The Associate Ceremony took place on Sunday, May 1, 2011
 

   
Pictured are new associates, Lynne Sparks, Marilyn McGowan
Connie Blackwell and Larry Burich.



Pictured is new associate, Eileen Hartke (in light blue), whose ceremony into

the Associate Program was held the evening before during the 2011 Associate Gathering. 

Associates gathered during the Summer Gathering, 2011.



Sisters and Associates gather at Sant Helena in Brazil to bid Sr. Johanna farewell.  The inscription reads:"Your mission inspired us to be women of action!  Thank you Sr. Johanna!"

                    Meet our Newest Associates


           

Connie Blackwell is from Effingham, Illinois.  Her companion sister is Sister Sandra Sudkamp, OSF.








Larry Burich is from Joliet, Illinois.  His companion sisters are Sisters Meg Guider, OSF and MJ Griffin, OSF.










Eileen Hartke was originally from Sigel and now lives in Effingham, Illinois.  Her companion sister is Sister Sandra Sudkamp, OSF.






Marilyn McGowan is also from Effingham, Illinois and her companion sister is Sister Sandra Sudkamp, OSF.











Lynne Sparks is from Orland Park, Illinois.  Her companion sister is Sister Rose Mary Surwilo, OSF.