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July 3, 2006 • VOL. 44, NO. 13 • Oakland, CA
Celebrating Sisters' years of jubilee
ADRIAN
DOMINICAN SISTERS
60 Years
Sister
Laura Mary Pesick, OP
Birthplace: Detroit, MI
Present ministry: Teacher/tutor, Dominican Literacy Center,
Detroit
Past service in diocese: Assistant principal, teacher,
St. Philip Neri School, Alameda (1974-1986)
Sister
Eileen Souva, OP
(Sister Agnes Eileen)
Birthplace: Brest, MI
Present ministry: Pastoral associate, St. John the Evangelist
Parish, Jackson, Michigan
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Louis Bertrand
School, Oakland (1951-1957)
50 Years
Sister
Marian Castelluccio, OP
Birthplace: Oakland, CA
Present ministry: Psychiatric social worker, Alameda
County Behavioral Health Care
Past service in diocese: Pastoral associate, St. Louis
Bertrand Parish, Oakland (1971-1973); director of religious education,
St. Isidore Parish, Danville (1973-1979); pastoral associate, Santa Maria
Parish, Orinda (1979-1984), St. Columba Parish, Oakland (1986-1988)
Sister
Mary Kathleen O’Neill, OP
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Present ministry: 8th Day Center for Peace and Justice,
Chicago
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Moreau High, Hayward
(1973), Bishop O’Dowd High, Oakland (1989)
Sister
Pauline Opliger, OP
(Sister Paul Raymond)
Birthplace: Rice, KS
Present ministry: Volunteer art teacher, Gus Harrison
Correctional Facility, Adrian, MI
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Louis Bertrand
School, Oakland (1967-1968), St. Lawrence O’Toole School, Oakland
(1970-1974)
HOLY FAMILY SISTERS
70 Years
Sister
M. John Minetta, SHF
Birthplace: Ferndale, CA
Present ministry: Ministry of prayer, Holy Family Motherhouse,
Fremont
Past service in diocese: Companion, St. Rose Parish,
Crockett and St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Martinez (1941-1944); principal
of religious education, Corpus Christi Parish, Fremont, and Our Lady of
the Rosary Parish, Union City (1949-1954)
60 Years
Sister
Margaret Hakeem, SHF
Birthplace: Stockton, CA
Present ministry: Retired, volunteer at Women’s
Jail, Milpitas; spiritual director
Past service in diocese: Religious education coordinator,
St. Margaret Mary Parish and St. Benedict Parish, Oakland (1950-1951);
St. Felicitas Parish, San Leandro (1957-1960); St. Bede Parish, Hayward
(1957-1968); St. Joachim Parish, Hayward (1958-1960), All Saints Parish,
Hayward (1961-1966); Assumption Parish, San Leandro (1961-1966); St. Augustine
Parish, Pleasanton (1966-1968); Holy Rosary Parish, Antioch (1978-1980);
Santa Paula Parish, Fremont (1980-1983); Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish,
San Leandro and St. Joseph Basilica, Alameda (1983-1984); Callison Day
Home, Fremont (1991-1992)
Sister
Mary Lehmann, SHF
Birthplace: Newport, RI
Present ministry: Community ministry, Holy Family Motherhouse,
Fremont
Past service in diocese: Religious educator, St. Clement
Parish, Hayward (1977-1978); staff, Concord House, Concord (1978-1985)
50 Years
Sister
Joan Marie Derry, SHF
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Pastoral associate, St. Joseph Parish,
Capitola
Past service in diocese: Associate director of religious
education for Oakland Diocese (1965-1971)
Sister
M. Karen Stern, SHF
Birthplace: Spokane, WA
Present ministry: Volunteer, Washington Hospital, Fremont
Community ministry director, Council member, president, Holy Family Sisters,
Fremont (1976-1991)
40 Years
Sister
Martha Amezcua, SHF
Birthplace: Livingston, CA
Present ministry: Bilingual counselor, Tri-Valley Haven
for Women, Livermore
Past service in diocese: Religious education coordinator,
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Union City (1977-1980); outreach developer,
Office of Hispanic Affairs (1980-1983); immigration counselor, Office
of Hispanic Affairs (1981-1983)
Sister
Aurora Perez, SHF
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Director, SPRED (Special Religious
Education), Oakland Diocese of Oakland
Past service in diocese: Coordinator, Special Religious
Nurture Program, Diocese of Oakland/Catholic Charities (1976-1985); Congregational
councilor, Holy Family Sisters (1999-2003)
Sister
M. Sandra Ann Silva, SHF
Birthplace: Hanford, CA
Present ministry: Congregational Councilor, Holy Family
Motherhouse, Fremont
Past service in diocese: Catechist, Corpus Christi Parish,
