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Barbara and Ed Durkin to receive Merici Award

Posted January 10, 2022 in Articles
Author: Sister Susan Bremer

Faith and family were ever the guiding forces in the life of Barbara and Ed Durkin and their children Mary Beth, Kevin, Susan and Patricia. But it’s clear that philanthropy followed closely behind. Throughout 49 years of marriage, the couple demonstrated a strong belief in sharing the good fortune of their lives and, in the years since her husband’s death, Barbara has maintained that same generosity of spirit. Owing to that philosophy and the couple’s unwavering generosity to the Ursuline Sisters and their ministries, the Ursulines have named Barbara and Ed Durkin the 2022 Merici Award winners. The award will be... read more