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SPRING/SUMMER 2018– VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 

RESPONSE 

2017 ANNUAL REPORT 

A 

L 

ifetime 

of 

Fidelity 

HOLY UNION SISTERS

Leadership Team Reflection 

In this issue of “Response” we focus on the sisters’ life-long fidelity to Mission 

Article 62 of our Holy Union Constitutions reminds us that 

Our participation in the Community mission lasts all 

through life. When we are limited in active apostolic service 

by age or illness, we believe that we contribute to the fruitfulness 

of the common mission through our prayer, presence 

and suffering. 

Earlier this year, within a month’s time, we Holy Union Sisters 

experienced the coming to completion of the lives of 

four of our Sisters, all in their 90’s. The total fidelity of each 

of these women to our mission throughout their lives was 

evident in the way they lived and in the remembrances 

shared at the Memorial Prayer prior to their funerals. 

Sister Alice Paré, a woman of wisdom and 

deep faith, who died at age 97, was the 

oldest Sister in our Holy Union Province. 

Her kind ways and positive attitude, 

made a lasting impression on all who 

were blessed to know her. 

Former students of over 50 years ago remembered 

how her attentiveness and sensitivity to them made a 

difference in their lives. She was truly a woman of deep conviction 

and prayer, always interested in the life and mission, 

not only of our United States Province but of the whole Congregation. 

Even as her sight and hearing were failing, she 

continued daily to produce creative handiwork which supported 

local and mission needs. 

Sister Lorraine MacPherson’s presence at 

Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket, RI 

during the past year as well as her many 

years at Forand Manor in Central Falls, RI 

impacted the lives of many within the communities 

in which she lived as well as beyond 

them. Even as she faced mobility issues in later 

years, she poured her energy into nurturing connections 

with former students, taking an active role in civic affairs 

and bringing her faith and compassion to the bereavement 

ministry at a local funeral home. Lorraine was a life-long 

advocate for life and justice, for which she was recognized by 

both the city of Central Falls and the State of Rhode Island at 

her funeral services. 

Sister Pauline Dufour’s active presence at 

Mary Immaculate Residence in Lawrence, 

Massachusetts touched the lives of many 

residents. Her quiet and compassionate 

outreach brought comfort to so many who 

resided in the apartments, assisted living 

facility and the skilled care facility, all one 

campus. Her days were filled with caring 

encounters, bringing comfort, encouragement and a listening 

heart for stories and worries just waiting to be shared. Her 

visits always ended with a special treat … Hershey kisses! 

Sister Therese Landry, long-time resident 

of the memory care unit at Catholic Memorial 

Home in Fall River, Massachusetts, 

died peacefully there in January. She spent 

her days in prayer and quiet presence 

reaching out in her gentle way to those with 

whom she shared life in the unit. Her smile 

and spirit of gratitude made a difference to us, her 

Sisters, and to residents and staff, especially those of the 

activities department. Her simplicity and contemplative spirit 

reflected that of her patron saint, Therese of Lisieux., the saint 

of the little way. Her wonder, joy and love of children were evident 

whenever they were present as visitors or at events 

sponsored by Catholic Memorial. Her presence is truly missed. 

Complete biographies of these sisters may be found 

on the province website: 

http://www.holyunionsisters.org/in-loving-memory 

These four Sisters remind us of what the lifelong fidelity 

to mission really means. Their daily lives made visible the 

call of our recent General Chapter to: 

witness to the life-giving presence & compassion of God 

nurture a deeply contemplative attitude which leads us 

to union with God, ourselves, others and the whole 

community of life 

reverence the dignity, diversity and vulnerability of all. 

May their lives and those of all faithful ones who have 

gone before us inspire our own life-long commitment 

as partners in mission to be a presence of God’s 

unifying love. Know 

that we are very 

grateful for your 

ongoing support.

SPRING/SUMMER 2018 PAGE 3 

Director’s Column 

Patricia Butler, SNDdeN 

Mission Advancement Director 

Much of my work in the Mission Advancement 

Office depends on the distilling process. No, I 

don’t operate a still on the side! Rather, from the 

different encounters with Holy Union donors, a 

phone call, a personal visit, an event, a meeting, 

I take the elements that make these relationships 

with Holy Union donors what is life-giving and 

energizing. Holy Union Sisters have attracted 

many people to the following of the Gospel and 

Christian living. 

Specifically, the Holy Union Sisters through 

education in its widest sense, 

assist the development of Gospel values 

by promoting self-acceptance, 

concern for others, and an 

understanding of the dignity of human living 

as exemplified in Christ Himself. 

So many times in reflecting on the events of our 

last year, what stands out for me is a comment 

by an attendee at the 130th Anniversary Gala 

held at Lombardo’s. I heard this same comment 

by others who had no prior contact with the Holy 

Union family. The repeated comment was, 

“The love and warmth in the room was tangible. 

The warmth of the relationships was clearly 

evident.” It is a way of being that lifts people’s 

spirits. As I think about these comments, about 

our gathering on that Sunday in October, 2017, 

this scripture quote came to my mind, “See how 

they love one another.” 

The Holy Union Sisters are most grateful for your 

faithful participation in the call of the Gospel to 

which they and each of us is called. 

ARTICLE 55, HOLY UNION CONSTITUTIONS 

Sources of Gift Income 

FISCAL YEAR 2017 

Distribution of Donor Gifts 

FISCAL YEAR 2017 

Memorials 

4% 

Event Income 

14% 

Bequests 

24% 

Where Most Needed 

and 

Retirement 

69% 

Africa/Haiti 

31% 

Direct Mail 

44% 

Gifts 

14% 

The Holy Union Sisters is a 501(C)3 non-profit, tax exempt organization.


