Beverly Cast (Leonardo) - December 30, 2003

How do I join the Alumi. My school closed 1961,Saint Joseph Mo. I sure would like to hear from classmates. Can I get any information on my school. Convent of the Scared Heart. What a wonderful education. thanks

Cissie Gano Keogh - December 30, 2003

Nancy Conley wrote to the Guest Book on Dec. 16th., looking for me. Please contact me at my e-mail address (cissie.keogh@gte.net), as the members of the 1952 class wants to be in touch with you. Many thanks

Gloria U. Carreras - December 19, 2003

Today I received and read "Under The Pear Tree". Thank you Sister Jann Dunn for writing such a beautiful book and to the children who drew the pictures.

Judy Conley - December 17, 2003

The Gift Shop link on the website is great! Thanks so much for putting it together. I also thought the tribute to Mary Liz Lincoln was very well done and much appreciated after all the work she's done for the alumnae association.

Nancy Conley - December 16, 2003

I am a graduate of Eden Hall, class of 1952, and am hunting for the graduates from that period/class. I have e-mailed Cissie Keogh, the main contact name for this class, but have not received any reply. I would appreciate anyone who can help me in this search. Thanks so much. Nancy Conley

Judy Conley - December 17, 2003

The Gift Shop link on the website is great! Thanks so much for putting it together. I also thought the tribute to Mary Liz Lincoln was very well done and much appreciated after all the work she's done for the alumnae association.

Nancy Conley - December 16, 2003

I am a graduate of Eden Hall, class of 1952, and am hunting for the graduates from that period/class. I have e-mailed Cissie Keogh, the main contact name for this class, but have not received any reply. I would appreciate anyone who can help me in this search. Thanks so much. Nancy Conley

AASH National Office - November 30, 2003

Please see the "Please Pray For" section for a very important and very sad message from AASH immediate past president Nancy Agnew. Let us all join together in prayer.

Nancy Agnew -November 29, 2003

It is with a sad heart that I share the news of Maryliz deVito Lincoln’s sudden death on Wednesday, November 26. The cause of death has not been determined but it is thought to be a massive heart attack. Maryliz spent her life in joyful service to others. She was an active member of the Sacred Heart local, national and international community: serving, as an alum of Lone Mountain, her beloved San Francisco Alumnae of the Sacred Heart; as AASH president from 1999 to 2001; and at the time of her death, as AMASC vice president. Maryliz was also the current president of the Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Please pray for the repose of her soul and for those family members and friends she left behind, especially her stepson, Mark, and his wife, Stephanie. Today, two days after Thanksgiving, let us join in giving thanks for her life. She was a valiant woman and will be sorely missed, but let us take comfort in the knowledge that she is home now.

Airlie Ogilvie - November 22, 2003

The Alumnae of the Sacred Heart in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada just had their Fall Get together at the wonderful old Convent of Point Grey now owned by St. George's Junior School for Boys. We had 35 out and had a wonderful time hearing about the amazing work done by Father Abraham S.J. in India (near Nepal) We had 12 wonderful Calendars from Sprout Creek Farm to Raffle and win as door prizes. How lovely they are. Thanks to Fran Asam for making the extra 6 calendars part of our fun Alumnae meeting. How fabulous it was to read that the SCF Cheese has hit the New York Times. Congratulations to all (animals included!!). How special it is that the farm can teach children the importandce of the earth and the animals in it. Love to all Alums and RSCJ for a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas Season, Airlie Ogilvie President of the Vancouver Point Grey Alumnae

Gloria Carreras -November 21, 2003

Please pray for a very delicate situation, that we may find the person we are looking for safe and sound.

Barbara Lopiccolo - November 14, 2003

Congratulations to the Bertrand and Glennon Families. They were honored last night at a Trustees' Dinner hosted by Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich. "They exemplify the best of Sacred Heart education by their community spirit, social awareness, and service to their school, faith, family and friends." This is taken from the journal chairpersons of the event. We at AASH are also grateful for the dedication of Marion Glennon as past president and Board member of our association. Merci mille fois (a thousand thank you's) dear friend. Barbara Lopiccolo AASH President

Patricia Wingard Coleman Newton '63 - November 03, 2003

I found this website with great joy. I am particularly interested in the well being of the nuns who served so faithfully at Newton years 1951 to 1963. Please send me a copy of the Ginko Tree. 550 Locust Street Winnetka,IL 60093 Many thanks. Anyone who reads this and wants me to mail them a rosary free of charge, just email me at pwc54@hotmail.com The blessings never end.

