Benedictine Sisters Focus on the Mansard Roof Project 1907 Villa ...

LeavenSt. Walburg Monastery • Covington, KentuckyVol. 28, Issue 1

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Benedictine Sisters Focus on the Mansard Roof Project1907 Villa Madonna Center Building

This whimsical sketch of the 1907 Villa Madonna Center building was created by Judie Dunajski Buder, VMA graduate ’69, in honor of Sr. Andrea Collopy, OSB. See representation of Sr. Andrea in lower right window. Although not an accurate architect’s drawing, the sketch captures the feel of the building and the decorative quality of its features. For more about the mansard roof project, see pages inside. Thank you, Judie for the sketch.

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Sisters Deborah Harmeling andMargaret Mary Gough, editors.

Pictures: Sisters Emman-uel Pieper, Mary Tewes, Deborah Harmeling and Mrs. Debbie Young.

The Prioress Writes

Sr. Mary Catherine Wenstrup, Prioress

Spring or into Summer!

Early this year, during a deep snow and ice storm, the 1907 Academy building experienced a major leak into the third floor dorm rooms and the second floor classrooms. The continuing problem comes from the clay tile mansard roof. Since January we, along with the Academy’s Building and Grounds Committee, have engaged in an active study to discern the best long-term solution.

On May 15, with beautiful weather to match the date, we held an auction to emp-ty the dorm area and raise funds to repair the roof. The event involved the whole community and a professional auctioneer, introduced to us through the connec-tions of our kitchen manager, Maureen Smain, and Jan Kruse Gallenstein, a VMA alum. By the end of the day all of the curtained iron beds and chifforobes that date back to 1907 were sold. Many were purchased by alums and old and new friends of the school and the community. Enjoy the pictures on pages 4-5 in this issue of Leaven and those on our website at www.stwalburg.org. The auction was a good start, generating a little over $46,000. We have received projections that the total cost to repair the roof, its drains and ornamental metal trim may not be as much as we first thought. The building is well-constructed and suitable for the Academy’s excellent academic programs. We are grateful for the support of those who attended the auction and donors who have already given to the project. (See list of donors on p. 19.) We ask for your continued support in helping us repair this historic landmark. (See pages 6-7 for information about the project.)

This spring we welcomed a few new residents on the property. Last year David Chal, a young organic farmer, grew vegetables and flowers on one acre behind St. Mary’s house on the west end of our property. He calls his farming endeavor Blue Sky Farm. This year he is farming two acres and has added New Hampshire and Rhode Island reds (chickens), bee hives and Chinese geese. The geese are expected to eat the grass between the rows, but David has his doubts. David’s biggest challenges are the coyotes that have already supped on both chickens and geese. As his learning curve grows, we’ll enjoy a few brown eggs and heirloom tomatoes by mid-summer. (See page 9 for article on the farm.)

Summer is already proving to be very hot and humid. In the next couple months we will be celebrating golden and diamond jubilees, taking time for retreat with Sr. Mary Collins, OSB and trying to slip in a few days of vacation. May these coming months bring new life and renewal to each of you.

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by Sr. Andrea Collopy, OSBNovember 26, 2009—On this Thanksgiving Day of our Sesqui-centennial Year, St. Walburg Mon-astery had much for which to be grateful. God’s blessings have been abundant.November 30—The sesquicenten-nial committee (Srs. Margaret Mary Gough, Justina Franxman, Kathleen Ryan, Deborah Harmel-ing and Nancy Kordenbrock) was invited to a special dinner thank-ing them for their hard work and wonderful service during the past year. The scope of the celebration was a surprise. A progressive din-ner with hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet meal and dessert served in three different houses on the grounds overwhelmed them. A book of gratitude—a special page by each community member—was present-ed at the last stop, a fitting comple-tion for an important task done well.December 7—As we were assem-bling for Evening Prayer on the eve of the Immaculate Conception, sud-den darkness struck the monastery. No light anywhere in the whole region of Villa Hills. As we grabbed for flashlights and became some-what adjusted to the dark, most ac-tivity ceased. Lights came back on near 11 pm. Morning news revealed that an accident in the area of Forest Hills caused the light failure.December 10—A drop in tempera-ture from 56 to 26 in a few hours ef-fected by gusty winds up to 55 mph brought our first real contact with winter. Until today the inner patio continued to grasp at the remnants of summer. Sweet allysum resem-bled a waterfall and other flowers held their bloom. The cold tempera-tures finished off the flowers.December 19—With snow and

Baking for the May 15 AuctionCommunity in Action

Left to right: Srs. Cathy Bauer and Mary Catherine Wen-strup making bread; Sr. David Ruschmann and her bread ma-chine.

Below, left to right: Srs. Charles Wolking and Kim Porter working on pies; Srs. Jean Scott, David Ruschmann and Estelle Schulte setting up cookies.

Below, first row left to right: Sr. Emmanuel Pieper carving cherry designs in pie crust; Chef Maureen Smain, Srs. Andrea Collopy and Mary Tewes creating pies. Second row, left to right: Sr. Betty Cahill dipping cherry fill-ing, Srs. Dorothy Schuette, Christa Kreinbrink and Joan Fraenzle rolling out pie dough.


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slippery road conditions making us grateful for the warmth inside, a large group gathered in the chapel to witness the “world premiere” of the DVD showing the highlight of the sesquicentennial—the June 7 celebration at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. A pictorial his-tory of the community preceded the Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop Roger Foys. Sr. Martha Feder’s narration was excellent.December 24-25—Christmas Eve brought the blessing of the crib at Evening Prayer, a feast day dinner, party and exchange of gifts. Christ-mas brought a festive Eucharist followed by the Christmas Brunch featuring the sisters’ specialties including monkey bread.December 28—Sister Joseph Ruschmann died peacefully this morning on the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Shortly after, we received word of the death of John Bauer, Sr. Cathy’s brother and then on the last day of year, Ray Fessler, Sr. Monica’s brother died.January 10, 2010—The feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas season; Ordinary Time begins. Water and words fit the occasion.January 22—The March for Life in Washington, D.C. Busloads of students from the diocese participat-ed including teachers and students from Villa Madonna Academy. Elementary and secondary students also had services at the school which a number of sisters attended. Others spent time in cha-pel praying for life issues.January 28—Sr. Mary Catherine Wenstrup left this morning for the Benedictine Prioresses Meeting held at Beech Grove, Indiana. February 5—Snow began at 4:00 on Friday just after school dismissal

The Day of the AuctionMay 15

Auction Day, May 15, was a beautiful spring day. As the pictures attest, there was a good crowd (est. 600) and many things to see. First row, left to right: Chef Maureen with the grill workers; Debbie Young, li-brarian at VMA, staking out a claim on a bed on the lawn. Second row: beginning of the auction; Sr. Martha Feder with her two nieces, Diane and Donna, watching the bidding; Third row: both pictures of people checking out the “smalls” auction items; Fourth row: larger items at the corner of the building; Sr. Immaculata Campbell with her driver, Sr. Cathy Bauer.