In gratitude to our Donors 

SEPTEMBER 

1, 2016 TO 

AUGUST 31, 2017 

A 

Antoinette T. Abraham 

Mrs. Janice Abreu 

Mrs. Lorraine Accardi 

Carson & Peggy Acey 

Kathleen Admirand 

Mrs. Margaret Admirand 

Mrs. Mary Affronti 

Mrs. Carol Albert 

Ms. Martha M. Albert 

Mrs. Margaret Aleixo 

Marie P. Alessi 

Ms. Carole Aliskevicz 

Ann & James Allen 

Patricia J. Allen 

Ms. Eileen Allosso 

Mr. Edward M. Aloise 

Ms. Susan Aloise 

Deacon & Mrs. Felipe 

Alvarez 

Ms. Rita Ameral 

Ms. Pauline Amirault 

Carl J. & Rosemarie 

Amrhein 

Carolyn Anderson 

Peter & Janet Andrade 

Ann Marie Andrew 

Irene Andrews 

Faith Anker 

Ms. Claire Ares 

Ms. Dorothy Arivella 

Calvine C. Arsenault 

Ms. Donna Asher 

Ms. Alice Atkins 

Mrs. Margaret Attar 

Mrs. Rose Audet 

B 

Ms. Suzanne Babineau 

Mr. & Mrs. Leo Bacon 

Ms. Janice Baldwin 

Mrs. Constance Bannister 

Ms. Theresa Barba 

Sandra Barry 

Ms. Sheila Barry 

Mr. & Mrs. Wilfrid 

Beauchemin 

Ron & Carol Beaudoin 

Mrs. Barbara Beaulieu 

Mr. & Mrs. Leo Beaulieu 

Mr. & Mrs. William Beaulieu 

Mrs. Joan Bedford 

Carol Belair 

Mary Belanger 

Sandra E. Belanger 

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen A. 

Belanger 

Mrs. Bertha Beliveau 

Mrs. Louise Bennett 

Andrew F. Benoit 

Ms. Bernadette Benoit 

Mrs. Claire Benoit 

Mrs. Paula Benoit 

Mrs. Ruth E. Bento 

Mr. Joseph Bernard 

Mrs. Yvonne Bernard 

Mr. & Mrs. Emil 

Bernhardt 

Mrs. Constance Bernier 

Ms. Lucille Bernier 

Mary Bernier 

Ms. Denise Berthiaume 

Mr. & Mrs. Eldon 

Berthiaume 

Ms. Janet Berthiaume 

Dorothy & Carl Bertolino 

Mary Eileen Bieberich 

Mrs. Emily Bitar 

Gladys Black 

Mrs. Joan Blacklaw 

Mrs. Gladys Blackwell 

Mr. Blatermann 

Lynne A. Bleakney 

Rev. William Blottman 

Ms. Irene Bocchetto 

Msgr. Charles Boccio ✶ 

Lucy Boerum 

Mrs. Maureen Boland 

Joann L. Bollinger 

Ms. Jeanne Bonneau 

Lisa Booth 

Ms. Marjorie Boreri 

Mrs. Lydia Bouchard 

Rev. Marcel Bouchard 

Leo & Maureen 

Boudreau 

Rev. Donald Bourgeois 

Ms. Mimi Bourgeois 

Gladys Gordon Bournique ✶ 

Mrs. Rita Bouthillier 

Mrs. Carole Boyd 

Marie Crispo Boyle 

John F. Brady 

Ms. Blandine B. Brais 

Mrs. Marianne Brennan 

Mrs. Virginia Brennan † 

Rita Bricault 

Ms. Janet Britland 

Gail Brodie 

Mrs. Betty Brooks ✶ 

Mrs. Mary Brophy 

Mrs. Camille Brousseau 

Ms. Nancy Brown 

Mr. Ken Bruen 

Mrs. Ann Bruno 

Mrs. Louisa Brutman 

Mrs. Yvette Buffone 

Mrs. Jacolyn Burgess 

Ms. Jeanne Burton 

Mrs. Kathy Meade 

Butters 

C 

Isabelle Caffrey 

Mrs. Pat Campbell 

Richard & Judith 

Cannon 

Mrs. Claire Cantin 

Ms. Anne-Marie Cantwell 

Mrs. Kathleen Capon 

Raymond & Ann Cappiello 

Karen Careia 

Sheila Carey 

Catherine Carney 

Mr. John J. Carney 

Mrs. Lillian Carney 

Ms. Marilyn Carney 

Eleanor & Charles Carr 

Mrs. Carol Carroll 

Mary Lou Carroll 

Ms. Mary Ellen Carroll 

Thomas J. Carroll 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Casavant 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Castagna 

Mrs. Marie Castiglione 

Mrs. Estelle Cayer 

Mrs. Raymond Cebula 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cerny 

Ms. Karen Charette 

Barbara & Bob Charpentier 

Mrs. Paula Chechik 

Theresa Chemaly 

Martha Cheshire 

Mrs. Janet Childs 

Mrs. Susan Chory 

Ms. Marian Cicero 

Mrs. Betty Cleary 

Jackie Cleary 

David & Gail Cohen 

Stan & Gretchen Cole ✶ 

Mr. Thomas C. Colicino 

Mr. Vincent Colicino 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. 

& Muriel Collins 

Mr. William Collins ✶ 

Ms. Kathleen M. Conlon 

Jack & Donna Connell 

Cheryl Connors 

Mrs. Dorothy Conroy 

Sue Ann Constance 

Dr. & Mrs. Frank 

Coppola 

Jane Corbin 

Mrs. Janice Corbin 

Judy Corliss 

Geraldine L. Cormier 

Mrs. Margaret Courcy 

Mrs. Dorothea Court 

Ms. Gloria Courtois 

Mr. & Mrs. John Coyle ✶ 

Mrs. Judith I. Crawford 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Creel 

Daniel & Susan Cronin ✶ 

Joan M. Croteau 

Bunny & Steve Crowell 

Rev. Daniel Crowley 

Ms. Nancy M. Crowley 

Mr. & Mrs. David Crum

Carmen-Ramos Cruz 

Katherine L. Curran 

Catherine A. Cusack 


Margaret Shea Dooley 

Mrs. Grace Dorr 

Ms. Alice Doucette 

Mr. Robert Douyette 

Maria J. Downey 

Margaret Duckworth 

Bill & Ronna Duffy 

Robert DuFour 

Ms. Ellen Duggan ✶ 

James A. Dulude 

Ms. Lisa Dumont 

Ms. Barbara Dunn 

Ms. Carol Dwyer 

Vivian Dylong 

D 

Doris Dagesse 

Mrs. Sue Daigger 

Ann Danis 

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony 

D'Amico 

Marie D'Amore 

Mr. Michael DaSilva 

Mr. & Mrs. George 

D'Auteuil 

Andrew J. Davey 

Mr. Joseph Davey 

Mary Ellen Day 

Martha Deandrus 

Mrs. Jeannette Dechaves 

Mrs. Mary Ellen DeCosta 

Ms. Rosemarie DeFelice 

Catherine DeGennaro 

Daniel J. Delaney 

Marion Delaney 

Joseph DeMello 

Ms. Frances Denesiuk 

Christine Depaula 

Rev. Edmond Derosier 

Mr. & Mrs. John DeSalliers 

Santa Jean DeSantis 

Carol Desilva 

Mrs. Leslie Desmarais 

Catherine Desormeaux ✶ 

Norma Deyo 

Mr. Angel Diaz 

Ms. Elaine Dicicco 

Ms. Mary Ann Dillon 

Ms. Silvana Dimarco 

Barbara Doll 

Mary Donaghy 

Catherine F. Donahue 

Mrs. Margaret Donahue 

Mr. & Mrs. John P. 

