Posts by Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sister Charlene Altemose, MSC
Sister Charlene Altemose, MSC 1934 – 2017 Sister Charlene touched the lives of many through her varied ministries. From 1955 to 1966 she taught grades one through eight in St. John, Allentown, SS. Cyril and Methodius in Reading, St. Michael, Lansford, and St. John, Haycock. Her former students remember her very interesting and enjoyable classes. …
Read MoreSister Eileen Kantz, MSC
Sister Eileen Kantz, MSC 1947 – 2017 Sister Eileen grew up in a family of five brothers and sisters. She encountered the MSC Sisters at an early age since she was taught by them in Our Lady of Hungary Elementary School in her home town. She entered our congregation as a candidate in 1945. This…
Read MoreSister Andrea Versavage, MSC
Sister Andrea Versavage, MSC 1925 – 2016 Sister Andrea grew up in a family of six girls and always remained close to her sisters and family members. She entered our congregation in 1947. Sister Andrea’s first place of ministry was Villa St. Elizabeth where she lovingly cared for the elderly. In 1958, she went to…
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Read MoreThank you for participating in or seventh annual NUN RUN 5k and Fun Walk!
Because of your generosity, we have cleared more than $17,000 which will be used to supplement our Sisters’ mission and retirement costs. Whether as a participant or a volunteer, YOU have made a difference for not only our Sisters, but also for the people to whom they minister. YOU are impactful! We recognized the following…
Read MoreSister Janet Gallant, MSC
Sister Janet Gallant, MSC (Sister Francette) 1937 – 2016 Sister Janet was the eldest of four sisters and two brothers. Having discovered our community in a Catholic magazine, she entered our aspirancy, Mount Saint Michael High School, in 1952. Sister Janet was an excellent elementary teacher. The children knew she cared about them and she…
Read MoreSister Joan Marie Swann, MSC
Sister Joan Marie Swann, MSC (Sister Marilyn) 1930 – 2015 Sister Joan Marie was the youngest of nine children. They lovingly referred to themselves as “the nine Swanns”. Sister Joan attended Little Flower High School in Philadelphia where she first met the MSC Sisters. For thirty-six years, Sister Joan taught either first or second grade…
Read MoreCIRCUS OF FAITH: A ‘ministry of presence’
On May 19, a half-hour before noon, Sister Dorothy Fabritze came through the ceiling-to-floor drapes into the big blue tent. It was set up a week before in Burbank between the 5 Freeway and railroad tracks on Front Street. The 68-year-old woman religious, wearing a pantsuit, was followed by six first Communion and four confirmation…
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Spring 2016 Newsletter
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