Fremont (1968-1970); teacher, St. Vincent’s Day Home, Oakland (1970)
HOLY NAMES SISTERS
75 Years
Sister
Mary Celestine McCurdy, SNJM
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Retired
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Sacred Heart School,
Oakland (1931-1932), Marylrose School, Oakland (1937-1938, 1953-1955);
convent treasurer, Holy Names College, Oakland (1977-1985)
70 Years
Sister
Gerarda Marie Joubert, SNJM
Birthplace: Monience, IL
Present ministry: Retired
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Francis de Sales
School, Oakland (1936-1937), St. Augustine
School, Oakland (1939-1941), Holy Names High, Oakland (1956-1961, 1969-1970,
1976-1978, 1992-2002); founder, Bridge Home, San Leandro (1978-1985)
Sister
Helen Keefe, SNJM
(Sister Mary Clotildis)
Birthplace: Norwood, OH
Present ministry: Retired
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Sacred Heart School,
Oakland (1936-1945), St. Augustine School (1936-1942), Marylrose School,
Oakland (1942-1945), Holy Hanes High, Oakland (1946-1949, 1956-1972),
Holy Names College (1945-1946, 1949-1952, 1976-1980)
Sister
Gabriel Kennedy, SNJM
Birthplace: Berkeley, CA
Present ministry: Retired
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Sacred Heart School,
Oakland (1936-1937), Marylrose School, Oakland (1948-1954), St. Bede School,
Hayward (1967-1970)
Sister
Ruth Raftery, SNJM
Birthplace: Rockville Centre, NY
Present ministry: Board member and volunteer, St. Mary’s
Center, Oakland
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Holy Names High School,
Oakland (1949-1953, 1963-1968, 1970-1975); staff, St. Mary’s Center,
Oakland (1979-1998)
Sister
Mary Herbert Raphael, SNJM
Birthplace: Honolulu, HI
Present ministry: Volunteer, Holy Names High School Alumnae
Assn., Oakland
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Francis de Sales
School, Oakland (1944-1945), Holy Names High School, Oakland (1952-1953,
1959-1960); registrar, Holy Names High School (1971-1995)
60 Years
Sister
Rita Caulfield, SNJM
(Sister John Marie)
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Retired
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Holy Names High, Oakland
(1948-1951, 1956-1975, 1985-1998)
Sister
Miriam Daniel Fahey, SNJM
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Present ministry: Community outreach, San Jose
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Holy Names High, Oakland
(1967-1970); professor, Holy Names College, Oakland (1965-1967, 1970-1977,
1978-1996)
25 Years
Sister
Christine Patrinos, SNJM
Birthplace: Oakland, CA
Present ministry: Professor, Holy Names University, Oakland
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Bede School, Hayward
(1981-1988)
IMMACULATE HEART SISTERS
50 Years
Sister
Sandra Schneiders, IHM
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Present ministry: Professor, Jesuit School of Theology
at Berkeley and Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley
MARIST MISSIONARY SISTERS
50 Years
Sister
Rufina Medina, SMSM
Birthplace: LaJara, CO
Present ministry: Hispanic ministry, St. Felicitas Parish,
San Leandro
MISSION SAN JOSE DOMINICANS
70 Years
Sister
Mary Bertha Rehers, OP
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Apostolate of prayer, St. Joseph Priory,
Fremont
Past service in diocese: Teacher/principal, Queen of
the Holy Rosary School of Music, Fremont (1964-2001)
Sister
Mary Charles Reilly, OP
Birthplace: Portland, OR
Present ministry: Apostolate of prayer, St. Martin Residence,
Fremont
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Elizabeth Elementary
School, Oakland (1960-1966)
Sister
Ignatia May, OP
Birthplace: Clifton, NJ
Present ministry: Apostolate of prayer, St. Martin Residence,
Fremont
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Mary of the Palms,
Fremont (1955-1959)
Sister
Emilia Techtman, OP
Birthplace: Janesville, WI
Present ministry: Apostolate of prayer, St. Martin Residence,
Fremont
Sister
Marcellina Gatschene, OP
Birthplace: Great Falls, MT
Present ministry: Apostolate of prayer, St. Martin Residence,
Fremont
Past service in diocese: St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(1953-1954)
60 Years
Sister
Mary Paul Mehegan, OP
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Faculty, Queen of the Holy Rosary College,
Fremont
Past service in diocese: Dean, Queen of the Holy Rosary
College (1975-2004)