Donegan 

Mr. & Mrs. Edward 

Donohue 

Mrs. Mary Donohue continued on page 7 

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Mrs. Mary Lou Eberhart 

Mary Egan 

Mr. Edward Eichele 

Jean M Englehardt 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Enos 

Helen Eringis 

Ms. Nancy J. Estrella 

F 

Ms. Christine Fabrizio 

Joseph Fariniarz 

Mary Farrar 

Frances Farrell 

Mrs. Janet Farrell 

Mrs. Simonne Favaloro 

Mr. & Mrs. James Feehan, Jr. 

Ms. Irene Fenton 

Susan Ferguson, Esq. 

Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese 

Karen M. Fischer 

Mr. Joseph Fitzgerald 

Mrs. Marie Fitzgerald 

Claire Campana Flynn 

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Fohs 

Marie A. Foley Watson, Esq. 

Mr. & Mrs. Henry W. Foley 

Vincent Foley 

Diane Ford 

FAQ 

uestions 

Estate 

Planning 

FREQUENTLY 

ASKED 

QUESTIONS 

Jane E. Sullivan, Esq. 

Q. What is a qualified charitable distribution? 

A. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is an 

otherwise taxable distribution from an IRA (INDIVIDUAL 

RETIREMENT ACCOUNT) or 401K (company sponsored 

retirement account) that is paid directly from the retirement 

account to a qualified charity. Such a distribution 

is not taxed to the account owner or the qualified charity. 

Q. Is the Holy Union Sisters a qualified charity? 

A. Yes, the Holy Union Sisters is a 501(c)(3) charity, 

and thus qualifies to be the recipient of a QCD from your 

retirement account. Neither you nor the Holy Union Sisters 

would be subject to income tax on a direct distribution 

from your account, and the Sisters are free to put the distribution 

to use in furthering their charitable mission. 

Q. Can a QCD satisfy your required minimum 

distribution? 

A. When you reach age 70½, you must take an annual 

required minimum distribution (RMD) from all of your 

qualified retirement accounts. A QCD can satisfy all or 

part of the amount of your RMD, up to a maximum of 

$100,000. The QCD must be paid directly from your account 

to the charity, so a QCD must be coordinated carefully 

with the account or plan administrator and the 

charity. For more specific advice, you should consult your 

tax advisor or CPA before proceeding. 

✶ DEBRABANT SOCIETY MEMBERS - $1,000 OR MORE 

MOTHER HELENA SOCIETY MEMBERS - $300 OR MORE 

PARTNERS IN MISSION MEMBERS - $100 OR MORE 

† DECEASED 

Attorney Sullivan can be reached at 508-679-0535 

or www.janesullivanlaw.com. 

This information is solely advisory and does not constitute 

legal advice. A qualified estate planning attorney should be 

consulted before you make any Estate or Medicaid Planning 

decision.

Thirty-second 

GENERAL CHAPTER 

"The gift of internationality in our Congregation 

brings with it a broadening of vision 

and a deeper sense of community with the world." 

ARTICLE 80, HOLY UNION CONSTITUTIONS 

The Holy Union Sisters gathered in Ireland this past 

summer for their General Chapter, an event that 

happens every six years. Representatives from all 

the geographic areas of the Congregation reflected 

back on the past six years and together discerned 

ways forward. 

They elected a General Council consisting of a Congregational 

Leader and three Councilors. Those sisters 

came from the four continents where Holy 

Union is present. Sr. Paula Coelho, Superior General 

is from the United States, Sr. Teresa Finn from Ireland, 

Sr. Caroline Njah from Cameroon and Sr. Ilsa 

Jofré from Argentina. They took up residence in 

Rome in mid-November where they spent a time of 

transition with the previous General Council. 

Their first communication to the Congregation took 

the form of a brief video in which they greeted all 

the sisters in their respective languages. This enabled 

each viewer to put a face with the name of 

each of their elected leaders. 

Since so many General Councils reside in Rome, 

there are often gatherings with presentations on 

topics that are helpful to sisters in congregational 

leadership. Soon after they arrived in Rome, the 

General Council attended a meeting for new General 

Councilors where they had the opportunity to meet 

other sisters and learn of organizations in Rome that 

will help them to carry out their mission. 

The General Chapter drew up a Vision Statement 

and with this as a basis, the General Council has 

drawn up a schedule of initial visits to all the geographic 

areas of the congregation. Because French 

and Spanish as well as English are spoken throughout 

the congregation, learning these languages has 

become a priority. Sr. Caroline has enrolled in a 

Spanish class via Skype and Sr. Ilsa is taking an English 

course in Rome. Sr. Ines Gutiérrez, a native of 

Spain spent a month in the Generalate where she 

worked with Srs. Paula and Teresa in preparation for 

their visit to Argentina. 

The Holy Union Constitutions describe our internationality 

as a “gift, which brings with it a broadening 

of vision and a deeper sense of community with the 

world”. Srs. Paula, Teresa, Caroline and Ilsa by their 

“Yes” to Congregational leadership for the next six 

years have joyfully accepted this gift with all its challenges 

and rewards.


Mrs. Theresa Foster 

Ray & Carol Fox 

Elaine Fragente 

Ms. Karen Francisco 

Jane L. Frazier 

Rev. Richard Friedrichs 

Robert & Carol Funke 

Mrs. Mary Furtado 

G 

Mrs. Mary Burns Gagnon 

Linda Gallagher 

Mrs. Yvonne Gallant 

Mr. Richard Galligan 

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Galvin 

Ms. Claire Gaudette 

Ms. Eileen Gautreau 

Kathleen Geden 

Ms. Janice Gendron 

Mrs. Christine Gennaro 

Mrs. Pauline Gentle 

Barbara N. Georges 

Ruth Getstick 

Mrs. Susan Giannotti 

Mrs. Paula Gibson 

Mrs. Eleanor Gilbert 

Anne Louise Glynn 

Ms. Patricia Goggin 

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Going 

Anne & Jim Goldrick 

Mr. Ed Goldrick 

Ms. Elena Gontza 

Carol B. Goolsbee 

Eugene & Marilyn Gorey 

Mrs. Linda Gorman 

Thomas Gorman 

Arlene P. Gouveia 

Mrs. Maryanne Grady 

Kristen Graeper 

Susan Graeper 

Irene Green 

Mrs. Ann L. Greene 

Ms. Joan Gribbin 

Mrs. Lee Ann Grieme 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Griffith 