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and continued until Saturday after-noon, leaving a beautiful wonderland. A very wet snow weighed down and broke many tree branches. Our snow-fall was two inches with areas across the Ohio River experiencing up to nine inches, and February has just begun.February 16—This morning’s news-paper reported that February 2010 now holds the record for total February snowfall accumulation. Presently 21.4 inches of snow has descended upon us and more is predicted. Today we are digging ourselves out—again! February 17—Lent began relatively early this year. The distribution of ashes at Eucharist reminded us of the seriousness of life and the ultimate end. At Evening Prayer Sr. Mary Catherine urged the community to special efforts in looking at our lives as Benedictines and to take to heart the call of the Apostolic Visitation to examine our lives.February 22—Sr. Juanita Anneken died quite unexpectedly at St. Eliza-beth Hospital at 7:30 pm. The monas-tery community gathered in chapel for our traditional prayers for the dead.March 4—Sr. Aileen Bankemper left early this morning to work with a group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Belize, formerly British Honduras. Sr. Aileen appreciates the British background as most residents speak English. She will return with lots of new experiences to share with the community.March 9 & 16—The Center of Spiri-tuality sponsored two lectures by Rev. Timothy Schehr, Professor of Bibli-cal Studies at the Athenaeum of Ohio. The talks centered on Luke’s Passion Narratives. These evening presenta-tions filled the monastery chapel. Questions followed and guests joined the community for night prayer and re-freshments afterwards. Two evenings in Lent well spent.

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The Chronicles continuedMore Auction PicturesRow one: Srs. Samuel and Carmella Azzolina and their sister, Pauline. Sr. Carmella’s trunk brought $1,000 for the Mansard Roof.Second row: Kathleen Young dismantling the bed she bought; Jeff Siska, auctioneer, seated on the porch with his team.Third row: Srs. David Ruschmann, Mary Peter Youtsey and Jean Scott’s post was in the Sports Complex giving directions; Sr. Charles

Wolking talking with friends.Fourth row: Srs. Colleen Win-ston and Helen Hergott with Sr. Colleen’s sister Pam; attendees checking to see if the mansard roof really needs fixing.


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Details and Pictures of the Villa Madonna Center Mansard Roof Project

The first building the Benedictine Sisters built at Villa Madonna still stands proud and tall after 103 years, its gold-domed bell tower visible from the river and hills beyond. Schofield & Walker designed it with attention to the architectural detail common in that period.

Those features which make the building distinctive have been quite expen-sive to main-tain. Around 40 years ago the internal drains from the upper roof began to fail; over the years water was re-routed to the external downspouts but was too much for them to handle (see below).Water is no welcome guest when it drips into classrooms.

The system that carrieswater off of and

away from the building is central to a long term solution that does not compromise the building’s integrity. Profes-sional consultation has focused on the need to understand the original design.

A test cut into the curved metal cornice revealed that it is rusting from the inside. The interior wood structure is solid. The cornice will be replaced in prefinished aluminum in a style which echoes other shapes found on the exterior.

The challenge of exterior renovation is to respect the origi-nal architecture, to keep the old building “old” while using cost effective methods and materials.

A terra cotta clay tile mansard roof surrounds the third floor on three sides. Tested water-proofing techniques will protect the interior from the elements. The tile must first be removed, the work done, the tile cleaned and then replaced for the building’s next 100 years.


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Happily, the upper roof (2001) and the replacement bell tower (1997) remain in fine condition.

Dentil moldings (rows of boxlike structures which

hang down from gables, ledges, and dormer roofs) will be repaired and preserved.

Painting of stone, wood and metal surfaces will employ the most durable products on the market.

Sound buildings of the vintage and quality of Villa Madonna Center, as it is now called, cannot be duplicated today. Renovation rather than replace-ment respects the history of the place, and the people who have used it for over a century.

The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery plan to com-plete the exterior renovation within a reasonable timeline, depen-dent on available funding. While architectural planning continues, so too does fundraising and an appeal for donors. By the end of September the Benedictine Sisters expect to

have a solid total cost.

After the building has been made as watertight as possible, the administration of Villa Madonna Academy hopes in time to undertake renovation of the interior, as part of a larger effort to upgrade and expand academic space for its students. Both proj-ects are difficult to undertake in this economic cli-mate. We hope that with your help we can continue the ministry of excellent Catholic education at Villa Madonna by renovating and revitalizing this hilltop landmark.

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Discernment and Election of PrioressApril 15-17, 2010

The process of discernment for the election of prioress began on the evening of Thurs-day, April 15. Sister Susan Quaintance (left) from St. Scholastica Monastery, Chicago, IL served as discernment facilitator. Under her direction the community gathered, prayed, listened, and spoke together (below) about the qualities needed in a prioress and sisters with those qualities. On Saturday, April 17, Sister Esther Fangman, President of the Federation of St. Scholastica, (below far left) presided over the election. Sr. MaryCatherine Wenstrup was elected to another four year term as prioress.

Left: Sisters casting ballots in chapel.

Far left: Sr. Andrew Hell-mann greeting Sr. Mary Catherine. Left: Sr. Regis Egger greeting Sr. Mary Catherine with Srs. Agnes Ruschmann and Teresa Wolking to the right side.Other pictures of the discern-ment and election can be found on the homepage of our website at www.stwal-burg.org.


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The following is an excerpt from an article written by Sr. Victoria Eisenman for the Benedictine Oblates newsletter. Sr. Victoria toured the monastery property and wrote about the farm, the empty dorms on the third floor of the Villa Madonna Center building, the new construction at neighboring Madonna Manor and the new sidewalk from the parking lot to Villa Madonna Academy. I began my tour at the Blue Sky Farm behind our cemetery and surrounding St. Mary’s House and oper-

ated by David Chal, son of Paula Berberich Chal, a ’72 VMA graduate. David gave me a grand tour of his venture. I asked David where he learned so much about gardening. His response was, “Reading and reading and reading.”

Our first stop was to see the spring vegetables and herbs with many of them about ready for harvest. I had to ask what many of them were as I have no recollection of eating Swiss chard, motherwort, valerian or catnip. (Left is a picture of broccoli growing.) I asked why two areas of the garden were not protected by the same material attached to huge poles. It made sense that the area protected by the screening material was to keep out the deer and the one on the other side of the road had single wiring strung with white rags because deer avoided that side of the road.