Sally Anderson, Western Regional Director - October 23, 2003

Attention Western Regional Association At this time I am unable to get into the calendar for the Western Region, but would like to take this opportunity to update you with some coming events concerning the Region. Vancouver Alums will be meeting at St. Georges Junior School on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11:00-2:00. The moderator, Margaret Connolly RSCJ, will be the guest speaker. All alums are welcome. The Arizona Association of the Sacred Heart will hold their fall luncheon and meeting on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Union Hills Country Club. The meeting will start at 10:30 followed by lunch. The luncheon price is $18.00. For reservations please contact Lorry Walsh at 623-876-8711. Please mark your calendar for the Western Regional meeting to be held in San Diego June 25-27, 2004. The San Diego association is planning a spectacular conference and all regions are invited to attend. More information will be placed on the website in the near future. Please check the Western Regional website often for future updates regarding all the associations in the region. Feel free to contact me at anytime for information on upcoming activities. HAPPY HALLOWEEN, and best wishes to all SALLY

Carolyn Price - October 20, 2003

Today is the Feast of Mater Admirabilis and thus a special day for all Children of the Sacred Heart. May Mater help each of our alumnae and alumni remain focused on the Essential and not get confused by the values in today's world. May she also help each of us bring to our own place in the world the calm and peace reflected in her face.

Maureen E. Ryan - October 19, 2003

October 18, 2003 Dear Alumnae of the Sacred Heart Hilltop Chapter: On behalf of Barb Lopiccolo, AASH president and the entire Sacred Heart Community of alumnae and alumni we would like to extend our loving wishes to all in attendance today as you honor and mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Convent of the Sacred Heart in St. Joseph, Missouri. And special wishes go to Sr. Joanne Fitzpatrick ’50 RSCJ and Sr. Marianne Ruggeri ’51 RSCJ, who celebrate 50th anniversaries of taking their religious vows. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we thank you for your loyal support of the AASH! Warm regards, Maureen E. Ryan Central Regional Director

Noemi P.Diaz-Montoro - October 19, 2003

Un saludo carinoso y lleno de amor a Mater en este Su dia. Que Ella nos siga mostrando el camino hacia el Senor y que nos de fe, alegria, paz, humildad y amor. Que Mater bendiga a todas sus hijas, pasadas, presentes y futuras. Desde Miami con Cuba en el corazon pido mucho por todas. Muchos carinos, Noemi

Barbara Lopiccolo -October 17, 2003

Dear Sacred Heart Family, Happy Feast of Mater Admirabilis. Today we celebrate a wonderful story of trust in the Lord and trusting in the creative spirit in each of us. When Pauline painted that fresco and then covered it up, she was trusting that what she had done would somehow speak to her love of Mary and what beauty and art reveal about the Spirit of God. Because I work in a Sacred Heart school I get to go now to see the 2nd graders reenact the story of the painting. One student will be dressed as the Pope and another as Pauline and a third as the Reverend Mother of the Trinita-what a treat for me! Enjoy your day and let us again thank God for his gift to us of Sacred Heart education. Much love to all in the Sacred Heart

Natsuko Otani Komori - September 23, 2003

Hello, everyone. It's been so long since I graduated from CSH Greenwich, CT in 1991. I went back Japan since 1991, but I returned to the States to take MA in Children's Literature at Eastern Michigan University. Having shared information on this website, I felt as if I went back to my school days at CSH. Thank you and May God bless you all. Natsuko Komori

Mónica Muñoz-Najar Wensjoe - August 22, 2003 

Congratulations! and Thank You for the opportunity that we have to share our lives and our work among us, with only one whole education at the Sacred Heart around the world. Here in Lima there is a dream coming true soon la "Casa-Hogar Magdalena Sofía Barat", (ElderHome) this will receive elder Alumnas, a wonderful project. Thank You for your support, God Bless all mates around the world. Mónica Muñoz-Najar Wensjoe, Prom 1971 Lima-PERÚ

AASH National Office - July 31, 2003

SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY AREA: Barbara Dawson, RSCJ, is looking for volunteers in the East Bay Area of San Francisco who would be interested in helping at St. Martin de Porres School. "This is a K-8 inner city school that serves mostly African-American and Latino kids. We are looking for volunteers for our afterschool educational program as well as men and women who would be willing to tutor the children. We want to offer a variety of educational opportunities for the students, so any of your gifts could make a contribution. It's a great opportunity to share the riches that you received as a Sacred Heart student and contribute to the future of our community and our world." Please contact Sister Barbara Dawson at 510-768-3190 or 510-652-2220 or 510-932-3236 or bdawson@rscj.org.

