Winter 1991 - Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SAINT AUGUSTINE
Winter 1991
Shared Leadership for the 21st Century...
Sr. Mary Patricia & Mr. Peter Reibold
chart the future of CSA-HHS
In 1982, Sister Mary Patricia Barrett
initiated a new future in the health care field for
the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine (CSA).
It was the year that CSA Health and Human
Services (CSA-HHS) was established. CSAHHS has grown and changed over the years but
its vision remains constant, namely, 'To
develop, promote, and manage the health and
other human services operations of the Sisters
of Charity of St. Augustine and to ensure the
integration of the CSA philosophy in the sponsored institutions and organizations" (Vision
Statement).
Today, as a new decade begins, Sister
Mary Patricia's tireless dedication to CSA-HHS
continues in the role of Chairperson of the Board
of Trustees and the Director of Mission and
Sponsorship Services. In 1989, she transferred
the President's reins to Mr. Peter Reibold and,
together, in a model of "shared leadership" they
direct the corporate members into the future.
Contagious enthusiasm is the characteristic
that best captures the spirit of Mr. Reibold.
While health care is burdened with
serious problems, Peter looks at
the situation and sees great opportunity. "The new decade is a
critically important time for health
care innovation. CSA-HHS must
position itself after reviewing the
health care environment to
respond to the 90's with renewed
vigor. Services not now provided
in health care might well become
the opportunities for CSA in a
rapidly changing competitive
environment."
The challenge of this leadership
team is to broaden the scope of
CSA-HHS beyond the facilities
currently sponsored by the
congregation. Formation of the
CSA Health Network which
combined St. Vincent Charity
Hospital and St. John West Shore
is an example cited by Mr. Reibold for integrating operations, sharing services and providing
cost-effective quality care to enable development and delivery of a broader range of
services. Sister Mary Patricia states that the
1995 vision for CSA-HHS includes a "strengthened and expanded Catholic health and human
service system developed and interconnected at
regional and national levels."
By carefully managing resources and using
the collective wisdom of the corporate staff,
management teams of the hospitals, Boards of
Trustees and the rich traditions of CSA, both
Sister Mary Patricia and Mr. Reibold envision
the delivery of health care by the Sisters of
Charity of St. Augustine into the 21st century
as a tremendous challenge and an exciting
opportunity.
This issue of IMAGES spotlights the
Health Care Ministry of the Sisters
of Charity of St. Augustine.
To Boldly Go...
Portrait: Sister Kathleen Barnes
A warm smile, a generous heart, and zeal
for the mission of bringing God's love to those
she serves describe Sister Kathleen Barnes
who, for the past seven years, has been sharing
her gifts with the people in Columbia, South
Carolina, as a staff nurse at Providence
Hospital.
Sister Kathleen's interest in nursing sprang
from her experience as a patient in a hospital
during her high school years. She observed the
dedication of one of the nurses caring for her
and it led her to think of following that
the street from Providence Hospital. In addition,
she teaches reading twice a week through
Project Learn. Although her time for hobbies is
limited, she does enjoy gardening and walking.
Sister has found great satisfaction in her
work because of the opportunity provided to
both help patients regain their strength and to
grow in their awareness of God's love for them.
She believes strongly in the mission of people of
faith to reveal God's love to others.
In reviewing her experience with the people
in the South, Sister observes: "I find them
ardent in their belief and reliance
on God for their strength. I
seldom see racial or religious
prejudice in the patients who
come to Providence Hospital
and because of the hospital's
outstanding cardiovascular
services, people come from all
areas of South Carolina."
The Sisters of Charity of St.
Augustine are proud of the dedication and witness of Sister
Kathleen in her ministry to the
people of Columbia. In her
sensitivity to the needs of others,
she tries diligently to live out the
community's motto: "In All
Things Charity."
Sr. Kathleen assists patient at the Free Medical Clinic
profession. Eventually, she thought of totally
dedicating her life to God through her work as a
nurse and this led her to the Sisters of Charity
of St. Augustine where she has been a member
of the Community for 37 years.