Mrs. Maureen Groer 

Ms. Irene Grota 

Mrs. Martina Grover 

Mrs. Ruth Guilotte 

Claire C. Guimond 

Ms. Jacqueline Guthrie 

H 

Stephen Hagan 

Mrs. Nancy Hakeem 

Ms. Lydia Haley 

Ms. Christina Hall 

Mrs. Pauline Hall 

Pauline Hamel 

Mrs. Bernadine Hamlin 

Ann E. Hancock 

Mrs. Barbara Hancock 

Margaret Hansen 

Ms. Doris Harriman 

Ms. Gay Harrington 

Phyllis Harrington 

Alice & Brian Hartson 

Mrs. Claire A. Haskell 

Reconnecting 

Agnes Amaral Manger 

Although I had never met 

Agnes (Amaral) Manger, I 

learned of her proposed 

generosity to Holy Union 

some months before she 

died. About a year before that, 

she had named the Holy Union 

Sisters in her estate plan. I learned from sisters who 

had taught with her, that Agnes had been a Holy 

Union Sister for many years. In 2011 in preparation 

for the celebration of 125 years in the United States, 

the Mission Advancement Office reached out to former 

Holy Union Sisters and graduates of elementary 

and high schools where the sisters had taught. Agnes 

Manger was one of those who responded to this 

invitation. She remained an active donor to Holy 

Union until her death in October of 2016. By including 

Holy Union in her estate plan, she continues to show 

her love and gratitude to the sisters. 

Ms. Patricia M. Healey 

Mrs. Eileen Healy 

Mrs. Patricia Healy 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas 

Heaney 

Ray & Delores Hebstreit 

Ms. Jeanine Heffernan 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan P. Heim 

Mr. George Heinrich 

Richard & Maureen 

Hennessy 

Veronica Hennessy 

Ms. Georgette Henrich 

Michael Henry 

M. Barbara Herron 

Mrs. Jean Bishop Higgins 

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest G. 

Hirsch 

Ms. Janet Hogan 

Jeanette Holden 

Ms. Teresa Holland 

Mrs. Angela Hopkins 

Mrs. Veronica Hornby 

Donna Fasolo Horvath 

Paul Horvath 

Ms. Anne Howes 

Joan Hoy 

Dr. & Mrs. Charles Hoye 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hoye 

Mr. Arthur Hudson 

Ms. Gloria Hudson 

Mr. Thomas Hyland 

Joanne & Dan Hynek 

Mrs. Eleanor Hynes 

Mr. Kenneth Hynes 

I 

Mrs. Frank C. Infanger 

J 

Joyce Jacobs 

Mr. Clayton James, Jr 

Mrs. Michele Janiak 

Theresa & Steven Jasa 

Koni Jaworski 

Mrs. Bettie Jeffers 

Mrs. Anne Marie Duarte 

Joerres 

K 

Nancy Louise Keating 

Dennis Keefe 

Mary Keeler 

Lynda Keene 

Mark Kellermann 

Walter Kelly 

Ms. Marion Kenneally 

Dr. William J. Keppler 

Ms. Margaret Kingsbury 

Eugene Kirkman 

Michael Kirkman 

Mr. Robert Kirkman 

Mrs. Catherine Kitchen 

Mrs. Kathleen Knightly 

Carol Kobelski 

Mr. & Mrs. Dino Korva 

Mr. & Mrs. John Kourtz 

Mrs. Margaret Kucharski 

continued on page 11


People 

& 

Places 

Holy Union Associates 

Like many Religious Congregations in North America, the 

Holy Union Sisters are experiencing an increase in the number 

of Associate members. We want to share with our readers 

what an Associate is and what it means to be a Associate. 

We posed these three questions 

to Holy Union Associates 

to learn more about 

why they have chosen this path. 

Janice Gendron 

Elena Gontza 

Catherine Gregory 

What attracted you to the 

Holy Union Sisters and their Charism? 

Ayer-Shirley Associate Janice Gendron: I had the Holy Union 

Sisters in grammar school and have known them for years. 

Persons preparing to become Associates 

go through a period of initial formation, 

usually lasting a year. Unlike sisters who 

are vowed members and make a lifetime 

commitment, Associates do not live in 

community and make a commitment for 

one year at a time. They attend meetings 

of associates and vowed members in 

different geographic areas of the province 

where they study the history and spirit of 

Holy Union while learning how to deepen 

their Baptismal commitment. Associates 

strive to participate more fully in the 

charism and mission of Holy Union. 

New York Associate Elena Gontza: Their deep spirituality, their 

compassion, their resilience and humanity. The sisters work hard, but they 

know how to enjoy life. They are happy, funny and know how to have a 

good time. 

Ayer-Shirley Associate Catherine Gregory: I enjoy being part 

of the faith community with the Holy Union Sisters. I especially like the quote 

in the introduction to the Associate guidelines: “It (the charism) is expressed 

in multiple ways by those individuals who, in their walk of life, strive for the 

perfection of charity, and thereby help others to grow.” This has special meaning 

for me to be able to share my faith and belief with others who struggle to believe. 

Maryland Associate Kathi Jeffra: I was originally attracted by 

the internationality and the rich and broad context it brings to each local 

ministry. As I met more sisters and listened to their wisdom as members 

of an international congregation, I fell in love with their living out of our 

baptismal call. That we are called to be at the heart of the world revealing 

God's love seems so ordinary but is actually radical and profound.


Associates are women and men who choose 

to make a public and formal commitment 

(covenant) to embody the charism and mission 

of a religious congregation within the associate’s 

primary life vocation in society for 

the sake of all of God’s creation. 

NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE 

OF ASSOCIATES AND RELIGIOUS 

Empty 

Stomachs 

have no Ears 

ABOVE: Associates often find ways to live out their commitment. For 

Lent, the Tewksbury, MA Associates enlisted the aid of St. William 

parishioners to raise funds to assist the children in the primary school 

staffed by Holy Union Sisters in Massea, Cameroon. The Associates 

explained that the school provides meals for the students and asked 

for financial assistance. They prepared a display of the school in 

Massea with the Cameroonian saying: Empty Stomachs have no Ears. 

