Oct. 25, 2017 75TH Jubilee Sister Victorine Brenon, SSJ I attended a country school for grades one through five, and Augustinian Academy in Carthage until graduation in 1941. Following my novitiate, I attended Marywood College in Scranton, PA, graduating with a BS degree in Education. I received my MS degree from Plattsburgh State University. Graduate studies were pursued at Ypsilanti State University in Michigan, and Notre Dame University, in Indiana. I taught in several diocesan schools: Bishop Conroy, Ogdensburg; Champlain Academy, Port Henry; St. Joseph’s School in Dannemora; as well as Holy Family and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Schools in Watertown. Now that I’m retired I appreciate the time to pray, read, and telephone shut-ins. 70TH Jubilee Sister Maurice Black, SSJ We lived in Piercefield, until the mid 1930’s, when the paper mill closed and moved to a rented farm outside of Bombay. After seven years, our family bought the farm and my brother Glenn now lives there. We had a lot of simple fun growing up. We enjoyed softball as a family, my father playing with his children. My mother with one or two babies in arms, was our cheerleader. My parents taught us responsibility and hard work. I graduated from Villanova University with a BS in Education from the College of St. Rose in Albany with an MS in education, nursery school through grade 6, and in Special Education for the Disabled. I also received an AA degree in Religious Studies at Mater Dei College. I served God’s people at our diocesan schools, and involved for several years at St. Patrick’s Children’s Home. For nearly 40 years, I taught religious education to the disabled. My 70 years have been very fulfilling. I thank God for all of His blessings. Sister Gabriel Marie Meyer, SSJ I was blessed with an older sister, Elizabeth, (who died at age two) and an older brother, Harold, who is also deceased, two younger brothers George, (deceased) and Donald and two younger sisters, Helena and Norma. My ministry continued at St. Patrick’s Children’s Home, Catholic Charities and as pastoral associate at St. James Parish, Carthage, St. James Parish, Gouverneur and St. Martin/St. John, Port Leyden/Lyons Falls. Sister Kateri Rose, SSJ As I look at my circle of life with its unique spiritual, educational, and personal growth opportunities, linked to the privilege of life in Community, along with a “work net” of relationships and interactions with a vast array of people from many walks of life, I am humbled and grateful to our Heavenly Father who sustains and guides my life, goals and dreams along the way. My parents, John Martin Rose and Tress Mary, were a joy and blessing, as were my brothers and sisters, who were always ready to encourage, and support me. I have an MA and an MS in education and have taught in many diocesan schools, as well as Mater Dei College run by the Sisters of St. Joseph. In addition, during my later years, I have been a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, worked as a Basic Literacy Volunteer, and ESOL instructor, as well , a Religious Education Coordinator. I am also a North Country artist. I look forward to more life-giving years, as I continue to journey with my Sisters and friends. 60TH Jubilee Sister Brian Marie Latour, RSM She attended St. Bernard’s School in Saranac Lake, and graduated in 1957 from Saranac Lake High School. She attended Mercy College and was a graduate of Manhattanville College with a BA in Music in 1962. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from SUNY Potsdam in 1968. She spent years teaching elementary school at St. Cecilia’ School in Manhattan, St. Patrick’s School, Brasher Falls; St. Bernard’s School, Saranac Lake; Holy Ghost Academy, Tupper Lake; St. John’s Academy, Plattsburgh. She was the last principal of St. John’s School in Plattsburgh and the founding principal of Seton Catholic in Plattsburgh. Sister Brian Marie was also an interim principal at St. Agnes School, Lake Placid. Sister worked at the Susan Devin Residence in the Bronx, St. Michael’s Home on Staten Island, and was the Director of Activities at Mercy Hospital, Watertown . She spent six years in Pastoral Ministry at St. Patrick’s in Brasher Falls, NY. Later, she was the local coordinator of the Motherhouse Community in Dobbs Ferry, NY Sister Marie Angele Ellis, SSJ She received the habit from Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg in 1957, and made her Final Profession in 1962. Sister Marie Angele has served on the Diocesan Finance Council, and was Pastoral Associate at St. James Parish in Carthage, until her retirement in 2015. Sister Cathleen Moore Sister Cathleen ventured into the study of Cosmetology and worked in this ministry for about 15 years, in both hair salons and nursing homes in Syracuse. She was the Catholic Chaplain for Loretto Cunningham/Fahey Nursing Facility in Syracuse, for many years. She enjoyed being with the residents, their families, employees, and volunteers. Sister Cathleen enjoys celebrating the differences of each season. She appreciates and enjoys being with her community and with her families and friends. Sister celebrates life daily, by her thoughts , words and actions. Sister Mary Paul Blank, SSJ Sister Mary Paul graduated from Toronto Teachers College in teaching methods and in academics. She received her BA from Toronto University, and her MA in Theology from St. Bonaventure’s University. She taught in Toronto, Hamilton and St. Gregory’s School in Oshawa, Ontario. Her teaching career continued at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Watertown, where she opened the preschool. She also taught at Augustinian Academy in Carthage, Seton Catholic High School in Plattsburgh, and St. Mary’s Academy in Champlain. After a busy life of prayer, instilling love of God in young people, and the ministry of teaching, if religious ever retire, Sister Mary Paul now resides at the Motherhouse in Watertown, caring daily for over 100 plants throughout the house, decorating the dining room for the seasons and special feasts, helping wherever needed, and enjoying extra time for prayer. Sister Marie Cordata Kelly, SSJ Sister Cordata enjoyed teaching for a total of 53 years in the Ogdensburg Diocese, including St. Andrew’s School in Norwood, St. Mary’s School in Fort Covington, St. Joseph the Worker School in Mineville, St. Mary’s School in Massena, Immaculate Heart Central High School in Watertown, and Seton Catholic Central High School in Plattsburgh, as well as St. Mary’s Academy in Champlain. Sister Cordata now serves as secretary to the Major Superior, at the Motherhouse. She enjoys interacting each day with the Sisters, employees, and volunteers, while especially enjoying extra time for prayer.
|