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Irene O'Neill, CSJ
11-3-2006 03:35 PM
November 1, 2006 The Business of Service
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Nancy Healy
11-5-2006 07:29 PM
RE: November 1, 2006 The Business of Service
Irene,
It was wonderful to read about you in the Pioneer Press! I've thought about you often since our days at the University of Minnesota. Last fall I spent two days at the Carondolet Center as part of a high school retreat for the teachers at Community of Peace Academy where I am currently the Instructional Facilitator. I wondered if I would see you there. It's great that you have this blog. Always moving things forward into the next century! Way to go!
Nancy
Julie Murphy Murray
11-6-2006 12:20 PM
RE: November 1, 2006 The Business of Service
I knew once I read the headline "Nun spreads the good word..." in the 11/5 Pioneer Press, that the nun is a CSJ. I am a graduate of St. Kate's and of a Catholic high school taught by CSJs. My first 2 years at St. Kate's, I resided in 1890 - a building now part of Bethany & the Carondolet Center.
The Sisters of St. Joseph have been a group of progressive women since the order's inception. Thank you for the role models you are to women of all ages & backgrounds. You are in my prayers that your order will continue to be the visionaries, leaders and protectors you are and have been for all people.Peace, Julie
CHRISTINE CALUSI
11-6-2006 04:43 PM
RE: November 1, 2006 The Business of Service
I UNDERSTAND THE GIVING FROM THE HEART. I DO HAVE A QUESTION. A FRIEND OF MINE IS A NOVICE AT THIS TIME AND HAS MINIMAL HEALTH CARE. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF SHE WERE IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION? DO NUN'S NEED A HEALTH CARE POLICY I SUPPOSE IS WHAT I AM ASKING?

WITH ALL THE GOOD DONE BY THEM, I CERTAINLY HOPE THE SAME GOOD IS DONE FOR THEM!
Joe Smith
11-7-2006 08:15 AM
RE: November 1, 2006 The Business of Service
This is awesome!
Glen Hanggi
11-7-2006 08:20 AM
RE: November 1, 2006 The Business of Service
I read with great interest the Pioneer Press' article about the blogging nun. One might wonder why a retired Lutheran Pastor would find it interesting, but I have so many pleasant memories of time spent in CSJ convents during my youth and childhood -both in St. Paul and Bird Island. Sister Carmela Hanggi (aka Aunt Caroline) was my father's older sister; she born in 1875 and he in 1879. My fondest memories of my aunt came after Vatican II, a when this Lutheran pastor and his wife didn't have to cloud our identities when we called on Sister Carmela at Bethany Convent. Keep up the good work; the Josephite sisters have a special place in my heart. Pax vobiscum.
Mary Treacy
11-7-2006 01:16 PM
RE: November 1, 2006 The Business of Service
One of the programs of the Ministries Foundation is a series of information sessions re. the individuals programs of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The next program will interest you, I think. Save the date -- Thursday, November 16, 8:00 a.m. The speaker will be Jill Underdahl, CSJ, who will be discussing a very special ministry of the CSJs, i.e. the ministry to youth identified as "Celeste's Dream." This ministry has many faces -- programs for youth, retreats, a community garden, a locus for thinking about and planning for youth. We would truly appreciate your assistance in promoting this one-time event -- free and open, treats, and a chance to learn about, even shape, this unique forward-looking program of the CSJs. We hope to see you there!! Best, Mary Treacy, Friends of the Ministries Foundation
Norb Meier
12-6-2006 06:54 PM
RE: Tradition ?
Seems odd that there is not mention of - preceeded by her brother Gerry ( Jerry )
No funeral director named .
My guess is that there was a viewal at the home but they did not want tons of outsiders trucking thru - njm
Pauline Johnson Sr.
Johnson, Sr. Pauline Age 76, of St. Paul's Monastery, died 12/4/06. Survived by her Benedictine community; sisters Mary Ann Clarke, Lucille Cotone; brothers Tom and Paul; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday (12/8), 4-9 PM with Vigil service at 7 PM, at ST. PAUL'S MONASTERY, Century and Larpenteur, Maplewood. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday (12/9) 11 AM at St. Paul's Monastery. Memorials Preferred to St. Paul's Monastery. Sandberg Family F.H. (651) 777-2600
Published in the Star Tribune on 12/6/2006.

Norb Meier
12-6-2006 06:54 PM
RE: Tradition ?
Seems odd that there is not mention of - preceeded by her brother Gerry ( Jerry )
No funeral director named .
My guess is that there was a viewal at the home but they did not want tons of outsiders trucking thru - njm
Pauline Johnson Sr.
Johnson, Sr. Pauline Age 76, of St. Paul's Monastery, died 12/4/06. Survived by her Benedictine community; sisters Mary Ann Clarke, Lucille Cotone; brothers Tom and Paul; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday (12/8), 4-9 PM with Vigil service at 7 PM, at ST. PAUL'S MONASTERY, Century and Larpenteur, Maplewood. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday (12/9) 11 AM at St. Paul's Monastery. Memorials Preferred to St. Paul's Monastery. Sandberg Family F.H. (651) 777-2600
Published in the Star Tribune on 12/6/2006.