Growing up in a family of seven children,
she learned early in life to share with others.
Today she continues to share by participating in
several outreach ministries while working the
night shift as assistant director and nurse on a
medical unit at Providence Hospital. Working at
night has enabled Sister to volunteer her services during the day in several areas.
Sister Kathleen has joined Palmetta AIDS
Life Support (PALSS), a buddy program that
assists persons living with the difficult and disabling disease. Each volunteer is responsible
to contact a designated AIDS victim and give
weekly moral support. Sister also volunteers as
a nurse in the Free Medical Clinic located across
Sr. Kathleen & a team member
attending a PALSS meeting
Glimpses
Sr. Eugenia Hosfeld promoting her
DISCO treasures
Srs. Corinne Baker & Judith Labbe
exhibit their art work
Sr. Kathy Andrews (center) welcomes
Mimi Alexander & Virginia Durkin as
new candidates to CSA
Personally involved in helping to feed
the hungry, Srs. Ursula Stepsls and
Mary Virginia volunteer on Tuesdays
in the Cathedral Square Meals program. The program serves many
who are indigent in the Cleveland
area . . . Sr. Catherine Walsh
left for El Salvador on January 23rd
where she will serve with the
Cleveland Diocesan Mission Team..
Two Dominican Sisters are in residence at Mt. Augustine - Srs. Peter
Brumter and Dorothy Sarachene both of whom serve in parish ministry
... The "DISCO", a special room at
Mt. Augustine where Sisters buy
donated used and new clothing at
"rock-bottom prices" and then donate
the money to the poor, has a new
enthusiastic manager, Sr. Eugenia
Hosfeld . . . The CSA AIDS Task
Force, chaired by Sr. Marian
Durkin, sponsored a successful
canned goods/paper products drive
for PWA's (persons with AIDS)...
Sr. Nancy Hendershot and
Associate Joan Weist sponsored an
overnight orientation for potential
CSA associates in the beginning of
November. The ceremony for acceptance of new associates will be held in
February of 1991 . . . St. Vincent
Charity Hospital and Health Center
celebrated its 125th Anniversary on
October 10th when the hospital was
rededicated at a special ceremony.
Sr. Joan Gallagher, Major Superior,
expressed appreciation for all those
involved in the past, present and
future ministry of the institution ...
The formation team of CSA is composed of Sr. Kathy Andrews, Director of Formation, responsible for candidates and novices; Sr. Mary Jean
Eucker, Director of Temporary Professed Sisters; and Sr. Marian
Durkin, Director of Vocations and
affiliates ... The new President of
the St. Ann Foundation Board of
Trustees is Sr. Cheryl Keehner who
is also the campus minister for
Hoban High School in Akron ...
Sr. Judith Labbe and Sr. Corinne
Baker continue to create lovely paintings in their spare time. Some of Sr.
Judith's paintings have been on sale
in the Mt. Augustine Craft Shoppe.
Sr. Corinne recently won a blue
ribbon for an oil painting she entered
in the Cuyahoga County Fair...
Changing her role at the parish, Sr.
Sharon Anne Yanak is now Director
of Adult Christian Education and
Formation at Holy Family in Stow ...
Sr. Francesca Reardon is a pastoral
associate at St. John & West Shore
Hospital in Westlake... On
Decembers, 1990, Virginia Durkin
and Mary Elizabeth (Mimi) Alexander
were received as candidates in CSA
during the Eucharistic Liturgy at
Mt. Augustine . . . Sr. Elizabeth
Schur was honored recently for 42
years of dedicated service as a
teacher, thirty-seven of those years
as art instructor at St. Augustine
Academy ... as a member of the
Pat Buckley Moss Society, Sr.
Bernard Rostas is helping raise
money for the children of migrant
workers in the Canton area.
A Season of Celebration
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Four Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine
(CSA) recently celebrated milestones on
their life's journey at vow ceremonies and an
anniversary celebration.
On August 28,1990, the Feast of St.