Carolyn Price - July 15, 2003

At the end of June, Barbara Lopiccolo, the recently elected President of AASH, met in St. Louis with the new AASH Board of Directors. One of the highlights of this gathering was a presentation by Sheila Hammond, rscj on the society's appreciatiative inquiry entitled 3D - Dream, Design, Decide. This was a most moving learning experience. I encourage alumnae to become involved in this activity when it is offered this fall in your schools and alumnae associations. As alumnae, we can articulate what we think is the most meaningful part of our Sacred Heart heritage and what we think should be preserved in schools today. As alumnae, we also have a chance to voice what we think is important in the rscj mission of today and the alumnae component in that mission. The rscj's have extended their hand in collaboration and it is important that as alumnae we work together with them in their chosen missions. If a group is not meeting in your area you could forward your ideas directly to Sheila Hammond, rscj.

Cathleen Conley Quinn - July 09, 2003

Congratulations to all who worked to produce this wonderful website. Anyone from Eden Hall, Class of 1944, or indeed from the years 1932-1944 who reads this message and wishes to respond is most welcome to do so.

Barbara Lopiccolo - June 27, 2003

Dear Sacred Heart Alums, Happy Feast Day of the Sacred Heart! This is our special day as we thank God for his gift to us of our education with the rscj. Their mission around the world is alive and thriving. As President of the AASH, my prayer today is that those of us who so benefitted from our association with them will identify ways in which we may stay involved and support the ministry of all rscjs to ensure this treasure for future generations.

Catherine Taft - June 11, 2003

A Death at Kenwood: Marguerite Marie Benziger, RSCJ, 101 years old died on Saturday, May 24th. Born in Paris, France she entered the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1922. She was the daughter of the artist, August Benziger. Sr. Benziger spent 50 years in ministry as teacher and administrator, primarily in Austria where she lived through the Nazi occupation. Her book, "Austria Nazified: Years of Terror 1938 - 1945", recounts her experiences. Sr. Benziger retired at Kenwood in 1974.

Janina K. - June 11, 2003

Hello, I'm student from a german high-school of the Sacred Heart. A'm graduating this month and now I'm looking how far the network of the AMASC goes. Nice to meet the USA. Sincerely, Janina

Catherine Taft - May 02, 2003

News from Kenwood: Sr. Canty came home from St. Louis raving about the beauty and quality of the total conference. The content of the panel on the Church, as well as the other workshops were well worth attending. The graciousness and thoughtfulness we experienced at each campus was outstanding. Who will ever be able to have anything as beautiful as the evening at the Museum of History and the music of the Department of Strings of LA Due High School. She and Sr. Baxter from Oakwood were so touched by the encouraging gift presented in honor of elder RSCJ.

Elena Bousquet Galbis - May 02, 2003

To all who worked so very hard for the National Conference a HUGE thank you and TRES BIEN! It was a wonderful weekend, three days full of different feelings. From mentally challenging (Maryville), to wonderfully spiritual (St. Charles), to totally relaxing (Villa) you all out did yourselves. Merci once more...for bringing us family together!

I wouldlike to get in touch with the Sacred Heart Alumnae Group in Vero Beach Florida. I tried emailing MFGrif@bellsouth.net but had the message returned. Could I please have an address or phone number? Thanks in advance for your help. Incidentally, I am a graduate of King Street and Barat College. My two daughters graduated from Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest, IL.

Lorrraine Scullion - April 29, 2003
Home to the Heart... My heart has never been so full! Thanks to all the volunteers, the leadership of Patssy Sheehan and support of Nancy Agnew and Jeanne O'Fallon Alumnae/i joined together, sharing fellowship, spiritual nourishment and growth at the HOME where it began 70 Years ago! Congratulations to all of you for an incredible National Conference. You all deserve a blue ribbon!! Much love, Lorraine Scullion.

Maryliz deVito Lincoln - April 28, 2003

Congratulations to ALL! The St. Louis AASH conference was fabulous. A great way to celebrate 70 years of AASH. Patsy and your team deserve a tres bien. Thank you Nancy for all your hard work these past two years and may you enjoy life as an AASH Past President. Love and congratulations to you all; may you now get a well deserved rest---at least for a couple of days! Maryliz.

lord bunratty - April 26, 2003

I have two sisters who were educated by the nuns of RSCJ in Grosse Pointe.One was a blue ribbon Child of Mary,one was not.Does Child of Mary still exist and how can my Four daughters sign up?

I would like all of you to know about Padre Alejandro Lopez, a cuban born priest who founded Asciacion San Jose Obrero in Chluteca Honduras. Father comes to Miami twice a year and fills containers with all kind of used donated goods which are taken back. The people os the asociation repair the goods while learning a trade and earning a living. South Flridians probably remember St. Francis Hospital in Miami Beach. Father built a Hospital San Francisco de Asis with medical equipment, beds, etc. donated by the administration as the hospital closed. Father will be back in Miami soon at St Michael The Archangel, 2987 W. Flagler st, Miami and at San Lazaro, 4400 W. 18th Ave., Ha. Please come and bring your used goods, say hi to Father and tell him you are from Sacred Heart. Please feel free to ocntact me via e-mail. Thanks and May God bless you all bless you all.

