CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL HONOREES

Our Lady of Victory School, West Haven, CT,celebrated its Sixth Annual Viking Honoree Mass and Dinner on February 19, 2011. The following individuals received the Fr. Thomas J. McMahon Distinguished Service Award: Alumni: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mahon Past Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Martin Pitoniak Faculty: Sister Laurentine Morgan, OSU These individuals have brought their time, talent, dedication and commitment to Our Lady of Victory parish family, affording us the privilege of celebrating over 40 years of excellence in education. This is the highest honor Our Lady of Victory Parish bestows.

During the summer of 2011, Sr. Jane visited our sisters in Congo to teach adults and children language skills.Click on the banner to read her complete account and enjoy the pictures below.

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During the month of February 2011, Sr. Jane Quinlan worked with a volunteer team to build a house in the Dominican Republic.

Pictured with Sr. and the children is the co-founder of the Program

"CHANGING LIVES."
  

On October 15,2011 Sisters, families and friends gathered in Blue Point to celebrate the Jubilees of Srs: Carmel Ruth, Mary Joan of Arc Spelman, Marguerite Torre, Helen Chasse, Mary Anne Sheehan

On Sept. 13,2009 the Sisters, Associates and friends gathered together at Nativity BVM Church, Ozone Park, NY to participate in a Liturgy celebrating their 85th Anniversary.

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On Sunday May 2, 2010 the Sisters continued their 85th Anniversary Celebration with a Cocktail Reception at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, NY

A special tribute was given to the Honorees, Patrick and Breeda Connolly, lifelong supporters of the Sisters, who reflected on what they, their children and grandchildren have received from the Sisters as members of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Howard Beach, NY.

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Pat and Breeda




The Ursuline Associate Team hosted a Come and See Tea in Oxford CT. About 30 men and women attended from West Haven, Meriden, Oxford and Danbury.

The purpose of the gathering was to acquaint the group with St. Angela Merici as a woman for all times.

The group listened attentively as sisters and associates spoke of their personal convictions and love of Angela.

Slides, prayer and a social rounded out the afternoon.
  

A "Second Look" took place in November 2009.

  

Sr. Jane Quinlan  Sr. Elizabeth Preston

On January 24,2009,Sisters and Associates gathered in celebration and prayer as they renewed their commitment to the values and counsels of their foundress, St. Angela on whose feast they celebrated.
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Sister Valerie Heinonen, working for Social Justice in the Corporate arena, as featured in The Washington Post, June 2, 2007. Congratulations on your work and dedication to such a worthy undertaking...

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Sister Joanne Callahan, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Rockville Center was in attendance when Pope Benedict XVI addressed the Nations Catholic Educators in Washington, D.C..
Click on her picture to read the Address and Sisters comments as it appeared in Newsday, April 17, 2008



FOUNDER'S AWARD

Congratulations! to Sister Joanne Callahan

On Sunday, April 10, 2011, the Diocese of Rockville Centre honored:

Sister Joanne Callahan, OSU

for enfleshing the charism of your congregation and enriching the faith of the people of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. In presenting the Award to Sister Joanne, Brother James McVeigh, OSF, Vicar for Religious, said, "we honor you for your leadership role in Catholic education through the years and in particular as Superintendent of Schools. In your ministry and your life, Joanne, you witness the gospel by enfleshing the spirit of St. Angela Merici."

Thank you and Congratulations!

Sr. Catherine Talia,

teaching English as a second language to her class of 26 students at the Maura Clarke/Ita Ford Center in Bushwick, Bklyn.

The Center has been in operation for 15 years providing this service to all who wish to become proficient in a second language.

    

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A mile stone was celebrated by our ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. Visit their page found on the MAIN TABLE.

During a recent Chapter of Elections which took place in April, 2010 the Sisters chose a Provincial, and three Councillors.Celebrate the results by visiting the LEADERSHIP PAGE on the table.

See also our HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

  
 

On Sept.26, 2009 the Nativity BVM Alumni Association held a "mini" fundraiser for the benefit of the Ursuline Sisters Retirement Fund. It was an afternoon of Bocce Ball, refreshments, raffles, good weather and lots of fun.

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DECEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

Click on the banners to celebrate:

Srs.Sheila Molloy, Mary Lou Tressy, Mary Elizabeth Preston Srs.Ursula Leibold, Patricia Crowe
Srs. Monica Kevin, Margaret Golub, James Francis McDonnell
Srs. Judith O'Connor, Jane Quinlan, Mary Schramm

Sr. Margaret Mary Feahilly, Sr. Jean Redigan, Sr Geraldine Conklin and Sr. Barbara Gooding :

On October 16,2010 Sisters, families and friends gathered in Blue Point to celebrate the Jubilees of Srs: Cecilia Moloughney, Teresita Catalano, Mary James Fox, Mary Grace Hodnett, Denise Farrands, Bridget Olwell, Agnes Seebach, and Alice Traynor

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In May and June of 2003 our Ursuline family celebrated the Profession of Vows by Srs. Edith Menegus and Meghan McArdle. Join with us as you view their Celebrations.



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Focusing on ...Sister Mary John O'Rourke, April,2006 and October, 2008's most recent award for outstanding achievement

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"FEATURE OF THE MONTH"

Sr.Margaret O'Brien

Sr.Joanne Callahan

"DEDICATION IN MEMORY OF SR.VIRGINIA GREAVES,OSU

DEDICATION PAGE

Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk Statement on Sexual Abuse

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