Augustine, Sister Regina Herman pronounced
her first vows as a member of CSA. Father
Anthony Muzic was the principal celebrant at
an impressive evening Eucharist. Sister Regina
selected for her theme "Choose Life, Choose
Love." Presently, Sister lives and ministers at
Timken Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.
At a special prayer service also on August
28th, the community rejoiced with Sister Denise
Stiles as it witnessed her renewal of vows for
one year. Her ceremony reflected the theme
"As the Father has loved me, so I have loved
you. Live on in my love." (John 15:9) Sister
Denise resides at St. Luke's Convent and is in
ministry at St. Vincent Charity Hospital and
Health Center.
A day of jubilee was celebrated by Sister
Marie Estelle Kosick and Sister Elaine
Nimberger on September 23,1990. It was an
occasion of great joy and thanksgiving as both
sisters, enthusiastic in their commitment, celebrated their call to religious life and God's faithful love. Sister Marie Estelle celebrated 70
Upper picture: Sisters Regina & Denise on Ceremony Day
years as a member of CSA and Sister Elaine
Lower picture: Sisters Marie Estelle & Elaine celebrate their Jubilee celebrated her silver anniversary. These jubilari1;
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of St.Augustine
ans were
joined by sisters, family and friends at
a special liturgy and reception at Mount Augustine. Father Ned Weist was main celebrant and
homilist. During the Communion reflection SisCorporate Members
ter Elaine stated, "We are all on a spiritual journey and everything is gift... Without our individCSA Health Network
ual chaos, illnesses and pain, none of us can be
woven into the final perfect tapestry that each of
• St. John and West Shore Hospital
us is meant to be." Both sisters reside at Mount
Westlake, Ohio
Augustine where Sister Marie Estelle has retired
• St. Vincent Charity Hospital and Health Center
from teaching and Sister Elaine is in the ComCleveland, Ohio
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munications Department. Sister Elaine is also
an instructor for the Teen STAR program
Providence Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina
(Sexuality Teaching in the Context of Adult
Timken Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio
Responsibility) at St. Augustine Academy in
Lakewood.
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Health and Human Services
Providence Hospital Foundation, Columbia, South Carolina
St. Ann Foundation, Richfield, Ohio
CSA Professional Services, Canton, Ohio
Home Away from Home
Marcelline Hall is "a home away
from home" to those special people
who need hospitality when a family
member is seriously ill at St. Vincent
Charity Hospital and Health Center.
Sister Maura Hannam initiated
this outreach program in 1965 when
she observed a need for overnight
accommodations for family members
of patients. She arranged for the
renting of two suites in Lupica
Towers across the street from the
hospital. Later six rooms in the
School of Nursing became available
and, finally, an entire floor consisting
of twenty rooms, a suite, a lounge,
a kitchenette and laundry facilities
opened. This area has been named
Marcelline Hall in honor of Sister
Marcelline Monnot, a member of the
community from 1887 to 1949 and
superintendent of nurses at St.
Vincent Charity Hospital for 27 years.
Visitors are informed of the availability of Marcelline Hall through the
admitting office, doctors and sisters.
During 1989, 2,500 guests used
these accommodations and approximately 3,700 in 1990. Relatives of
patients have come from the Cleveland area and neighboring cities and
states as well as from abroad. Those
CSA RETREAT SCHEDULE. .1991
Mount Augustine retreats are open to
anyone who wishes to join the sisters for
retreat. Ptease contact Sister Patricia
Gardner, Program Director, 659-4161.
Sr., Thelma reviews materials available
in Marcelline Hall
who have stayed in Marcelline Hall
have commented on the excellent
service, the level of comfort and
safety and the peaceful and homelike
atmosphere. One of the special
advantages they realize is mutual
support from one another in time of
crisis.
Marcelline Hall is staffed
completely by volunteers with Sister
Thelma Nickel overlooking the area
and Sisters Ruth Kerrigan and Martin
Tominey contributing additional
assistance.