Hundreds of Sacred Heart alumnae/i have come "Home to the Heart" for the 34th AASH Conference in Saint Louis/ Saint Charles. We are thinking of all 50,000 of you. Wallis Gunn Strobach, Treasurer of AASH

Claudia Taylor-East - April 19, 2003

Wishing you all a successfull and productive National Conference and a Very Happy and Blessed Easter. Warmest regards from Malta.

Oonagh Ferguson - March 26, 2003

I graduated from San Francisco College for Women (Lone Mountain) in 1968 and now live in Sydney, Australia. I have just discovered this site and am delighted to be able to reconnect with the spirit of the RSCJ. Wish I had known about the Sydney Conference in 2002. Warmest wishes and God Bless to all, Oonagh Ferguson - Purcell

Catherine Taft - March 20, 2003

News from Kenwood: Sr. Ruth "Dicky" Whalen, age 87 died on March 9th. A close RSCJ friend wrote to the Community about Sr. Whalen remembering her standing calmly at the epicenter of a lively group of pre-adolescents. Sr. Whalen had made an art form of their education. She mastered just the proper blend of discipline and freedom to keep the students' energies focused, their minds challenged, and their hearts happy and anchored in faith. They knew they were loved, and rose to her expectations of the best that each one could be. Please pray for her RSCJ Sisters and her family. Her sister Kay, age 95 was present for her funeral.

Carolyn Lindeman Price, Alumnae Director, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan - March 20, 2003

The Alumnae in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan join the Religious of the Sacred Heart in mourning the loss of Sister Ruth Whalen and pray in gratitude for her many years of service to us on Lawrence Avenue and in Bloomfield Hills. She will be remembered by our Alumnae for her high academic expectations, sense of humor, and love of the Detroit Tigers.

Margo O'Connor Bieker - March 11, 2003

Just picked up a greeting card at Hobby Lobby with RSCJ nuns on the cover in the old habit. I bought it to share with my dear friend, Sister Mary Pat Ryan. I cannot tell the location of the photo but the nuns are with a construction man and five of the nuns are in hardhats. The card is published by Portal Publications Ltd. and the copyright is Hulton-Deutsch Collection/Corbis, published and distributed by Portal Publications. I'll bring the card to the National Conference so that we can all decifer the nuances. One nun wears a different cross which I have never seen, perhaps another order, I don't know.

Barbara Lopiccolo - March 02, 2003

Greeting to all alums of Bloomfield Hills. Here is a short update of news from our school. We had our annual Benefit last night and it was very successful. The theme was " A Hundred Thousand Welcomes" in gaelic and an all Irish theme. We were treated to a concert by the Saw Doctors, one of Ireland's hottest rock 'n roll bands. We also learned last night that the Middle School for Girls placed first (grades 5 and 6) and second ( grades 7 and 8) in the Destination Imagination competition in our area. The girls will now move on to the state competition. Our Middle School for boys continues to thrive and grow. We will add grade 7 next year to grade 5 and 6 we began with this year. I hope to see some of you in St. Louis in April for our national conference and more at Bloomfield for our annual meeting the first weekend in June.

Catherine Taft - February 12, 2003

A Death At Kenwood: Sr. Helen Grant went to God on February 6th, she was 95 years old. Sr. Grant spent her years in ministry teaching and serving as Librarian in several Sacred Heart Schools and Colleges across the United States. Sr. Grant served for 11 years in Mexico where she taught ESL as well as Music, Chemistry, Physics and Math in Spanish. Please pray for her and for the Community.

AASH National Office - February 07, 2003

Another Florida Gathering: Tuesday, March 4, 2003 The Southwest Flordia AASH will be hosting their annual luncheon at the Pelican's Nest Golf Club in Pelican Landing, Bonita Springs. Bonita is between Ft. Myers and Naples. For more information, contact Carla Montani Grieve at grieves@naples.net.

AASH National Office - February 07, 2003

All Are Invited! Saturday, March 1, 2003 at noon The Florida Gold Coast Associated Alumnae of the Sacred Heart will be hosting their Sixteenth Annual Sacred Heart Luncheon at the 264 Grille - located at 264 S. County Road, Palm Beach. The luncheon benefits the retired religious at Kenwood. RSVP by 2/24 to either Jeanne O'Brien Conway 561-659-3459 or Brenda Nolan Carey 561-844-2770.

Catherine Taft - February 05, 2003

News From Kenwood: The Pax Christi Community welcomes two new members: Sr. Louise Lundergan from San Francisco and Sr. Elizabeth O'Connor from Washington D.C.