In another huge area that was just planted last week we can expect pota-toes, potatoes and more potatoes. A fourth area displays beautiful tomato

plants. The two beehives are over the hill behind very high weeds. David did not advise my struggling through the weeds to the beehives. I asked David how the 20 New Hampshire and Rhode Island Red chickens were doing and was sorry to hear that there are no longer 20 of them, thanks to the coyotes. I didn’t ask how the coyotes got into the pen which is a trailer that can be moved around for fertilization purposes. David had let the chickens out of the pen to enjoy the spacious grounds for a period. He then went behind the house for brief period. When he returned to the area where the chickens were enjoying their freedom, he saw a coyote taking off with a chicken. Seven white geese (now six, right) have also been added to the menagerie. They are not behaving like the book said they would. Supposedly they will only eat certain weeds and grass, but these are eating many other things. When David called to them and said, “Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk,” I was surprised to see all the geese come to him and follow him to their water pan. Editor’s Note: On July 2, the Cincinnati Enquirer ran an article by Debbie Kohl Kremer on the Blue Sky Farm. Quoting from the article: “Growing vegetables and flowers organically seems to be a perfect fit for the grounds of St. Walburg Monastery in Villa Hills. Now in their second summer, organic farmers David Chal and Patty Corbett are growing produce for their Big Sky Farm, which is on about one acre of the 200 acres of land owned by the Benedictine Sisters. ... The two grow all kinds of vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, okra, salad greens and beets, all without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizer. They strive to bring food closer to the consumer, so they sell at local farmer’s markets and directly to people.” Go to http://nky.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20100702/NEWS0103/7030331/ to read the full article. David has obtained permission to have a farmstand during the summer at the baseball fields used by Villa Madonna Academy and the City of Villa Hills.

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March 11-16—Sr. Mary Catherine was at Atchison, Kansas for a Fed-eration Council meeting as well as a committee meeting of those work-ing on a revision of Call to Life, the constitution of the Federation of St. Scholastica, in preparation for the chapter to be held in June at Atchison.March 17-25—With all the feasts celebrated this week, it was difficult to remember that we are in the peni-tential season of lent. Ethnic culinary delights, particularly the Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, shep-herd’s pie were featured on St. Pat-rick’s day. In prayer we moved from the Lenten Liturgy of the Hours book to the Feasts and Saints book. Each feast was lovely.April 1-3—Again this year we were privileged to have Rev. Joseph Brink celebrate the solemn days of the Triduum with us as Rev. John Cahill, our regular chaplain, was needed by his people at Christo Rey Parish.April 4—The annual sunrise service, an ecumenical event, held on our hill and sponsored by the churches of Crescent Springs drew a good crowd early on Easter morning. Our own Easter Eucharist had a large group of guests present. The traditional brunch followed.April 12—The beginning of a busy week! We woke to the news that Sr. Dolores Finke had died early this morning. Although Sr. Dolores had been in serious condition for some time, the suddenness shocked us all. This evening Sr. Aileen Bankemper gave us a review of her trip to Belize with the Sisters of Charity of Naza-reth. Srs. Mary Catherine, Christa Kreinbrink and Deborah Harmeling attended the Region VI meeting of the LCWR.April 15— Rev. Louis Dickman celebrated the funeral mass for Sr. Dolores. The service was moved to 4:30 pm to enable the discernment


The Chronicles continuedSister Joseph Ruschmann

Born April 29, John’s Hill, KentuckyEntered St. Walburg Monastery

August 10, 1934Received habit, August 13, 1935First Profession August 14, 1936

Died December 28, 2009 Sister Joseph Ruschmann, OSB was born in John’s Hill, Ken-tucky on April 29, 1911 to Joseph and Clara Motz Ruschmann and given the name Lillian at her bap-tism. She was second oldest of eleven children—nine girls and two boys. Her older sister became Sister Clara, CDP, now deceased. Two others became Sisters Agnes and David, OSB. Three others are residents at Madonna Manor. All of these with their families have been devoted and frequent visitors at St. Walburg Monastery through many years. The Ruschmanns became parishioners at St. Therese in Southgate and there Lillian met Sr. Laura Schollerer, OSB who cooked for the sisters. Sr. Laura invited Lillian to visit the Benedictine Sisters at St. Walburg Monastery. Lillian became a postulant on Au-gust 10, 1934 and received the habit and her new name, Sister Joseph, on Au-gust 13, 1935. Sr. Joseph made her first profession on August 14, 1936 and perpetual profession on August 14, 1939. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee on June 17, 1961, Golden on June 21, 1986 and Diamond on June 8, 1996. Sr. Joseph came to the community through one who served as cook and it was in this capacity that she served others during her many years of ministry. Her cooking skills were remarkable, her recipes in great demand, her influence on others—as person and cook—only God could know. The following were blessed with Sr. Joseph’s service: St. Walburg Monastery 1937-1956; 1960-61; Villa Madonna College kitchen 1956-57; Marydale kitchen 1957-60; Holy Cross Convent 1961-63; Madonna Manor 1964-86. Although she was semi-retired at the Manor in 1986, she continued making excellent pies and breads until 1999 when she moved to the monastery infir-mary. During her later years, Sr. Joseph found movement difficult but she continued to participate where she could. Twice each week she was a regular at exercises. She enjoyed the daily card games even with poor eyesight. She participated in family gatherings which were often held at the monastery for convenience. We cannot speak about Sr. Joseph without reference to her Benedic-tine spirit. Her presence at community prayers and Eucharist, her devotion to private prayer, her gentle manner, patience in all circumstances, and quiet influence on all who knew her and worked with her, spoke louder than any words. A definite deterioration in Sr. Joseph’s physical condition was evi-dent just a week or so before her death. On December 28, the Feast of the Holy Innocents, having received the Sacrament of Anointing, surrounded by her sisters, she died peacefully. She is survived by this Benedictine commu-nity, Sisters.Agnes and David, one brother, five sisters, and many nieces and nephews.


