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Sister Mary Ann Jacobs SCC, associate professor at Manhattan College, uses her many gifts and passion for education as an associate professor at Manhattan college.  Sister was named one of the Hall of Fame honorees for Immaculate Conception High School. At the Gala dinner on November 16, 2022 ICHS recognized people who live and give witness to Immaculate Conception’s outstanding tradition of mission integration, and educational excellence. We congratulate Sr. Mary Ann and are happy for this wonderfully deserved acknowledgement of her work in education for so many years.

Sister Marie José de la Rosa has taken on the role of first full time staff nurse at Cristo Rey New York High School in East Harlem, New York. She assists the students in any aspect of wellness, especially when it comes to managing Covid-19 and chronic illnesses. Sister Marie José works with the students to maximize their time present in school and, most importantly, prevent severe illness by promoting wellness practices and early detection. Sister is grateful for the opportunity to share in the lives and health of these young people as they live and prepare for a future fueled by their faith filled education.

Sister Marie José is pictured here with coworkers, Sister Janice Marie Kraft, SCC (Math Teacher) to her left and Sister Jude Biank, SCC (English Teacher) on her right.

Sister Maria Burns has begun ministry as a volunteer Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital. Sister loves the opportunity to meet people and provide a listening ear and a bit of pastoral care for those in waiting rooms and such. She places booklets in the waiting rooms for a bit of uplifting reading while waiting for appointments. Several days a week she staffs the front desk helping them to find their way. Each weekday morning Sister helps with breakfast trays and providing water to patients. With her cheerful smile, she scurries about returning wheel chairs to the entrance, flowers to patient rooms and is happy to chip in as needed. Sister is loving her new ministry and looks forward to continuing it for the foreseeable future.

Sister Mary Amata had lived in Passaic, NJ, volunteering in her time off at St. Anthony's parish, working with the youth. When Sister left the area for Germany, the leaders of St. Anthony’s youth group, Passaic, surprised Sister Mary Amata with a farewell party on Friday evening. Some of the young adult leaders, who are “graduates” of the youth group, brought their young children to the celebration. (bottom right)

Sister now lives in Germany, mastering the language in hopes of taking part in an international community and ministry at the Kinderheim (Children's Home) Pauline von Mallinckrodt in Siegburg. She can be seen below (right) improving her language skills while she helps demonstrate a trust walk with Sr. Renate Rautenbach.

 

 

• Sister Joann Marie Aumand, Provincial Superior
• Sister John Paul Thorley, teacher at Colegio Mallinckrodt Convent in Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Sister Graciela Colon, immigration attorney for New York Family Law, New York, NY
• Sister Elena Pearce, fifth grade teacher at Immaculate Conception School, Bronx, NY
• Sister Chiara Marie Stimpfle, teacher of grades 6-8 at St. Jude School, Mountain Top, PA
• Sister Josephine Wagner, pre-Kindergarten teacher at St. James School, Basking Ridge, NJ
• Sister Maria Pia Arca, Hispanic Evangelization and Pastoral Ministry, Diocese of Metuchen, NJ
• Sister Maria del Rosario Castro, General Superior

On August 21, 2022, the Sisters of Christian Charity celebrated the 173rd anniversary of the founding of the Congregation and the anniversaries of fifteen Sisters.  The Eucharistic Liturgy was celebrated by the Most Rev. Kevin J. Sweeney, Bishop of Paterson, NJ. The celebration included special congratulations to Bishop Sweeney, who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

During the afternoon of August 21, the Sisters took part in their annual Commissioning Service, which marks the beginning of a new “apostolic year” in their ministries.  A “Sending Forth” blessing was imparted on four Sisters who will be sent to serve in other countries of the Congregation during the next several months:  Sister Mary Amata Reifsnyder (Germany), Sister Luiza Simon (Philippines), Sister John Paul Thorley and Sister Sophia Marie Peralta (Argentina).



Identification of Jubilarians in above photo (anniversary year in parentheses):  Seated (left to right): Sister Ann Marie Kase (70), Sister Gracemary Shalvey (70), Sister Immaculata Arboline (75), Sister Martina Reuther (80), Sister Virginia Ann Barry (70), Sister Mary Marzen (70), Sister Patricia Murphy (70), Sister Felice Donelin (70). Standing (left to right): Sister Joann Marie Aumand (Provincial Superior), Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney (25), Sister Maria del Rosario Castro (General Superior), Sister Joanne Bednar (60), Sister Laura Berryman (60), Sister Adalberta Mette (60), Sister Mary Dorothy Kelly (60), Sister Maria Angelina Rivarola (40), Sister Mary Dominic Kopitar (40), Sister Mary Joseph Schultz (50).

With heavy hearts we announced the passing of Sister Nicholas Campasano into eternal life on Monday, October 24th at the Motherhouse in Mendham. Sister Nicholas was 89 years of age. Sister was teh epitome of hospitality and cordiality to all she met in the Villa during retreats and elsewhere. SHe was a true combination of Martha and Mary in the spirit of the Gospel and Mother Pauline.
Sister served as hospitality coordinator at Quellen Spiritual Center and Villa Pauline for many years. Our retreatants were every grateful for her joy-filled spirit. SHe will be greatly missed by the Sisters, her loving family and many friends.