Sister Justine Cyr knew she wanted to become a religious, and the warmth and kindness of the Sisters of Bon Secours led her to become a sister in 1952.  “It was the humanness of the sisters I met that influenced my decision to become a part of the Congregation of Bon Secours,” says Sr. Justine.  A 1957 graduate of the Bon Secours School of Nursing, she served for many years at Bon Secours’ hospitals nationwide, first as pediatric head nurse in Baltimore, Md. and Methuen, Mass., then as director of Nursing Services at Methuen, Mass., and Grosse Pointe, Mich.; and finally as administrator at Grosse Pointe.  In 1964, she earned her bachelor’s in nursing.

From 1973-77, she was health facilities coordinator for the Sisters of Bon Secours, U.S.A., and was instrumental in creating Bon Secours Health System.  During those years, she also held the positions of provincial councillor and provincial secretary and treasurer.  From 1979-89, she served two terms as provincial of … continue reading…

Sr. Mary James Keating was born in Bethlehem, PA.  She worked as a bookkeeper for the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company before entering the community.  Her first contact with the Sisters of Bon Secours came when she told her parish priest that she wanted to become a nurse.

Sr. Mary James entered the Novitiate in 1942, and graduated from the Bon Secours School of Nursing in 1947.  She served the sick in Grosse Pointe, Mich,; Methuen, Mass., Darby and Rosemont, PA.; Wildwood, N.J.; and Richmond, Va.  She became a registered X-ray technician in 1958 and served in this capacity for many years.

Sr. Mary James ministered at the Osteopathic Medical College Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., for 17 years.  She also did home nursing as well as visiting the sick and elderly until her retirement in 2003.  “By caring for the sick in their homes, I have been able to carry on the original charism of the Sisters of Bon Secours,” says Sr. Mary James.

“From the beginning, Mary, under the title of Our Lady Help of Christians, has been our principal patroness. Devotion to her remains a special mark of the Sisters of Bon Secours. In Mary we recognize the one who, by her virginal consecration, realized fully the perfection to which we are called.  Beloved of the Father, intimately united to His Son, led by the Holy Spirit, Mary gave herself entirely to the mystery of redemption. In our apostolic life, Mary is our example of generosity, compassion, and prompt help to those in need” (CBS Constitutions, #31).

“From the earliest days of our foundation, an important dimension of our prayer has been praying with the sick and the dying and their families, asking God to fill them with strength, courage, peace and healing. This form of prayer continues to be vital in our ministering to the sick.…our Bon Secours theology remains always an unfinished endeavor. Because it emerges … continue reading…

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In this issue:

Feature: Bon Secours’ Sponsored Ministries

Sisters in Ministry: Sister Anna Mae Crane, Sister Marie-Claude Dupuis, and Sister Bernie Claps

Jubilees: Sister Mary James Keating, Sister Justine Cyr, Sister Dorothy Brogan, and Sister Mary Shimo

Founders’ Day

Vocation Formation News

Living Our Mission: Tate Hemblen, Rose Kurtz, Robin Ratchford, and Vicki Wolbert

Associate News

Volunteer Ministry News

Retreat and Conference Center News

Health System News

Grants Awarded

In Memorium: A tribute to Sister Mary Magdalen Condry

Around the Congregation

Here’s this week BSN Headline News.  This week’s stories are Personal Health Assessment, Nurses: Advocating, and Energy Star.

President Truman, signed and declared an annual, national day of prayer in 1952. In 1988, President Reagan amended and signed the law, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this special day in May.

Although we feel that prayer is important every day and we pray together as sisters each day, it is special to know that so many Americans will be joining us today, unified in prayer. This day transcends differences and brings our country together for the utmost guidance.

Please pray with us on this day. Whether you are able to join us in our Chapel for Mass today at 11 a.m. in Marriottsville, Md. or you are praying with us in spirit from across the country, we pray together for our nation, for those who serve our country and our fellow citizens.

For many, the … continue reading…

Pope Benedict XIV shares message on the 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations (April 29th)

Congratulations to Sister Alice Talone, CBS!!

On April 29th Sr. Alice will receive the Maxis Award from Villa Maria Academy in Malvern, Pennsylvania.   

The award will be presented during the Annual Alumnae Spring Luncheon this Sunday. 

This distinguished honor is voted by and given to an alumna from the Villa Maria community.
About Villa Maria Academy

Villa Maria Academy is an all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school located in Malverne, Pennsylvania.  For more information, please visit their website at: www.vmahs.org
 

Here’s this week BSN Headline News.  This week’s stories are Great Workplace Award, Diversity, Healthier Hospitals Initiative. 

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Congratulations Sister Fran!

Sister Fran Gorsuch, CBS, is scheduled to receive a special Advocate Award from One 2 One, Inc.

The award will be presented during their annual Hands of Hope Gala celebrating the 15th anniversary of one to one learning.
About One 2 One, Inc.

One to One Learning, Inc. is a not-for profit, incorporated, outreach organization, founded by the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary, Sparkill, New York. Our mission is to provide English classes and other supportive services for immigrants to empower them to reach their full potential and to lead meaningful lives in the communities in which they live. At day and evening designated sites, the volunteer teachers and directors take a holistic approach in assisting students to achieve their individual objectives through small learning groups. This format encourages interaction that leads to building bridges of … continue reading…