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process for the election of prioress to begin that evening. At 7:30 the community gathered in chapel with the discernment facilitator, Sr. Susan Quaintance of St. Scholastica Monas-tery in Chicago and Federation Presi-dent Sr. Esther Fangman to begin the process and pray for its success.April 17—The discernment process resulted in the re-election of Sr. Mary Catherine Wenstrup to serve as pri-oress for the next four years. (See page 8 for pictures.)April 24—Having been diagnosed with cancer not that long ago, Sr. Geraldine Gajniak died at 4:30 this afternoon. Aware that death was near, she had said her farewells—one to her sister just shortly before on the day of her death.May 2—On this Sunday a group of parents and friends of Villa Madonna Academy, responsible for the addition of a new walkway providing a safe and scenic passage from the parking lot to school, participated in Eucharist with the community. Because of the heavy rains, a blessing of the walkway was conducted in the monastery lower level, followed by a casual brunch. A bronze sculpture entitled Two Girls Reading, donated by the class of 1977, and a memorial plaque will complete the new site.May 15—In the middle of the much scattered rain, Saturday, May 15, dawned clear, bright and cool. The day of the auction was a great success—good, friendly crowds anxious to bid on items of all kinds, a fantastic bake sale and good results to advance the accomplishment of the Villa Madonna Center mansard roof project. (See pages 3-5 for pictures of community members baking items to be sold at the auction and the auction itself.)May 23-28—Sr. Cathy Bauer at-tended the 2010 Notre Dame Campus Ministry Symposium at South Bend entitled “Stewards of the Treasures of


The Chronicles continuedSister Juaniita Anneken

Born January 2, 1925, Latonia, KentuckyEntered St. Walburg Monastery,

December 27, 1941Received habit, June 29, 1942First Profession, June 30, 1943

Died February 22, 2010 Sister Juanita Anneken, OSB (Alvera) was born in Latonia, Ken-tucky on January 2, 1925, the seventh of nine children, five girls and four boys. Four of these girls became Benedictine Sisters. Sr. Juanita joined her three older sisters at St. Walburg Monastery on December 27, 1941 and was a member of the community for 66 years. She celebrat-ed the Diamond Jubilee of her monastic profession on June 14, 2003. Sr. Juanita’s ministry was education. From 1944 until 1986 she taught in twelve different elementary schools in Kentucky, nearly every grade level. She also taught math on occasion in high school. Having had some experience as an elementary school librarian, Sr. Juanita became periodicals librarian at Thomas More College in 1986 and held this position until her retirement in 2001. Although she liked teaching and delighted in encountering for-mer students, Sr. Juanita loved being retired. She said, " Retirement here at the Monastery is a joy to me. I no longer have to rush out to a teaching or library job. Life moves at a more leisurely pace. I can pray, meditate, do spiritual reading, take a nap when tired, lend a helping hand where needed and enjoy the beauty of nature God has given us here in Villa Hills." Her interests included reading, both for herself and to others unable to do so for themselves, visiting the sick Sisters in St. Walburg's infirmary, volunteering occasionally at Thomas More College Library, working crossword puzzles, and as-sembling albums of family photos. When Internet access came to the monastery, she was one of the first to sign up for an email account and enjoyed showing others how to do email. Various health problems had plagued Sr. Juanita in recent years which required residence in the monastery infirmary. She died at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood on Monday, Feb. 22. She is sur-vived by her religious community, her two sisters, Sr. Clarita and Sr. Xavier Anneken, and many devoted nieces and nephews. Sr. Juanita donated her body to the U.C. College of Medicine. The community celebrated Evening Prayer with Remembrance on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Memorial Eucharist on Wednesday, March 3 at 5:20 p.m.


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our Faith.” In attendance were about two hundred fifty campus ministers, vocation directors and young adult ministers. A large contingent from Canada and representatives from across the United States participated. Sr. Cathy reported an excellent experi-ence.June 6—At Evening Prayer on this feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, the community and its oblates cel-ebrated the installation of Sr. Mary Catherine Wenstrup as prioress. In-terceding with all the saints—ancient, monastic, mystic and modern—we asked the blessing of God upon our prioress and us as we continue to go forward together into our future. An unusual, delicious and surprising “tasting” dinner was prepared by Chef Maureen Smain and served by her relatives and friends.June 2-13—Twenty-one students and twenty-one adults associated with Villa Madonna Academy participated in a trip to Europe visiting cities, museums, battle sites and important reminders of World War II. Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock was one of four teach-ers accompanying the tour arranged and led by Joe Cordonnier, VMA social studies teacher. June 6, D-Day, was spent at Omaha Beach; other stops included London, Paris, Bastogne (scene of the Battle of the Bulge), Luxembourg, Alsace-Lorain, Munich and Dachau, the infamous concen-tration camp. Sr. Nancy reported an excellent experience with accolades merited by Joe for his arrangements and commentary throughout the trip.June 17-25—Srs. Mary Catherine Wenstrup, Rita Brink and Kimberly Porter attended the Chapter of the Federation of St. Scholastica held in Atchison, Kansas. The Chapter oc-curs every four years and an important agenda item this year is the revision of Call to Life, the constitution of the Federation.


The Chronicles continued Sister Dolores Finke

Born February 17, 1921, Covington, KentuckyEntered St. Walburg Monastery,

September 8, 1941Received habit, June 29, 1942First Profession, June 30, 1943

Died April 12, 2010 Sister Dolores Finke, OSB, was born in Covington, KY on February 17, 1921 to Henry and Clara Berling Finke and given the name Dolores Elizabeth at her baptism. She was the oldest of ten children, six girls and four boys. Six of these siblings survive her, Tom, Lucille, Carol, Jerry, Dan and Marlene. Dolores entered St. Walburg Monastery on September

8, 1941 having worked as a stenographer for a time after her graduation from Notre Dame Academy. Often in later years Sr. Dolores spoke of the terrible homesickness which afflicted her during her postulant year. She always had a close relationship with her large family. Dolores became a novice, Sister Walburg, on June 29, 1942. She made first profession June 30, 1943 and perpetual mo-nastic profession on July 1, 1946. She chose to return to her baptismal name when sisters were given the option. Sr. Dolores celebrated her silver, golden and diamond jubilees in 1968, 1993, and 2003. Elementary school children were the

chief recipients of Sr. Dolores’ ministry. From 1944 until 1979 she taught all grades, one through eight, and in some of the smaller schools served as principal while teaching. She served as full time principal at St. Henry (1960-61) and Holy Cross (1971-74), and taught at Blessed Sacrament, Villa Madonna Academy, St. James, Brooksville, St. Francis Xavier, Falmouth, St. Henry, Erlanger, St. Joseph, Crescent Springs, Our Lady of Guadalupe, LaJunta, CO, Holy Cross, Latonia, and St. Paul, Florence. After she retired Sr. Dolores was in charge of arranging transpor-tation for the sisters and then served as sacristan at Madonna Manor until 1996. She lived at the monastery from 1976 on, and moved to the infir-mary when her health declined. Sr. Dolores was faithful in prayer, community life and service. She appreciated the care shown her by the infirmary staff, their kindness and efforts to make her comfortable. Visits by sisters in community and her family were important to her. For years she stopped by the statue of the Blessed Virgin in chapel to pray for a happy death. In recent years she needed a pacemaker; her breathing was often labored. It was still a surprise and a shock to learn that she had died suddenly in the early hours of April 12, 2010. Sr. Dolores is survived by her Benedictine community, six siblings and many nieces and nephews.