Parishioners responded most generously and one parishioner 

matched the amount collected that weekend. Associate Janice Corbin 

speaks at Sunday mass. 

Kathi Jeffra (left) with new MD Associate 

Anne Maura English 

Darlene Johnson 

To learn more about Holy Union Associates, visit 

www.holyunionsisters.org/becoming-an-associate 

What ties you to the 

Holy Union Sisters? 

How does being an Associate influence 

your daily life and spirituality? 

Janice Gendron: It helps me to keep closer to God each day. I’m 

a better person for it. 

Elena Gontza: Sisters live their charism of union, inclusion, 

wholeness, harmony with God, with themselves and others, trying to 

bring Christ’s vision of a world united in love in their daily living. As 

an Associate I try to model my life after them. 

Catherine Gregory: As I wear my Associate pin each day, I am 

reminded of the Holy Union Charism and mission, “to be at the heart 

of the world revealing God’s love.” 

Kathi Jeffra: Love, unconditional love. That may sound corny, but 

it’s true. I don’t see the sisters and associates as often as I would like, 

but they always graciously open their arms and homes and hearts to 

me whenever I am able to be with them. Sister Nancy Stiles came into 

my life at a time when I was a young mother grieving the loss of my 

own mother. She became a life-long friend, and her Holy Union Sisters 

have become my sisters. 

Darlene Johnson: We are family working together, looking deeper 

into ourselves, and helping others to evolve. 

Janice Gendron: It helps me to help people in need. It’s a big 

help to my spiritual life, keeping God in my life. 

Elena Gontza: I try to model my life after the sisters’ way of living. I volunteer 

to help people with Alzheimers and their families in their homes and 

volunteer at a hospital. I try to give financial assistance to sisters’ ministries. 

I try to deepen my spirituality by trying different methods of praying. 

Catherine Gregory: Since becoming an Associate I spend more 

time in meditation and prayer in the morning and at the end of the day. 

Kathi Jeffra: The Holy Spirit has always guided my ministry. Before 

meeting Holy Union it sometimes seemed random. Now I have 

learned to follow the example of many of the sisters and increasingly 

trust that, especially when I cannot see it, the Spirit has a purpose for 

me and for those whom She places before me. My prayer life has become 

richer, more inclusive and much more simple. I focus less on what 

to say to God, and more on what God is saying to me. 

Darlene Johnson: I am more aware of my choices and activities. 

I feel closer to God and welcome more conversation with him on a daily 

basis.


Sr. Ruth Beaudoin 

Sr. Rita Beaudoin 

There is an article in the Holy Union Constitutions, the 

sisters’ rule of life, that states: “Our participation in the 

Community mission lasts all through life.” Just as they 

answered “yes” to the initial call to follow Jesus through 

religious life, many sisters find creative ways to live out 

this article as they age and are no longer in full time 

ministries. 

How is this happening today? Srs. Rita and Ruth Beaudoin, 

along with other residents of Mary Immaculate 

Residence in Lawrence, MA participated in a research 

project from Harvard University. The authors of the 

study asked them to complete a questionnaire which 

will help the researchers to glean more information 

about what makes older persons more or less possible 

candidates for Alzheimers, which affects so many older 

Americans today. 

MINISTRY 

OF PRESENCE 

Sisters at The Landmark Residence in Fall River make issues 

of justice part of their daily prayer as they gather 

each afternoon. At their daily Mass, they often ask the 

priest celebrating to offer prayers to mark world days such 

as for an end to Human Trafficking, and Prayers for Peace 

which Pope Francis has requested of all the faithful. 

Sisters can be found volunteering in hospitals and nursing 

homes, offering a listening ear and heart, praying 

with patients who are ill and have no family members 

to visit them. 

It is through these various opportunities that Holy Union 

Sisters continue to say “yes” to what God asks of them 

each day and participate in the community’s Mission in 

ways they would not have imagined in their youth. 

Mass of 

Gratitude 

On April 18th, 2018 a Mass of Gratitude was celebrated at the Landmark in Fall 

River, MA for our donors, families and friends. All the intentions sent by donors 

were placed near the altar in the Landmark Chapel and lifted up in prayer during 

this Mass. Msgr. John Perry, during the Prayers of the Faithful, mentioned in particular 

the intentions sent by benefactors. As people were gathered , a special 

tribute intention was sent by a long time benefactor that explains why our donor 

relationships are so lasting was read. Dr. Michael Pappafagos, Lighthouse School, 

Inc. writes “May all the Holy Union Sisters be blessed by God’s grace as a testimony to their 

longstanding devotion, sacrifice and unrelenting work that has elevated the lives of so many.”


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Ms. Yvonne Labonte 

Ms. Rosemarie 

LaBrecque 

Ms. Lilliane Labrie 

Mr. Roland Lachance 

Mrs. Annette Lacroix 

Ms. Barbara LaLiberte 

Peter Lamb, CPA 

Mrs. Donald Lambert 

Mrs. Phyllis Lamontagne 

Michael & Karen Landry 

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Landry 

Mrs. Rita Landry 

Ms. Susan Landry 

Gerard & Helen Larivee 

Mary Daylor Larkin 

Mr. & Mrs. Jules 

Larocque 

Mr. Edward C. Lauda 

Mr.& Mrs. Edward F. 

Laughlin 

Ms. Barbara Laukaitis 

Ms. Doris Lavoie 

Elizabeth Lawson 

Mrs. Kathleen Leate 

Ms. Therese Leblanc 

Ms. Denise Ledoux 

James & Kathleen Lee 

Mrs. Peggy Leger 

Mr. James Lemieux 

Mrs. Theresa Leonard 

Ms. Camille Letourneau 

Elizabeth Leupp 

Mrs. Joyce Limoge 

Susan Linkins 

Joel & Kelley Liss 

Mrs. Suzanne Lonergan 

Mrs. Mary Anne Long 

Mrs. Dawn Lopes 

Ms. Gloria Lopez 

Mrs. Claire Lord 

Dr. Jeremiah & Virginia 

Lowney 

Alice Lubrano 

Ms. Karen McGann Lucas 

Helen Lulsdorf 

Ms. Lorraine Lussier 

Jason & Christine Lyons 

M 

Robert & Suzanne 

MacCormack 

Frances MacDonald 

Mark & Nancy MacDonald 

Priscilla MacDougall 

Helene & Wayne 

MacDurman 

Maureen J. Mace 

Mr. Frank Machin 

Mrs. Anne Louise 

MacLean 

Carol A. MacPhee 

Lorraine MacPherson 

Mrs. Carol Audet Magner 

Martha Mahoney 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. 

