Sister Achievements
Anita Smisek, OP, and Associate Joel Blahnik were featured in the December 2010 issue of t” Click here to honor this Sister.
Angela Donovan, OP; Sheila Griffin, OP; Marie Cagnoni, OP; and Theresa Byrne, OP, were featured in the Nov. 3 issue of the Diocese of Madison’s Catholic Herald in the article, “St. Dennis School honors Sisters who served there.” St. Dennis, Madison, held a luncheon for current and former Sisters who served during the school’s more than 51-year history. It was noted that Angela (the first principal at St. Dennis) and Sheila were both there the day the school began in 1960. The Sisters received flowers and were thanked for their service and for being an important part of the school’s long and successful history. Click here to honor this Sisters.
Colleen McNicholas, OP, was featured in the U.S. News & World Report online magazine on Nov. 11 in an article titled “Dominican University to Hold Virtual Open House for Prospective Education Students.” Some educators believe that students accustomed to traditional on-campus classes might hesitate to enroll in online master’s degree programs because they don’t know what to expect from distance learning. In order to prepare those students, Dominican University held a virtual open house Nov. 30 where potential students can preview the classroom structure which includes streaming lectures and discussion boards. “Our Virtual Open House will provide greater insight into the quality MAEd programs Dominican University offers and give students exposure to the benefits of online education,” said Colleen.Click here to honor this Sister.
Martha Mary Rohde, OP, and Mary Ellen Green, OP, were featured in the Diocese of Rockford’s Observer newspaper Nov. 11. In the “Good for YOU” section, Martha Mary was noted for accepting $5,000 in CITGO gas cards while Mary Ellen was recognized for entering CITGO’s Fueling Good online contest where the Sinsinawa Dominicans were awarded the top prize. “This generous donation from CITGO and Saunders Oil takes a large weight off our shoulders, knowing that we can continue to spread the Gospel of Christ’s love and help others without worrying about how to pay for our fuel,” said Mary Ellen. Click here to honor this Sisters.
Alice Ann Byrne, OP, and Eduarda Makal, OP, were featured in the Nov. 24 edition of Dubuque’s (IA) Telegraph Herald. In an article titled “Years of Generosity,” Alice Ann and Eduarda were both recognized as volunteers for Donna Ginter’s 51st annual free Thanksgiving dinner for the lonely, unemployed, needy, and shut-ins. This year’s dinner served 2,500 people. “It’s a good way to pitch in and provide a Thanksgiving dinner for people who don’t have as much as we wish they had,” said Alice Ann as she pulled pieces of turkey from the bone. Eduarda, doing likewise, said, “Thanksgiving is a time to give some of ourselves.”Click here to honor this Sisters.
Stella Storch, OP, was recently recognized in the Fond du Lac Reporter’s Success 2011 newsmagazine. In an article titled “Speaking up for those in need,” Stella’s tireless work as an advocate for peace and justice was highlighted. “The advocacy I try to do is living out the Gospel,” said Stella. “When I think of child abuse or trafficking, and pornography that degrades women and children―all that stuff drives me nuts. . . . I network with a lot of other groups because . . . with like-minded people, you get a lot more done.” Click here to honor this Sister.
Teresa Auad, OP, was featured in the December 2011 issue of LEADERlines LEADERship newsletter from LEADERship Martin County (FL) Alumni, Inc. “Adios Amigos/as! After 28 years of working in Indiantown, I have decided to join the missionaries in Bolivia. . . . thank you, LEADERship of Martin County, who assisted me in my work with the new immigrants in Indiantown,” said Teresa. Click here to honor this Sister.