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June 19—Today the Benedictine Oblates hosted their annual ice cream social for the community. Sr. Mary Tewes, Oblate Director, welcomed ev-eryone and expressed gratitude for this annual mid-June event. Ice cream with all the possible toppings and assorted trimmings and music led by Dick and Gail Michalack on the dulcimers began the afternoon. Bingo followed with Jim Lockhart and Mike Page as callers, their flow of jokes and the prize loaded carts which rewarded winners—over and over again until all the prizes were gone. We are grateful to our loyal and generous oblates for their presence in our lives.July 4-5—A two day holiday this year as the Fourth occurred on Sunday. Our usual community picnic was another culinary delight with options many and choice difficult. Sounds of fire-works at night reminded us for days that the holiday was near.July 10—An expectant audience assembled in the chapel to welcome Angelus, the student vocal ensemble from Mt. Vernon Senior High School in Indiana. Five young women with beautiful voices delighted listeners with a variety of selections—composi-tions from various religious traditions and historical periods. St. Walburg’s was the first stop on a multi-concert tour this summer. For more about Angelus and to listen to some of their selections go to http://mvhsperformin-garts.com/?q=node/409.July 11—On this day in 2009 the Christopher and Michelle Beaman family received keys to the House of Blessing on Trevor Street in Coving-ton. Today, on this first anniversary, Christopher and Michelle and Benny Doggett, President of the Eastside Neighborhood Association in Coving-ton, joined us for a celebrative dinner.

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The Chronicles continuedSister Geraldine Gajniak

Born October 24, 1919, Chicago, IllinoisEntered Sacred Heart Monastery, Lisle, Illinois,

September 8, 1937Received habit, June 6, 1938

First Profession, June 10, 1939Transferred vows to Our Lady of Sorrows Priory,

Oak Forest, Illinois, July 1, 1951Transferred vows to St. Walburg Monastery, May 15, 1974

Died April 24, 2010 Sister Geraldine Gajniak, OSB was born on October 24, 1919 to Charles and Anna Bugajsky Gajniak and named Helen Therese. Both parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia. Helen was one of six children, three girls and three boys, two of whom were twins. On September 8, 1937 Helen became a pos-tulant at Sacred Heart Monastery in Lisle, Illinois and a novice, Sister Geraldine, on June 6, 1938. First monastic profession followed on June 10, 1939 and perpetual profession on August 15, 1942. From 1939 until 1951 Sr. Geraldine taught elementary grades in Illinois and Wisconsin. In 1951 the sisters established a new foundation, Our Lady of Sorrows Convent, in Oak Forest, IL. There Sr. Geraldine taught in elementary schools until 1959 when she became involved in admin-istrative duties, serving as secretary, director of postulants and novices, subprioress and then as prioress in 1966. During these years Sr. Geraldine earned an M.A. in Library Science from Rosary College in Chicago. In the late sixties the Federation of St. Scholastica began an ex-change program. Sr. Geraldine applied to St. Walburg Monastery and came here in June, 1969. She had often expressed interest in serving the sick and she worked in the monastery infirmary and at Madonna Manor. In 1971 Sr. Geraldine applied for a permanent transfer to St. Walburg Monastery which became effective in 1974. During the three years of discernment she earned an LPN certificate from St. Francis School of Nursing in Cincinnati. Well prepared and happy in her new ministry, she served as night nurse at Madon-na Manor. After 1995 she was “nurse on call” at the Manor, visiting residents in the cottages. Sr. Geraldine assisted at the Manor Flea Market where she made many friends, and later at the Diocesan Childrens’ Home Sale. Sr. Geraldine was committed to prayer, service and community activities, whether in exercise sessions, oblate meetings or prayer with indi-vidual sisters. Earlier this year Sr. Geraldine was diagnosed with cancer. She was patient in her illness. Her declining condition was obvious. Many of her good friends from the area visited her these last days. Death came almost too quickly on April 24, 2010 as the community was about to gather for Evening Prayer. Sr. Geraldine is survived by her Benedictine community, a sister, Anne Cook of Chicago, a brother, John, of Alsip, IL and many nieces and nephews.


Summer 2010

Thank You to Our 2009 Community DonorsThis list represents those who made donations to the community from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2009.

Donors to the House of Blessing in 2009 were acknowledged in the 2009 LEAVEN commemorative issue and the Fall 2009 issue.

Annette & Robert Ahlers-StahlJim & Toni AkersJohn & Shannon AnnekenMichael AnnekenAnonymousEvelyn ArberMr. & Mrs. Carl ArlinghausMs. Martha ArlinghausMr. & Mrs. William AverdickLeesa BakerJohn & Mary E. BauerDr. and Mrs. Harry BeckTom BeckMary Ann BehrleBenedictine GuildGerald BenzingerJ. R. & J. L. BerningMarilyn & Teresa BertkeChetta & Maria BertucciMargaret BimelMr. Sylvester BolteElizabeth A. BoydMs. Betty BradburyRita & Bill BrakeAnn BrandnerCharles & Joan BreetzMr. & Mrs. Walter Brennan KennedyMrs. Sue BrothersGlen BrunsMary & Margaret ByronRev. John CahillJoyce & Butch CalleryMarianne Roeding CarrHelen CarrollSusan & James CarterMary & Jack ChawlaJohn & Vickie CimprichKeith & Sue CollinsSharon & Jesse ContineMr. & Mrs. Edward CoomerCrescent Springs-Villa Hills Fire & Emc, Inc.Mary Louise CrossMr. & Mrs. Joseph CunninghamRosalie CwikDaughters of IsabellaMrs. Irma Brown DearieMs. Virginia DelaneyMary & Raymond DickersonMr. Thomas R. DietzMr. & Mrs. Ed DoddSr. Kathy Donohue, OPMr. & Mrs. Joseph DonovanGeraldine P. DowlingMr. & Mrs. G. Doyen

Donald & Cynthia DoyleMr. & Mrs. David DueMary M. DusingKathy DyeMr. & Mrs. Jerry EisenmanKaren & Joseph ElfersSaundra M. EllisonBarbara B. ErpenbeckMartha A. EwingMrs. Raymond FesslerLibbey L. FleischerMr. Horace FoncannonMr. & Mrs. Denny FosterNancy FrancisMs. Emily A. FranxmanMarilyn FranxmanMr. Paul FranxmanTrish FriesLeonard J. FritzNorma FugazziMr. & Mrs. Walter GaffieldJim & Dee GajniakMary GajniakMary Elizabeth GarciaMrs. Anne GaunderJudith & Steve GilliamMr. & Mrs. Marvin GrantSue & Bob GrethelSr. Joan Gripshover, OSBMr. & Mrs. R. J. GripshoverPaul & Vicki GruszniewskiGeraldine GuentherGundrum Dental LabsMary W. HaasMrs. George HackmanHaire-Bohmer Wealth Management GroupMarie A. HalpinThomas M. HaneyDennis J. HeebJoan P. & Robert A. HeggeMrs. Mary Patricia HemmerColette HerreraMary HeylMr. William HillMs. M. Gabrielle HilsDaniel & Christine HiltzSusan HodgeMr. & Mrs. Marvin HoerleinMatthew & Angela-Meyer HoganMrs. Maureen HollenbeckKatrina Robke HoltmeierChristine HovanitzMrs. Betty HoytMost Rev. William A. Hughes