Sister
Dorothy Casper, OP
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Director of hospitality, Community
Motherhouse, Fremont
Past service in diocese: Treasurer, Dominican Sisters,
Fremont (1986-1988)
50 Years
Sister
Andre Marie Fujier, OP
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Teacher, Queen of the Holy Rosary School
of Music
Past service in diocese: Pastoral associate, St. Edward Parish, Newark
(1983-1985)
Sister
Lynn Marie Gillanders, OP
Birthplace: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Present ministry: Teacher, St. Therese School, Portland,
OR
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Joseph School,
Fremont (1963-1968), St. Edward School, Newark (1977-1979); principal,
St. Joseph School, Fremont (1968-1973)
Sister
Carmel Marie Silva, OP
Birthplace: Bridgeport, CA
Present ministry: Vice principal/counselor, St. Anthony
Immaculate Conception School, San Francisco
Past service in diocese: Principal, St. Leonard School,
Fremont (1995-1999)
Sister
Soledad Hernandez, OP
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Backstretch liaison, California Thoroughbred
Horsemen’s Foundation, Arcadia
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Edward School,
Newark (1984-1986)
25 Years
Sister
Theresa Mary Baker, OP
Birthplace: Lewistown, MT
Present ministry: Teacher, St. James School, San Francisco
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Edward School,
Newark (1987-1989), St. Joseph School, Fremont (1996-1998)
Sister
Jennifer Daniels, OP
Birthplace: Hong Kong, China
Present ministry: Instructional aide, Dominican Kindergarten,
Fremont
Past service in diocese: Nurse’s aide, St. Martin
Residence, Fremont (1983-1985); teacher, St. Edward School, Newark (1987-1994)
Sister
Rebecca Shinas, OP
Birthplace: Carlsbad, NM
Present ministry: Adult spiritual formation, St. Simon
Parish, Los Altos
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Elizabeth High
School, Oakland (1986-1992); pastoral associate, St. Charles Parish, Livermore
(1999-2003)
OAKFORD DOMINICANS
50 Years
Sister
Marianne Schmitz, OP
Birthplace: Hoxter, Westfalia, Germany
Present ministry: Retired in San Leandro
Past service in diocese: Domestic service, Oakford Dominican
convent, Oakland (1968-1975)
PRESENTATION SISTERS
50 Years
Sister
Marilyn Medau, PBVM
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Director of Food for All Ages program,
St. Mary’s Center, Oakland
Past service in diocese: Pastoral associate, St. Columba
Parish, Oakland (1972-1975), St. Anthony Parish, Oakland (1993-1994);
staff, Building Ministerial Community, Oakland (1975-1990), Social Justice
Resource Center, Oakland (1994)
SAN RAFAEL DOMINICANS
70 Years
Sister
Adrienne Gooding, OP
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Retired, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent,
San Rafael
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Holy Rosary School,
Antioch (1973-1979); volunteer, Holy Rosary Parish, Antioch (1980-1986)
Sister
Marjorie Stadler, OP
(Sister M.Antoinette)
Birthplace: Fairbault, MN
Present ministry: Retired, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent,
San Rafael
Past service in diocese: Tutor, Holy Rosary Convent,
Antioch (1985-1986); instructional aide, St. Michael Parish, Livermore
(1990-1994)
60 Years
Sister
Kathryn Steger, OP
(Sister M. Luke)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Retired, Dominican Sisters, Vallejo
Past service in diocese: Science specialist, Lawrence
Hall of Science, Berkeley (1970-1971); founder and director, House of
Hope, Oakland (1987-1993); program director and counselor, Horizon Community
Center, Oakland (1994)
Sister
Bernadette Wombacher, OP
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Present ministry: Moderator, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent,
San Rafael
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Holy Rosary School,
Antioch (1959-1965)
50 Years
Sister
Marcella McMackin, OP
(Sister M. Joachim)
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Volunteer services, San Rafael
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Cyril School, Oakland
(1963-1976); principal, St. Cyril (1968-1974)
Sister
Emilie Schenone, OP
Birthplace: Stockton, CA
Present ministry: Director, Diaconate Program and On-Going
Education of Clergy, Diocese of Stockton
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Holy Rosary School,