Mahoney 

Mr. Stephen Mahoney 

Ms. Gail Malik 

Ms. Mary Louise Mancini 

Mrs. Betty Marcham 

Mrs. Lucia C. Marcille 

Mrs. Claire Heaney 

Margetta 

Dorothy Marino 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Marlatt 

Mrs. Anne Martel 

Anne Martens 

Mrs. Marie Agnes Martin 

Mrs. Patricia Martin 

Sharon Mitchell Martin 

Ms. Anne Martineau 

DeWayn C. & Jean 

Marzagalli 

Ellen Matthews 

Buddie Maxwell 

Mrs. Judith Maynard 

Cecilia Mayo 

Laurette McAfee 

Ms. Beth McCaffrey 

Cheryl McCaffrey 

Audrey R. McCarthy 

Judith McCurdy ✶ 

Mrs. Marie McDermott 

Sandra & Jim McDermott 

Betty McDonough 

Ms. Lorraine McDowell 

Teresa M. McFadden 

Mrs. Patricia McGillen 

Mrs. Susanne McGlynn 

Rev. Msgr. Jeremiah 

McGrath 

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph McGuill 

Ms. Kathleen M. McGurran 

Mr. Robert M. McGurran 

Ms. Eileen W. McIntyre 

Katherine M. McIntyre 

Mrs. Iris McKinney 

Ms. Jean McLaughlin 

Ms. Jeanne McLaughlin 

Mr. & Mrs. Brian McNally 

Mary McNally 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul McNulty 

Mrs. Elaine McSheffrey 

Martha McVey 

Mrs. Maureen Mecketsky 

Mrs. Dolores Medeiros 

Ms. Jeanne Medeiros 

Mrs. Kathy Medeiros 

Ms. Patricia Medeiros 

Richard Medeiros 

Michelle (Arthur) 

Meehan 

Mrs. Carolyn Meek 

Joan Melanson 

Mrs. Carol Mellen 

Ms. Gertrude Mercier 

Teresa Winiarski Merrill 

Katherine Metres 

Mrs. Lea Meunier 

William Meyer III 

Isabelle Michel ✶ 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mihna ✶ 

Joseph Milio 

Mary Frances Miller 

Patti Wagner Miller 

Samuel R. Miller ✶ 

Alice M. Minchello 

Mr. & Mrs. James Mitchell 

Georgene White Moccia 

Ms. Lee Moloney 

Mrs. Alice Molvar 

Mrs. Cathleen Moniz 

Jennifer Moniz 

Rachel Monks 

Thomas Moody 

Ms. Ann M. Morin 

Mrs. Helen D. Morley 

Ms. Carlotta Morris ✶ 

Theodora W. Morris ✶ 

Ms. Cecelia J. Mulcahy 

Mary Mullane 

Dr. Peter Mullen 

Sheila Mullis 

Mary Agnes Murphy 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. 

Murphy 

Ms. Madeleine Musetti 

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Ms. Betty Nadeau 

Sally Nappila 

Mr. Richard Nestor 

Chris Newell 

Ann M. Nickerson 

Beatrice Nocerino 

Janice Noelte 

Mrs. Susan Noyes 

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Nunes 

O 

Ms. Claudette E. O'Brien 

Jean O'Brien 

Mr. Daniel O'Callaghan 

Helen O'Donnell 

Mr. & Mrs. William O'Hare ✶ 

Michael O'Hearn 

Rev. John Oliveira 

Mr. Kevin Oliver 

Cmdr. Richard J. Oliver 

Mrs. Mary Oliveri 

Robert & Anne Oliveri 

Mrs. Doris O'Malley 

Corinne A. Neves O'Neil 

Jeanne Orgon 

P 

Cathy A. Pagliarulo 

Mrs. Paulette Palmer 

Kristen & Jamie Paolino 

Dr. Michael Pappafagos 

Ms. Diane Paquin 

Mrs. Rosemary Parandelis 

Ms. Dorothy Parker 

Susan Parker 

Mrs. Margaret Parmelee 

continued on page 14


UNMET FRIENDS 

& 

PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE 

Sister Carol Regan 

A highlight of the Valentine Social was Sr. Carol Regan’s presentation 

on the lives of two important Holy Union figures: Father Jean Baptiste 

Debrabant, congregation founder and Mother Marie Helena, SUSC who 

led the original group of sisters to the United States from Europe. 

Sr. Carol, who entitled her presentation, “Unmet Friends and Persons of 

Influence” explained why the Holy Union Giving Societies are named in 

their honor. She first shared why she chose this title. An “unmet friend” 

is someone who although you have never met, is a person you “know’; 

a person whose story influences your life though you don’t know him/her 

personally. A “person of influence” is someone whose words echo in our 

hearts and minds, for good or ill; whose words/stories linger, long after 

their deaths, in the hearts and minds of a living person.” Although both 

Fr. Debrabant and Mother Helena died long ago, they are truly unmet 

friends and persons of influence for each Holy Union Sister. 

Valentines Grand Raffle 

ABOVE: Carol Kobelski, Sr. Yvette, Sr. Mary Lou, Sr. Pat 

Winners of the Valentine Raffle 

$2,000 

James Rusconi 

$1,000 

Phyllis Lamontagne 

$500.00 

Lorraine Accardi 

Karen Charette 

Virginia Fortin 

Theresa Horvath, SUSC


An “unmet friend” is someone who although 

you have never met, is a person you 

“know’; a person whose story influences 

your life though you don’t know him/her 

personally. 

Sr. Carol then wove the story of each of their 

lives into the beginnings and development of 

the Congregation in Europe and the United 

States. As a priest in St. Jacques Parish in Douai 

in northern France, Fr. Debrabant learned of four 

needle workers who attended mass in the parish and 

taught catechism and needle skills to neighborhood girls. 

They were our first “Partners in Mission”. Fr. Debrabant 

believed strongly in the need for Christian education and 

established small schools staffed by women of his fledgling 

religious congregation wherever he ministered. 

Palmyre Daumerie was born in 1849 in a small town in 

Belgium, near the French border. She attended the parish 

school staffed by members of the new congregation of 

Dames de la Sainte Union. At sixteen, she entered the 

Congregation and probably received the habit and her 

religious name, Marie Helena, from Fr. Debrabant. 

FATHER JEAN BAPTISTE DEBRABANT 

MOTHER MARIE HELENA, SUSC 

In 1886 she was chosen to 

lead a group of ten sisters 

to Sacred Heart Parish, 

Fall River, MA to teach 

the children of Irish immigrants. 