Mr. & Mrs. Harry HumpertRuth HunterGail HuserJeannine IvesBill & Ellen JayQuinton JeffersonWilliam R. JonesPattie & Charlie JungPeggy M. KaiserBeth Talbert KauffmanDonna Kay KautzDavid K. KeeganPatricia KeeneyMrs. Helen F. KeeseeMr. and Mrs. Ralph KellerRev. Theodore KellerBrenda & Kevin KennedyBert & Mary KettelerHelen KiffmeyerJanice F. KleemMrs. Juliette KleinJudy & Kenneth KlostermanTracy and Marvin KoenigJ. A. KohlheppJim & Stella KonermanMr. John KotchEarl & Virginia KramerRev. William B. KraynakGwendolyn & Al KrebsMr. & Mrs. Don KremerKremers MarketJim & Cecilia KumpfRon LampingJerry & Karen LandwehrJoyce LeachKit LerouxMr. & Mrs. Guy LinnemannDelma Lucas-SantosCarolyn LudwigJoe & Terry LunnMark P. & Maxine LunnAnnelise & Tyler MaggsMr. & Mrs. Edward S. MajMrs. Lillian MalouffSara W. ManisDan & Rachel Martis & FamilyMr. & Mrs. Joseph MarusinMargie MaschmeyerAnne M. MaxfieldThomas McCormackSteve & Jane MeierDr. & Mrs. Richard MenkeGary & Kathy MenneJon A. MeyerLeo & Maureen Meyers


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Mr. & Mrs. Richard MichalackDick & Rita MiddendorfMr. & Mrs. William MiddendorfClyde & Mary MiddletonConnie & Bruce MilamCarol R. MillerJohn & Barbara MinarcikMonastery Immaculate ConceptionRose & Thomas MorriseyMr. & Mrs. Stephen MuellerMr. & Mrs. David C. MuenchDoug & Cheri MyersSandra M. NareMargaret NeagleMr. Wilbur NewMr. & Mrs. Bernard NiehausMillie NiewahnerNorthern Kentucky Goat Breeders AssociationMrs. Bea NutiniHeather & Wilf O'BrienDavid OldendickMargaret N. OwensMike & Sue PagePatricia & George PlackeLouise & Jeffrey PorterMr. & Mrs. John PortwoodRuth & Dr. Alvin D. PoweleitJoan PrattRobert & Evelyn QuickHank & Eusong RabeEduardo A. & Sheila A. RabelMr. & Mrs. Ron RedderBill Remke & Remke’s MarketSherrill RemkeConnie RenkerMarge RetzlerLinda J. ReynoldsMr. & Mrs. Glenn RiceJames & Mildred RiceMr. William B. RiceMr. & Mrs. Leo RieselmanElinor A. Robke-ComerMr. Pat RomitoRev. Charles W. RooksAnn K. RossKathleen R. RottmanMr. Edwin J. RulakAgnes RumkerRev. Albert E. RuschmanDorothy RussoSharon RustNancy C. & G. William RuthMr. Kenneth T. RyanRev. Msgr. Thomas SackstederSacred Heart Monastery

Lorita & Tom WadsworthTeresita & Walker J. WallaceMr. & Mrs. George WaltherMr. & Mrs. Lou WaltherM. H. WarndorfTheresa M. WermelingGretchen WescheGerald & Joann WessRev. Jack WesslingVirginia WessnerMr. & Mrs. Edward J. WhelanJoan & Daniel WhiteJames C. WilderCatherine J. WilliamsJoan WilloughbyJohn & Mary WolfKatharina E. WolfAngela WolkingMary WrightMrs. Harry WuellnerVirginia & Charles YanceyNancyann C. YoutseyMr. & Mrs. Manuel ZegarraLarry & Evelyn ZembrodtSr. M. Paul Zembrodt, SNDMiss Bernie ZibridaCharles & Nancy ZimmerMary Lou ZurborgMichael and Tracey Zwick

2009 Community Donors continued

IN MEMORy OF…Ella Mae Allen and Sam Schirmer Mr. & Mrs. Edward Coomer

Sr. Gemma Anneken, OSB John & Shannon Anneken

John Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Guy LinnemannMaureen Smain

Bea Nutini Annette & Robert Ahlers-StahlAnonymousMary A. Schipper

Sr. Anne Beard, OSB Katie Shaw

Mary Beck Tom Beck

Bertke & Scholle FamiliesMarilyn & Teresa Bertke

Carl Bertke Marilyn & Teresa Bertke

Mary & Pete SartoriCarol B. SchaeferMr. George ScheweMary A. SchipperRichard A. & Yvonne SchladenMr. Frank A. SchleperSteve SchloemerBernie & Pat SchmidtJim & Mary SchmidtJudy SchmidtRev. Leo C. SchmidtRev. Terry SchneiderMrs. Edwin ScholleMr. Harold SchreckJames E. SchumacherVirginia M. SchwartzDorothy SchwarzPatricia ScottEarl & Nancy SeverMary E. SextonKatie ShawDee Sheriff-McDonaldCharles & Randy SimonEd SmainMaureen SmainFaye & John P. SmithSharon SmithMs. Virginia SmithSt. Joseph MonasteryJoe & Regina StambushDamian & Sandy StantonMarian StapletonMr. & Mrs. Lee StauberLawrence & Marilyn StegmanMrs. Paul StegmanMrs. Laverne SterlingArlene SullivanJoe & Maureen SullivanMike & Carolyn SullivanSr. Rose SullivanSr. Teresa Catharine SullivanDr. Greta SzaboRosemary & Bob TaylorRev. Paul TenhundfeldMr. & Mrs. Ray ThamanMr. & Mrs. Jack ThelenNorma ThompsonTop Notch Sheet Metal, LLCSusan Quinn TurneyDick & Suzanne UllrichHelen & Bette Jean UrlageRev. Robert J. UrlageMrs. Ginny Van HagenRev. Mgsr. Robert L. VaterLinda L. VerstLisa VoelkerMr. & Mrs. James VolzRev. Mark J. Vyverman


Summer 2010

2009 Community Donors continuedRita Fritz Leonard J. Fritz Marge Frodge Mrs. Ginny Van Hagen Marion P. Geering Mrs. Anne Gaunder

George & Bertha HigdonJoan P. & Robert A. Hegge Frank & Cyrilla GoughGwendolyn & Al Krebs