March 14 March 18
Preached Retreat
Rev. Joseph Diamond SJ
June 9June 15
Guided Retreat on
Myers Briggs...
Sr. Laura Kuhns CSJ
June 16June 23
Directed Retreat
Rev, Emmitt Holmes SJ
June 17June 23
Preached Retreat
Rev. John Blazek CSC
June 24June 30
Directed Retreat
Rev. Emmett Holmes SJ
June 24June 30
Guided Retreat
Sr. Carol Kandiko CSA
July 7July 13
Directed Retreat
Sr. Judy Cole CSJ
July 14July 20
Private Retreats
Sr. Cheryl Keehner
Coordinator
July 28August 3
Taped Retreat with
Discussion
Sr. Cheryl Keehner CSA
August 4August 9
Guided Retreat
Rev. James O'Reilly SJ
IMAGES is a bi-annual newsletter
published by the Sisters of Charity
of St. Augustine, 5232 Broadview
Road, Richfield, Ohio 44286
(216)659-4161
Staff for this issue:
Sister Lillian Fries CSA
Sister Elaine Nimberger CSA
Editor:
Sr. Marian Durkin CSA
Design: NISI Design
Layout: Desktop Publishing
Trout Trout Trout & Trout
Sr. Martin (rt) confers with staff member,
Gladys Williams
Our special thanks to St. Vincent
Charity Hospital and Health
Center personnel for their
assistance.
Reflections
Sr. Joan Gallagher
As Sisters of Charity of St.
Augustine (CSA's), we believe that
the healing ministry of Jesus is
focused on people, particularly those
who are spiritually, socially, psychologically, physically or materially
neglected in any way. St. Iranaeus,
an early Church father, taught that
"the glory of God is human beings
fully alive." In 1939 CSA recognized
that the addicted person is among
those who are not "fully alive" and
admitted the first patient with the
diagnosis of alcoholism to St.
Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
This was a pioneer approach to the
problem and it told the medical and
civic community that chemical addiction was a disease which needed
treatment.
Alcoholics Anonymous, founded in
1935, became a model for hundreds
of support groups all over the world.
CSA was involved in the founding of
this organization in the person of
Sister Ignatia Gavin. The 12 Step
Program demonstrated to the world
that growth toward human wholeness
and maturity and spiritual journeys
are intertwined. In the CSA
Sponsorship Statement, we write,
"In any illness or disorder, one's
whole being is affected ... [thus] the
treatment plan respects the person's
emotional well-being and religious
beliefs."
Earlier in our history, The Sisters of
Charity of St. Augustine were at the
forefront of mental health care when,
in 1929, a psychiatric department
was opened at Mercy Hospital in
Canton, Ohio . . . a hospital sponsored by CSA. This was the third
such unit to be established in the
country. CSA has continued to develop mental health services which
today include a full continuum of both
outpatient and inpatient programs.
Traditional adult psychiatric care remains a core program along with specialized units dedicated to adolescent
psychiatry and chemical dependency
programs.
What does the future hold as we
deepen our understanding of the concept that the journey to wholeness
and holiness are basically one? As
SISTERS
OF CHARITY
OF SAINT
AUGUSTINE
Mount Augustine, 5232 Broadview Road, Richfield, Ohio 44286
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women religious, we believe that the
Gospel of Jesus becomes more relevant as society becomes more violent
and dysfunctional. In the future, outpatient services of our hospitals may
include weekend retreats for caregivers, days of prayer for medical
personnel and spiritual direction
as part of employee assistance programs. We see the growing need
for strong religious beliefs and an integrated value system in the ministry
of healing.
We, The Sisters of Charity of St.
Augustine, have committed ourselves
to personal growth in maturity and
holiness and thus are striving to become the persons God created us to
be as we reach out in service to the
needs of others.
In Memory O f . . .
Please remember in your prayers the
following Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine
who died since July 1,1990...
Sister Rita Davis
Sister Robert Hartman
Sister Thomaslne Ryan
Sister Mercia Beever
May they rest in peace.
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