Antioch (1959-1963)
40 Years
Sister
Diane Carroll, OP
(Sister M. Killeen)
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Volunteer chaplain, St. Mary’s
Hospital, San Francisco
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Leander School,
San Leandro (1970-71), St. Cyril School, Oakland (1976-1978); adjunct
faculty, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Berkeley (1985-1986)
Sister
Patricia Dougherty, OP
(Sister M. Clotilde)
Birthplace: Monterey, CA
Present ministry: History professor, Dominican University,
San Rafael
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Michael School,
Livermore (1968-1972), St. Cyril School, Oakland (1972-1979)
Sister
Barbara Green, OP
(Sister Pietro)
Birthplace: Stockton, CA
Present ministry: Professor of biblical studies, Dominican
School of Philosophy and Theology, Berkeley
Sister
Carla Kovack, OP
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, CA
Present ministry: Associate director of campus ministry,
Dominican University, San Rafael
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Leander School,
San Leandro (1971-1975); formation director, Dominican Sisters of San
Rafael (1989-2004)
SINSINAWA DOMINICANS
60 Years
Sister
Julianne Josten, OP
Birthplace: Sioux Falls, SD
Present ministry: Retired in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Leo School, Oakland
(1967-1972)
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET
75 Years
Sister
M. Constance Fitzgerald, CSJ
Birthplace: Spokane, WA
Present ministry: Retired; volunteer at Justice Center,
Carondelet Center, Los Angeles
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Jarlath School,
Oakland (1945-1948)
50 Years
Sister
Timothy Ann Daly, CSJ
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Teacher, St. Michael School, Livermore
Past service in diocese: Principal, Christ the King School,
Pleasant Hill (1987-1997); teacher, St. Jarlath School, Oakland (1984-1987),
Most Precious Blood School, Concord (1966-1967)
Sister
Noreen Driscoll, CSJ
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Pastoral associate, St. Victor Parish,
San Jose
Past service in diocese: Principal, Most Precious Blood
School, Concord (1980-1988); teacher, St. Perpetua School, Lafayette (1979-1980);
administrator, St. Joseph School for the Deaf, Orinda (1977-1979)
Sister
Maureen Fallon, CSJ
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Religion coordinator, St. Francis of
Assisi Parish, Concord
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Carondelet High School,
Concord (1991-94)
Sister
Joan Henehan, CSJ
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Present ministry: Congregational Leadership Team, St.
Louis
Past service in diocese: Teacher, Santa Maria School,
Orinda (1960-1967)
Sister
Estelle Marie Kroger, CSJ
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Present ministry: Chaplain, Los Angeles County General
Hospital
Past service in diocese: Teacher, St. Jarlath School,
Oakland (1964-1966)
Sister
Kathleen Lang, CSJ
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: President, Carondelet High School,
Concord
Past service in diocese: Principal, Carondelet High (1986-2000);
vice principal, Carondelet High (1978-1982); teacher, Carondelet High
(1974-1978), St. Agnes School, Concord (1972-1974), Most Precious Blood
School, Concord (1970-1972), St. Jarlath School, Oakland (1969-1970)
Sister
Maureen Lyons, CSJ
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Co-director, A Friendly Place, Oakland
Past service in diocese: Supervisor/purchasing, Carondelet
High School, Concord (1986-1989); administrator, St. Patrick School, Oakland
(1985-1986); teacher, St. Patrick School (1963-1965)
Sister
Anne Eugene Metcalf, CSJ
Birthplace: Huntington Park, CA
Present ministry: Director of curriculum, Carondelet
High School, Concord
Past service in diocese: Administrator, Carondelet High
(1978-1986)
Sister
Ann Bernard O’Shea, CSJ
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Present ministry: Principal, St. Raymond School, Menlo
Park
Past service in diocese: Administrator, St. Agnes School,
Concord (1971-1973); teacher, St. Agnes School (1967-1971), Queen of All
Saints School, Concord (1964-1967)
More jubilarians next issue
The August 7 issue of The Catholic Voice will feature the religious Brothers who have served in the Oakland Diocese and are celebrating jubilees this year.
