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by Sr Constance Veit, l.s.p. Many years ago I watched an older woman making Ukrainian Easter eggs at an international crafts fair. The complex process, intricate patterns and bright colors fascinated me, so I purchased a kit and spent my Lent that year trying to master the traditional art of “Pysanky,” as the eggs are called. I learned that Pysanky symbolize Christ’s resurrection, hope, new ...
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By Sean Gallagher Faith and the mutual love that God poured into the hearts of Carl and Patty Lentz have been the driving force behind their 70 years of marriage. The couple, both now 91, experienced the depth of their commitment days after their wedding on Feb. 9, 1952, at St. Mary Church in Anderson, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese. Carl, who was in the U.S. Air Force at the time, had to r...
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By Sr Constance Veit, l.s.p. Since the beginning of the pandemic I’ve been praying the rosary with our Residents everyday. Lately I’ve been aware of how much I’ve grown to appreciate one of the joyful mysteries — I sometimes find myself lingering in the Temple with Mary and Joseph as they present their infant Son to the Lord. In his homily for this year’s feast of the Presentation on Februar...
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Soon after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Pope Saint John Paul II initiated the celebration of World Day of the Sick to show solidarity with the ill and their caregivers, and to encourage the faithful to pray for them. Thirty years later we still celebrate this special day each year on February 11th. In preparation for the annual World Day of the Sick, the pope publishes a message s...
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On December 13 Mother General Maria and her companion traveled by car to New York, arriving at Queen of Peace residence in the early evening. After a good night's rest they were swept up in the enthusiastic celebrations of the next day, all in their honor. (Click on any photo to enlarge).
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On Thursday, December 9 Mother general Maria and Mother Assistant Joseph Christine spent the day at Jeanne Jugan Residence, Washington, D.C. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio and a good friend of the Congregation, celebrated Mass for us, happy to share memories of his years as nuncio in Mexico on the feast of St. Juan Diego. Mother Maria was in awe to meet so many Residents and staff ...
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On a strangely balmy December day (Dec. 6), Mother General Maria and Mother Assistant Joseph Christine flew from Chicago to Baltimore to begin the second stage of their USA visit. They arrived after sunset, but received a welcome no less enthusiastic than in our sister homes in Chicagoland.
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Mother General Maria and Mother Assistant Joseph Christine included a stop at our Lincoln Park Home, dedicated to St. Mary,  in their itinerary...
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Everyone seems to be having a wonderful time in Palatine with Mother General and Mother Assistant Joseph Christine!(Click on a photo to enlarge).
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  Mother General Maria and her companion, Mother Assistant Joseph Christine, arrived in Palatine, Illinois Sunday to begin their first visit to America. Mother had planned to visit the United States last year, but was prevented by COVID-19. In these photos she is welcomed at St. Joseph's Home with much excitement! (click on a photo to enlarge).
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