Catherine Taft - February 05, 2003

NEWS FROM KENWOOD: Three members of the Pax Christi Community went to God in January: Sr. Aimee Bourneuf, 94 died on 1/17/03 - for 38 years Sr. Bourneuf was professor of French and Librarian at Manhattanville College where she was deeply loved and respected. Sr. Rose Margaret Kent, 86, died on 1/18/03. Sr. Kent spent more that 40 years of her ministry at Eden Hall, Kenwood and with the Novices in Boston. Her cooking kept everyone well and happy. Sr. Ernestine Smith 90, died on 1/31/03. Sr. Smith taught in several Sacred Heart Schools in the Northeast but was 43 years in the Detroit area. She was an artist whose talents encompassed music, poetry as well as, drawing and painting.

Marli Low Hinckley -January 18, 2003

I am thinking today with much love of Marie-Louise Carmody, rscj gone five years this day.

Wally Strobach - January 12, 2003

Dear Fellow Alums, This is just for your entertainment. My son and I just saw two movies "About Schmidt" and "Chicago". In each film there was a mention of "The Convent of the Sacred Heart". You might even say the references were more infamous than famous but it is nice to know we are thought of.

Lynda Deal (Williams) - January 05, 2003

Dear Laura de Obeso, Read your message; just found this site. We were at ISSH Taiwan together. Was very touching to read your message and see your name. Lynda Deal Williams

Melissa O'Gorman Schwope - December 05, 2002

It is so gratifying to find this wonderful website. I'm delighted to be able to communicate with my Sacred Heart family! What would Madeleine Sophie and Philippine have to say about the internet?!!! Melissa O'Gorman-Schwope

Pamela Moore Snyder - November 29, 2002

This revised web site is a symbol of how we have grown as a community. each step may be tiny, but the walk progresses. Thanks to our leaders!

Nancy Agnew - November 18, 2002

Happy Feast of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne! Today is the 150th anniversary of her death, and we celebrate her life and work. This morning I had the privilege of joining the Oak Hill students and St. Louis RSCJ community for Mass at the Villa Duchesne Chapel. We were reminded of Philippine’s courage, strength, generosity and love. Let us remember her today, and give thanks for her life and for the blessings of our Sacred Heart education. Nancy Agnew

Lucille Tanner Smith - November 04, 2002

Are there any Duchesne Alumni out there? I'd like to hear from you especially 1956-1957.

Lorraine Scullion -October 30, 2002

I just wnated to share with alumni all over that the Western Regional Meeting held in Seattle 10/11-13 was outstanding. The Alumni Panels and the Student Panels inspired all in attendance. We left the beautiful northwest with inspiration to roll our selves up in our own communities and make a difference. Sr. Irene Cullen shared the work of the RSCJ in Africa. Again, we were inspired and thrilled to see the activities and learn of the needs they have. May we support our own communites and the ministry of the RSCJ's as best we can. Congratulations to the planning committee, the hospitality to the Forest Ridge community and all those involved in the success of the Western Regional Meeting. Love, Lorraine Smith Scullion (CES/CSH Broadway '72 '76)

Catherine Taft - October 28, 2002

Thank You Alumnae: The retired religious at Kenwood want to thank those alums who attended the Eastern Regional AASH Conference hosted by Doane Stuart School, located on the Kenwood Campus. The religious had such a wonderful time at the Saturday Luncheon and again at "gouter". They loved seeing their former students.

Catherine Taft - October 28, 2002

Kenwood Welcomes New Residents: Sr. Mary Bush and Sr. Marion Duffy will join the Pax Christi Community this month. Both are coming to Kenwood from Washington, D.C. Please pray for an easy and enjoyable transition to their new lives at Kenwood.

Catherine Taft - October 28, 2002

A Death at Kenwood: Sr. Frances Hoza went to God on October 13th. Her sister, Sr. Catherine Hoza was by her side. Sr. Hoza's funeral mass was celebrated in the Kenwood Chapel with Fr. Dan O'Hare, S.J. as Celebrant. Fr. O'Hare noted Sr. Hoza's many years of dedication as Sacristan at 91st Street and her work with children of the NYC area. She prepared many children for their First Communion and Confirmation. Several of her former charges and their family members came to mourn Sr. Hoza. The quote for the cover of her funeral mass was, "She lived for Others".