Paul Guenther Geraldine Guenther

Marie Antoinette HalpinSaundra M. EllisonMarie A. HalpinJerry & Karen LandwehrNorthern Kentucky Goat Breeders Associa-tion Raymond Harmeling Marilyn & Teresa Bertke

Mary Rose Hils Ms. M. Gabrielle Hils Sr. Lioba Holz, OSB Dorothy Schwarz Martin Horwitz Charles Pieper Marcella Huser Gail Huser

Sr. Frances Jacobs, OSB Anonymous Clifford Kohlhepp Anonymous

Ann Kraynak Rev. William B. Kraynak Floyd & Ruth Krebs Gwendolyn & Al Krebs Mary Kennedy KruetzkampAnn K. Ross Dorothy KrumpelmanConnie & Bruce Milam

Bill Hering Marge Retzler

Raymond & Marjorie BishopAnonymous

Evelyn & Linda Bolte Mr. Sylvester Bolte

Charles & Chuck BrandnerAnn Brandner

Helen Brinker M. H. Warndorf Sr. Arlene Brisbane, FSCCMr. & Mrs. Richard Michalack

Sr. Hilarine Deavy, OSB Ron Lamping M. Elaine Dillhunt Mr. William Hill

Mrs. Loretta Dressman & Mr. Raymond ZollerAnonymous Mary Eilerman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Michalack

Sr. Juanita Federico, OSB Susan & James CarterMrs. Irma Brown DearieMr. & Mrs. Richard Michalack

Audrey Forbes Chetta & Maria Bertucci

John H. Franxman Ms. Emily A. FranxmanMarilyn FranxmanMr. Paul FranxmanDan & Rachel Martis & Family

Mary Ellen Frisch Geraldine P. DowlingDonald & Cynthia DoyleGundrum Dental LabsThomas M. HaneyLeo & Maureen MeyersVirginia M. SchwartzMr. & Mrs. Edward J. Whelan Sr. Anne Frisch, OSB Mrs. Mary Steidle

Flora “Bobbie” KuchleMary Ann Behrle

Julia Azzolina Lovett Elinor A. Robke-Comer Ada Volkering LudwigMary Elizabeth GarciaCarolyn Ludwig Mary Lunn Joe & Terry Lunn Jane Wenstrup MaggsSharon & Jesse ContineMary & Raymond DickersonBarbara B. ErpenbeckAnnelise & Tyler MaggsMs. Virginia SmithMrs. Paul StegmanMrs. Ginny Van Hagen Howard & Nancy MaxfieldAnne M. Maxfield Virginia McCormack Thomas McCormack

Patrick Nare Sandra M. Nare

Deceased members of he Niewahner-Hannekn familiesMillie Niewahner

Srs. Lucy, Mildred & Hilda Obermeier, OSBDorothy Schwarz Sr. Marian Oldendick, OSB David Oldendick Alice Pandis Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rieselman Anna C. & Charles B. PieperAnonymous Fr. Kent Pieper, CP Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Marusin

Stephen Xavier PieperDee Sheriff-McDonald Joyce Prewill Mary Lou Zurborg


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2009 Golden Jubilarians--Srs. MaryCatherine Wenstrup, Joan Fraenzle and Betty Cahill, OSBMs. Betty Bradbury Sr. Clarita Anneken, OSB John & Shannon Anneken Susan Hodge Robert & Arleen Lakeman Sr. Juanita Anneken, OSB John & Shannon Anneken

Sr. M. Xavier Anneken John & Shannon Anneken

Sr. Carmella Azzolina’s 100th Birthday Dr. and Mrs. Harry BeckMary W. Haas Mr. & Mrs. Harry Humpert Donna Kay Kautz Janice F. Kleem Mr. & Mrs. Don Kremer Rose & Thomas Morrisey Ruth & Dr. Alvin D. Poweleit Carol B. Schaefer Patricia Scott Helen & Bette Jean Urlage Catherine J. Williams

Benedictine Sisters who taught at St. Henry grade school and high schoolAnonymous

Benedictine Sisters who taught at St. Paul, FlorenceRev. Msgr. Thomas Sacksteder Sr. Immaculata Campbell, OSB Anonymous Sr. Victoria Eisenman, OSB AnonymousJoan Willoughby Sr. Monica Fessler, OSB Mrs. Raymond Fessler

Sr. Joan Fraenzle, OSB Anonymous Sr. Geraldine Gajniak, OSB Sara W. Manis Sr. Margaret Mary Gough, OSB Sue & Bob Grethel

Donald Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rieselman Jack Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rieselman

Ola Riley Evelyn Arber Sr. Concetta Robinson, OSBMr. Wilbur New Ralph G. Robke AnonymousKatrina Robke Holtmeier Mary Lou Roebker Virginia & Charles Yancey

Sr. Joseph Ruschmann, OSB Nancy FrancisMr. & Mrs. Harry Humpert Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keller Mr. & Mrs. Richard MichalackClyde & Mary Middleton Marge Retzler James & Mildred Rice Maureen SmainMr. & Mrs. James VolzJoan & Daniel White

Laverne Schewe Jim & Cecilia Kumpf Mr. George Schewe Shirley Schleper Mr. Frank A. Schleper Ruth Schuette Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rieselman

Willa Schuette Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rieselman Al Schulte Sr. Joan Gripshover, OSB William Schulte Kathleen R. Rottman Dorothy Smith Mr. & Mrs. G. Doyen

Anna Marie Stambush & Thelma VacaJoe & Regina Stambush

Rev. Mark Steidle Mr. & Mrs. Richard Michalack Elmer Sterling Mrs. Laverne Sterling

Katheline Thomas Doug & Cheri Myers John & Lily VyvermanRev. Mark J. Vyverman Eileen J. Wall Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brennan Kennedy Frank & Albertine Weibel, Srs. Anselma & Veronica Weibel, OSBMr. & Mrs. Lee Stauber

Mr. & Mrs. George WessGerald & Joann Wess Terry Wessner Anonymous

Marguerite Wolf Leesa BakerBill & Ellen JayLinda J. ReynoldsEarl & Nancy SeverMary E. SextonJohn & Mary WolfKatharina E. Wolf Sr. Alberta Wolf, OSB Mrs. Betty Hoyt

Srs. Amelia Wolking and Celine and BeatriceFlickinger, OSBAnonymous

Sr. Consolata Wolking, OSBPatricia Scott

Harry Wuellner & FamilyMrs. Harry Wuellner

Srs. Cleta & Thecla Zembrodt, OSBSr. M. Paul Zembrodt, SND

IN HONOR OF…

2009 Diamond Jubilarians--Srs. Es-ther, Rose and Dominic, OSBPatricia Scott



Summer 2010

Sr. Dominic Sullivan, OSB Judith & Steve Gilliam Mike & Carolyn Sullivan Sr. Mary Tewes, OSB Marianne Roeding Carr

