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AMSSND 100 Club

We are fortunate to have a "100 Club " in our province. Sister Margaret Bauer is the eldest, at 103. Sister Mary Teresia Spodnik is 102. Sister Cabrini Ganz is 101. Sister Marie Anna Moltz is 100, as is Sister Katharine Reiter. Sister Marguerite Mary Bunter is the newest club member - she turned 100 on May 15.

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The Beauty of Consecrated Life - Sisters Connie Harkin & Mary Jeanne Davidson

For the World Day for Consecrated Life, the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan in Canada spoke with Sisters Connie Harkin & Mary Jeanne Davidson, SSNDs still working in their archdiocese.

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Three Times the Charm: Sister Lois Zettler on Her Time in Rome

Sister Lois Zettler served at the Generalate three times: In 2001, 2002-07, and in 2011. Her final time in Rome was in December of 2011 to help with preparations for the 23rd General Chapter. She is currently missioned to Notre Dame Convent in Waterdown, Ontario. Associate Patricia Stortz recently did a Q&A with Sister Lois about her experience of living and working at the Generalate.

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International Leadership: A Gift and a Challenge

“There is nothing like the international congregation; it is such a gift and such a challenge,” Sister Maureen said. She is grateful to have participated in various programs held during her years in Rome, when Sisters and lay staff came from all over the congregation. “It was as if the world came to our doorstep,"

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Sister Marie Anna Moltz Turns 100

The Sisters at The Watermark in Bridgeport, Connecticut recently celebrated Sister Marie Anna Moltz's 100th birthday! We wish Sister Marie Anna good health and much happiness on this wonderful accomplishment!

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We Celebrate the 10 year Anniversary of the Province of Africa!

We celebrate 10 years since the founding of the Province of Africa! Congratulations to our Sisters on this milestone. We give sincere thanks for their vibrant and important contributions in carrying on the tradition of Blessed Theresa to lift up others through education.

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Perpetual Profession of Sister Joan Pikiell

Our province and our congregation celebrated the perpetual profession of Sister Joan Pikiell at the Villa Notre Dame Chapel in Wilton, CT. Thank you to Sister Betty Koehn for providing her photos from this special day.

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Our New Community at Stella Maris

Sisters from around the province have been asking how our new community at Stella Maris is doing. Although there were limited opportunities to document the moves because of COVID, Sister Betty Koehn has been kind enough to share her photos from the transition.

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Thank You From the 2020 and 2021 Jubilarians!

We the 2020 – 2021 Jubilarians, express our overflowing GRATITUDE! Welling up in our hearts for God’s faithfulness!

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Centenarian Sister Aveline Smith

Variety is the spice of life... and it might well be the secret of the life of Sister Aveline Smith, who celebrates 100 years of life today May 11th! Happy Birthday, Sister!

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