Posted July 25, 2022 in Obituaries
In this world or in others, wherever you lead me,
it is You, the one companion of my endless life
who links my heart with bands of joy to the unfamiliar.
-Tagore
The title above and the quotation from Tagore were Sister Roberta Goebel’s choices when she wrote her final reflections to the folks back home at the end of her service in El Salvador. Joy and profound faith characterized this Ursuline Sister, a woman who was daughter, sister, friend, teacher, pastoral minister, administrator, missionary and so much more. Titles and roles fail to convey the commitment, energy, creativity and deep love of... read more
Posted July 12, 2022 in Obituaries
Anointed by the Spirit of God through the beloved hands of her pastor, Sister Miriam Fidelis gently spread her wings and entered into the great mystery of divine love, leaving us stunned and breathless yesterday,... read more
Posted April 12, 2022 in Obituaries
The long life of Sister Eileen Mary Collins included service to countless individuals as a teacher, psychologist, speaker, and writer. Her 60 years of ministry were spent in the elementary schools of Holy Cross and St.... read more
Posted March 07, 2022 in Obituaries
The sum of a person’s life is often captured in what is remembered about her and the impact she had on others’ lives. We recall Sister Michael Marie as a woman deeply attached to family,... read more
Posted December 23, 2021 in Obituaries
Sister Myra Skebe was a woman of varied talents. In remembering her, catch the scent of fresh baking, see the colors of the rainbow, and notice the delicate work of a palm cross crafted in... read more