Sr. Mary Catherine Wenstrup, OSB Patricia Scott Sr. Barbara Woeste, OSB Jim & Toni Akers The Wolking Sisters Mr. Horace Foncannon Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Niehaus Sr. Teresa Wolking, OSB Dorothy Russo Sr. Ruth yost, OSB Mrs. Edwin Scholle Sr. Mary Peter youtsey, OSB Annette & Robert Ahlers-Stahl

Sr. Immaculata Haar, OSB Anonymous

Sr. Deborah Harmeling, OSB Rev. Terry Schneider

Sr. Mary Carol Hellmann, OSB Joan Willoughby In honor of my children Helen Kiffmeyer Sr. Nancy Kordenbrock, OSB Joan Willoughby My teachers at St. Pius X Elementary & VMABeth Talbert Kauffman Sr. Esther O’Hara, OSB Crescent Springs-Villa Hills Fire & Emc, Inc. Libbey L. Fleischer Mr. & Mrs. Guy Linnemann Patricia & George PlackeMr. & Mrs. Glenn RiceLarry & Evelyn Zembrodt

Sr. Emmanuel Pieper, OSBDr. & Mrs. Richard Menke Sr. Mary Rabe, OSB Joan Willoughby Sr. Rose Rauen, OSB Anonymous Sisters Joseph, Agnes & David Ruschmann, OSB Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cunningham James & Mildred Rice Sr. Kathleen Ryan, OSB Beth Talbert KauffmanAnonymous Sr. Dorothy Schuette, OSBJim & Stella Konerman Maureen Smain Mr. & Mrs. William Averdick


Thank You, John, Sherry & Jake Tippey

In December the community received and viewed the DVD of our 2009 Sesquicentennial Celebration. The DVD, featur-ing the June 7, 2009 Eucharistic celebration at the Cathedral Ba-silica, was filmed by John Tippey, British filmmaker, director and editor, his wife, Sherry Amott, Creative Director at Curtis Incor-porated in Cincinnati and their son Jake Tippey who is the lead guitar, singer and songwriter for the Frankel Project. The DVD also includes a short history of the community written and nar-rated by Sr. Martha Feder who also does a narrative explanation of the Eucharist. The film is a generous gift of the Tippey family, especially John who spent many hours with Sr. Deborah taking additional pictures, editing the film and adding lovely features only a professional would know how to do. If you wish a copy of the DVD, please contact Sr. Deborah at 859-331-6771 or email her at [email protected]. We will be happy to share this gift with you.


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John & Shannon AnnekenAnonymousMs. Martha ArlinghausDoug BeckerElsie K. BeekleyMr. & Mrs. H. Clay BeekleyWilhelmina Royce Theresa BriggsMr. James BruggemannJenifer CarmichaelMary Louise CrossCindy Stone DeAngelisLinda & Michael DeFrankJune DineenDonna FederJudy & John GarlichMr. & Mrs. Thomas GinneyMr. & Mrs. Charles GoeddeMary Joan GoesslingKim GunningMary Jo & Wayne HallJoan P. & Robert A. HeggeRev. Robert J. HendersonGeraldine HermanDiane & John HohenerMrs. Maureen HollenbeckMrs. W. R. Horne,Most Rev. William A. HughesJeannine IvesBeth Talbert KauffmanCarol D. KerrJayme KlostermanKim KlostermanEdna L. KoernerStephen M. KramerRev. William B. KraynakSara W. ManisCecelia MendozaJoe MerkleJanice A. MetzConnie & Bruce MilamSusan NeyerJohn & Bernice NienaberPhyllis & Bob Noll, Jr.Mrs. Lucille OttoMrs. Ida PughMartha & Mike QueenanCarole RaufMrs. Mary Jo RechtinMarge Retzler

Peter A. RizzoRev. Albert E. RuschmanMary & Pete SartoriCarol B. SchaeferMr. & Mrs. William SchuttePatricia ScottSt. Elizabeth Catholic ChurchMr. & Mrs. Jack ThelenPatti & Jim TonerMs. Denise VockeKay WaldenRev. Steven WalterCarol WethingtonMike & Mary Jo WhelanMary Helen WillenborgJoe & Dorothy WillettJoan WilloughbyVirginia YeagerMrs. Tom Zimmer

IN MEMORy OF…

Dr. Salvador M. Adriano Geraldine Herman

Mary K. Arlinghaus Ms. Martha Arlinghaus Helen Hohnhorst BrannenJune Dineen Deceased members of the VMA class of

1956Phyllis & Bob Noll, Jr.

Sr. Dolores Finke, OSB Sara W. Manis Sr. Geraldine Gajniak, OSB Sara W. ManisMrs. Ida Pugh Dick Goessling Mary Joan Goessling

Edith Klayer (Wehr), St. Walburg Academy class of 1899

Carole Rauf

Dorothy Krumpelman Connie & Bruce Milam

Dr. Roy Moser Kim Gunning

Loretta Nienaber John & Bernice Nienaber

A. C. Scott Family MembersPatricia Scott

Sr. Amelia Wolking, OSB Kim Gunning Sr. Sylvia & Sr. Grace Zimmer, OSBMr. & Mrs. Thomas GinneyMrs. Lucille Otto

IN HONOR OF…

Sr. Clarita Anneken, OSBJohn & Shannon Anneken Sr. Carmella Azzolina, OSB

`Patricia Scott

Sr. Justina Franxman’s & Sr. Ruth yost’s 60th Jubilee

Mary & Pete Sartori

Paul BeckerDoug Becker Sr. Deborah Harmeling , OSBRev. William B. Kraynak My teachers at St. Pius X

Elementary & VMABeth Talbert Kauffman Sr. Dorothy Schuette, OSBJoe & Dorothy Willett

Mansard Roof Project Donors September, 2009-July 15, 2010

As of July 15, 2010 these donors have donated $16,568 for the project. The Benedictine Sisters are matching each dollar raised.

Thank you to Jeff Siska and his team for the successful May 15 auction. And thank

you to those who attended, bid or purchased.

St. Walburg Monastery2500 Amsterdam RoadCovington, KY 41017-5316

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$25.00 fee includes snacks and lunchJohn Henry Newman, © 1991 Br. Robert Lentz, OFM, Courtesy of Trinity Stores, www.trinitystores.com, toll free number: 800.699.4482.

The St. Walburg Monastery Center of Spirituality will present a day of reflection on the life and spirituality of John Henry Cardinal Newman who will be beatified

on September 19, 2010. presented by Rev. Theodore C. Ross, SJ Assistant Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at the Athenaeum of Ohio.

Saturday, October 23, 9:30 am - 2:45 pmin the Lower Level of the Monastery

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