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| Gathering at the Holy Family Chapel |
The Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet began their affirmation
of new congregational leadership with a litany that called on our founders in
France and all our congregational leaders since, to be with us . The sisters thanked their congregational
leadership team completing their term and welcoming the incoming team.
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| From left to right, Srs. Catherine McNamee, Laura Bufano, Francine Costello, and Susan Hames |
In thanking the sister leaders for their service, it was
noted that the sister leaders were women of strength and integrity who pushed
and pulled us in to newness to reverence the Sacred in all that exists in the
web of life, to communion with energy for our mission and to be and act as one
for the sake of God’s people, excluding no one.
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| Called forward to serve are from left to right, Srs. Mary Ann Leininger, Mary McKay, and Danielle Bonetti |
Quoting from the 2013 Acts of Chapter document, the sisters
present reminded the new leadership team what they had committed to be about
for these next six year. “The mystery of
transformation moves us from the center where we are comfortable to the margins
where we will likely feel frustrated and displaced. From this vulnerability we can experience
true mutual relationships, see with new eyes, and recognize that all aspects of
justice and survival within all Creation- nature, humanity, and organizations-
intertwine.”
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| Srs. Mary Ann Leininger, Danielle Bonetti Mary McKay, Barbara Dreher, Miriam Ukeritis |
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| Left to right: Srs. Barbara Dreher and Miriam Ukeritis |
The leaders were urged by the sisters and those present to “make
haste” to practice being and acting as one congregation in service to the cries
of a fragile earth and all humankind.”
They were called to act in healthy and just ways within the Earth Community
and Church, with each other and the dear neighbor. All 5 sisters of the Leadership Team responded, “With God’s
grace and your support, yes we are willing.”
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| Sr. Laura (right) greets a well wisher |
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| Sr. Miriam (left) is congratulated by Sr. Eileen McCann |
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| Sr. Francine (right) celebrates the end of her term |
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| Sr. Rosario at the reception |
