An American linden tree was planted at the mother house to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of Associate Relationship. It replaced a diseased tree and will provide food for butterflies, bees, and birds.
In our Blessed Sacrament Province, several associates have planted special bushes and flowers at their homes. The Associates of North Carolina are in the process of planting a ‘Marguerite Prayer Garden’ on their Church property. In Pensacola, the associates planted a lemon tree. Sr. Marilyn Doucette was with them for their renewal of commitment and lemon tree planting on June 12. Sr. Marilyn ministered in Pensacola before serving for six years as the Co-coordinator of Associate Relationship at the Central Office in Montreal. This is how Sr. Marilyn described the event.
Congratulations to Sr. Betty Kehoe who was honored by Catholic Charities of OKC as "religious of the year." The award was presented by Sister Donna Markham, O.P. Sister Donna is the first woman President and CEO of Catholic Charities, USA.
Thirty eight of Marie Eliane Lachance's friends gathered at Wilton for prayer and celebration to celebrate her 103rd birthday on Sunday, August 28. In our prayer many offered prayers of thanks especially for her fidelity in her friendships and her prayer. Others mentioned how influential she was in their early years in the CND. Marie Elaine was grateful that so many came not only to be with her, but to be with one another.