Esther Kmetty - October 03, 2002

I would like to join with so many others in congratulating the team who worked on website. It looks wonderful. It is such fun to see and hear from so many nice friends in what is a familiar setting - because it is AASH. We had such a wonderful experience at AMASC in Australia and I am very fortunate in looking forward to attending the Western Regional Conference in Seattle next week. The beautiful issue of Esprit de Coeur arrived at my home this week. Congratulations on a job superbly done!! And the warm, newsy, chatty invitation from National Conference Chairman Patsy Sheehan just makes me wish that we didn't have to wait until April (sorry, Conference Committee if I just gave you heart failure!). I look forward to seeing everyone there. Perhaps all these things could be listed on the Calendar. They might be in other areas, but having them on the calendar would be helpful. Thank you, again, to all for their hard work. It is much appreciated. I am currently the International Hospitality Chairman for AASH. If I can be of help to you in acquiring an AASH Passport, please write to me. You can find my address in most association publications. I do not wish to post it here. You can also ask your reps who have it in their red directories. I need to know your maiden and, if applicable, married name and the name(s) of Sacred Heart Schools you attended, and I need a clearly printed return address. I will send your passport to you as soon as possible. Remember that it is good for life. With love in the Sacred Heart, Esther Kmetty

Marion Glennon - September 26, 2002

The new website is great! Easy to read, easy to access and a better networking tool. Thank you so much for the "Please pray for" section - so important as we have so much to pray for already!A reminder nominations for the AASH board are due September 30. Love to all, Marion Glennon

Maryliz deVito Lincoln - September 25, 2002

Love the new look to the website. Such a treat to have photos that change right before my eyes. Had to watch for a few times around to identify everyone. It was such fun. Congratulations to all who put this together! Love to all, Maryliz

Marcie Amory - September 23, 2002

Hi Everybody What a joy it is to go into this updated AASH website. It makes me wish I were back on the Board working with all the regions. I commend our President, Nancy Agnew and her board for the wonderful work they have done during this administration, and ask everyone in the Western Region, and all the regions, to support them in the upcoming events. A large group of us from the Arizona Association will be attending National in April and look forward to that Southern hospitality. So please keep in touch, and until then HAPPY TRAILS, Marcie

Barbara Lopiccolo, Bloomfield '62 - September 22, 2002

Congratulations to AASH officers Nancy Agnew, Wally Strobach and Jeanne O'Fallon and all the others who worked on the great new website. St. Madeleine Sophie wrote 14,000 letters in her lifetime - imagine what she would have done with this! Let's all use this wonderful vehicle to keep in touch with one another and share news of opportunities to network and to support the work of the RSCJs.

Patricia Eldredge Kolojeski - September 22, 2002

Congratulations on your new website. How easy for us to communicate throughout the Associations. Looking forward to the Central Regional meeting in Cinci, October 25-26. Always good to see old friends and make new ones. May St. Madeleine Sophie and St.Philippine bless you all.

Carolyn Lindeman Price - September 20, 2002

Congratulations to all who worked on this up-dated Website! How appropriate to have this new beginning as we in AASH draw together in special ways this year - to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the death of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, to learn from one another at Regional Meetings, to gather in St. Louis at the AASH Conference in April, and to support Olga Rome and her committee in preparing for the AMASC World Congress in 2006.

Mary Ann Keyes - September 19, 2002

Congratulations on the makeover on the new website! It looks wonderful and will be a great way to communicate with each other and alum all over the world. It would be helpful if the Eastern Regional conference to be held in Albany on October 18,19 and 20th could be added to your calendar(as well as the Western and Central). Thanks for keeping us up to date! Mary Ann Keyes Eastern Regional Rep

Olga Rome, AMASC President - September 19, 2002

On behalf of the Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart throughout the world we extend sincere congratulations on your newly designed website. With love in the Sacred Heart, Olga Rome and AMASC Team

AASH National Office - September 19, 2002

We warmly welcome everyone to our redesigned website and thank those who have helped make possible this new beginning for communication and interaction among all our alums and friends. View all our features, but be sure to act NOW on Cor Unum nominations, AASH Board Nominations and, especially, registration for the Western, Eastern, and Central regional conferences. It is now so easy to join in the action!

Vicky Bradshaw - September 06, 2002

Hello! I'm Head of Year seven ( 11 year olds) at Sacred Heart High School, Hammersmith, London and I'm seeking a U.S Sacred Heart school to team up with, to provide friendship and shared experiences for my new pupils, who joined the Sacred Heart family just this week. I'm very keen for them to learn about Sacred Heart education around the world and thought that email pen pals might be the way to start.

Catherine Taft - August 23, 2002

A DEATH AT KENWOOD: Agnes "Aggie" Kelly RSCJ,94, went to God on August 15th. Sister Kelly entered religious life in 1938. For the Funeral Mass the Kenwood Chapel was full, four chaplains, family, members of the Kenwood Braille Association (Sr. Kelly being their Asst. Directress for many years), Kenwood Staff, and of course her loving community of religious. Sister Kelly's main ministries were that of Sacristan and aiding the blind. As the priest said, Sr. Kelly's mission was to help others to see - to see the love of God.

Emilia Rivera de Odife - August 17, 2002

Hi everyone, my name is Emilia Odife. I would like more information about how to become a member of the association. I'm an alumna of the Sacred Heart in Puerto Rico class of 1994.

