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Always raising the bar!

June 13, 2016
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By: Andrea Smith, Deloitte volunteer June 13, 2016 It was hot and muggy on Friday when 24 of my colleagues from Deloitte and I visited St. Mary’s home for a day of volunteering and service. When we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles – and a big honey-do list! […]

Ever heard of Travinia? Allow me to enlighten you!

February 29, 2016
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Written by Gladys Onoh, intern, Loyal University Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 It’s a small world – Sr. Mary Paschal and Gladys, both from Nigeria, are from the same tribe! My name is Gladys Onoh. I am in my final year at Loyal University Chicago studying Health Systems Management. I am […]

It’s Never Too Chilly for Chili

January 29, 2016
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Written by: Helen Miner, activities director – Posted: January 27, 2016 – By 11:05 a.m., staff and Residents alike were lined up to get a piping hot bowl of homemade chili. Today was our Resident Council chili fundraiser, with all the proceeds being donated to help retired veterans. The ingredients […]

A Little Girl’s Big Heart

October 27, 2015
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Written by: Sr. Michael Teresa, l.s.p. “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to bet better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss Almost every Saturday (evenings) and Sunday of the year, I travel to different churches around Chicago to share with the parishioners our mission, the story […]

Spring Break 2015

March 27, 2015
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Written by Cara Oldenhuis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln junior On March 21, five girls packed way too much luggage into a minivan and set out on an eight hour road trip. Sounds like a typical college spring break, right?! Think again. While our peers headed for the sunshine and leisure of […]

A Delightful Way to Celebrate the Foundress’ Birthday – St. Jeanne Jugan Bingo

October 27, 2014
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Sr. Ann and a few members of the Association Jeanne Jugan (AJJ) collaborated with St. Mary’s Home Activities Director Helen Miner to come up with a unique event to commemorate St. Jeanne Jugan’s birthday. It had to be something that the Residents, their friends, and family could enjoy. Helen suggested a […]