 1927 – April 29, 2022
Sister Marian Jude Townley, SNJM departed this life on April 29, 2022 at her St. Joseph’s Provincial House residence in Latham, New York.
Sister Marian Jude celebrated 94 years of life and 70 years of religious profession.
“Who is journeying with me on this path?” Sister Michelle Garlinski, SNJM and Sister Sarah Rudolph, IBVM are bringing younger and new religious together to answer that question. In this episode, they share their experience connecting across congregations, creating a “community of communities” and reflect on the evolution of religious life.
“The needs of the community are presenting themselves,” observed Sister Jennie Lechtenberg as she began a small tutoring program in East Los Angeles. Every time a new need presented itself, PUENTE Learning Center grew. In this episode, Sister Jennie details the development work that transformed PUENTE into an expansive education center serving over 2,000 children and adults each year.
“How about the next time we meet, each of us bring one more person?” That’s what Sister Carroll Ann Kemp suggested to Sister Carol Ries and the other women meeting to learn more about the issue of human trafficking. That group continued to grow, evolving into the Mid-Atlantic Coalition Against Modern Slavery (MACAMS). And that’s how grassroots organizing happens: passionate people share with each other and band together around a cause. In this episode, Sisters Carroll Ann and Carol share their experience combatting human trafficking through public education, advocacy and supporting organizations that aid victims.
There is much to be grateful for because of the life of Sister Kay Burton. Sister Kay died on March 18, surrounded by the prayers of her Holy Names Sisters and the countless friends she made during more than three decades of ministry in the Mississippi Delta.
Sister Catherine Ferguson, SNJM discusses the work of UNANIMA International to advocate for human rights. The collective of women religious groups has lobbied at the United Nations to provide a unified voice on access to water, homelessness and social justice issues that affect women and children around the world.
Sister Gordon Mary
November 3, 1936 – March 18, 2022
Sister Kay Burton, SNJM departed this life on March 18, 2022 in Spokane, Washington.
Sister Kay celebrated 85 years of life and 60 years of religious profession.
Could growing older be a richer experience? Sisters Rosemary Thielman and Roberta Lamanna were convinced it could, and they started Wisdom Works to elevate “eldering” into a more meaningful and spirit-filled process. In this episode, you’ll learn about the healing and support experienced by mothers, abuse survivors and others who continue to be blessed by Wisdom Works.
For Sister Marilyn Nunemaker of Portland, OR, art is a spiritual path, a creative engagement with God, particularly through the splendor of nature. “With my art,” she says, “I want to give God glory with nature.”
Sister M. Rose Dolora
July 30, 1929 – March 8, 2022
Sister Delores Rashford, SNJM departed this life on March 8, 2022 in Newberg, Oregon.
Sister Delores celebrated 92 years of life and 71 years of religious profession.