Catherine M. Taft - July 30, 2002 

KENWOOD WELCOMES NEW ADMINISTRATOR:Margaret Mary "Meg" Canty, RSCJ assumed the position of Administrator on June 18th. Sister Canty brings to Kenwood many years of leadership experience. The retired relgious welcomed her with a mass and blessed Sister Canty and her Leadership Team as the new administration moves forward.

Catherine Taft - July 30, 2002 

KENWOOD WELCOMES: Elizabeth "Betty" Sweeney, RSCJ who comes to Kenwood from Boston after many years of working in Finance for the Society. She joins her sister Helen Sweeney, RSCJ who just celebrated her 90th birthday.

Sally Teppert - June 09, 2002

I just attended our annual meeting, liturgy and reunion at Bloomfield Hills, Mi Academy of the Sacred Heart. Fran Asam is visiting from Cincinnati, Oh. We look forward to our fiftieth in two years and encourage our classmates to join us. Please contact me or Joan DuMouchelle Walker for further details.

Barbara Lopiccolo - June 04, 2002

The close of the school year at Bloomfield Hills has been spectacular. We now have a beautiful new statue on the front lawn with a garden of brick pavers and benches and a garden designed by Mr. Colonius. At the St. Madeleine Sophie liturgy last week, we honored Mrs. Parks for 25 years of service to the school as Middle School Art Teacher. Over the weekend, our Upper School Lacrosse team won the state championship for the second time in three years. We have special events planned for the closing of our sesquicentennial year of celebration. At each Prize Day, every child in the school will receive a letter from an alum sharing memories of her Prize Days. We have a special medal that each child will also receive in honor of our 150th anniversary.

AASH National Office - May 25, 2002

Happy Feast of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat! This brings loving wishes to all our alumnae and alumni and to all our friends who join in gratitude for the gift St. Madeleine Sophie gave us in the Society of the Sacred Heart. May we fulfill her highest hopes and may we share the gifs we have been given, especially with those most in need of God's love.

Catherine Taft - May 20, 2002

Jubilees at Kenwood: On June 9th, 2002, Sr. Mary Sessions, RSCJ and Sr. Miriam Schumann, RSCJ will celebrate 70 years of religious life. They will celebrate at a Jubilee Mass in the Kenwood Chapel where they will renew their vows.

Helen Rosenthal, rscj - May 06, 2002

It is good to have positive news of how some are responding to the Church scandals and I think "the Voice of the Faithful" is a sign of hope. Our papers seem to only give negative news.

Mary Ann Keyes - May 01, 2002

As a result of the crisis in the Church that has especially impacted the Archdiocese of Boston, a group called Voice of the Faithful has been formed to allow a forum for concerned Catholics to have their voices heard. We started out as a group of about 40 in early February and there were over 500 participants at last Mondays meeting.They come from all over the Archdiocese and other New England States.We come together in prayer and with broken hearts for the victims and their families who have suffered for so many years. Indeed, we were outraged that some in our hierarchy had covered up this abusive behavior by priests and continued to move these priests from one parish to another. In the eyes of many, this seems to be the greater evil.

Somehow St. Madeleine Sophie's statement that she would have founded the Society "for the sake of one child" is a reminder to all of us of how precious our children are. That standard is one which was never considered as our hierarchy operated in secrecy with no accountability to the laity whom they serve and greater concern for the image of the Church that the life of a child.

Our Mission Statement says that Voice of the Faithful exists "to provide a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church." Our goals are to 1)Support suvivors of abuse; 2) Support priests of integrity; 3) Shape structural change within the Church. Our leader, Jim Muller,M.D. is the recipient of the Nobel Prize for starting Physicians Against Nuclear War. He is a devout Catholic and knows how to take a grass roots organization to the national and international level.That is what is needed if there is to be change in the structure of the Church. As laity we have been given the directive by Vatican II to share in the life of the church. "...Consequently, let every opportunity be given them so that, according to their abilities and the needs of the times, they may zealously participate in the saving work of the Church" Lumen Gentium(Dogmatic Constitution on the Church) Vatican Council II.

We have over 4,200 supporters from 36 states and 19 countries. We had a Mass for Healing for Victims in our parish Fri. April 26th and about 800 attended. It was a beautiful, well thought out Liturgy, sensitive to victims who might be there (usually only families come as most victims want nothing to do with the Chruch). While I was standing at the Church door, one woman burst into tears as she reached the door and said "this is the first time I've been to church in 15 years since my son was abused". Her pain is what we are responding to. We are in the process of helping parishes around the country start their own Voice of the Faithful chapter. So if you or anyone you know is interested contact us. Our website is www.votf.org. Submit your e-mail address on our website to show the media and Church leaders that there are thousands of concered Catholics like yourself. I am a member of the VOTF Steering Committee and the Eastern Regional Rep on the AASH Board. I see our alumnae throughout the world as a vehicle, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit,to bring about new life in our Church. Pray for this work, access our website and come to our one day conference on July 20th in Boston.

