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...’74 have decided they must celebrate turning 70 years old with good times together. To make sure as many can attend as possible they are hosting a few parties in various locations. The first bash honoring “Snowball” (Jan-Mar) birthdays and their fans was in Kensington MD on Feb 16, 2026. The next celebration will combine the “Spring Blossoms” (Apr-June) and “Summer Sunshines” (Jul-Sept) at a classmate’s home in Bethany Beach. They will round out the year with a holiday brunch...

February 16 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST Stella Pointe Grille 3739 University Blvd. W. Kensington, Maryland 20795 United States Nancy Holmes (302) 604-8890 bubblesseaside@gmail.com Anna Pagi (202) 253-7373 The Class of ’74 is turning 70 this year and have designed quarterly birthday parties and invite all classes to come have fun together. This event celebrates Jan-Mar (Q1) birthdays. Don’t forget to RSVP to Anna at (202) 253-7373....

...our small family farm. We lived in a poor village, although my family was considered better off than some of the others because my mother was a wonderful manager. Everyone played together, poor and rich.” Teresa’s father died on her fifth birthday. “He had pneumonia. I snuck in behind my mother that morning and he told me ‘Happy Birthday,’ and I remember that every year on my birthday. I have very fond memories of my father. I remember reaching up...


...Vincent also shared a photo of Estelle from her 95th birthday when she received a very rare original 1940 Providence High School hard copy yearbook. In addition, a digital copy was provided, as well as a birthday card and decal from Providence-St. Mel School. Estelle attended Providence High School because her mother, Mary Alice (Glavin) Busch’s sister, Sister Mary Camilla, was a Sister of Providence. The Congregation managed and taught at the school. Estelle Leinen during her 95th birthday party....

...with a hug and a birthday wish. In return, Sister Marceline greeted each guest wearing a nice pair of birthday glasses she received from a niece. The glasses were shaped in the number 100 and were bright pink. “It’s her joy of life that is infectious,” General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson said. “She’s really just phenomenal. She really has happiness for life.” Sister Cathy Campbell traveled from Indianapolis to celebrate with Sister Marceline. While Sister Cathy was at Immaculata High...

...Claudia began her teaching ministry in 1928 at St. Ann, Terre Haute, Ind. She taught in other schools in Indiana, as well as schools in Illinois, Massachusetts, California and Texas. She returned to the Woods in 1983 and volunteered in a variety of ways. She was diagnosed with cancer in 1930 and had four cancer surgeries during a 28-plus year span. She received an award on her 94th birthday for being the longest-living cancer survivor in the state of Indiana....

Sister Jane is a native of Medford, Massachusetts. Currently, she ministers as a spiritual companion at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Jane entered the Congregation on August 17, 1985. She professed first vows on June 26, 1988 – her birthday – and professed final vows on July 21, 1993. Of her ministries, Sister Jane has served as a teacher at St. Matthew Parish in Indianapolis, a Kindergarten teacher at Ascension School in Evansville, Indiana, and a teacher at St. Rose in Chelsea,...

...the Homeless. Sister Ann Paula is a fan of Notre Dame football and she enjoys swimming. “My retirement at the Woods is everything I dreamed about after the adjustment phase,” Sister Ann Paula said. “Sisters are much more open and loving. Just had the most wonderful birthday with so many acts of love from all my friends.” Sister Ann Paula Pohlman Complete Ministry In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Polycarp, Somerville (1955-56). In Illinois: Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1956-59); Teacher, St. Mel-Holy...

...some small child’s Christmas ornament on it. Then on Christmas Eve, in the afternoon we would take this spray of greenery to the cemetery, place it on Billy’s grave, say a prayer for him and tell him we loved him and would miss him when we went home to share Christmas presents together. Also, because Billy loved birthday cakes, my mother would make Billy’s favorite birthday cake on his Christmas Eve birthday, which we would enjoy as part of our...

...program in 2022, Miracle Home connected community resources to serve those in need while building a warm community through volunteer services, student internship opportunities, community integration, birthday celebration and religious activities. Beam Laying Blessing Takes Place A beam-laying blessing took place for the new Miracle Home on Dec. 8, 2023. The blessing was given by Father Luo Jiyuan. “When there is love in the heart, there is a miracle,” Father Luo said. Following the blessing, the golden beam was tied...

...sur-Loir. Isabelle was reluctant to let her go. It was another five years before her mother finally relented. She said, “My daughter, you may leave now; you have your mother’s consent and her blessing. I can no longer refuse God the sacrifice that he asks of me.” Sister St. Theodore The convent at Ruillé that Anne-Therese entered. And so, less than two months before her 25th birthday – on August 18, 1823 – Anne-Therese entered the Sisters of Providence, a...