S. Mary Cecilius Sliger . . .
was featured in an article called "Music to her ears" in the November 20, 2006 issue of the Kenosha News. The story relayed a 40th anniversary celebration held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, formerly St. George Church. The event commemorated the choir's singing tour through Colorado. The guest of honor was Sister Mary Cecilius who led the all-girl choir from 1961 to 1967. The former students accolades about sister included: "She's like my other mother. She shaped me as a person."
S. Margie Ann Thole . . .
was featured in an article called "Sole Sisters that appeared in October 19, 2006 issue of the Ozaukee Press. Click here to read the article.
SSNDs Observe International Peace Day . . .
The headline in the September 29, 2006 issue of the Elm Leaves newspaper read "School Sisters of Notre Dame hope peace is more than a dream." In her article, Lisabeth Passalis-Bain highlighted details of the outdoor prayer service held on September 21 at Notre Dame of Elm Grove. About 200 people participated, including sisters and their quests, including 100 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students from St. Mary's School.
S. Vicki Chambers . . .
was featured in the Messmer Today newsletter for summer 2006. Click here to to read more.
S. Jolene Heiden . . .
was quoted in the August 10, 2006 issue of the Brookfield News in an article about the golden jubilee celebration of St. John Vianney Parish. Click here for details.
SSND Schools Make the News . . .
Students from Notre Dame Middle School in Milwaukee and Notre Dame School in Kyoto, Japan were featured in the Catholic Herald newspaper on August 3, 2006. Click here to learn more.
Mount Calvary SSNDs . . .
celebrating the theme "Touch the Earth with Gentleness" the sisters built a parade float made with recycled materials. Their picture appeared in Fond du Lac's The Reporter. Click here to see the photo and more.
S. Mary Denis O'Reilly and S. Mary Brigid O'Reilly . . .
held in high esteem for their exemplary service to the children of St. Mary School in Alexandria, Indiana since the 1980s. An article thanking them and wishing them well in their retirement was published in The Catholic Moment, diocesan newspaper on July 30, 2006. Click here to see the article.
The sisters enjoy a light moment with one
of the
guests attending their farewell gathering.
SSND at German Fest . . .
The School Sisters of Notre Dame, Milwaukee Province were well represented with a display in the cultural area during the festival's three-day run. Click here for details.
S. Joel Patrice Christy . . .
respected for her efforts in the establishment of a day care center in Charleston, West Virginia, S. Joel Patrice was interviewed for a vocations article on June 9, 2006 in the diocesan newspaper. Click here to see the article.
S. Kieran Sawyer . . .
featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper on May 28, 2006 for her work with young people and the youth center that she founded. Click here for details.
S. Josephe Marie Flynn . . . honored for Humantarianism at WOMEN PUTTING THEIR STAMP ON METRO MILWAUKEE, the Women's History Month Awards Lunceheon & Leadership Conference Sponsored by The United States Postal Service on March 24, 2006 at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, WI. Click here for details.
S. Ruth Anne Lichter. . .
received a Staff Recognition Award from Cardinal Stritch University on January 20, 2006. Click here for details.
S. Fran Buschell . . .
acknowledged for her dedicated work with prison ministry in a tribute that appeared in the Catholic Missourian newspaper for the Jefferson City Diocese. Click here for details.
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