Before her death in 

1937, Mother Helena established 

schools in MA, RI, NY 

and MD. 

Sr. Carol concluded by asking her 

audience if these ’persons of influence’, 

Fr. Debrabant and the first group of needle workers 

in Douai, the nine sisters who accompanied Mother Helena 

to Fall River and all the women who have ever been Holy 

Union Sisters, as well as their friends, benefactors, associates 

and colleagues were not indeed “All persons of 

influence and unmet friends” to one another? To which 

those listening responded with a resounding “Yes”. 

Glimpses from the Valentine Social. 

Valentine 

Social 

The intent of the Valentine Social was to have a simple gathering around Valentine’s 

Day when people might have wanted a break from the winter doldrums and enjoy 

a gathering in the Holy Union spirit. 

Individual donors, business sponsors, sisters, associates and friends combined energies 

and generosity to provide an event that even a sultry, rainy day could not 

keep people from enjoying. Judging from the above photos, all the goals of this 

Holy Union gathering were met.


DOROTHY VAILL FUND 

Thanks to a generous bequest from the estate of 

Dorothy Vaill, a graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy in 

Fall River, the Holy Union Sisters established the 

Dorothy Vaill Memorial Fund in 2013. Recalling 

Dorothy’s life, which was devoted to teaching, the 

Fund’s mission is to support learning opportunities for 

children and women who value education but do not 

have needed financial resources. 

A review committee has awarded financial assistance 

based on demonstrated need to children and women 

from the six states where Holy Union Sisters are currently 

in ministry. The fund assists children in Catholic 

elementary and high schools as well as women in 

higher education or job training programs. 

When families learn that they have received tuition 

grants, the committee often receives notes of thanks 

from the students as well as their parents or guardians. 

School administrators also express their gratitude for 

this help to support their institutions. Having received 

this assistance, some students express the wish to be 

able to support the education of future generations of 

young people. 

Many children who receive awards live in single parent 

homes. Some live with grandparents or guardians. The 

common thread in all these applications is a strong desire 

for the child to attend Catholic schools and have 

the opportunity for a good education. 

On March 3rd, the anniversary of Dorothy Vaill’s death, 

the Holy Union Sisters remember her generosity at a 

mass at The Landmark in Fall River. The sisters are 

grateful that Dorothy Vaill’s bequest enables many 

youngsters and women to improve their lives. 

To learn more about Dorothy Vaill and the Memorial 

Fund, visit: http://www.holyunionsisters.org/dorothyvaill-fund 

William & Kathleen Pasko ✶ 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Patenaude 

Mrs. Rosann Patota 

Robert Patterson 

Mrs. Theresa Pawlitschek 

Mr. Norman Pelletier 

Maureen T. Peloquin 

Barbara Perry 

Mr. Charles Perry 

Kelly Perry 

Nora L. Peters 

Shirley Petilli 

Ms. Linda Lea Phaneuf 

Mrs. Marilyn Phelan 

Ms. Alina Pieprzycki 

Mrs. Judith A. Pinard 

Mr. Brian Pinto 

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Pion 

Mrs. Wilma Pirozzi 

Pat Pisiello 

Ray & Sheila Platt 

Marianne Plowman 

Mrs. Catherine Poirier 

Mr. Francis Poirier 

Mr. Paul Poirier 

Barbara A. Polleck 

Georgette Poole 

Evelyn R. Potempa 

Mr. Harold Pothier 

Mrs. Marion Potoczak 

Donald & Patricia Potter 

Mrs. Irene Powell 

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Powell 

Carol Power 

Mrs. Barbara Powers 

Mrs. Mary Powers 

Ms. Corinne Pryor 

Q 

Rita & Joseph Quinn 

R 

Mrs. Catherine Rafferty 

David & Mary Ralston 

Mrs. Lena Ramsay 

Mrs. Georgina Raposo 

Virginia Raposo 

Erlinda Ravenscroft 

Col. Donald Rayment 

Lucy Reed 

Ms. Nancy Reed 

Yvette & David Reed 

Joanne Regali 

Nancy Regan & Jonathan Kates 

Mr. & Mrs. John Regazzi 

Karen Regazzi 

Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Rehak 

Mary Reilly, RSM 

Ms. Janet Reither 

Mr. John Rexford 

Marilyn Reyna 

Rev. Paul Reynolds 

Mrs. Therese J. Rheaume 

Mrs. Jacqueline Richardson 

Kathleen Rickle 

Mrs. Marie Riley 

Ms. Denise Robin 

James L. Robinson 

Mrs. Mary Robinson 

Mary Greene Robinson 

Ms. Bonnie Robitaille 

Mary Rogers, CSJ 

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Rogers 

Edward & Janis Romond 

Joyce Roncka 

Mrs. Dorothy Roppe 

Barbara C. Ross 

Virginia McCoomb Roussell 

Mrs. Maureen Roy 

Theresa & Leo Roy 

Mr. George R. Ruiz 

Ms. Alice Ann Ryan 

Mrs. Ellen Ryan 

Norma Howard Ryley 

S 

Mrs. Louise Sabatino 

Joanne Sanders-Kovacs 

Mrs. Barbara Sauli 

Mr. John E. Saulino 

Mr. Michael Saulino 

John & Chris Scarzello 

Mary Ann Schaefer 

Mrs. Janet Schofield 

Mrs. Marjorie E. Schutz 

Ms. Maria Scribner 

Claire Seccareccia 

Ms. Diana Senechal 

Mrs. Lillian Serio 

Kathleen Shatus 

Mr. James M. Sheehan 

Mr. & Mrs. Terence Shine 

Florence-Howard Shortino 

Mrs. Carol Shu ✶ 

Ms. Anne E. Silva 

Mrs. Pauline Silva


Ms. Tina M. Silvestro 

Geneva Silvia 

Lillian Goncalo Silvia 

Mrs. Nancy Simbro 

Hortense Simcoe 

Mr. Dale S. Sinos 

Ms. Lydia Skiba † 

Mrs. Louise Sledz 

Elizabeth & John 

Smentkowski 

Mrs. Catherine Smith 

John Smith 

Judith Smith 

Ms. Mary Ellen Smith 

Noreen Smith 

Patricia Smith 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith 

Sarah Jane Snyder 

Ms. Maureen Soley 

Mrs. Anne Souza 

Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. 