Blessings, Mary Ann Keyes

Noemi Pena de Diaz-Montoro - April 20, 2002

Cuba in Exile wants to extend our most loving and sincere congratulations to Olga Rome as she will be our World President for the next 4 years. We promise her our prayers too as the task is not easy at all. Love and prayers, Nemi

Catherine Taft - April 03, 2002

Thank you from Kenwood: All at Kenwood are grateful for the feature, "Staying Connected" appearing in the Winter/Spring 2002 edition of the AASH Newsletter, Esprit de Coeur. The retired religious love to hear news from their former students. You are all remembered in the grateful prayers of the retired Religious of the Sacred Heart.

Gloria Ugarriza Carreras - March 22, 2002
I would like to congratulate Mother Seymour on her jubilee. She was my second academic teacher at Prince Street during the years '55 '56. I remember her very well and would like thank her for her teachings as well as all my other teachers at both my Sacred Heart Schools in Cuba and in Rochester. May God continue to bless them all.

AASH National Office -March 19, 2002
A beloved member of the Rosary, New Orleans Alumnae and a cherished friend of AASH went to God this week. Many will remember and want to pray for, and now also pray to, the remarkable, indomitable, faith-filled Lorraine Nalty Gambel who lived more than 90 wonderful years. She is the mother of Ellen Simon and grandmother of AASH Rep Kathleen Simon.(Messages such as this usually are posted at "Please Pray For" in the spirituality section which we hope our friends will check and add to often.)

Catherine Taft - March 18, 2002
JUBILEES AT KENWOOD: On 3/15/02 at morning mass, Sr. Gabrielle Husson, Sr. Cora Mc Laughlin and Sr. Marguerite Seymour celebrated 70 years from First Vows. Sr. Graile Mc Mullen celebrated 60 years from First Vows. The Community prayed, "Lord, give them the grace to persevere to the end along the way of your love, a journey which they have traveled with such joy."

Marcie Amory - February 22, 2002  

Hi Everybody, It's been so long since I shared any information on this website I have almost forgotten how to use it. However, now I'm up to speed and want to give you an update on the ongoing activities of the Arizona Association. We are planning to have our annual Kentucky Derby Day celebration again this year. It will be held the first Saturday in May, May 4, 2002, and among the other charities that we donate to, it will also benefit our scholarship fund for a student attending the University of San Diego. We invite anyone visiting the Valley of the Sun at that time to please join us for this fun event. The cost is $40.00 per person which includes a gourmet lunch complete with mint julips and all the trimmings. The event starts at noon Arizona time and the Derby is run around 1:30. Come early and enjoy a day which is only surpassed by a box seat on the finish line at Churchill Downs. For more information or to receive an invitation, please either e-mail me or call my home (480-945-1928). Happy Trails, Marcie

Catherine Taft - February 20, 2002  

Jubilee Celebration: On Sunday, Feb. 17th, Sr. Sarita Mejia celebrated 70 years from First Vows. Sr. Mejia wore a lovely pink rose corsage, as she renewed her vows before her community in the Kenwood Chapel. The response by the community: Loving God, you call all who believe in you to grow perfect in love by following in the footsteps of Christ your Son and our Savior, may Sarita, whom you have chosen to serve you in the Society of the Sacred Heart, provide in her life a radiant sign of your Kingdom. The Jubilee Mass was followed by diner in the Kenwood Community Dining Room.

Catherine Taft-  Feb 11, 2002  
Saturday, March 2, Sacred Heart Luncheon

Saturday, March 2, 2002, The Governor's Club in West Palm Beach FL will be the site for the 15th Annual Sacred Heart Luncheon. This is truly a "social" event, women with a common bond coming together to enjoy each other and great food in a great place. The proceeds from the luncheon are donated to Kenwood in support of the retired/infirm Religious of the Sacred Heart. We hope you will attend the luncheon and join the Gold Coast Alumnae Group in their effort to support the religious, who have lived their lives in the service of God's word.

I am an alumna of Sacred Heart, Budapest, Hungary and Atherton, California. I have written a creative non-fiction book about my mother's life. She was born of Jewish parents who converted to Catholicism and was therefore deemed to be Jewish by Hitler. The story involves that conflict but it is also a love story and one of survival. If any of you know of a literary agent I could contact who would help me obtain a publisher, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

The Gold Coast Alumnae Association of Southern Florida remind everyone to save Saturday, March 2, 2002 for their annual luncheon at the Governor's Club in Palm Beach that benefits the retired