Spallone 

Josephine Spearin 

Jean Spellman 

Maureen St. Laurent 

Ms. Gertrude St. Pierre 

Paul & Anne Starek 

Jane C. Steeves 

Maureen Steinmann 

Ted & Erin Steliga 

Ms. Margaret Stolworthy ✶ 

Mr. William Strynkowski 

Mrs. Denyse Student 

Bernie Sullivan 

Ms. Catherine Sullivan 

Cheryl Sullivan 

Claire M. Sullivan 

David & Cheryl Sullivan 

Ellen Sullivan 

Eugene Sullivan 

Ms. Judy Sullivan 

Ms. Kirsten Sullivan 

Lucette Sullivan 

Margaret Sullivan 

Mark & Mary Sullivan 

Mrs. Mary Mulcahy Sullivan 

MaryLou Sullivan 

Mr. Michael Sullivan 

Ms. Paula Sullivan 

Ms. Roberta Sullivan ✶ 

Kelly Swartz 

Mark & Laurie Swerdlow 

Shirley Sylvester 

T 

Jeffrey Teeters 

Kerry Thatcher 

Henry & Eleanor Theriault 

Patricia & David Thomas 

Daniel & Jane Thompson 

Mr. Richard Thorne 

Mary K. Tilghman 

Ms. Barbara Tipton 

Ellen Toli 

Ann K. Toole 

Mrs. Jeannette Torci 

Rev. Msgr. Ronald Tosti 

Maryanne Tracy 

Maureen Trainor 

Mrs. Jean Troia 

Phyllis Troia 

Mrs. Arlene Tyburski 

V 

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Vallone 

James L. Van Nice 

Mrs. Ellen VanCura 

Jeanne M. Vandermost 

Mr. Stephen Vazzana 

Rosemary Verri 

Ms. Antoinette M. Vess 

Nancy Molner Vieira 

Mrs. Bea Viera 

Claire Vilandre 

Mrs. Constance Vilandre 

Mrs. Kathleen Vintro 

Mrs. John Viveiros 

Ms. Terri Viveiros 

Ms. Rachel Voiland 

W 

Ms. Carole Wagner 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Walde 

Mary Elizabeth Walicki 

Mrs. Antoinette Walker 

Elizabeth Wall 

Ms. Evelyn Wall 

Christopher Walsh 

Ms. Jane Walsh 

Jill & Dave Walsh 

Mr. John M. Walsh 

Ms. Linda Walsh 

Mary Walsh 

Mrs. Maureen Walsh 

William Walsh 

Mark Wang 

Lois Warden 

Ms. Carole Washburn 

Mrs. Margaret Watson 

Mr. & Mrs. William 

Watson 

Dr. Gerard Weigel ✶ 

Mrs. Ann Welch 

Mrs. Elaine Wilcox 

Carol Helger Wilder 

Brian & Dee Wilkinson 

Dolores Willis 

Mary Jane Wilson 

Estate Gifts: 

Agnes Amaral Manger (former Holy Union Sister) 

Louis A. Moll (Notre Dame de Pitie, Cambridge graduate) 

Foundations/Organizations: 

Good Friday Walk, Providence, RI 

Holy Union Associates across the United States 

Marionist Community, Baltimore, MD 

Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Lorraine Rodgers Foundation, 

Westfield, NJ 

Sullivan Family Trust, Tewksbury, MA 

Businesses: 

Acton Monument Co., Acton, MA 

Advanced Networks, Inc., Lincoln, RI 

Catholic Financial Life, Milwaukee, WI 

Danaher Group Inc., St. Clair Shores, MI 

Interactive Palette, Fall River, MA 

Linda’s Hair Design, Astoria, NY 

Murphy Plumbing, Lowell, MA 

The Other Side Landscaping, Cumberland, RI 

Parishes: 

Immaculate Conception Parish, Astoria, NY 

St. Anthony Parish, Shirley, MA 

St. Mary Parish, Ayer, MA 

St. Mary Parish, N. Attleboro, MA 

St. Mary Parish, Nantucket, MA 

St. Thomas More Parish, Centennial, CO 

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard 

Worsley 

Mrs. Jeannette Wuerdemann 

Z 

Kathleen Zietler 

Schools: 

Country Day School of the Holy Union, Groton, MA 

Immaculate Conception School, Astoria, NY 

The Lighthouse School, Chelmsford, MA

VISIT US ON THE WEB www.holyunionsisters.org 

As women of the church and members of an international congregation, we are called to ‘be at the heart of the 

world, revealing God’s love.’ (Constitutions Article 1) We are women of a country enriched by its cultural diversity 

yet marked by extremes of affluence and deprivation, privilege and inequality. Strengthened by our charism of 

union, we are challenged in our lives to promote justice based on Gospel values. – U.S. Province Mission Statement 

You can learn more about what is happening in Holy Union in 

other parts of the world by visiting our international website: www.suscinternational.org 

Ever wonder where your former Holy Union teacher or colleague is today? 

You can find out by completing the form on http://www.holyunionsisters.org/inquire-about-a-sister 

Patricia Butler, SNDdeN 

Holy Union Sisters 

U.S. Province Mission Advancement Director 

PO Box 410, Milton, MA 02186-0006 

(617) 696-8765 ext 19 

Fax: (617) 696-8571 

patricia.butler@husmilton.org 

Mary Lou Simcoe, SUSC 

Communications Director 

550 Rock Street 

Fall River, MA 02720-3436 

(508) 674-0909 

mlsimcoe@gmail.com 

Designer: Anne Martens 

Plymouth, MA 02360 

(508) 224-2648 

annea333@gmail.com 

Proof Reader: Lorraine Chipman, MFIC 

slc1047@aol.com 

Printer: Image Resolutions 

Norwell, MA 02061 

Response is published twice a year by the Mission 

Advancement and Communications Offices for friends 

and families of the Holy Union Sisters. 

www.holyunionsisters.org 

Remembering Holy Union in Your Will 

As you provide for loved ones in your will, you 

can leave an additional amount for your charitable 

interests. You can name a specific amount, 

a percentage of your estate, or any remaining 

assets for the Holy Union Sisters. If you would 

like more specific information, please contact: 

Mission Advancement Office 

at (617) 696-8765 ext 19 or 

patricia.butler@husmilton.org 

Online Donations 

Please visit the Mission Advancement page at 

www.holyunionsisters.org in order to: 

• Learn about an Invitation to Partnership 

that outlines some specific Holy Union 

ministry needs 

• Make an on-line donation 

• Begin estate planning to benefit the 

Holy Union Sisters 

• Learn about the Memorial Program

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